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

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

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

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

What Is Sail Line Fishing And How To Use It?

Sail line Fishing featured image showing sail line prepared to be launched from the bank.

Sail line fishing is a technique that uses wind power to move a baited fishing line across the water. This method has been popular among saltwater anglers who want to reach fish that are too far for casting. QUICK LOOK: How a Sail Line Works. Instead of a rod and reel, I use a sailing … Read more

8 Tips on Wade Fishing The Flats For Redfish And Black Drum

Wade fishing the Flats for Redfish and Black Drum featured image showing two anglers wading at dawn. One is landing a nice fish, and the other is towing his kayak behind him.

Wade fishing the shallow flats is one of my favorite ways to catch redfish and black drum. There’s nothing quite like being right in the water, feeling connected to every sound and movement. Wade fishing provides a more mindful approach, giving me the chance to sneak up on fish in skinny water, make careful casts, … 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

17 Emerging Trends In Saltwater Kayak Fishing

Emerging Trends in Saltwater Kayak Fishing featured image showing a lady angler sitting on her kayak with her legs in the water while holding her rod and reel.

Saltwater kayak fishing has taken off in recent years, and I’m constantly noticing new gadgets, practices, and hotspots entering the scene. If you’re just starting to explore this type of fishing or you’ve already spent some time out on the water, following emerging trends can make your trips more productive and enjoyable. QUICK LOOK: Latest … Read more