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Baitshop LifeWinter Fly Fishing: Embracing the Challenge and the Reward
Braving a winter morning at 4:30 a.m. with temperatures dipping to 22 degrees may seem extreme to many anglers. Despite the biting cold, a forecast promising no wind offered a rare opportunity for a winter fly fishing adventure. While most …
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Baitshop LifeTop 5 Amazing Fishing Spots in Washington State for Every Angler
Washington State is a fishing paradise offering an abundance of lakes, rivers, and coastal waters teeming with fish. Whether you’re a seasoned angler seeking trophy-sized catches or a beginner looking for a scenic spot to cast your line, Washington has …
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FeaturedMastering Winter Trout Fishing: 8 Expert Tips for Success
Braving the icy chill of winter to fish for trout can feel daunting. The allure of a warm house is hard to ignore, especially when the fishing tends to slow, and icy water threatens to chill your hands. Yet, for …
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What is the Best Food to Eat After a Hot Day on the Water?
Lucky for you, we already made a list with what you should eat after a hot day in the sun. There are foods you can consume so that your body recovers completely, and you can be ready for a new …
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, …
How and When to Fish Small Lures
Big baits catch big fish; small baits catch small fish. Most anglers bow to the simple logic of that old angler’s adage. But it ain’t necessarily so. Given the right time and place, it is just as easy to think …
Strange Fish You May Encounter While Fishing in NY
New York State’s waters are home to a number of unusual fish. Some, like carp and goldfish, are easily recognized by most people. Others, such as bowfin and gar, may only be familiar to Great Lakes and Lake Champlain fishermen. …
The Best Breweries in Montana
Montana’s craft beer scene has really exploded in recent years. In fact, the Treasure State is now second in the nation for the number of craft breweries per capita, and we couldn’t be happier with that title. Since most Montanans …
The Fishing Reels that You Should Gift This Christmas
1. Best Spinning Reel for the Money: Pflueger Supreme XT The Pflueger Supreme XT series is an excellent choice for anglers who want high performance without spending a fortune. Although it’s not a budget-priced reel, it is still within the budget …
Fall Lake Trout Fishing 101
Fall offers one of the best opportunities of the year for lake trout fishing and those who take advantage of this open window can enjoy some exceptional angling. Lake trout spend the majority of the summer in very deep water …
The Best Wings in The Bay Area
Whether you’re left-wing or right-wing, there is one thing that we can all agree on: Chicken wings are bomb. There are countless ways of preparing this classic dish. From BBQ and Buffalo to Sweet n’ Sour and Garlic Pepper, The …
Where are the Top Breweries in South Florida?
South Floridians live in a beer lover’s paradise, where passionate local brewers craft a seemingly endless variety of IPAs, lagers, and experimental brews, so it’s the perfect place to celebrate with a toast. Raise a glass: Here are the five …
Why You Need to Try Swimbaits in the Fall
It’s no big secret—cooler, fall weather offers anglers some outstanding shallow water bass fishing opportunities. While it’s tempting to join the masses and chunk noisy, hard reaction baits, small swimbaits for bass are a great alternative when fishing shallow cover. Elite Series …
