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Baitshop LifeBeat the Freeze: Smart Strategies for Successful Cold-Weather Fishing
Winter doesn’t have to mean the end of fishing season. While colder temperatures can keep many anglers indoors, those willing to adapt can enjoy quiet waters, less pressure, and surprisingly productive days on the water. Cold-weather fishing simply demands a …
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Baitshop LifePro-Level Ice Fishing Tips for Panfish, Perch, and Walleyes
Ice fishing has evolved far beyond drilling a hole and hoping for the best. Modern hardwater success is built on preparation, mobility, electronics, and a deep understanding of fish behavior beneath the ice. With constantly advancing technology and ever-changing fish …
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Baitshop LifeCatch, Care, and Release: Smart Angling Practices That Protect Fish
Responsible fishing is about more than landing a catch. Modern anglers are increasingly focused on conservation, and proper fish release plays a major role in protecting fish populations for the future. Whether fishing for sport or food, knowing how to …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
