Tag Archives: Montana Fishing

Ice Angler Lands Massive Pike in Montana

March 8, 2023 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

While ice fishing in Salmon Lake, MT Julie Maez reeled a massive pike from the frozen body of water. The fish measured 21.5” and weighed 22.5 lbs. According to reports she was fishing for about 10 minutes when she hooked …

River Fishing for Large Rainbow Trout in Big Sky Country

October 5, 2022 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Brandy

Montana is known for many things such as wide open spaces, fruitful hunting, and most importantly epic fishing opportunities. Watch as an angler heads out to a local river, finding some truly massive rainbows. Did you see the size of …

3 Things You Need to Know for Spring Fishing in Montana

June 7, 2022 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Brandy

Anglers know that fly fishing can be a fickle thing so it’s important to be dynamic. This holds very true for the angling scene in Montana in the spring. As you just saw there are many things to consider when …

Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission Discuss Proposed Drone Fishing Ban

April 9, 2021 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Kevin

According to reports, The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to table a rule that would ban the use of drones while angling. This comes as officials recognize the growing popularity of drones as a fishing tool across America. The …

3 of the Best Burger Joints in Livingston, Montana

March 30, 2021 | 🪝 Eats | Baitshop Brandy

Livingston, Montana is an angler’s paradise as it sits on the banks of the majestic Yellowstone River. After a long day of pulling trout from the water a good burger can be the perfect cap on the day. Try one …

Brown Trout Caught in Montana Last Week Sets New State Record

March 9, 2021 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Johnny Certo

According to reports, a 37.42 pound brown trout recently caught on Montana’s Marias River has set a new record for the state. Angler Robbie Dockter landed the record-setting 37-inch-long fish on March 3rd. He was using a Kastmaster spoon on …

Spearfishing in Montana on the Gallatin River

August 28, 2019 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Johnny Certo

It was my first time spearfishing in Montana, and realistically the first time I’d ever engaged in the sport. My co-worker Devin convinced me and another colleague, Andrew, to join him on an excursion to the Gallatin River somewhere near …

Catching Brown Trout on Montana’s Madison River

July 30, 2019 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Johnny Certo

The summer of 2019 had been a very rainy one in the Treasure State, turning many of the rivers into flows of chocolate milk through the middle of June. I was eager to get out on the water as soon …