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How 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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Tip-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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Walleye 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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How and When to Fish a Squarebill Crankbait
If you’re running shallow water and prefer a subsurface power technique, fishing square-bill crankbaits might be for you. They can go where other crankbaits can’t and get a lot of bites. The unique shape of a square-bill’s lip (spoiler: it’s …
The Strange Rise of Craft Beer in America
The monopolies are coming. In almost every economic sector, including television, books, music, groceries, pharmacies, and advertising, a handful of companies control a prodigious share of the market. The beer industry has been one of the worst offenders. The refreshing simplicity …
December’s Baitshop.com Beauty of the Month
Congratulations to Tiffany Ann! She is our Baitshop.com Beauty of the Month for December. You can find Tiffany on Instagram @Tiffany_an89! Below our interview, you can see a sneak peak of Tiffany modeling our brand-new Baitshop.com x Kryptek visors! Here …
How to Choose the Right Fly
Fly selection is, admittedly, an inexact science. About the only way that you’ll ever know you’ve made the right decision is to tie one on and cast away. Of course you still have to worry about your presentation – your …
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 …














