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March 19, 2024

Catching Trout on Swimbaits & Eel Imitations

A great way to cover water and mimic what big trout are eating this time of year is with swimbaits. Swimbaits are essentially soft plastic crankbaits that allow anglers to cover lots of water and fish with a […]
February 6, 2018

Marsh Fishing Tactics: Scoring in Brackish Water

Fishing in brackish water is like Christmas morning for me. You never know what you’re going to catch and, whatever it is, It usually makes me smile.  Also, whatever bites your lure is going to be […]
October 4, 2016

SWIMBAITS- The Ultimate Imitator

There are few baits that look as realistic as swimbaits. We often hear talk of what a jig, worm, beaver, or brush hog looks like to a fish and who really knows. But, we all know […]
August 29, 2016

Go For a Swim – Why Swimbaits Succeed

Swimbaits succeed because they mimic natural baitfish. My friend had no clue how to fish properly, but he owned the boat, so I couldn’t say much about how we fished. “You’re wasting your time,” I said authoritatively as […]
May 2, 2016

The Basics of Trout Fishing

Tips for Catching the Most Commonly Pursued Species on the Gulf Coast Speckled trout are the largemouth bass of saltwater. Not only are they the most commonly pursued species along the Gulf Coast, they also inspire the […]