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

6 Innovative Features of the Okuma X-Series Saltwater Spinning Reels

Okuma X-Series Spinning Reels featured image showing a lady angler fishing from a boat with her spinning rod and reel, and an enlarged image of the Okuma X-Series Spinning Reel.

The Okuma X-Series saltwater spinning reels set a high bar for strength, smoothness, and usability among serious anglers. After spending a few weeks putting one to the test in both inshore and nearshore saltwater, I found it met every challenge thrown its way. QUICK LOOK: Key Features of the Okuma X-Series Spinning Reels True, the … 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

7 Key Features of the Xpece One Waterproof Fishing Drone

Xpece ONE Waterproof Fishing Drone featured image showing an image of the Xpece One drone, with its controller, next to an image of a lady kneeling on the beach next to her drone and some nice pompano.

The Xpece ONE Waterproof Fishing Drone has grabbed the attention of anglers hoping to make bait delivery easier, safer, and more reliable when facing the unpredictable marine environment. Designed for saltwater use, it’s ready for action: user-friendly, rugged, and accessible even for those brand new to drones. If you’re a committed fisher or want to … 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

St Croix Seage And Avid Series Surf Rods 2 Awesome American Made Surf Rods

St Croix Seage and Avid surf rods featured image with a photo of the author fighting a fish on the beach next to a photo of a lady angler making a cast from the beach into the surf.

St Croix surf rods have earned a loyal following among anglers seeking a balance between performance and reliability. The Seage and Avid series are two of their most talked-about lines, each offering a distinct feel and unique strengths. QUICK LOOK: Key Features of the St Croix Seage and Avid Series Surf Rods If you’re sorting … Read more

Saltwater Fishing For King Salmon: 4 Top Strategies.

Saltwater Fishing for King Salmon featured image showing two fishermen posing at the back of a boat with a large King Salmon.

Saltwater fishing for king salmon grabs me with the promise of powerful strikes, hard fights, and the thrill of hooking one of the Pacific’s most respected fish. With so many techniques and places to pick from, knowing the basics and figuring out what works best can be what separates a day of just watching waves … Read more

10 Advanced Features of the Penn Fathom Electric Reel Kit

Penn Fathom Electric Fishing Reel Kit featured image showing a lady in a bikini lying on the side of a boat next to a rod rigged with a Penn Fathom Electric Reel.

If you’re looking for a strong and feature-packed reel for offshore fishing, the Penn Fathom Electric Reel Kit might catch your eye. As someone who values both efficiency and convenience on the water, I can say that electric reels like this one have made hard pulling and deep drops a lot easier for me. The … 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

8 Features of the Minn Kota Kayak Terrova Trolling Motor

Minn Kota Terrova Kayak Trolling Motor

The Minn Kota Kayak Terrova trolling motor brings kayak anglers a powerful set of features that give a boost to control, convenience, and the overall fishing experience. I’ve found it to be an eye-catching upgrade over more basic kayak motors, especially if you enjoy a full day chasing fish. My aim here is to break … Read more