Artifical Lure Tips

Here is the homepage for tutorials, reviews, tips, and how-to’s with artificial lures!

Be sure to check out the mini-courses for each style of artificial lure! Presentation comes first before everything else. A $2 lure can work just as well as a $20 if it’s fished correctly

Missing the Bite? Mastering Tides for Inshore Fishing Success

Are You Missing the Bite? Mastering Tides for Inshore Fishing Success Hey there, Salt Strong Nation—it’s Pat! If you’ve ever fished your favorite spot and...
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Skinny Lipper vs. Mulligan Bomber: Lure Experiment Insights

How much does your lure—or the way you retrieve it—affect your catch rate? In this experiment, I tested the Mulligan Bomber, a paddle tail, against...
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3 Saltwater Lures to Use (and 3 to Skip) [PODCAST]

Ever walked into a tackle shop and felt completely overwhelmed? You know, like that “deer in headlights” moment where you’re staring down endless aisles of...
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Setting The Hook On A Fish – Kayak vs. Boat vs. Land

Setting the hook on a fish is pretty straight forward……..right?? Believe it or not, you may be missing hook sets based on the “platform” you...
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What Is The Best Lure For Saltwater Fishing? [FL Keys Case Study]

This fun video full of fish catching shows what I feel is the best lure for saltwater fishing for anglers looking to get consistent action.
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Is This The Best Lure For Big Redfish & Seatrout During The Fall?

This post shows a new lure that has quickly risen in the ranks for catching big redfish & trout during the Fall... let us know what you think.
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3 Strike-Generating Retrieves For The Skinny Lipper

Not sure how to retrieve the Skinny Lipper? No worries, we have your back. This versatile lure can be a real game-changer when it comes...
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Transform With Purpose: The Power Of Intentional Change [Insider Report]

As fall settles in, everything changes. Fishing trips will be a fresh challenge each day, thanks to the cold fronts, rain, and then sunny skies....
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When to Use the Moonwalker vs the Skinny Lipper

When should you use a pure topwater bait vs a slash bait (diving jerk bait)? The difference is subtle but very important. In this video,...
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Finding Fish In The Fall [Insider Report]

The fall transition is upon us and sometimes it can be difficult to figure out where the fish went. If you find yourself in this...
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3 Ways to Trigger Strikes with the 5″ Mulligan Bomber

In this video, I'll show you three ways you can retrieve our #1 large paddletail and take advantage of some of the best fishing of the year!
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Popping Cork Tips: Loop Knot vs Clinch Knot [Underwater Test]

When you're tying on your lure on a popping cork rig, should you use a loop knot or a clinch knot? We have the underwater evidence!
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This is Why You Work Your Lure All the Way In

You can't get a hit if your lure isn't in the water. Recently, one catch reminded me why it's important to work your lure all the way in.
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Round Eye Jighead vs Hoss Helix Hook: Lure Actions Compared

Does the style of jighead you use make a difference in how your lure behaves? In this video, I'll show you using two popular styles!
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Late Summer Trends Plus a Topwater Experiment [Insider Report]

As we sit on the fence between late summer and early fall trends, the topwater bite is lasting longer into the day. It’s only going...
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