Seaguar has come out with a TactX braid that is great for any kind of fishing, but is especially great for saltwater fishing. Performance features make this braid a perfect choice for everyday anglers. TactX is engineered to maintain its perfectly round shape and stay firm to minimize rod tip wrapping. This four-strand braid is [...]

When it comes to the basics of jigging for walleyes, the first thing you want to think about is the size and weight of your jig. The depth of the water can determine what size jig you use, as with deeper water, you may want to use a heavier jig. Another thing to be thinking [...]

In this episode of Avid Outdoorsman Product Showcase, we interview DOA Lures’ Captain Ed. Jeff [Host]: Hey everybody, this is Jeff from Avid Outdoorsman and I hope you’re doing great.  Today we’re talking with the people at DOA Lures. They make a lot of soft plastics, mostly for saltwater. They’ve really grown over time, they [...]

Ever wonder what’s inside a professional flats guide’s tackle box? Captain Joey Farah gives us a sneak peek into which DOA Lures he packs for a day on the flats and why.

Whether you’re a seasoned angler or new to recreational fishing, being successful just might mean calling in a professional. Charter fishing guides can often be the difference between returning to the dock empty handed and landing that once in a lifetime trophy. Capt. Justin Leake and Capt. Travis Holeman, who have guided thousands of charter trips, reveal some [...]

Cruising swiftly and silently just beneath the surface, tarpon pass virtually unseen along the Panama City Beach coastline on their annual summer migration through the Gulf of Mexico. Unseen, that is, until Capt. Justin Leake sets the hook and gives beachgoers a front row seat to acrobatics fit for a “silver king.” “It’s like a [...]