Author Archives: Baitshop Kevin

Pro-Level Ice Fishing Tips for Panfish, Perch, and Walleyes

January 31, 2026 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Kevin

Ice fishing has evolved far beyond drilling a hole and hoping for the best. Modern hardwater success is built on preparation, mobility, electronics, and a deep understanding of fish behavior beneath the ice. With constantly advancing technology and ever-changing fish …

Mendocino Angler Lands Rare Rockfish That Could Rewrite the Record Books

January 27, 2026 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Kevin

A Mendocino County fisherman is still waiting on official confirmation, but his recent catch has already made waves along the Northern California coast. Brendan Walsh reeled in a canary rockfish that could potentially set both state and world records, turning …

Giants QB Jaxson Dart Reels in a Monster Catch During Cabo Getaway With Marissa Ayers

January 27, 2026 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Kevin

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is making the most of his first NFL offseason and doing it far from the football field. The 22-year-old quarterback recently traveled to Los Cabos, Mexico, with his girlfriend, Marissa Ayers, where the couple …

Cold Season Adventures and Ice Safety Essentials Everyone Should Know

December 30, 2025 | 🪝 Gear | Baitshop Kevin

Winter transforms lakes into busy playgrounds. In many northern states, frozen water draws just as much activity as open water does in summer. Ice fishing shacks dot the landscape, pickup hockey games form at sunset, and skiers, kiteboarders, and ice …

Warm Lines When Winter Bites

By the time winter settles in, many anglers start bracing for frozen guides, short days, and long waits for spring. As water temperatures drop, fishing options often narrow to ice-covered lakes and slow, methodical presentations. Ice fishing has its place …

Sizzling Trout: A Broiler Masterpiece

November 30, 2025 | 🪝 Eats | Baitshop Kevin

Get ready to elevate your cooking game with this simple yet impressive broiled trout recipe! With a few tips and tricks, you’ll be serving up moist, flakey, and flavorful fish in no time. The Secret to Perfect Broiling First, forget …

Panama Snapper Sets Sights on World Record

November 30, 2025 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Kevin

An angler fishing in Panama has landed a massive Cubera snapper that could set a new world record. Toni Peiro, a guest at Los Buzos Resort, caught the behemoth fish on his last day of fishing with the lodge. The …

Creek Fishing 101: How to Have a Big Time on Little Streams

November 30, 2025 | 🪝 Specialized Fishing Techniques | Baitshop Kevin

Creek fishing is often overlooked, but it can be a rewarding and exciting experience. These small to medium-sized bodies of flowing water are usually at the mercy of seasonal conditions, and they’re not typically known for holding big fish or …

Trick a Trout with a Wet Fly and a Swing

October 29, 2025 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Kevin

Ready to catch more trout? Swinging a wet fly is an old-school technique that’s still a game-changer. With just one or two wet flies and a standard fly rod setup, you can reel in the big ones in any river. …

Record-Breaking Murray Cod Sets Upstream Swimming Record for Freshwater Fish

October 29, 2025 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Kevin

A remarkable Australian freshwater Murray cod has stunned scientists by completing an unprecedented 530-mile journey along a major river system, setting a new record for its species. Named after Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus, the fish traveled mostly upstream before turning …