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106 detailed profiles covering identification, habitat, seasons, tackle, baits and technique for every saltwater fish.

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The best lures for saltwater fishing

Seven inshore lures from the species pages in one table: shrimp and paddle tails, two hard baits and two spoons. Which fish eats what is on each species page: snook, redfish, Spanish mackerel.

Saltwater lures: seven models from the makers' pages
Model	Type	From the maker	Who it suits	Links
D.O.A. 3" Shrimp	Shrimp imitation	3 in at 1/4 oz, 4 in at 1/2 oz; D.O.A. calls it the original of its shrimp	Snook and redfish both eat shrimp (Wikipedia, SCDNR)	See on Amazon Maker's specs
Z-Man Scented PaddlerZ on a Redfish Eye Jighead	Paddle-tail soft plastic and jighead	PaddlerZ 4 or 5 in, scented ElaZtech; Redfish Eye jighead 1/8 to 1/2 oz on a 4/0 Mustad hook with a 30-degree bend against snagging on grass and oysters	Grass and oyster flats, by Z-Man's description	See on Amazon Maker's specs
Berkley Gulp! Saltwater Shrimp	Scented soft shrimp	2, 3 and 4 in	A scented shrimp in three sizes	See on Amazon Maker's specs
Rapala Saltwater Skitter Walk	Walk-the-dog topwater	4-3/8 in, 5/8 oz, two No. 2 hooks, large internal rattles that Rapala says imitate a swimming mullet	Topwater	See on Amazon Maker's specs
Rapala X-Rap Saltwater	Suspending jerkbait	Cast or trolled; 3-1/8 in (1/4 oz, 3-5 ft) to 5-1/2 in (1-1/2 oz, 4-8 ft)	Casting or trolling	See on Amazon Maker's specs
Clarkspoon (size 4)	Trolling spoon	Chrome diamond-shaped spoon with a built-in swivel, red bead and 7/0 stainless hook, 4.5 in blade	Spanish mackerel, bluefish and bonito, by the maker's list	See on Amazon Maker's specs
Acme Kastmaster Saltwater	Casting spoon	Saltwater multi-packs of 1/2, 3/4 and 1 oz; balanced against line twist, which Acme says makes it a long caster	Long casts, by Acme's description	See on Amazon Maker's specs

How we put this together. Each lure is described from its maker's own page, checked on 26 October 2026; we have not fished them against one another. There are no prices here: the Amazon link searches for the exact model, and we may earn a commission if you buy through it.

Saltwater tackle

Saltwater lure kit Jigs, spoons and soft plastics sized for the coast. Check price Saltwater combo Sealed drags shrug off spray and rinse-downs. Check price Saltwater pliers Cutters and crimpers that will not rust shut. Check price Circle hooks Better hookups, easier releases - some fisheries require them. Check price Fish cooler Fish on ice from the first minute keeps best. Check price

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Saltwater Fish

Redfish

Spotted Seatrout

Snook

Tarpon

Flounder

Striped Bass

Bluefish

Mahi-Mahi

King Mackerel

Spanish Mackerel

Warsaw Grouper

Snowy Grouper

Red Hind

Bar Jack

Horse-Eye Jack

Rainbow Runner

Southern Flounder

Sheepshead

Black Sea Bass

Cobia

Red Snapper

Grouper

Yellowfin Tuna

Wahoo

Florida Pompano

Bonefish

Permit

Black Drum

Summer Flounder

Greater Amberjack

Crevalle Jack

Great Barracuda

Tautog

Lingcod

California Halibut

False Albacore

California Yellowtail

Pacific Halibut

Vermilion Rockfish

White Seabass

Atlantic Spadefish

Gray Triggerfish

Atlantic Croaker

Weakfish

Mangrove Snapper

Gag Grouper

Mutton Snapper

Yellowtail Snapper

Atlantic Bonito

Tripletail

Scup / Porgy

Hogfish

Atlantic Cod

Pollock

Sailfish

Blackfin Tuna

Atlantic Mackerel

Southern Kingfish / "Whiting"

Goliath Grouper

Red Grouper

Winter Flounder

Bonnethead Shark

Black Grouper

Lane Snapper

Pinfish

Ladyfish

Sea Robin

Haddock

Pacific Cod

Black Rockfish

Yelloweye Rockfish

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Albacore Tuna

Skipjack Tuna

Blue Marlin

Swordfish

Spiny Dogfish

White Marlin

Striped Marlin