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How Much Should You Really Spend On A Fishing Rod

Every angler faces the same question: How much should I really spend on a rod? From entry-level to full custom, not every jump in price...
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You’re Using Your Paddletail Lures Wrong [Here’s Why]

Ever wonder why your paddletail just drags through the water instead of kicking like it should? In this quick video, we break down the simple...
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Mullet vs. Slam Shady: Which Actually Catches More Fish?

With our Mullet HD patterns hitting the lineup, I decided to run a fair head-to-head test against the original Slam Shady. Both are proven producers,...
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The Hybrid Plug That You Must Try in Fall (BIG Fish Slayer)

Fall fishing is here: cooler temps, the mullet run, and fired-up fish. And there’s one lure that’s been surprising everyone who ties it on… even...
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Top 3 Ways To Retrieve Topwaters For BIG Strikes This Fall

As we get further into Fall, topwater lures can be very productive. However, you may be missing out on some of those aggressive blow-ups due...
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How To Call Fish Out Of Shoreline Structure (Topwater Teaser!)

Have you ever wished that you could pull fish out of shoreline structure like mangroves without worrying about getting snagged? In this trip, I tested...
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Turn ANY Floating Plug Into a Suspending Lure (Easy Trick!)

Want to catch more fish without changing lures? There’s a decades-old trick, one most anglers still don’t know, that can turn a regular floating lure...
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15 Rigging Tricks Most Anglers Don’t Know Exist (But You Will)

In this video, I’m revealing 15 rigging tips and tricks most anglers have never seen before, simple tweaks that make your lures last longer and...
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My #1 Lure Setup for TROPHY Redfish (Fall & Winter Guide)

When you think of trophy sized redfish, you typically think of using live bait or cut bait. While that can work very well, there’s nothing...
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Don’t Buy a Shrimp Lure Until You See This (What to Look For)

When it comes to inshore and even offshore fishing, few lures have logged as many personal bests for me as the Prawn! I’ll be honest…...
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Slot Up vs. Slot Down: Rigging Soft Plastics for Better Hookups

When it comes to rigging soft plastic lures, one of the biggest questions we get is: Should the slot face up or down? That slit...
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Top 3 Ways To Retrieve Hard Twitch Baits To Get More Strikes

Hard body twitch baits can be deadly lures all year long, but knowing the best ways to retrieve them will increase your catch rate. I...
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The Leader Line Trick That Helps You Land More BIG Fish

Heeellloooo Salt Strong Nation! Have you ever been right in the middle of a hot bite… only to lose the fish of a lifetime because...
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This Inshore Lure Worked Extremely Well 100+ Miles Offshore [6 New PBs]

Ever wondered if an inshore shrimp lure can hang with live bait 100 miles offshore? On a 39-hour Hubbard’s Marina trip with 25+ Insider Chapter...
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Stop Breaking Rods: Transport & Storage Tips Every Angler Needs

Fishing rods can handle some massive fish, but they are a lot more fragile than you think. Believe it or not, improper storage and transport...
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