Tag Archives: Fishing news

Angler Breaks 60-year-old Trout Record in North Carolina

February 18, 2022 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Rob

Angler Todd Spangler caught a speckled trout in the Neuse River of Pamlico County, NC and broke a 60-year-old state record. The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries certified the 12-pound 6-ounce fish which measured 33.5-inches-long with a girth of 19 …

Ohio Mayor Resigns Days After Bizarre Ice Fishing and Prostitution Comments

February 15, 2022 | 🪝 Featured | Baitshop Kevin

Hudson Mayor Craig Shubert steps down after saying ice fishing could ultimately lead to prostitution in a recent city council meeting. Get the whole story here as reported by WKYC Channel 3 in Cleveland, OH. As you just heard this …

Ice Anglers Lands Rare Golden Crappie in Minnesota

February 9, 2022 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Sarah

While fishing at Clear Lake in Minnesota, angler Rick Konakowitz caught a fish so rare it was like winning the lottery. He was using his Glow Devil lure and as the fish he caught rose to the surface he noticed …

Veteran Starts Fishing Company to Help Wounded Warriors

January 18, 2022 | 🪝 Featured | Baitshop Kevin

During the pandemic one veteran made it his mission to give back and started a fishing company that gives back to wounded warriors. In September 2020, John Lopiccolo started Kane Fishing which shares its profits with veterans on a local …

Anglers Caught with 152 Crappie Over the Limit

January 11, 2022 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Rob

Anglers in Mississippi didn’t follow the statewide daily creel limit of 30 crappie and were caught with 152 over the limit at the Magnolia State’s Enid Lake. According to reports, authorities were tipped off about some “suspicious activity” going on …

Dungeness Crab Fishing to Begin Before the New Year

December 21, 2021 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Brandy

The dungeness crab trapping season will officially kick of this month according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Fisherman will be able to place their pots in the water starting at 8:00 AM on the 26th and Dungeness …

AZ Will Stop Offering Fishing and Hunting Licenses in Book Form

December 17, 2021 | 🪝 Gear | Baitshop Kevin

Acquiring a hunting and fishing license in the state of Arizona is officially becoming a fully digital experience. According to reports, the Game and Fish Department announced it will no longer offer paper licenses after the end of 2021. The …

Wyoming Game & Fish Stocks Over 6.5 Million Fish in 2021

December 16, 2021 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

According to reports, the Wyoming Fish & Game Department stocked 368 of the state’s waters with more than 6.5 million fish. This was all in an effort to keep the Equality State’s angling opportunities top notch. The majority of the …

Father Saved by Daughter After Boat Wreck on Hawaiian Fishing Trip

November 29, 2021 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Kevin

According to reports a father-daughter fishing trip to Maui nearly ended in tragedy recently. Claude Moreaus, 70, and his daughter Charme were heading back from a weekend of fishing when the boat crashed into the island’s north shore. Charme was …

Herring Industry Effectively Shut Down for the Rest of the Year

November 28, 2021 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Kevin

According to reports from Portland, ME the east coast herring fishing industry will be almost completely shut down for the remainder of the year. Based on a 2020 scientific assessment which found the herring are being overfished the industry has …