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How Much Leader and Tippet Brands Really Matter
The question of whether leader and tippet brands truly impact fishing success is one that frequently surfaces in the angling community. Many anglers develop a strong brand loyalty, often sticking to a preferred brand based on reliability, personal experience, or …
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Learn About the Mono Rig and Maybe Why Fly Line Sucks
The Mono Rig technique for fly fishing has gained significant attention, challenging conventional methods for presenting nymphs and streamers to trout. This setup uses a lengthy monofilament leader—often with butt sections of 20 feet or more—as an alternative to traditional …
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Using Droppers on Fly Lines: A Game-Changer for Fly Fishers
Fly fishing often requires quick adaptability to attract various fish species, especially in changing seasons. One trending tactic that can make a big difference is the use of droppers on fly lines. By adding an extra fly to the main …
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Baitshop Life’s Fishing Product for July 2020
Fishing gadgets don’t get much better than this. The Deeper Smart Sonar Pro+ is a sonar fish finder that is ted to the end of your line and cast out into the water. A smartphone app allows you to then …
The Top Fishing Kayaks for Summer 2020
Kayaks were originally designed by the Inuit for fishing and hunting inland on lakes, rivers, and streams. With fishing being so popular manufacturers started gravitating towards the fishing and recreational kayak. There are a few distinct differences between recreation and fishing kayaks. When looking at the design, you will find that all brands build a little differently …
How to Fish a Walking Bait
Walking baits can be a joy to throw any day. Watch the video below for some awesome tips on how to fish a walking bait!
The Best Way to Fish a Whopper Plopper
The beauty of the whopper plopper fishing bait is that all you need to do is cast it out and reel it back in. With very minimal effort, you could have some huge fish biting at your lure. The whopper …
The Best Ways to Fish a Soft Plastic Craw
No matter where they live, bass of all three species can’t resist a live craw. They’re readily available; provide tons of nutrition – and drive bass absolutely crazy. For obvious reasons, this makes crawfish imitating plastics staples in even the …
How to Fish Squarebill Crankbaits for Huge Summer Bass
Squarebill crankbaits can be an awesome lure to throw in the hot summer days when bass are hiding deep in your local body of water. Watch this great video for the best tips and tricks to land more monsters with …
The Best Ways to Rig Soft Plastics
Soft plastics are without question one of the greatest weapons in the bass fisherman’s arsenal. They come in hundreds of shapes, colors, and can be fished effectively in almost any scenario encountered on the water. With so many options, you …
The Best Baitcaster Combos for Summer 2020
So you’re looking for the best Baitcaster Combo? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Today we’re going to be exploring the Top 8 Best Baitcaster Combos out right now. Before beginning, let’s talk about some of the basic …
The Best Jointed Swimbait Tips [Video]
The jointed swimbait is a favorite lure for many anglers. Here are some awesome tips to fish this great bait!
How to Fish a Creature Bait 101 [Video]
Arguably the best type of soft plastics, creature baits are a fan favorite for many anglers. Here is the ultimate guide to help you land more donkeys with this awesome type of lure!