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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 Fluorocarbon Fishing Line A Scam or Legit???

Hey there, Salt Strong family—Joe here! Fluorocarbon leader line has long been touted as the ultimate choice for anglers. It’s marketed as stronger, more abrasion-resistant,...
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Side Imaging Demystified: See What’s Really Around You

Side Imaging (also known as side-scan) is an awesome tool to have if you are fishing structure, such as bridges and docks. Many people are...
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LIVE Insider Q&A for Nov 14th – Live Spot Dissection

Curious about how to find the best inshore fishing spots on foot? In this live Q&A, we’re breaking down key locations, strategies, and techniques for...
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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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LIVE Insider Q&A for Nov 7th: Live Bait vs Artificial (& When Is Best Time To Use Each)

Live Bait vs. Artificial? In this live Q&A, we’re diving into when, where, and why to use each for the best results out on the...
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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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LIVE Insider Q&A for Oct 31st: Bait Pods Don’t Guarantee Fish in the Fall

This week’s LIVE Q&A with the Salt Strong Coaches is right around the corner! Join in on the Live Session on Thursday (Oct 31) at...
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How To Use The Flea Flicker Suspending Twitch Lure

The Flea Flicker has proven to be a great lure for targeting redfish, seatrout, snook, and other inshore species when they are not very active....
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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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How to Choose the Right Rod for a Baitcasting Reel

In this video, I'll show you how to choose the right rod for a baitcasting reel based on the way you fish so that it performs at its best.
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