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A Comprehensive Sinker Guide for Northeast Bottom Fishing

February 15, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing Sinkers | Baitshop Brandy

In the world of bottom fishing, selecting the right sinker style can significantly impact your success with target species. Whether you’re aiming to keep a tog rig steady, animate teasers in a popcorn rig, or maintain a straight drift when …

Comparing J-Hooks and Circle Hooks: Which is Right for You?

February 15, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing Hooks | Baitshop Brandy

In the realm of bait fishing across the scenic waters of New Zealand, the choice of hook shape can significantly impact your catch rate, turning an ordinary day into an extraordinary fishing adventure. Kiwi anglers are no strangers to the …

Fly Fishing Gear Basics

February 11, 2024 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Brandy

Embarking on the journey of fly fishing can be daunting, with its specialized gear, fly selection, and casting techniques. The allure of fly anglers’ graceful casts often captivates spectators, adding to the mystique of the sport. Today, a wealth of …

How to Remove a Fish Hook from Your Finger while Minimizing Pain and Injury

February 11, 2024 | 🪝 Equipment Safety | Baitshop Brandy

Fish hooks are essential tools for anglers, facilitating successful catches. However, they also pose a risk of injury if mishandled, with many fishermen experiencing the discomfort of a hook embedded in their skin at some point. Whether on a leisurely …

Mastering the Art of Using Split Shot in Fly Fishing

February 2, 2024 | 🪝 Featured | Baitshop Brandy

In the realm of fly fishing, the strategic use of split shot can significantly enhance your chances of success. Whether you’re targeting trout in mountain streams or bass in river eddies, understanding how to select the right amount and size …

How to Restore Rusty Fishing Lures

February 2, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing Hooks | Baitshop Brandy

Fishing lures, despite their small size, can be valuable investments, with some vintage ones fetching impressive prices in the collector’s market. Yet, instead of shelling out more money for new lures, why not revive and refresh the ones you already …

9 Strategies for Successfully Landing Large Fish Solo

February 1, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing Nets | Baitshop Brandy

Capturing a trophy fish is an exhilarating experience that often evokes a whirlwind of emotions, from elation to panic and finally to epiphany. Witnessing a friend reel in their first trophy trout recently reminded me of this rollercoaster of feelings. …

What to Pack When Ice Fishing in Michigan

As anglers gear up for another ice fishing season, it’s time to ensure that every angler is equipped for a successful day out on the ice. With the chilly winds blowing and the frozen lakes beckoning, let’s dive into the …

What is the Purpose of Slip Bobbers?

January 30, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing Bobbers and Floats | Baitshop Brandy

The slip-bobber technique has stood the test of time, quietly enduring amidst the ever-evolving landscape of fishing methods. While flashy techniques often steal the spotlight, the humble slip-bobber has recently emerged from the shadows, earning recognition among seasoned anglers, even …

A Guide to Mastering Blue Marlin Fishing in the Gulf

Embarking on a charter boat with rods and reels, cruising towards the vast expanse of the sea, the pursuit of Blue Marlin beckons. As one of the most coveted big game fish globally, with a record-breaking specimen weighing 1024 pounds …