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How to Catch Speckled Trout: A Guide to an Inshore Favorite

The Ghost of the Flats: A Guide to Speckled Trout If the redfish is the bulldog of the flats, the speckled trout is the ghost. Also known as spotted seatrout, these beautiful...

The 5 Best Lures and Baits for Trout (Beginner’s Guide)

Stocking Your First Trout Box: The 5 Essentials The wall of a tackle shop can be an intimidating place, especially the trout section, with its thousands of tiny, specialized lures. Here's a...

How to Read a Trout Stream: A Beginner’s Guide to Finding Fish

Don't Just Fish the Water, Read It I'll never forget my first time on a real trout stream. I was so excited I jumped right in and started casting everywhere—the fast water,...

Trout Fishing: A Complete Guide for Beginners

The Art of Trout Fishing: A Beginner's Guide Here in Texas, we spend a lot of time thinking about power. Powering a bass boat across a reservoir, powering a big hook into...

How to Fish a Spinnerbait for More Bites

How to Fish a Spinnerbait for More Bites For years, I thought a spinnerbait was just a "dummy bait." You cast it out, you reel it in. Simple. Then one afternoon on...

The Ultimate Guide to Bass Fishing for Beginners

The Ultimate Guide to Bass Fishing for Beginners There’s a reason bass fishing is the most popular sport on the water in North America. I'll never forget the first one I caught—the...

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Ice Fishing for Beginners: A Guide to Walleye & Pike

New to ice fishing? Captain Sal's beginner's guide covers the essential gear, safety tips, and techniques for catching walleye and pike through the ice.

How to Catch Northern Pike: A Guide to Water Wolves

Learn how to catch more and bigger northern pike with Captain Sal's guide. Discover the best lures, locations, and the essential gear for targeting these aggressive predators.

Walleye Fishing Techniques: A Guide to Jigging & Trolling

Learn the most effective walleye fishing techniques with Captain Sal's guide. Master the art of jigging, trolling with crankbaits, and using a slip bobber.