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Ice Fishing Fundamentals: How Tip-Ups Work and Why They Matter
Tip-up fishing is one of the most effective and time-tested methods used on frozen lakes, especially when targeting large, cold-water predators like northern pike, lake trout, and even perch. While the setup may appear simple at first glance, experienced ice …
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Choosing the Right Fishing Line for Ice Fishing Success
When ice fishing season arrives, most anglers focus on rods, reels, and electronics. One critical piece of gear often overlooked is fishing line. Cold temperatures, icy water, and finicky winter fish place unique demands on line performance. Choosing the right …
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10 Ice Fishing Essentials Anglers Often Leave Behind
Ice fishing has a way of making anglers feel prepared. The auger is sharp, the rods are rigged, and the bait is ready. Yet many ice fishing trips still get cut short or become uncomfortable—not because the fish stop biting, …
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The Top 3 Crappie Lures that You Need to Try
Few fish are as notoriously fickle as crappies. Often, for no apparent reason, they choose to hit only a lure of a specific size, shape, wobble, or wiggle. They may stubbornly opt for only one lure color, or a lure …
How to Fish a Shaky Head
Shaky Head Fishing 101: Watch the Video Below for some Awesome Tips
The Best Perch Lures 2020
When you’re fishing, it’s important to have the right lure for the right fish. While many lures can be used for multiple types of fish, some lures work better in certain situations than others. Fishing for perch? Perch fish are …
How Many Rods Should You Bring When You Go Fishing? (By Salt Strong)
Here’s are some question we’ve been getting recently: How should I prepare my fishing rods for an inshore trip? How many rods should I bring? What should I rig on them? These are all great questions since how you prepare …
The Best Smallmouth Bass Lures
Although smallmouth bass feed similarly to largemouth bass, there are certain lures that can help you key in on smallmouth specifically. Typically when you want to shift your aim from specie to specie you target different lakes, or different areas …
Kayak Fishing at Night
The reason I started kayak fishing at night was mainly because I couldn’t wait until the morning to hit the water. I would head out night and fish until the sun came up. When the Texas summer heat started to …
Baitshop Life’s Product of the Month for August 2020
Guys who fish need a quality set of pliers for so many uses. This multi-functional tool is corrosion-resistant for either fresh or saltwater environments. Strong and easy-to-use, they come with a protective case and lanyard for ultimate convenience. You can …
Lipless Crankbait Fishing Tips
Lipless crankbaits are a must-have in any angler’s tackle box. Here are some tips on how to fish this awesome lure!














