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Baitshop LifeCold Water Bass Fishing Tips That Catch Bigger Fish
Most anglers put the rods away when frost forms at the ramp and surface temperatures slide into the 40s. Those who stay on the water discover a different kind of opportunity. Quiet launches, unpressured fish, and a bite that rewards …
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FeaturedNew Electric Hook Trick Could Revolutionize Fishing and Protect Sharks
A simple, low-cost innovation could change the way anglers and commercial fisheries deal with unwanted shark bycatch. Scientists have discovered that a small electric field generated by common materials like zinc and graphite can significantly reduce shark interactions with fishing …
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Baitshop LifeMonster California Bass Faces Record Disqualification After Legal Misstep
Kayak angler Damian Thao landed what could have been one of the largest largemouth bass ever recorded in California, but a little-known regulation may prevent the catch from being officially recognized. The fish, weighing 18.75 pounds on a certified scale, …
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How to Catch, Cook, and Clean Amberjack
Amberjack Habitat You can find greater amberjack offshore at considerable depths and in offshore reefs, wrecks, oil rigs, etc. Catch them anywhere in the water column but you can spot them around structures that are near the bottom of the …
How to Make the Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger
If there is one universal culinary truth, it’s that bacon is easy, which probably explains why I don’t often order it on my burger. It takes the fun and the challenge out of the whole thing. Pretty much any burger’s gonna taste good …
The Best Ways to Fish a Creature Bait
A 4-pounder will love a creature bait. A 10-pounder will love it. A 12-pounder will love it. A 2-pounder? Well, maybe not as much. Sure. You’ll catch a few 1-½- and 2-pound fish on a creature bait. Mostly, though, this …
How to Fish Big Swimbaits for Big Bass
I was talking with a professional angler friend the other day, and we discussed how the swimbait has become the jig of bass fishing in recent years. Yet there is still just a small faction of bass fishing fanatics who throw the really …
The Best Places to Catch Huge Peacock Bass
I like it when my guide fishes with me on a booked trip. That’s particularly true when I’m the only client, as was the case on a recent outing. The more baits in the water, the quicker we’ll find a …
The Best Chicken Wings in Charleston, SC
Drumettes or flats? Bone-in or boneless? Dry rub or wet? Basic buffalo hot or flavored? Chicken wings are complex things with as many varieties as there are restaurants in Charleston. For Daniel Brock, a wing aficionado and son of a …
October’s Baitshop.com Beauty of the Month
Congratulations to Chloe Turner! She is our Baitshop.com Beauty of the Month for October. You can find her on Instagram @chloerturner! Read below to learn more about this awesome female angler, and congratulations Chloe! 1. Tell us a little about …
The Best Daytime Swordfishing Tips of All Time
Swordfish are among the fiercest predators in the ocean, praised by anglers for their brutish demeanor and meaty taste. These fish are on most anglers’ bucket list, and for a good reason. Catching a Swordfish is a feat of a lifetime: …
How to Choose the Right Baitcaster
Anglers often consider the question, which is better to improve your performance, a baitcasting reel or a spinning reel? Here are a few tips on finding the best baitcasting reel and a few reviews to help you start your search. Most …
How to Fish a Paddle Tail
Paddle tail swimbaits are bass catchers year round, in any water conditions. Simply put, they imitate the look and feel of baitfish better than anything else. Here are a few tips for fishing paddle tail swimbaits to help catch you …
