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Great articles and news from My Bait Shop!

Northern Pike caught on a Lindy Shadling

Fun on the 4th of July with a Lindy Shadling Baitfish Lure

Fishing on a heavily pressured day such as the 4th of July can be down right crazy. Fish can be spooked from all of the...

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South Bend Fishing Photo Contest

South Bend Photo Fishing Contest Historic Preview

Do you remember the South Bend Fishing Photo Contest Advertised in 1922 Catalog? Neither do we but it was a cool event. Let's take a...

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Heddon Tadpolly Vintage Ad

Fishing the Heddon Tadpolly Spook for Game-Fish Success

Fishing a vintage Heddon Tadpolly Spook this year can help you put more game-fish in your boat. A great bait for muskies, pike, bass, and...

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Walleyes vs. Saugers

Walleye vs. Sauger: How to Tell the Difference

Walleye vs saugers and saugeyes (hybrids), oh my! How to tell them apart. Fun to fish, great to eat but sometimes difficult to differentiate. We...

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Art of Bass Tracking

Bass Tracking: Tracking Bass Movements and Patterns for Better Fishing

The Art of Bass Tracking: How to Follow Bass Movements for Better Fishing Outcomes. ...

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Smallmouth Bass Fishing in the Midwest

Best Smallmouth Bass Fishing Spots in the Upper Midwest

Smallmouth Bass Fishing is some of the most challenging and rewarding fishing there is. The Upper Midwest provides some of the best opportunities for both...

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Man Fishing the Texas Rig for Bass

Fishing the Texas Rig for Bass: An Introduction for Success

Mastering the Texas Rig is Essential if you want to be serious about your Bass Fishing. Here we give you an introduction to the method...

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Girl with Bass in Back of Boat

Photography Tips for Fishing Trips

Fishing Photography can be tricky unless you are prepared. The time to learn that new phone or camera is not after that big fish just...

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Man Fishing at Front of Boat

The Thrill of Bass Fishing: Tips, Techniques, and the Joy of the Catch

Bass fishing is not just a pastime; it's an adventure that captivates anglers across North America. Whether you're a seasoned fisherman or someone just dipping...

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Antique Fishing Lures

Antique Fishing Lure Archives Added

As you know we are dedicated to preserving fishing, lures, and our hobbies history here at My Bait Shop.  Today we are proud to announce...

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1973 Crazy Legs Ad

Crazy Legs Lure Lore

If you have never really checked out the full history sections of My Bait Shop, I highly recommend you do.  We try to devote half...

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Best Bass Fishing Lures for 2024

Best Bass Fishing Lures for 2024

It's that time of year again when all of your favorite fishing magazines are chock full of articles about the best new bass baits on...

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