From Todd @ Juno Bait -Juno Beach

Catch 365

 "Work With the Wind"

A light breeze to steady wind, can be a huge asset when fishing inshore flats for snook, trout, redfish, and other gamefish.  Set up a drift at the upwind side of a flat, and let the wind push the boat along.  This allows for the quietest approach and less spooked fish.  Also, with the wind at your back it is easier to make longer casts in front of the boat to cover more water and reach spookier fish easier.  

"X marks the spot"

X-rap that is! The Rapala X-Rap is one of the most versatile and best catching lures on the market these days. Available in multiple sizes and colors, it is a must have lure in the tackle box for fresh and saltwater anglers.

Fish it with a fast retrieve, slow wobble, erratic stop and go jerk action, or a stop it with long pauses and let it suspend; and it will undoubtedly draw up the fish.

"Don't be tricked by diameters"

Fifty pound braided line may have the same diameter as ten pound mono, but that doesn't mean it is the right choice for a spinning reel rated for ten pound test. When spooling a spinning reel with braided line, especially a smaller sized reel, choose a braid with pound test more in line with the manufacturers recommended line test.

This will increase casting distance, increase line capacity, and increase the life of your reel. If you do choose a heavier pound test than recommended by the manufacturer make sure to set the drag at a lower level.