Saltwater Tutorials β’ Knots β’ Rigs β’ Gear
Master the Blue Water. Catch More Fish.
Real fishing lessons built for anglers chasing Marlin, Sailfish, Dogtooth Tuna, Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally, Albacore, Bonita, and Yellowfin Tuna.
Learn how to βattract fishβ with presentation, speed, sound, color, and structure β the same principles that make Marlin, GT, and Tuna commit.
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Everything organized so you can learn fast and fish smarter.
Strong Knots That Donβt Slip
Leader connections, braid-to-fluoro, and offshore-ready knots.
Learn knots β RigsRigs for Tuna & Trevally
Poppers, stickbaits, live bait, and proven offshore setups.
Explore rigs β GearGear That Matches Your Target
What to buy first, what to upgrade, and how to avoid wasting money.
See gear βFeatured Saltwater Lessons
Drop your best YouTube tutorials here (Marlin β’ Sailfish β’ Tuna β’ GT).
How to Work a Popper for GT
Cadence, pauses, and when to speed up.
Tuna Rig Basics (Leader + Hook)
Clean rigging that gets bites and holds strong.
Finding Fish Offshore
Birds, current edges, color lines, and pressure points.
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Your Fishing Playbook β Start Here
- π£ Learn essential saltwater knots
- π Choose the right rig for Marlin & GT
- π Understand tides & conditions
- πΊ Watch step-by-step video tutorials
- β Upgrade your gear with confidence
Saltwater Roadmap
Start Here (Beginner β Advanced)
Follow this playbook to build confidence fast for Marlin, Sailfish, Dogtooth Tuna, Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally, Albacore, Bonita, and Yellowfin Tuna.
Foundation
- Learn 3 core knots (leader + terminal)
- Pick a simple rig for bait + a lure setup
- Understand tide/current basics
Technique
- Hookset + drag control
- Presentation (speed/depth/cadence)
- Reading structure + bait signs
Species Playbooks
- Pick target fish and match gear
- Refine leader, hooks, lure size
- Dial in conditions + location strategy
Species Tasks
Pick a Fish, Get the Tasks
Choose a target species to see your checklist for gear + technique.
Marlin / Sailfish
- Rig: leader + hook size matched to bait
- Set drag + check smooth spool/drag
- Run trolling spread (or live bait) with clean presentation
- Watch birds/current edges and bait signs
Tuna (Dogtooth / Yellowfin / Albacore / Bonita)
- Leader length + abrasion resistance (reef vs open water)
- Rig: live bait hook rig OR popper/stickbait setup
- Work cadence: speed up when fish follows
- Fight: steady pressure, avoid sudden slack
Trevally (GT / Bluefin Trevally)
- Use heavy leader for structure
- Poppers/stickbaits: cadence + pause control
- Short powerful fight: keep rod angle safe
- Keep fish away from reef/rocks early
