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Baitshop LifeIllegal Striped Bass Operation Uncovered on Housatonic River
Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police, with the assistance of K9 Luna, recently apprehended poachers responsible for illegally harvesting striped bass along the Housatonic River. On the evening of December 17, 2024, two EnCon officers and K9 Luna were conducting patrols …
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Baitshop LifeTop 5 Lakes for Winter Fishing Adventures
Winter transforms lakes into serene fishing havens, offering unique opportunities to target cold-weather species. Whether ice fishing or casting from shore, certain destinations stand out for their seasonal appeal. Here are five top-notch locations to explore for lake fishing during …
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Baitshop LifePrehistoric Catch: Angler’s Bowfin May Break N.J. State Record
Frank Hubert Jr.’s passion for bowfin fishing has led to a potential New Jersey state record after catching a 12-pound, 10-ounce specimen from Mantua Creek. The catch is currently awaiting official confirmation as the state record for the species. Hubert, …
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How to Handle Two Bass on One Lure
The bass are grouping up offshore at this point of the year in most of the country. That means you have the potential to find a whole pile of them in a small area, and they’re often aggressive. This is …
Winter Lake Trout Fishing
Winter offers one of the best opportunities of the year to land a big lake trout. These monsters are one of the most active fish during the frigid months of winter, so they offer some amazing ice fishing action. Canada …
Fly Fishing for Red Drum 101
I had never seen a tail that big or that color. I’d heard stories about redfish in the Biloxi Marsh, but on my first trip to Louisiana for monster drum in 2006, I saw a golden tail the size of a shovel …
Fishing Tips: Sturgeon
Sturgeon are large and powerful freshwater sporting fish that can be found in subtropical, temperate, and even sub-Arctic rivers, lakes, and streams. They’re also easy to fish for and a ton of fun to catch and release. Bait a hook …
How to Land a Trophy Trout
How you handle fish after you catch is critical to their survival. If you’re going to be a catch-and-release angler, you must do it right. But science tells us that how you fight a fish—specifically, how long it takes—is also a …
Fishing Tips: Northern Pike
Northern pike, or Esox lucius, is a long, slender, powerful predator. Its scales are a deep olive green close to the dorsal fin, shading to speckled olive and finally yellow or white on the belly. This excellent camouflage helps it blend …
The Best Tips for Winter Fishing
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 …
Salmon River Fishing 101
Salmon river fishing can be quite challenging since river salmon are very elusive. Salmons are aggressive creatures that easily get startled and swim away quickly, making them very hard to catch. The best way to fish for river salmon is to …
Tarpon Fishing in Texas
First thing to remember: This is big-game fishing and a bristle of trout rods are completely useless unless you’re hunting small jetty tarpon close to the rocks. Except for specialty fly-fishing, big tarpon require heavier tackle. They’re strong, frequently crazy, …
