Author Archives: Baitshop Kelly

When to Use Neon Lures

March 6, 2020 | 🪝 Featured | Baitshop Kelly

Bright colors have been used for years on magazine covers and in advertising, fashion and home décor to catch our attention, and this same theory on garish hues can be applied to bass fishing. Bright colored lures are HUGE attention-getters. …

The Ultimate Saltwater Fishing Tips

February 27, 2020 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Kelly

Due to the different types of saltwater fish and number of saltwater fishing tips and techniques that can be applied, learning all the tricks when it comes to how to saltwater fish can be a challenge for both seasoned anglers …

Baitshop Fishing Tips: Peacock Bass

February 21, 2020 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Kelly

The peacock bass is one of the ultimate fighters. Here are some great tips to catch this legendary fish. Tight lines!

Squid Fishing 101

January 13, 2020 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Kelly

Fishing is undoubtedly a fun and rewarding activity as it gives people a chance to interact with nature and reap (literal) rewards. Similar to fishing for salmon and flounder or catching lobster, fishing for squid requires a strong understanding of the species, the right gear …

The Officially Unofficial Bar Food of Each State

December 19, 2019 | 🪝 Eats | Baitshop Kelly

Britain has pubs and Spain has tapas bars, but America’s collection of sports bars, taverns, saloons, dives, gastropubs, cantinas, cocktail lounges represents a bar-food tapestry, one that changes dramatically when you cross state lines. Every state has a go-to bar snack, something you see …

How and When to Use a Circle Hook

December 17, 2019 | 🪝 Featured | Baitshop Kelly

Benefits of circle hooks Reduced deep hooking – improved survival of released fish and decreased loss of fishing tackle. Improved hook-up and landing rates for many species. The strike time is not as crucial for hook-up of fish. Lighter leaders/traces …

Bourbon Review: Buffalo Trace

December 12, 2019 | 🪝 Eats | Baitshop Kelly

Classification: Straight Bourbon Company: Sazerac Company Inc. Distillery: Buffalo Trace Released: Ongoing Proof: 90 Age: NAS (BT says it’s aged at least 8 years. The rumor is it’s between 8-10 years, usually 9.5 years) Mashbill: Undisclosed Color:  Amber MSRP: $30 Buffalo Trace bourbon came about when visitors to …

The Best Tips for Winter Fishing

December 10, 2019 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Kelly

The pleasure boats are gone and the water is now all yours. But don’t venture out for your next winter fishing trip without following these top ten tips: Check the bellies of fish you bring up. If you find silt, that’s …

The 10 Best Tips for Beginner Spearfishermen

November 21, 2019 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Kelly

SAFETY FIRST Spearfishing brings with it all sorts of dangers—from sharks and eels to getting tangled in stray fishing nets. But there’s a bigger danger to spearos that is inherent in every water sport and that’s drowning. In fact, drowning …

How to Make the Perfect Burger

November 14, 2019 | 🪝 Eats | Baitshop Kelly

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80 percent lean) or ground turkey (90 percent lean) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil 4 slices cheese (optional) 4 hamburger buns, split; toasted, if desired Directions Divide …