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How to Rig Using Egg Sinkers: A Complete Guide for Anglers

September 30, 2024 | 🪝 Egg Sinkers | Baitshop Brandy

Egg sinkers are a versatile and essential tool in any angler’s tackle box. These oval-shaped weights are perfect for various fishing techniques, particularly when bottom fishing or targeting species that swim close to the substrate. Understanding how to properly rig …

Key Differences Between Soft and Hard Tackle Boxes: Which One Is Right for You?

September 30, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing Tackle Boxes | Baitshop Brandy

When it comes to fishing gear, having a reliable tackle box is essential. But not all tackle boxes are created equal, and choosing between a soft or hard tackle box can make a big difference in how efficiently you fish. …

Insights from Six Surfcasters on Making the Most of Fall’s Fickle Baitfish

September 30, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing Rods | Baitshop Brandy

Surfcasting during the Northeast mullet run can be an exhilarating experience. On a blustery morning along Nantucket Sound, a strong southwest wind churned the water, creating ideal conditions for targeting striped bass. Pencil poppers sailed through the air, and on …

Top Drop Shot Plastics for Catching More Walleye

September 30, 2024 | 🪝 Bait and Lure Selection Tips | Baitshop Brandy

Using a drop shot rig has become an increasingly popular and effective technique for walleye fishing. Traditionally, walleye anglers have relied on live bait rigs such as slip sinkers, but the drop shot rig offers a more efficient and flexible …

Angler Lands Record-Breaking Smallmouth Bass in Montana

September 28, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

Montana’s fishing scene is buzzing with excitement following the capture of a potential state record smallmouth bass. Josh Johnson, an experienced angler, landed an impressive 8.4-pound smallmouth, which is now poised to become the new state record. This monumental catch …

Fisherman Sets State Record with ‘Catch of a Lifetime’ in Iowa: A Historic Black Crappie with a Twist

September 28, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

On September 23, 2024, John Foster, an avid Iowa fisherman, etched his name into state fishing history by reeling in a monumental catch. This wasn’t just an ordinary fish, but a potential hybrid crappie that has since captivated anglers, biologists, …

Late Season Angling: A Productive and Scenic Adventure

September 28, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

Late-season angling brings many advantages, as cooling temperatures and shorter days sharpen fish appetites. With the sun rising later, cooler air temperatures, and a reduction in biting bugs, the experience becomes more pleasant for anglers. A recent trip to the …

The Ultimate Autumn Fly: Why the Woolly Bugger is a Fall Favorite

September 27, 2024 | 🪝 Gear | Baitshop Brandy

As the leaves turn and temperatures drop, autumn presents an excellent opportunity for fly fishing enthusiasts to hit the rivers. While many fly patterns work during this season, the Woolly Bugger stands out as a highly effective fly for catching …

Catch Chinook Salmon, a Fish Fit For a King

Twenty commercial fishermen gathered around a beach bonfire, their attention quickly diverted by a loud splash nearby. Something significant had jumped in the water near the rising tide of the adjacent creek mouth. “Was that a seal?” one of them …

How Social Media Has Negatively Impacted Fishing More Than Technology

September 25, 2024 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Brandy

With the rise of artificial intelligence and its widespread application in social media and digital publishing, many may view these advancements as the primary challenge in today’s fishing world. However, the real issue in fishing circles isn’t technology itself, but …