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Baitshop Life5 Amazing Fishing Spots in New Jersey You’ve Got to Try This Season
New Jersey might be one of the smaller states, but when it comes to fishing opportunities, it delivers big. From serene mountain lakes to brackish backwaters and bustling coastal inlets, the Garden State offers a surprising variety of fishing destinations. …
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Baitshop Life5 Great Fishing Spots in West Virginia
West Virginia is a paradise for anglers, offering abundant rivers, lakes, and streams teeming with fish. From trophy bass to vibrant trout, the state’s waters provide countless opportunities for every fishing enthusiast. Whether planning a family outing or a solo …
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Baitshop LifePaddlefish: An Intriguing Freshwater Species
Paddlefish (Polyodon spatula) are one of the most unique freshwater species in North America, known for their smooth skin, cartilage-based skeleton, and fascinating paddle-like rostrum. These large fish, sometimes called spoonbills or shovelnose catfish, have lived in the region for …
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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 …
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 …
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 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 …
The Expert Guide to Filleting Fish
No one likes taking a bite of fish and picking the bones out. Because of this, I have for you the best way to filet your next catch. It takes a certain amount of touch to fillet a fish, but …
