How To Fish The Mirrolure Mirrodine Suspending Twitchbaits

Mirrolure Mirrodine featured image showing lady angler holding up a nice speckled trout next to an image of the Mirrolure Mirrodine lure.

Fishing the Mirrolure Mirrodine suspending twitchbait has become one of my favorite ways to target inshore game fish like speckled trout, redfish, and snook. This lure is designed to mimic a wounded baitfish, and when worked correctly, it looks incredibly realistic in the water. QUICK LOOK I want to break down how I use the … Read more

Make Your Own Surf Weights And Sinkers

Make Your Own Surf Weights and Sinkers featured image showing some finished spider weights next to a fishing sinker mold.

If you’re into surf fishing, you’ve probably noticed how quickly the price of sinkers and surf weights adds up. Making my own surf weights and sinkers at home helped me cut costs and tailor my tackle exactly to my needs. I’ll show you how I make surf weights step by step, the tools I use, … Read more

Upriver For Cold Weather Trout And Redfish

Upriver for cold weather trout and redfish featured image showing a kayak angler heading up river.

The cooler months change the pattern for targeting trout and redfish dramatically, especially along the Gulf Coast, where both species make upriver moves to find stable temperatures. Over the years, heading upriver for cold-weather trout and redfish has become my go-to strategy once winter takes hold. QUICK LOOK: Tips and Tactics for Wintertime River Trout … Read more

Piscifun Saltflow Rod Review

Piscifun Saltflow Rods featured image showing a lady angler sitting in a boat next to a large swordfish.

Piscifun’s Saltflow rod caught my interest as someone who regularly jumps between value and performance-driven gear for saltwater outings. The Saltflow stands out as a midrange offshore rod that gets people talking, both for what it delivers and what some anglers wish it offered. Here’s a straightforward breakdown of how the Piscifun Saltflow fits into … Read more

Winter Surf Fishing On The US West Coast

Winter Surf Fishing on the US West Coast featured image showing a lone angler fishing the winter surf somewhere on the US pacific coast.

Winter surf fishing on the US West Coast offers a different kind of thrill and reward compared to the busier summer months. I find that the quieter beaches and seasonal fish runs really make it an ideal time if you enjoy being out in nature. QUICK LOOK: Top Spots for Winter Surf Fishing on the … Read more

6 Tips to Using Slider Rigs For Surf Fishing

Slider Rigs for Surf Fishing featured image showing a shark fisherman battling a fish from an elevated fishing platform at the beach.

Surf fishing introduces a whole new level of excitement when you start using slider rigs. These rigs give me a handy way to send big or lively bait into deeper water without needing to be a pro at long casting. Slider rigs can really come in handy on days when the fish are holding far … Read more

Daiwa Seaborg Electric Reels

Daiwa Seaborg Electric Reels featured image showing a lady angler sitting on the side of a boat next to two electric reels.

I put my trust in Daiwa Seaborg electric reels when fishing deep water for powerful fish calls for gear that can take on serious pressure, long drops, and sudden battles. These reels are built for anglers who want muscle, smart tech, and smooth control in deep water. They bring together serious strength with features that … Read more

9 Winter Surf Fishing Tips For Stripers

Winter Surf Fishing for Stripers featured image showing a surf angler in waders and heavy coat fishing from the beach in winter.

Winter surf fishing for striped bass, or stripers, has become one of my favorite ways to get outdoors when it’s cold. In the colder months, chasing stripers along the beach brings unique challenges compared to the summer runs, but it also offers a quieter shoreline and some surprisingly good action. QUICK LOOK: Winter Surf Fishing … Read more

Bulls And Pomps From The Winter Surf

Bull Reds and Pompano from the Winter Surf, featuring the author with a large bull red drum and a nice Florida pompano.

Bull redfish and pompano are two of my top picks when it comes to winter surf fishing. Both offer exciting action if I use the right approach, and I never get tired of that first strong pull on the line when the cold air bites my fingers, and the surf is crashing. Whether I’m out … Read more

Daiwa Laguna Rod Reviews

Daiwa Laguna Rods featured image showing a lady angler holding a speckled trout and her Daiwa Laguna Rod.

Daiwa Laguna rods have won over many anglers by making quality fishing gear both affordable and accessible. As someone passionate about fishing who’s used several rods at all sorts of price points, I’m always on the lookout for options that offer dependable performance without breaking the bank. If you’re considering the Daiwa Laguna rod for … Read more