Expert Saltwater Fishing Videos: Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo & Snook

Comprehensive saltwater fishing courses featuring trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, and bait rigging. Professional guides teach proven tactics for consistent results.

Saltwater fishing instruction for targeting swordfish, dolphin, grouper, and tarpon. Learn lure selection, tackle setup, and advanced rigging from expert anglers.

Saltwater Fishing Video Courses: Offshore, Inshore & Backcountry

Saltwater fishing is shaped by tides, current, structure, and migration. At In The Spread, our saltwater page delivers the most comprehensive library of video-based fishing instruction online. From offshore big game to inshore stalking, find proven strategies from the world's most experienced captains and anglers.

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What You’ll Learn (High-Level Curriculum Overview)

Our saltwater library covers ocean fishing from backcountry flats to blue water canyons. Learn offshore tactics for marlin, tuna, wahoo, and swordfish through trolling, jigging, and chunking. Master inshore techniques for snook, redfish, and tarpon using live bait and structure reading. Bottom fishing instruction covers grouper, snapper, and deep dropping methods.

Our saltwater courses give you practical, field-tested instruction in:

Trolling spreads, lure selection & rigging fundamentals
Live bait, chunking & advanced bait programs
Reading ocean conditions, satellite charts & sonar
Boat operation, angles & maneuvering on fish
Fight management, drag control & landing technique
Species behavior, migration patterns & structure use

Ready to fish smarter? Browse our saltwater courses by species or technique below, or start with our most popular offshore and inshore instruction. Every video is taught by professional captains with decades of on-water experience.

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Saltwater Species & Techniques Library

Inshore & Backcountry

Dial in your shallow-water and backcountry game.

Saltwater Fishing Lures

Intermediate Offshore

Step up your offshore tactics and presentations.

Saltwater Fishing Lures

Saltwater Flies

Advanced Offshore

High-level offshore systems, pelagics, and strategy.

Fighting Chair Technique

Planer Fishing

Satellite Fishing Maps

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Technique & Strategy Deep Dives

Offshore Pelagic Tactics

Learn the full offshore system: trolling spreads, lure logic, live/dead bait programs, angles, speed changes, targeting marlin, tuna, dolphin, and wahoo, and reading bluewater transitions that hold fish.

Inshore & Backcountry Strategies

Master tide-driven fishing for snook, redfish, trout, tarpon, and sheepshead. Learn how structure, clarity, bait movement, and pressure influence fish positioning and feeding windows.

Rigging, Gear, Lures & Baits

Detailed instruction on circle hooks, J-hooks, bridles, leaders, crimps, planer rigs, dredge deployment, lure tuning, ballyhoo rigging, jig selection, and specialized spread components.

Ocean Conditions: Current, Structure & Water Reading

Interpret temperature breaks, rips, edges, upwellings, thermoclines, color changes, and bottom structure. Apply this knowledge to choose productive water—before leaving the dock.

Frequently Asked Questions About Saltwater Fishing

What saltwater species are best for beginners?

Inshore species like redfish, seatrout, snook, and mangrove snapper provide excellent learning opportunities for new saltwater anglers. These fish inhabit accessible shallow water environments, feed aggressively on a variety of baits and lures, and don't require specialized offshore equipment or advanced boat handling skills.

Bottom fishing for grouper and snapper also offers beginner-friendly action with straightforward vertical presentations.
How is offshore fishing different from inshore fishing?

Offshore fishing targets pelagic species like marlin, tuna, wahoo, and dolphin in open ocean environments, often requiring longer boat runs, specialized trolling equipment, live bait systems, and advanced electronics for navigation and fish finding.

Inshore fishing focuses on nearshore species in shallower coastal waters including flats, channels, mangroves, and oyster bars, typically using lighter tackle, sight fishing techniques, and presentations tailored to structure and tidal flow.

Offshore demands more preparation and equipment investment, while inshore fishing offers more frequent opportunities and shorter trips.
What equipment do I need to start saltwater fishing?

Essential saltwater gear includes quality rods and reels matched to your target species, braided or monofilament line with appropriate test strength, terminal tackle including hooks, leaders, and swivels designed for saltwater use, and a selection of lures or bait suitable for your fishing style.

Inshore anglers need polarized sunglasses for sight fishing, while offshore anglers require rod holders, fighting belts, gaffs, and often live bait wells. Start with versatile medium-weight combinations that handle multiple species, then add specialized gear as you focus on specific techniques or trophy fish.
When is the best time to fish saltwater?

Saltwater fishing success depends on tidal phase, seasonal migrations, water temperature, and local bait concentrations rather than a single "best" time. Many species feed most actively during moving tides, particularly around structure and current edges.

Dawn and dusk often produce increased feeding activity inshore and nearshore. Offshore pelagics can be caught throughout the day when conditions align, though morning and late afternoon often see peak action.

Seasonal patterns vary by region and species. Our courses cover timing specific to each fish and location.
Do I need a boat for saltwater fishing?

While boats provide access to more fishing opportunities and offshore species, productive saltwater fishing exists from shore, piers, jetties, bridges, and surf zones. Many inshore species including redfish, snook, seatrout, and various snapper live in wadeable water accessible on foot.

Kayaks and small boats open up backcountry flats and nearshore reefs without requiring large vessel investment. Shore-based anglers successfully target tarpon, jacks, sharks, and seasonal migrations of pelagics.

Start fishing from available access points while building skills and knowledge, then evaluate whether boat fishing aligns with your goals and target species.
How do I learn to read saltwater structure and find fish?

Reading saltwater structure requires understanding how tides, current, depth changes, bottom composition, and bait concentrations create feeding zones. Look for transitional areas where conditions change: channel edges adjacent to flats, current breaks near points and jetties, depth changes on reef edges and ledges, and floating structure like weed lines or debris fields offshore.

Fish position themselves where current delivers food with minimal energy expenditure. Our video courses demonstrate how expert anglers interpret these features using electronics, visual observation, and knowledge of species behavior to locate and stay on productive water.
What's the difference between trolling, casting, and bottom fishing?

Trolling involves pulling baits or lures behind a moving boat to cover water and locate active fish, commonly used offshore for pelagics like marlin, tuna, wahoo, and dolphin.

Casting uses artificial lures or bait delivered with rod and reel to visible fish or likely holding spots, typical in inshore fishing for snook, redfish, tarpon, and seatrout.

Bottom fishing presents baits vertically to structure-oriented species like grouper, snapper, and tilefish holding near reefs, wrecks, or hard bottom. Each method requires different tackle, techniques, and tactical approaches covered in detail throughout our course library.
Can I use freshwater tackle for saltwater fishing?

Freshwater gear will function temporarily in saltwater but lacks the corrosion resistance and durability required for regular saltwater use. Saltwater reels feature sealed bearings and corrosion-resistant materials that withstand constant exposure to salt spray and immersion.

Saltwater rods use guides and reel seats designed to resist corrosion and handle the stress of larger, more powerful fish. Attempting to use freshwater tackle long-term in saltwater results in rapid deterioration, seized reels, corroded guides, and equipment failure during critical moments.

Invest in purpose-built saltwater gear matched to your target species and fishing style for reliable performance and longevity.

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