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White River’s Winter Trophy Trout: Why Anglers Brave the Cold

February 6, 2025 | Baitshop Rob

The town of Cotter, Arkansas, doesn’t slow down when winter sets in. Instead, this small community on the banks of the White River stays active, living up to its nickname—“The Trout Capital of the USA.” Even in the coldest months, …

The Latest Anti-Aging Trend: Injecting Salmon and Trout DNA for Younger Skin

February 6, 2025 | Baitshop Kelly

Would you go to extreme lengths to maintain a youthful appearance? Some people are turning to an unusual new beauty treatment—injecting salmon and trout sperm into their skin. Instead of traditional fillers or Botox, they are opting for polynucleotide injections …

Michigan’s Fastest Fishing Season Ever: Black Lake Sturgeon Limit Reached in Just 17 Minutes

February 6, 2025 | Baitshop Kelly

Michigan’s Black Lake sturgeon season shattered records this year, lasting just 17 minutes before anglers reached the quota of seven fish. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed this as the shortest season in history, beating the previous record …

Angler Lands Massive Blue Catfish, Poised to Break 20-Year Record

February 3, 2025 | Baitshop Sarah

A Texas fisherman has potentially shattered a decades-old record at Twin Buttes Reservoir after reeling in a massive blue catfish weighing over 50 pounds. According to the San Angelo district of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department’s Inland Fisheries, Jason …

Record-Breaking Catch: Massive Largemouth Bass Reeled in on the Colorado River

January 28, 2025 | Baitshop Garrett

Sometimes anglers spin tales of catching fish “this big,” but occasionally, there’s proof to back up the claims. That was the case last week when an extraordinary catch set a new benchmark in the local fishing community. A remarkable 17-year-old …

Rare Ice Fishing Opportunity on Long Island: A Decade in the Making

January 28, 2025 | Baitshop Garrett

Extended cold weather this winter created a rare opportunity for ice fishing on Long Island, an event that hasn’t been seen in nearly a decade. This past week, several lakes and ponds across Long Island developed ice exceeding 4 inches …

Icy Opportunities: Ice Fishing for Striped Bass During a Deep Freeze

January 26, 2025 | Baitshop Kevin

The Northeast recently endured its first deep freeze of the winter, presenting a rare opportunity for anglers to target saltwater species under the ice. Blizzard conditions left boats frozen in Chesapeake Bay, while in New England, frigid temperatures turned skim …

Quebec Anglers Land Massive Atlantic Halibut Through the Ice

January 23, 2025 | Baitshop Garrett

Two anglers in Quebec recently landed a colossal Atlantic halibut weighing over 100 pounds during an extraordinary ice-fishing expedition. Rémi and Mathieu Aubin, assisted by two other fishermen, battled for four hours to pull the 109-pound flatfish through the ice, …

Minnesota Boy Lands Record-Breaking Black Crappie on a Fishing Trip with Dad

January 21, 2025 | Baitshop Rob

In October 2024, 8-year-old Axel Angelow of Fairbault, Minnesota, made state history by catching a record-breaking black crappie while fishing with his dad, Ryan Angelow, on Cedar Lake. The impressive fish measured 18 inches and weighed 3 pounds, 13 ounces, …

Ice Fishing Dispute in Illinois Escalates to Gunpoint Confrontation

January 21, 2025 | Baitshop Garrett

A peaceful day of ice fishing in Illinois turned into a shocking incident when a man was arrested for holding another at gunpoint over a disputed fishing spot. Breach of Fishing Etiquette Fishing has its unspoken rules, and one of …

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