How The Wind Can Be Your Friend When Fishing Inshore Waters

How the Wind can be Your Friend when Fishing Inshore Waters featured image showing a lady angler fighting a fish from the back of a boat on a windy day.

Wind often turns out to be one of the most useful elements when I’m fishing inshore waters. While some anglers see a windy day as a problem, I treat it as a helpful tool for finding fish and getting more bites. Understanding how wind affects everything—from bait to fish movements—makes each trip a little smarter … Read more

7 Basics of an Inshore Saltwater Fishing Setup For Beginners

Best Inshore Saltwater Fishing Setups for Beginners featured image with two lady anglers each with their inshore spinning rod and reel combos.

Getting started with inshore saltwater fishing can feel a little overwhelming at first, but having the right setup removes a lot of the guesswork. I can remember the first time I tried fishing the flats. Having a simple, dependable rod and reel setup made it a lot easier to focus on enjoying the experience. QUICK … Read more

5 of the Best Inshore Rod And Reel Combos For Beginners

Best Inshore Rod and Reel Combos featured image showing two lady anglers using their inshore spinning rod and reel combos, with one holding up a large bull red drum.

Inshore fishing can be incredibly satisfying, but picking the right inshore rod and reel combo can make all the difference on the water. I remember my first outing with the wrong setup: tangles, missed bites, and plenty of frustration. QUICK LOOK: Key Features of an Inshore Rod and Reel Combo That’s why getting a rod … Read more

Beginner’s Guide To Inshore Saltwater Fishing Gear

Guide to Inshore Saltwater Fishing Gear featured image showing a lady angler holding a very nice speckled trout.

Inshore saltwater fishing for the first time brings its own set of challenges and rewards. Fishing along shores, piers, and estuaries means adapting to changing tides and targeting a wide variety of species. QUICK LOOK: Essential Inshore Saltwater Fishing Gear When I first started inshore saltwater fishing, I realized that having the right basic gear … Read more