Author Archives: Baitshop Garrett

Baitshop Life Fishing Tips: Lake Trout

March 25, 2020 | πŸͺ Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

For many people, Lake Trout fishing is not so much a hobby as it is an obsession. For the serious trout fisherman, there is no distance too far and no obstacle too great to stop them in the pursuit of …

Baitshop Life Fishing Tips: Grayling

March 13, 2020 | πŸͺ Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

Grayling are probably my favourite freshwater game fish – dare I say it even more so than a big wild Brown Trout although I would never pass up the chance of one of those either. I have chased Grayling and …

Baitshop Life Fishing Tips: Shovelnose Sharks

March 6, 2020 | πŸͺ Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

The shovel nosed shark is a robust species that is often confused for a member of the ray family due to their large, triangle shaped head. They are however not a member of the ray family and display all the …

The Best Burgers in Columbia, SC

February 27, 2020 | πŸͺ Eats | Baitshop Garrett

Whether cooked medium or well-done, meat-and-cheese only or stacked a mile high with toppings, paired with French fries or crispy onion rings… it’s near-impossible to resist a delicious burger. And, as the birthplace of the pimento cheeseburger, we know a thing …

How to Properly Handle Trout [Video]

February 25, 2020 | πŸͺ Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

Trout is one of the most exhilarating species of fish to catch, but it is also one of the most delicate. Watch the video below to learn how to properly handle your next awesome trout catch!

The Lures You Need to Try in 2020

February 18, 2020 | πŸͺ Featured | Baitshop Garrett

Here are the ultimate lures you need to try in 2020! Let us know how you like them in the comments below! Best Lipless Crankbait: Spro Aruku Shad 75 Bait  Lipless crankbaits use a thin cross-section and an angled head …

The Best Crappie Lures

February 3, 2020 | πŸͺ Featured | Baitshop Garrett

Fishing, as we know it, is a fun and relaxing activity that can be enjoyed with family and friends or alone as well. People usually fish for the most common species of fish available, which include salmon, trout, bass, etc. …

Baitshop Fishing Tips: Bowfin

January 30, 2020 | πŸͺ Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

Dogfish. Grinnel. Mudfish. None of the regional names for bowfins are particularly flattering. That’s not surprising. With that mouth full of teeth, snakelike body, and viciously cold stare, a bowfin sighting conjures an icky reaction for many anglers. Bowfins thrive …

Baitshop Fishing Tips: Tuna

January 24, 2020 | πŸͺ Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

Bluefins may be the big TV stars but when it comes to sport fishing, yellowfin are by far the most sought and caught of the tunas, ranging from the Northeast Canyons off the coast of New England all the way …

Do Bass Really Eat Turtles?

January 20, 2020 | πŸͺ Featured | Baitshop Garrett

Bass eat a lot of things: frogs, lizards, snakes, fish, etc.. But do they eat turtles? Yes of course they do, if a largemouth bass can fit a turtle into its mouth he’ll eat it. But how do they react to a …