How Important Is Color When Choosing A Saltwater Fishing Lure

How Important is Lure Color featured image shows two lady anglers each fishing with different lures and different colors.

Saltwater fishing delivers its own unique set of challenges, and the choice of lure color is a question I hear often. Picking the right lure color is certainly worth thinking about, but it’s only a piece of what drives real success in saltwater angling. Here, I’m sharing a clear and practical look at how color … Read more

Surf Fishing With Lucky Craft Lures

Surf Fishing with Lucky Craft Lures featured image showing a lady angler sitting on the beach while tying on her Lucky Craft lure, and an enlarged image of a Lucky Craft lure.

Surf fishing with Lucky Craft lures has become a favorite method for anglers who want to catch fish like halibut, striped bass, and surf perch from the shore. I’ve found that using these lures in the surf gives me the right mix of casting distance, action, and realism. QUICK LOOK: 5 Key Features of Lucky … Read more

Tips And Tactics For Saltwater Fishing With Spoons

Saltwater Fishing with Spoons featured image showing a lady angler holding a nice redfish while sitting in her kayak next to an enlarged image of the Johnson Sprite Spoons Saltwater Kit.

Saltwater fishing with spoons stands out as one of the simplest and most satisfying techniques to catch a wide range of fish. Whenever I’m out on the water, a well-chosen spoon is often my first lure choice. These metal lures are tough, versatile, and work well from sheltered bays to open surf. QUICK LOOK: Advanced … Read more

5 Features The Z-Man HerculeZ Swimbait

Z-Man Herculez Swimbait featured image showing an enlarged image of the Z-Man HerculeZ next to a photo of a lady angler holding a redfish that has a Z-Man Herculez in its mouth.

The Z-Man HerculeZ Swimbait stands out as a practical, tough, all-around lure for anyone targeting big predator fish. I’ve found it to be one of the more reliable soft plastic swimbaits when I need something that can handle aggressive bites, snags, and long hours of use. QUICK LOOK: Key Features of the Z-Man HerculeZ Swimbaits … Read more

The Daiwa Lazy Fashad

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The Daiwa Lazy Fashad has sparked a lot of buzz among anglers hoping to shake up their inshore fishing game. What immediately stands out is how purposefully this lure is crafted to imitate a tired or struggling baitfish, a detail that saltwater predators can rarely ignore. QUICK LOOK: Key Features of the Daiwa Lazy Fashad … Read more

Z-Man Big BallerZ

Z-Man Big Ballerz featured image showing an enlarged image of the Z-Man Big Ballerz lure next to an image of a lady angler holding a nice speckled trout while kneeling in the bow of a boat.

If you’re an inshore saltwater angler, you’ve probably noticed how lure design has rapidly evolved to help target pressured fish. The Z-Man Big BallerZ is a soft plastic lure that fits right into the modern wave of realistic, action-packed baits. QUICK LOOK: Features of the Z-Man Big BallerZ I’m breaking down what makes this lure … Read more

Essential Baits And Lures For Inshore Saltwater Fishing

Baits and Lures for Inshore Saltwater Fishing featured image showing a lady angler with a nice speckled trout caught with an artificial lure, and a photo of a lady angler holding up a small mangrove snapper.

Fishing along the inshore waters of the Texas coast has a special appeal. I’ve spent countless dawns casting off pier edges and wading the flats, always eager to see what bites next. Having the right baits and lures is one of the most important parts of prep. QUICK LOOK: Bait and Lure Tips for Inshore … Read more

5 Tips for Using the Rapala X-Rap Magnum Xtreme

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The Rapala X-Rap Magnum Xtreme is a top pick if you enjoy saltwater fishing and want a bait that can both take a beating and deliver results. I’ve spent hours fishing with it in all sorts of environments, from chasing fast-moving pelagics offshore to hunting hungry fish near reefs, and it never fails to come … Read more

Paul Brown Fat Boy Lures

Paul Brown Fat Boy Lures featured image showing a lady angler with a nice snook next to an image of a Fat Boy Lure.

Paul Brown Fat Boy lures offer an engaging and practical option for anglers who look for versatility and control in the water. I have spent time experimenting with these lures and appreciated how their design supports effective fishing. QUICK LOOK: Tips for Fishing with the Paul Brown Fat Boy Lures The Fat Boy series allows … Read more

The Berkley Powerbait Cullshad Swimbait

Berkley Powerbait Cullshad featured image showing the bait in the palm of a hand next to an image of a lady angler holding up a nice speckled trout as she stands in a boat.

Fishing enthusiasts are always looking for lures that combine durability, versatility, and natural movement to attract game fish. It comes in both freshwater and saltwater versions, and I have spent some time fishing the Berkley Powerbait CullShad Swimbait, and this lure stands out in a crowded market. QUICK LOOK: 5 Fish Catching Features of the … Read more