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Baitshop LifeStillwater Secrets for Fly Fishing Success in Spring
Spring brings a unique opportunity for fly anglers who venture beyond the rushing rivers. Lakes and ponds offer a treasure trove of hidden moments, waiting to be exploited by those who understand the subtle movements happening beneath the surface. This …
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Baitshop LifeFinding Success In High Water During the Spring Rush
Spring runoff doesn’t have to mean the end of your fly fishing season. With a shift in perspective and some strategic techniques, you can turn high water into an opportunity. Dirty Water, Happy Trout Many anglers view muddy, high water …
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Baitshop LifeWhy You Might Need a Wading Staff
A wading staff is a crucial piece of equipment for fly fishermen who wade in fast-moving streams with rocky or uneven bottoms. It provides much-needed balance and stability, especially in deep water or strong currents. Why use a wading staff? …
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Catching Brown Trout on Montana’s Madison River
The summer of 2019 had been a very rainy one in the Treasure State, turning many of the rivers into flows of chocolate milk through the middle of June. I was eager to get out on the water as soon …
Luiza Shows You How to Catch, Clean, and Cook Lobster
Diver and angler extraordinaire Luiza heads out to Old Bahama Bay in Grand Bahama to catch some lobster and conch. Watch and learn as she shows how to catch and cook these delicious creatures on a private island. As you …
The Best Tips for Trout Fishing
Trout are one of the most exhilarating fish to catch. They are a favorite for many anglers. Here are some great tips for hooking trout. Comment below any other tips that have worked for you! Know the Current – If you …
How to Tie a Palomar Knot
How to tie the Palomar Knot. The single best fishing knot? Many fishermen believe that the Palomar Knot holds that title. Palomar Knot comes close to being a 100% knot when tied properly. Be sure that when the hook or lure is …
How Much Money is Spent on Fishing?
It’s not joke how much cash we fishermen spend each year on fishing. Just look in your own closet! Here is how much is spent on fishing and hunting total. Here’s an outdoor recreation stat worth breaking out at the …
Fishing Techniques You Have Never Heard Of
The classic hook and line is not the only way to fish. There are hundreds of ways to catch the big ones. Here are a few of them. Noodling is fishing with hands practiced in South of the United States. Fishermen …
How to Avoid Sharks While Fishing
Sharks are a top predator in the open seas. These tips will give you some insight on how to keep the sharks away and keep yourself safe while fishing. Good Tips to Know To decrease your already small chance of …
What to do if you Catch a Sturgeon
Atlantic and shortnose sturgeons are protected species. If you accidentally catch a sturgeon, keep the fish in the water and remove the hooks. If the hooks are in too deep, cut the line. If you need to remove the fish …
10 of the Biggest Alligator Gar on Instagram
The Alligator Gar is often referred to as a living fossil because it first existed over 100 million years ago. Today this large fish is a sought after specimen in the south central United States. It can grow up to …
How to Find the Fish
To catch the fish, one must find the fish first. Below are some of our favorite tips on finding where the lunkers are hiding out. The Basics Fish need to eat, and their food isn’t found just anywhere. Weedbeds and …
