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The 10 Best Rib Spots in Austin, Texas

September 4, 2019 | 🪝 Eats | Baitshop Brandy

Carnivorous connoisseurs can attest to the magic of the perfect barbecued bone-in ribs. Brisket might be the favorite child of Austin’s finest barbecue joints, but the city’s beef and pork ribs are often touted as the best in the country. 1. Micklethwait …

How to Choose the Right Soft Topwater Lure

August 27, 2019 | 🪝 Gear | Baitshop Brandy

Every bass angler knows that bass are equal opportunity eaters. Anything that swims, crawls, slithers, hops, or flies is on the menu for an aggressive fish. Most lures on the market focus on two primary food sources for bass; shad …

Where to Find the Best Barbecue in Memphis

August 22, 2019 | 🪝 Eats | Baitshop Brandy

For expertly made pulled pork, ribs, and everything in between, we’ve found seven Memphis joints that smoke the competition. In the rich canon of American regional food, nothing quite compares to barbecue in Memphis. Though ribs are serious business in …

Tarpon Fishing 101

August 19, 2019 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Brandy

Tarpon are of one and arguably the most exhilarating fish to catch. They are a bucketlist fish for myriad fishermen. Here are some great tips to help you hook your first tarpon. Learning how to catch tarpon takes trial and …

The Best Dive Bar in Every State

August 2, 2019 | 🪝 Eats | Baitshop Brandy

The best dive bar is every state’s crown jewel. These bars are must-visits for anyone and everyone. Here are the best dive bars in each state. Alabama: The Nick (Birmingham) The Nick/Yelp The Nick in Birmingham has been around for 35 …

How to Catch Mahi Mahi

August 1, 2019 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Brandy

The mahi mahi is an awesome fish! Just look at those colors. So how do you catch these fish? Read below to find out. Trolling Reels For Mahi Let’s start with the trolling reels. I use a Penn International 16 VS with …

The 5 Best Burgers in Baltimore

July 31, 2019 | 🪝 Eats | Baitshop Brandy

The perfect burger is a must-known feature of any city. Here are five of the best burgers in Baltimore. Comment below if you have tried any of these awesome dives. Yelp/Derek L. Abbey Burger Bistro Abbey Burger Bistro1041 Marshall St.Baltimore, …

How to Fish a Frog

July 29, 2019 | 🪝 Gear | Baitshop Brandy

The frog is one of the best topwater lures of all time. Getting crushed by a huge bass on a frog is one of the most exciting feelings. Here are some of the top tips for fishing with frogs. Typically, …

The Best Plastic Worms

July 25, 2019 | 🪝 Gear | Baitshop Brandy

The plastic worm is arguably the ultimate bass fishing lure. With so many to choose from, it can be difficult to know the best. Here is a guide for you to follow. Best Plastic Worms The classic style rubber worms …

The 10 Best Beers of All Time

July 24, 2019 | 🪝 Eats | Baitshop Brandy

The best beer has always been and always will be a hot topic of debate. Here are the ten best in our opinion. #10 98Oude Geuze Boon Brouwerij BoonGueuze “It is difficult not to drink this Gueuze too quickly; to …