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The Start of Tarpon Season 2026

A good tarpon setup needs to accomplish several things well. It has to cast live baits efficiently, handle long runs smoothly, absorb violent jumps, and still allow anglers to apply heavy pressure when needed. At the same time, it needs to remain comfortable enough to fish all day.

Why Tsunami Swim Shads Are a Game-Changer for Striped Bass Fishing in the Northeast

By John Skinner (on-the-water testing and observations) John Skinner has spent countless hours dialing in the most effective methods for targeting striped bass in the rips off Eastern Long Island. For years, bucktails ruled his tackle bag, consistently producing fish...

Breaking in the Tsunami Shield II 6000 on Offshore Permit

When you’re dropping live crabs to big permit circling a wreck, you need gear you can count on. In his latest trip, Joey Antonelli leaned on the new Tsunami Shield II Reel 6000, and it handled everything the offshore bite...

Mastering the Throw: Joey Antonelli Breaks Down the SaltX Cast Net

If there’s one skill every saltwater angler should learn, it’s how to throw a cast net. For Joey Antonelli, it’s not just a technique—it’s a way of life. In one of his latest how-to videos, Joey walks viewers through the...

Fall Run Frenzy: How to Land Trophy Striped Bass During the Hottest Bite of the Year

What Is The Fall Run? As the days shorten and the air cools, the focus of many Northeast anglers shifts to just one thing - the “Fall Run.” Around the same time, millions of Striped Bass that have made their...

The Florida Mullet Run - How to Catch your Fish-of-a-Lifetime With Tsunami/SaltX

What Is The Mullet Run? There are few things that get the blood pumping like watching massive tarpon erupt into giant schools of mullet just yards off the beach. It’s pure chaos, and if you’re in the right spot, it’s...

"If We Don't Have Seagrass, We Don't Have a Bay."

Over the last century, we’ve seen seagrass populations in Florida’s Tampa Bay undergo dramatic changes due to habitat degradation, dirty water influx, and pollution. Thankfully, organizations like Tampa Bay Waterkeeper have dedicated their life to protecting and restoring seagrass in...