Product Reviews

The Penn Battle IV Review: Is It Worth the Hype?

Hey there, Salt Strong family! Pat here, and today we’re taking a closer look at the Penn Battle IV, released in September 2024. This reel...
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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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Prototype Lure Testing From Motorized SUP [Spoon vs. Suspending Plug]

Finally, I had a morning free to get out on the water after dealing with a pair of hurricanes that caused a lot of damage....
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Introducing The Flea Flicker Lure [New Suspending Twitch]

The Flea Flicker is a new suspending twitch lure that was designed to be a finesse hard bait that covers depths ranging from 1 to 3 ft.
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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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Engel Live Bait Cooler Review [Pros & Cons Video]

Tired of your live bait going belly up before you even reach your fishing spot? A good bait cooler can be a game-changer. We recently...
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Testing Prototype Wake Bait vs. New Paddletail [Clear Winner]

See a fun prototype wake bait vs. new paddletail test that was done to see which one got the best results... a clear winner was found.
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Tie-On vs Slotted Popping Cork: Which One Should You Use?

A popping cork is just a popping cork, right? As you consider tie-on vs slotted popping cork options, there are some differences to note.
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Will Speed Clips Ruin Your Topwater Lure Action? [Experiment Results]

Think speed clips will ruin your topwater lure's action? We decided to test two popular styles against our normal rigging and find out!
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Power-Pole Micro Review: Still Worth it After 2 Years?

I've been using my Power-Pole Micro for heavy saltwater conditions, and in this review, I'll share objective thoughts after 2 years of use.
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The Mulligan Bomber Mini-Course [Rigging, Retrieving, & More]

This mini-course will show you how to consistently catch quality redfish, seatrout, and snook with the Mulligan Bomber lure.
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Speed Clip Strength Test: Which Style Has More Muscle?

Which style of speed clip is stronger? I’ve been running a series of tests on speed clips to discover if one style outperforms the rest....
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Shrimp Walker Review: Catching Fish or Fishermen?

I've been seeing ads all over the place for the Shrimp Walker, so I decided to pick some up and try them for myself. Check out the review!
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The Custom Slot Machine Rods Are Back In Stock

Hey Insiders, exciting news… The Slot Machine is Back!  After the long wait since early April, our flagship custom spinning rod is finally back in...
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Daiwa Coastal TW 80 H Baitcasting Reel Review

Is the Daiwa Coastal TW 80 H baitcasting reel just another freshwater reel with a paint job? Check out our review to see for yourself!
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