Tag Archives: Fishing tips

5 Game-Changing Fly Fishing Lessons from Conventional Tackle Anglers

May 14, 2025 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

Spending time on the water with conventional anglers can provide more than just good company—it can completely reshape how fly fishing is approached. When targeting species like smallmouth bass in dynamic waters like the Niagara River, fly anglers often find …

Spring Trout Fishing: A Season of Extremes

Early spring trout fishing often means braving the elements. Picture this: snow shoveled from rafts just to launch, blizzards turning rivers to slush, and freezing nights that somehow spark the bite. By the trip’s end, the river may swell threefold …

Spring Bite Heats Up When Winds Die Down

Anglers across the Eastern Shore are finding spring fishing productive—when the wind allows. Flounder, black drum, and red drum are being caught in solid numbers, particularly during calmer weather windows and when water clarity improves. Upper Shore: Flounder Bite Strong …

Untangling Trouble: The Fly Fisher’s Guide to Avoiding Common Pitfalls

April 29, 2025 | 🪝 Fishing Rods | Baitshop Kelly

Fly fishing, an elegant dance between angler, rod, line, and the elusive quarry, can be an incredibly rewarding pursuit. However, like any skill, it comes with its own set of common mistakes that can lead to frustration, lost opportunities, and …

Mastering the 80/20 Rule in Fishing: Key Lessons for Success

April 26, 2025 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Kelly

In fishing, as in many aspects of life, the majority of success often comes from a small portion of effort. This idea, known as the 80/20 Rule or Pareto Principle, suggests that 80% of outcomes stem from 20% of the …

15 Must-Do Tips for a Successful Early Spring Fishing Season

Spring fishing brings some of the best opportunities of the year, but success on the water starts with good preparation. With a little extra attention to gear, tactics, and boat maintenance, anglers can set themselves up for an unforgettable season …

The Trick to Catching Quality Fish in the Summer

Summer fishing is nearly here, and with it comes the opportunity to adjust strategies to target bigger, quality fish. Shallow water fishing during the warmer months presents unique challenges and rewards. Understanding a few critical factors can dramatically increase the …

Top May Fishing Lures by Region: What to Throw and Where to Fish It

With spring in full swing and fishing seasons opening up in northern states, it’s one of the best times of year to get out on the water. From the Midwest to the Deep South anglers have been covering water across …

10 Tips for Stealthy Fishing: How to Avoid Spooking Your Catch

Loud noises and vibrations can have a dramatic impact on fishing success, often scaring fish away before a cast is even made. Many anglers unintentionally disrupt their own fishing efforts, causing fish to retreat in a hurry. This guide offers …

Steelhead Surge: Spring Tributary Action Begins

The fluctuating winter weather has yielded to a promising spring steelhead season. With ice receding, attention turns to the region’s renowned “Steelhead Alley,” where tributaries are now teeming with migrating fish. Warming trends have triggered steelhead movement from Lake Erie …