Let's be real, if you're expecting an in-depth masterclass on saltwater fishing, this DVD isn't it. The 'Fishing 101' section is painfully basic—like 'this is a fishing rod' level of basic. If you've ever held a reel before, you'll probably find yourself fast-forwarding.

BUT—and this is a big but—the bait rigging section surprised me. As someone who’s dabbled in trolling for bigger gamefish, the techniques shown here are legit useful. The demonstrations are clear, and I picked up a few tricks for rigging natural baits that I hadn’t seen on YouTube (and I’ve watched a lot of fishing videos).

Here’s the thing: This isn’t for complete newbies who want to learn everything from scratch (Google is free, folks). It’s more for intermediate anglers looking to refine their bait presentation for marlin or other pelagics. Even then, if you're serious enough to target those fish, you might already know most of this.

Verdict? Skip if you want general fishing knowledge. Consider it if you need a visual guide for advanced bait rigging—but maybe check if there's a digital version first to save shelf space.