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What’s the Best Popping Cork Leader Length?

Popping corks are an effective way to catch fish, but the wrong setup can wreck your chances. So, what's the best popping cork leader length?
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Does it Matter Which Jighead Type I Use? (Spoiler: YES!)

You might think that a jighead is just a jighead. However, the design of each model is specifically dialed in for different types of fishing....
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Four Horsemen vs. Dr. Popper Experiment [Day 1 Popping Cork Test]

This fishing report shows the start of a new popping cork experiment that I’m doing in which I’m putting the popular Four Horsemen cork against...
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An Unexpected Tactic to Trigger Redfish Strikes

I decided to take my kayak around the bend and fish Cedar Key for the first time. The day started off calm and clear without...
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Top 5 Lures You Should Be Using This Fall

Fall is an exciting time to be on the water! The fish are feeding more and for longer periods of the day, the weather is...
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Free Release Tools for Reef Fishing from Return ‘Em Right

Stay compliant with reef fishing regulations with free fish release tools from the Return 'Em Right program. Here's what you need to know!
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Getting in on the Bull Redfish Run [North Carolina Spot Dissection]

This is an exciting time of year on the Atlantic coast as the bull redfish run is on! In this video, I’m focusing on targeting...
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The Easiest Way To Catch Lots Of Trout Quickly [Summer Edition]

This Insider Report shows a quick trip I had this morning to show my #1 most trusted strategy for quickly getting on some fun fish...
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Tips for Triggering Strikes on Hot, Calm Days

These dog days of summer can be tough to fish. Hot temps combined with calm and clear conditions make it hard to find the bite...
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Jighead Skipping Distance Experiment [Round Eye vs Football]

When you’re fishing around deeper water, using a jighead can get your bait to the bottom quicker. But which jighead style skips the best to...
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Store Soft Plastic Lures Smarter with This Tip

If you’re like me, you have a ton of soft plastic lures floating around. Having options is great, but the bags those lures come in...
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Soft Plastics Falling Down? Fix It with This Simple Trick

Here's a quick hack when fishing with weedless rigs to keep your soft plastic lures from sliding down weighted rigging hooks!
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Daiwa Coastal TW 80 H Baitcasting Reel Review

Is the Daiwa Coastal TW 80 H baitcasting reel just another freshwater reel with a paint job? Check out our review to see for yourself!
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Moonwalker vs Wake Bait: Summer Redfish Showdown [Experiment Results]

With the summer heat bearing down, do redfish prefer the tantalizing action of a walk-the-dog topwater lure or to dance to the wobble of a...
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Best New Saltwater Fishing Tackle 2024 [Podcast]

ICAST always generates a ton of excitement in July, but what we have in the pipeline for our Tackle Store is going to rock your...
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