Our mission is to turn expert experience into clear, transferable decision-making, so any fisherman can understand changing conditions, adapt with confidence, and succeed anywhere they fish.
Seth Horne, Creator and FounderAbout In The Spread
Where Serious Anglers Learn How to Think
In The Spread is a professional fishing education platform built on a simple idea:
Consistent fishing success comes from better decisions, not better luck.
We teach them how to think.
Through expert-led video instruction, In The Spread breaks down the decision-making process professional anglers use every day, so you can adapt to changing conditions, read fish behavior accurately, and make confident choices on the water anywhere in the world.
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Online Fishing Lessons Built Around Better Decisions
Most anglers don’t struggle because they lack effort or passion.
They struggle because they were taught what to do instead of how to decide.
Fishing success is rarely about one lure, one rig, or one spot. It’s about recognizing when conditions align, and knowing how to respond when they don’t.
Why Most Fishing Advice Fails When Conditions Change
Most fishing content focuses on:
- Tips
- Gear
- Spots
- Single techniques that worked once
That information breaks down the moment conditions change.
When the tide shifts, barometric pressure drops, water temperature changes, or bait moves, anglers are left guessing, because they were never taught why something worked in the first place.
If you’ve ever experienced a slow day despite “doing everything right,” the problem wasn’t effort, it was missing decision context.
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The In The Spread Decision Framework for Catching Fish Consistently
Every lesson on In The Spread is built around a repeatable decision system:
Conditions → Behavior → Positioning → Presentation → Adjustment
Instead of memorizing tactics, you learn how to:
- Read environmental signals
- Understand how fish respond to those conditions
- Identify where opportunity actually exists
- Choose presentations based on behavior, not trends
- Adjust intelligently when the bite changes
This same framework underpins our instruction on
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This approach turns fishing into a solvable problem — not a gamble.
Learn from Expert Captains and Proven Instructors
In The Spread instructors are not influencers.
They are professional captains, licensed guides, and experienced anglers who fish year-round for a living.
They are professional captains, licensed guides, and experienced anglers who fish year-round for a living.
- More importantly, they can clearly explain:
- Why a decision was made
- Why another option was rejected
- What signals mattered most
- How to adapt the same logic to different fisheries
You’re not just watching fish get caught — you’re learning how to arrive at the decision that made it happen.
Meet the professionals behind the instruction here:
Kevin Hibbard, Saltwater
Captain Kevin Hibbard brings decades of blue marlin fishing expertise to In The Spread, specializing in heavy tackle and lure fishing techniques. He learned from legendary captains Henry Chee and George Parker, absorbing the core principles that define successful big game fishing. In his courses, Captain Hibbard teaches anglers how to select the right lures based on ocean conditions, structure fishing programs that produce results, and refine their approach through focused, methodical technique. Students gain practical knowledge from a captain who has spent his career targeting pelagic species and understands what it takes to put clients on fish consistently.
William Toney, Saltwater
Fourth-generation Florida fishing guide and owner of Homosassa Inshore Fishing. Captain Toney is renowned for his expertise in redfish, snook, mangrove snapper, and seatrout fishing along Florida's Gulf Coast. His deep understanding of bait presentation, fish behavior, and seasonal patterns, combined with traditional wisdom passed through generations, makes him one of the most respected inshore fishing instructors in the industry.
Cory Allen, Freshwater
Known as the "Tennessee Muskie Authority," Cory Allen ranks among America's top muskie fishing guides. His unparalleled expertise in Tennessee River muskie fishing spans multiple states within the river drainage basin. Through years of studying muskellunge behavior and environmental factors, Allen has developed proven techniques that consistently produce trophy fish, knowledge he generously shares through comprehensive In The Spread instruction.
Mike Dupree, Saltwater
U.S. Coast Guard-licensed Captain and leader of the X-Rayted Fishing Team. Based in North Carolina, Captain Slick brings extensive tournament experience in wahoo, blue marlin, king mackerel, and redfish fishing. His commitment to authentic instruction, sharing actual methods rather than idealized techniques—combined with professional filming expertise, provides anglers with honest, effective fishing education.
Fishing Courses That Transfer Across Species and Fisheries
Fishing logic should not be limited by location or species.
In The Spread covers fisheries around the world, but the goal is always the same: teach principles that transfer.
When you understand how conditions drive behavior, the same thinking applies whether you’re targeting offshore gamefish, inshore species, or freshwater predators.
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More Than Instructional Fishing Videos: A System for Improvement
In The Spread is not just a video library.
It’s a learning system for anglers who care about long-term improvement.
- Our members value:
- Understanding over hype
- Logic over shortcuts
- Confidence over guesswork
Learn more about how membership works in our
FAQ:
We don’t pass along tips. We teach anglers how to make better decisions, anywhere they fish.
Seth Horne, Creator and FounderOur Promise: No Hype—Just Clear, Proven Instruction
No secrets.
No shortcuts.
No recycled tips.
Because when you understand the decision, the result follows.