Product Testing - Miami, FL

MIAMI, FL - SALTWATER

When people think of fishing in Florida, they think of the Keys. Pristine reef atolls in every direction and experienced captains willing to take you out on any given day. With a diverse tropical ecosystem holding countless unique species of fish, it's hard to beat. But, an often overlooked fishery lies 100 miles north in Miami. Miami is known for its crazy spring breaks, crowded beaches, and out of control night life. As a fisherman, none of that matters. Catching fish is on the mind and in Miami, there's plenty of water to do just that. With lots of research, we set out to test out lures on exotic species that SoCal knows nothing about. Our first stop was a lesser known Key, a short drive from Miami. The Florida locals threw live mullet onto a near shore reef pass with no luck. We ventured down the way to a different zone and tied on a bone colored BAITSHIFTER. First cast, a jack came from the depths and rejected our lure. With the second cast, we sped up the pace of the retrieve to see if he would commit. Sure enough, he did. With an aggressive explosion, we were tight on a yellow jack. After burning some line we landed the fish, snapped some photos, and sent him back on his way. 

MIAMI, FL - FRESHWATER

Though Florida has a prized saltwater fishery, the state also holds a freshwater jewel within its neighborhoods. The South Miami canals are home to one of the most aggressive and hardest fighting fish (pound for pound) on the planet, the peacock bass. Originally from the Amazon, the peacock bass was transplanted into multiple canals in Miami. These fish are known for their beauty as well as their fighting abilities. A fish we HAD to target. We headed to a select canal and got to work. We can now confirm that the peacock bass lives up to its reputation - beautiful, hard fighting, and a BAITSHIFTER connoisseur.