Author Archives: Baitshop Brandy

How and When to Fish a Squarebill Crankbait

December 6, 2019 | 🪝 Featured | Baitshop Brandy

If you’re running shallow water and prefer a subsurface power technique, fishing square-bill crankbaits might be for you. They can go where other crankbaits can’t and get a lot of bites. The unique shape of a square-bill’s lip (spoiler: it’s …

December’s Baitshop.com Product of the Month

December 3, 2019 | 🪝 Product of The Month | Baitshop Brandy

Joining Cuda’s line of tools is the 10.5-inch carbon-steel Hook Cutter that handles most octopus-style hooks up to 6/0. The spring-action handle adds leverage while the rubber handle provides a sure grip—$24.99, cudabrand.com

The Best Breweries in Montana

December 2, 2019 | 🪝 Eats | Baitshop Brandy

Montana’s craft beer scene has really exploded in recent years. In fact, the Treasure State is now second in the nation for the number of craft breweries per capita, and we couldn’t be happier with that title. Since most Montanans …

The Fishing Reels that You Should Gift This Christmas

November 27, 2019 | 🪝 Featured | Baitshop Brandy

1. Best Spinning Reel for the Money: Pflueger Supreme XT The Pflueger Supreme XT series is an excellent choice for anglers who want high performance without spending a fortune. Although it’s not a budget-priced reel, it is still within the budget …

Where are the Top Breweries in South Florida?

November 26, 2019 | 🪝 Eats | Baitshop Brandy

South Floridians live in a beer lover’s paradise, where passionate local brewers craft a seemingly endless variety of IPAs, lagers, and experimental brews, so it’s the perfect place to celebrate with a toast. Raise a glass: Here are the five …

Are Red Lures Worth the Hype? Choosing the Best Lure Color

November 20, 2019 | 🪝 Gear | Baitshop Brandy

No doubt about it – there are some crazy color names out there for fishing lures. Nuclear Chicken. Roadkill. Baby Puke. Discover the science behind how a bass sees color, and learn which colors yield better results. Bass Lure Colors, Simplified …

How to Properly Land A Bass

November 12, 2019 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Brandy

Some anglers say finding and patterning bass is the toughest facet of our sport. Others, however, believe tricking them into biting is most difficult. While they’re both inherently challenging, we must not forget the importance of landing bass. After all, an …

Why You Should Start Tying Big Flies

November 7, 2019 | 🪝 Gear | Baitshop Brandy

If you enjoy tying and fishing big streamers, the following are some things I’d recommend you keep in mind. 1. Durability Pike flies and Double Deceivers. The fish I like to catch generally have lots of sharp teeth like to …

November’s Baitshop.com Beauty of the Month

November 1, 2019 | 🪝 Uncategorized | Baitshop Brandy

Congratulations to Maria! She is our Baitshop.com beauty of the month for November. You can find Maria on Instagram @marialuvsme4. Here is some info on this awesome female angler: 1. Tell us a little about yourself!I travel a lot. I …

How to Fish Lipless Crankbaits

October 31, 2019 | 🪝 Gear | Baitshop Brandy

As the name suggests, lipless crankbaits are just that – lipless. Unlike their billed counterparts, lipless crankbaits don’t have a diving lip to counteract the natural buoyancy of the bait. As a result, lipless crankbaits are made to sink and …