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Mastering Summer Bass Fishing: Techniques for Success

July 24, 2025 | Baitshop Sarah

Summer is a prime time for bass fishing, with the fish often moving into shallower waters and becoming more active. To catch bass during the summer season, it’s essential to understand their behavior and adapt to the changing water conditions. …

Lake Michigan in the Summer: Top Spot Revealed for Monster Catches

July 22, 2025 | Baitshop Kelly

Lake Michigan is a summer fishing paradise that draws anglers from across the U.S. With thousands of miles of shoreline and open water access, it offers some of the best warm-weather fishing opportunities in the Midwest. While there are countless …

Master the Reservoir: Pro-Level Boat Fishing Tips That Deliver Big Results

July 20, 2025 | Baitshop Kelly

Reservoirs offer some of the most challenging and rewarding freshwater fishing opportunities in the country. These man-made bodies of water vary in size, depth, structure, and fish populations, making them ideal for anglers looking to elevate their skills. For expert …

Beat the Heat: Smart Summer Bass Fishing Strategies

July 7, 2025 | Baitshop Garrett

Summer heat can make bass sluggish, but savvy anglers know how to adapt. High temperatures shift bass behavior, but they don’t stop feeding. The key is timing, presentation, and understanding summer patterns. Here’s how to stay cool and catch more …

Beat the Heat: 8 Hot-Weather Fishing Tips That Still Catch Big

June 29, 2025 | Baitshop Rob

As summer temperatures rise, many anglers pack away their gear thinking the fish have shut down. While it’s true that fish often become sluggish in sweltering weather, that doesn’t mean the bite disappears completely. With the right strategies, it’s possible …

Cast into Summer: A Massachusetts Fishing Guide for All Ages

June 29, 2025 | Baitshop Rob

Fishing in Massachusetts offers an unmatched way to enjoy summer—from peaceful pond banks to action-packed lakes filled with bass. With hundreds of accessible locations across the state, there’s no shortage of places to cast a line, enjoy the outdoors, and …

Bait, Structure, and Gear: Proven Tactics to Target Bull Bluegills

June 19, 2025 | Baitshop Kelly

Bluegills are often the gateway fish for many anglers—abundant, feisty, and willing to bite. While they’re easy to find across most freshwater systems, consistently landing trophy-sized “bull” bluegills requires a more strategic approach. These larger panfish tend to behave differently …

3 Hot-Weather Bass Fishing Tactics That Actually Work

June 2, 2025 | Baitshop Brandy

When the summer sun is blazing, sidewalks sizzle, and even your cooler can’t keep up with the heat, bass fishing can feel nearly impossible. The bass that were shallow and aggressive in spring are now sulking in deeper, cooler zones. …

Summer Slabs: How to Catch Crappie When the Heat Is On

May 30, 2025 | Baitshop Garrett

Crappie fishing often takes a backseat for many anglers once the heat of summer sets in. The spring flurry is over, the spawn is long gone, and rising water temps paired with heavy fishing pressure leave the fish lethargic and …

Beat the Heat—Stick Shallow for Summer Bass Action

May 28, 2025 | Baitshop Kevin

As post-spawn season wraps up, many anglers assume it’s time to head offshore in search of deeper, cooler waters where recovering bass are expected to migrate. While that’s certainly where many fish go, it’s also where most anglers end up—creating …

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