Testing A New Lure While Finding Spots With Oyster Locator Tool

I had the chance to test out a new lure while finding spots with our oyster locator tool!

Mike Teahan, who is one of our very own Salt Strong Insider Members, actually makes his own lures by hand and he has been catching a ton of nice fish with them on the Atlantic coast.

So I had to hit the water with him to see them in action.

Take a look at the full report here!!

Finding Spots With Oyster Locator Tool [VIDEO]

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Equipment Used:

• Slot Machine Custom Rod
• Daiwa BG MQ 2500
• Daiwa J-Braid x8 Grand 10lb
• Ande Monofilament Leader 20lb and 30lb tippet section

On-The-Water Action

I managed to hook into a solid trout at spot #1 using the new lure from Mike.

Of course, we hooked into a few ladyfish as well before making our way over to spot #2.

For the first half of this trip, I worked this plug like a walk-the-dog topwater lure and it just barely went under the surface.

We caught a few snook at spot #2 thanks to some help from Smart Fishing Spots.

If you haven’t already heard of Smart Fishing Spots, it is our all-in-one platform designed to show you fishing hotspots in your area while also displaying the tides, winds, and other important information for planning trips.

Most of the spots we fished on this day were in areas both of us had never fished before.

So we used the oyster locator tool to unlock underwater vision to pinpoint the exact location of oyster clusters.

Oyster bars provide instant fishing spots that will likely hold feeding fish.

If you can find a mix of oysters, mangroves, and seagrass then you’re in the right type of spot!

As the sun came up a bit higher, I noticed more bites were coming a bit deeper into the water.

So I sped up my retrieve to dive the lure deeper and sure enough more strikes followed.

Just when we got to the last spot for the day, my GoPro battery died.

Mike happened to hook into the best fish of the day – a solid trout that I did get a picture of on my phone.

It was so cool to use a handmade lure and test that out in completely new waters.

This trip greatly emphasizes the importance of spot selection.

Usually on clear days with the sun up in the sky, the topwater bite is not the best lure to lean on for strikes.

However, this lure got great results due to spot selection.

Smart Fishing Spots

It was all about finding oyster bars which are just a click away within the Smart Fishing Spots platform.

For you Insider Members, you have instant access to this software with your club membership.

I use the platform myself for pre-trip planning as well as on-the-water adjustments if conditions change.

This software uses three different map layers and features a button to instantly show oyster bars and seagrass in any area.

If you are not yet an Insider Member, I highly recommend giving the club a try.

Not only will you gain full access to Smart Fishing Spots, but we also have Smart Fishing Tides which includes tide charts as well as feeding projections for the entire day.

It predicts the best days and times to hit the water and find feeding fish.

Another piece of your membership is huge savings on all of the tackle and gear in the Fish Strong Tackle Shop.

Tackle & Gear Used On This Trip

I used the Custom Slot Machine Rod on this trip which has been by far the best-performing inshore rod I’ve ever used.

It is a Medium Power 7’6 rod meant for all-purpose inshore saltwater fishing.

I paired that up with a Daiwa BG MQ 2500 spooled with 10lb braid tipped with 20lb monofilament leader.

The last 8 inches or so of the leader was 30lb monofilament to strengthen the very end of my line.

Insider Members get an instant $100 OFF the Slot Machine rod with their membership (that basically pays for the club!).

For Insider Members as well, we are offering free line and we’ll spool it up for you beforehand on all saltwater reels so you can hit the water immediately.

Not only that, we’ll also ship it to you free of charge.

Simply add a reel to your cart and follow the steps from there and we’ll have your reel ready for action!!

Please let me know if you have any questions about finding spots with our oyster locator tool down in the comments section!!

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Finding The Fish Help

In order to help make sure that you are targeting the right areas based on the latest feeding trends and upcoming weather forecasts, make sure to use the following 3 resources because they will save you a ton of time.

1. Weekend Game Plans (updated weekly)

These regional game plans will show you exactly what types of spots to target in under 10 minutes… just click the video to start, and you’ll be informed on what to do on your next trip.

Weekend Game Plan Lessons

2. Smart Fishing Spots Platform (updated every 15 minutes)

This exclusive software literally shows you where the most fish are likely to be feeding based on exactly when you’ll be fishing. It factors in the tides, wind, and weather to help you quickly see which areas to target throughout the day.

Smart Fishing Spots App

3. Community Reports (live feed)

The Insider Community platform is what you can use to see what is biting near you, and you can get to know other members who fish in your area. Plus, you can use it to keep a log of your catches so you can use past trips to help predict future catches.

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