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Have you been on the hunt for a great inshore fishing rod? You should check out the new line by Castaway Rods, the InShore Smoker which is an inshore saltwater fishing rod. You can purchase it in both casting and spinning rods in light to medium power and moderate to mod-fast action. You're going to have some great fishing experiences whenever you use the InShore Smoker rods from this store.The InShore Smoker rods are great for throwing lures like tails, top waters, and soft plast..

The Pro Sport Medium Casting rod found at Castaway Rods is the perfect rod for those who are shallow running crankbaits. This is an amazing way to catch bass in shallow waters. We're going to learn some tips that can help you use crankbaits in the shallow.Whenever you're fishing in shallow waters, you should pair your rod with a heavy line and a short crankbait. You could use a fat body crankbait to create a wobbling action that will help the lure glide through any brush. Look for sh..

There are a lot of tools that you need for fishing. You have to have the right rod and reel, but you would be nowhere without the right fishing line. There are a few different fishing line options to choose from. When selecting a line, you'll have to pick from various sizes, diameters, strengths, and more. You should know that not all fishing lines can be used for every job. There are also personal preferences that come into play when purchasing line.One type of line that you can pur..

We've gathered a few helpful tips that are going to help you whenever you're out catching crappie. This article will talk a bit about the fish and where they tend to hang out. We'll also offer up some helpful facts about rods that can help you catch them. Let's dive right in.This freshwater fish tends to be found in a school in areas with heavy vegetation. When crappie are young, they only eat microscopic crustaceans, and as they grow, they'll start feeding on insects, minnows, and f..

There are many different bait styles for you to choose from whenever you're out fishing. One standard style of bait is the paddle tail swimbait. This is an excellent option in both cold and warm weather as well as a few different water conditions. There are tons of different shapes and sizes for a swimbait, making it a great option for all kinds of fishing.When you're using this type of bait, you can purchase it either hooked or unhooked. Either way, the shape of the paddle tail swim..

We're nearing the beginning of summer months, and temperatures are scorching yet. That means we could be out having some excellent saltwater fishing experiences. Fish are going to be transitioning from spring to summer patterns, and it's essential to take a look at these before we head out to fish for saltwater species. In most southern states, it's starting to reach temperatures in the 80s and 90s. As this happens on a more regular basis, the waters are going to heat up. Once temperatu..

Crappie fishing is a fun past time that can also lead to some good eating. Regardless of whether you've been fishing crappie for years or if you're new to the sport, there's always room for improvement. This is why we've collected some tips that may help you improve. You'll learn about crappie and some of their tendencies, as well as the best bait, rod, and techniques used to catch them. Crappie are a schooling fish that you'll find in vegetated freshwater. The young crappies will eat m..

We've briefly discussed the different types of crankbait that are out there. We talked about the sizes and weights that you can use to suspend your lure in different depths of water. There are still a lot of other factors that you'll need to learn about in order to use your crankbait properly. We'll discuss how to use these in different seasons so that you'll get the most action out of them. You can use a crankbait in all different seasons, but you'll likely need to change up your spee..

If you're looking for a versatile lure that you can use in many different instances, then you should try out a crankbait. This lure will come in a variety of sizes and weights. You can use the crankbait in different depths of water, depending on which weight you choose. The crankbait can vary from surface levels up to 20-foot divers. There are four categories for these types of baits. There are squarebill, shallow divers, medium divers, and deep divers. The squarebill and shallow diver..

One very popular type of bait that you'll almost always have success with is the paddle tail swimbait. This lure can be used in all different seasons and times of the year. They can also be used in all different kinds of water conditions. A swimbait can come in many different colors, shapes, and sizes, and can come hooked or unhooked. Overall, the swimbait is a very versatile lure to use. Springtime is great for using a swimbait. Spawning season is almost finished, and with that in min..

You can't always rely on luck alone to get your fish, that's why you should follow through with some more tips. If you missed the first article of this series, you should go back and read through those tips. We'll take a look at a few more tips here that are going to improve your saltwater fishing experiences in no time. If you're working with live bait, it's crucial that it's kept well. You shouldn't leave it in a closed-off container with no air or clean water. The best thing you cou..

Now that springtime is here, we're ready to get out and do more saltwater fishing. If you're interested in doing a little bit of inshore saltwater fishing but are new to the sport, then you're in the right place. Even if you've done this type of fishing before, you'll still benefit from brushing up on a few of these tips. Who knows, these tips may cause you to have an even more successful fishing trip. One of the best things you could do for yourself is to make sure that you're using a..