Tag Archives: shark fishing

Madison Angler’s Surprising Shark Encounter While Paddleboarding

August 30, 2023 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Kelly

Eddie Carroll, a Madison local and avid angler, had an unexpected experience during a fishing trip on his paddleboard. Initially targeting Blue Fish for a tournament, he ended up hooking onto a Brown Shark, an encounter he was unprepared for. …

A Memorable Encounter: Tiverton Resident’s Remarkable Thresher Shark Catch near Newport

August 25, 2023 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Kelly

The captivating emergence of a thresher shark, its powerful tail slicing through the water’s surface, left a lasting impression on Greg Vespe, the former executive director of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association. Vespe’s fascination with these awe-inspiring creatures was …

Historically Massive Shark Caught at 90th Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

July 30, 2023 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Brandy

A potential state record tiger shark was caught at the 90th annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo at Dauphin Island. Brett Rutledge brought in the massive tiger shark weighing 1,019 pounds, surpassing the previous record of 988.5 pounds set in …

1,000 lb. Tiger Shark Caught During Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

July 25, 2023 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Kelly

In an epic battle of man versus beast, a monstrous tiger shark weighing a jaw-dropping 1,019 pounds was reeled in off the coast of Dauphin Island, south Alabama. The incredible catch was made by the skilled angler Brett Rutledge, who …

Hammerhead Sharks and Tarpon are Fighting in the Keys

April 28, 2023 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Brandy

There is a fascinating battle happening right now between hammerhead sharks and tarpon, two of the most powerful predators in the ocean. In the Florida Keys these incredible creatures are colliding and fighting for their place in the underwater ecosystem. …

Angler Lands Huge Shark from the Beach

September 21, 2022 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

While some think that fishing from the beach is hard and often comes with little reward, there are amazing success stories that can happen like the one below. Watch as a couple anglers have an epic time fishing from the …

Watch as a Mako Shark Leaps From Water into Fishing Boat

September 13, 2022 | 🪝 Featured | Baitshop Brandy

Many know that Mako sharks are fast in the water, but some might not be aware they are also great jumpers. Watch as a Mako shark leaps from the ocean into a boat full of unsuspecting anglers. Did you see …

Watch a Bald Eagle Steal an Angler’s Catch in Florida

November 22, 2021 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Kelly

Many things can happen after setting the hook to make an angler lose the fish like the line breaking or the fish hopping out of the net, but how often does a bald eagle steal the fish? In Florida this …

Destin Fishing Rodeo Top Spot is Claimed by a 329-Pound Bull Shark

November 2, 2021 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Kelly

According to reports, Shelby Wagner claimed the top prize at the 73rd annual Destin Fishing Rodeo with a 329.2-pound bull shark. Some might say it was beginners luck since Wagner and two friends decided on a whim to enter the …

Man Frees Great White Shark from Fishing Line (VIDEO)

June 23, 2021 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Kevin

In a dramatic video a man frees a great white shark from fishing line in Carlsbad, California. Check out this news clip and the video of the man getting the hook out of the shark’s mouth. This video was filmed …