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Baitshop LifeHow Anglers Target Burbot When the Sun Goes Down
For anglers looking to shake up the usual winter routine, burbot offer a cold weather adventure unlike any other. Often called ling or freshwater cod, these strange, eel-like fish are closely related to saltwater cod and are one of the …
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Baitshop LifeTip-Ups That Trigger: A Winter Guide to Raising More Pike Flags
Ice fishing for pike has a funny way of humbling even seasoned anglers. One moment the ice feels quiet and lifeless, the next a flag snaps up and a heavy fish slides onto the hard water. Tip-ups may look simple, …
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Baitshop LifeWalleye Wisdom: Avoiding Common Mistakes for a Killer Catch
Montana’s walleye season is in full swing, and Captain Brian Brosdahl is sharing his expert insights on the most common mistakes anglers make and how to fix them. Location, Location, Location Brosdahl stresses the importance of choosing locations based on …
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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 …
Learn to Fly Fish with These Great Videos
Here are some awesome tips to get you on your first fish on the fly!
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 …
