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Lure Weight Ratings – How To Match The Right Lure to Your Rod

Lure weight ratings on your fishing rods….what do they mean? Can you go over the rating? Under the rating? If so, when, why & how?...
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Jetty Fishing Rigs That ACTUALLY Work (Full Setup Breakdown)

Hey Salt Strong Nation, If you’ve ever fished the jetties, you know how tough it can be on your gear — heavy current, sharp structure,...
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Essential Travel Rod Maintenance Tips for Performance

Travel rods are a great alternative when you are limited on space and/or traveling, and it’s nice to have a rod you can keep in...
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Best Inshore Saltwater Reel For You: $100 vs $200 vs $300

With all the options and price points out there, choosing the right reel for your needs can be daunting. In this video I’m going to...
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Lure Switch That SAVED My Beach Fishing Trip

On this trip I did some beach fishing for trout and snook using 2 main lures: 4″ Mulligan Paddletail & Prawn USA Original One definitely...
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The Lure I Rely On In Brutal Summer Conditions

Summertime fishing CAN be tricky without the proper tools. However between the Salt Strong Smart Fishing Spots app in combination with my FAVORITE Summer lure,...
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2 Different Ways To Rig Lures On Weedless Jig Heads

Weedless jig heads are a game changer when it comes to fishing deeper water and staying out of snags. What a lot of people don’t...
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Topwater SECRETS: Walk the Dog, Timing & Luke’s Hybrid Plug

Ever launched a topwater first thing in the morning, only to have a few blow-ups and ZERO hookups? You’re not alone. Whether it’s the wrong...
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Best Summer Lures & Rigs for Inshore Fishing (Complete Setup Guide)

Summer is a great time to fish, but the bite window can be pretty small – which is why you should spend more time fishing,...
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How to Catch Summer Flounder Near Inlets

In this video, I'm going to show how to catch these summer flounder, including areas to look for, structure to target, and lures to use. 
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How To Rig Soft Plastics For Shallow Water Inshore Fishing

99% of the Inshore fish I catch are in water less than 2ft deep, and you can find them there year round. The way you...
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Does Scent ACTUALLY Help You Catch More Fish? (Real Test)

Fishing scents have been around for decades, but do they actually make a difference? In this video, we’re putting them to the test. We’ll fish...
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These 5 Mistakes Pull Your Bait OUT of the Strike Zone

Think you’re landing that perfect cast right in the strike zone?Not so fast… In this video, Capt Peter Deeks breaks down the 5 biggest mistakes...
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Best Inshore Lure Rigging Methods For Deep Water

When fishing deeper water inshore, rigging tactics can be a bit different than in the shallows. The type of hooks, weight, equipment, and even your...
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LIVE Q&A for May 29th: Spring to Summer Transition

The seasons are changing—and so is the bite. On this week’s Q&A replay our coaches break down what’s happening on the water right now and...
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