12 Tips for Fishing Baffin Bay, Texas

Fishing Baffin Bay, Texas featured image showing Ken Kuhn with a nice slot red drum caught fishing Baffin Bay, Texas.

Fishing Baffin Bay, Texas, has always been one of my favorite experiences as an angler. The area is famous for its challenging waters, large speckled trout, and strong redfish populations, making it a top fishing spot along the Texas coast. QUICK LOOK: Important Considerations for Fishing Baffin Bay, Texas My time on the water has … Read more

7 Standout Features of The Lew’s Custom Inshore Spinning Reel

The featured image of Lew's Custom Inshore Spinning Reel Review shows a lady angler standing in a boat and fishing with her Lew's spinning reel, as well as a close-up image of the Lew's Custom Inshore spinning reel.

The Lew’s Custom Inshore Spinning Reel brings together durability and ease of use. I’ve found that having the right reel can make a big difference when fishing along the saltwater coast. Designed for inshore fishing, this spinning reel offers smooth operation and strength where it counts. I’ll share what makes this reel a solid pick … Read more

Inshore Fishing: 10 Common Gamefish You Can Target

The Inshore Fishing Saltwater Gamefish featured image shows two lady anglers, one holding a nice redfish and the other holding two slot-speckled trout.

Inshore fishing is a fun way to enjoy saltwater fishing without venturing far from the coast. Planning a trip to bays, estuaries, or coastal marshes gets you up close to some of the most productive areas for a wide range of fish species. Over the years, I’ve realized that studying the most common inshore species … Read more

Understanding Tides And How They Affect Your Inshore Saltwater Fishing Adventures

Understanding Tides and how the Affect Inshore Fishing. Image of several boats stranded on the bottom of the bay at low tide.

Tides play a really important role in shaping inshore saltwater fishing. From my own experience, understanding the way water moves—how and when it rises and falls—has been a game-changer for planning successful trips. QUICK LOOK: Tips on Tides and Inshore Saltwater Fishing Timing your outings around the right part of the tidal cycle isn’t just … Read more

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