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Casting TechniquesUnlocking Spring Panfish Success with The Perfect Rod, Reel, and Line
Spring is prime time to target scrappy panfish like crappie, yellow perch, and bluegill. These fish provide endless entertainment on the water and delectable meals at the table. But to maximize your success, having the right equipment is key. Let’s …
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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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Artificial LuresDive into the World of Fly Tying: 5 Essential Tools to Get You Started
For passionate fly fishers, tying your own flies goes beyond just catching fish. It’s about injecting your creativity into the sport, crafting unique lures that perfectly match your vision and target fish. It’s a rewarding hobby that fosters a deeper …
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Two is Always Better than One
“Doubling Up” is a beautiful phrase in the fishing world. It means that there’s two fish on and now all that needs to be done is land them. In this post you’ll find examples of when two fish are landed …
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 …
Bourbon Review: Buffalo Trace
Classification: Straight Bourbon Company: Sazerac Company Inc. Distillery: Buffalo Trace Released: Ongoing Proof: 90 Age: NAS (BT says it’s aged at least 8 years. The rumor is it’s between 8-10 years, usually 9.5 years) Mashbill: Undisclosed Color: Amber MSRP: $30 Buffalo Trace bourbon came about when visitors to …
The Best Fishing Rods for Kids
Starting with the right gear greatly increases the chance of success for young anglers who are getting started in fishing. In general, I recommend starting with simple gear that is inexpensive and very easy to use. These simple rigs teach …
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 …
Where to Get the Best Burger in Denver
Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, bacon burgers, green chile burgers — they’re what we crave when we want good old-fashioned American bar food. Towering high or smashed flat, dripping with molten American cheese or teetering with outlandish toppings, Denver’s burgers offer something for …
How to Fish Spoons
The metal fishing spoon lure was believed to be first used back in the 1840’s. Spoons are a simple design, an oblong shape, concave on one side that catches water producing a wobble and light reflecting flash imitating a fleeing …
Two is Always Better than One
Few things in this world are more enjoyable to an angler than landing a nice fish. One thing that can top that is landing two nice fish. Check this post and find some female anglers who were able to land …
