Fishing Tips

Welcome to our newest section of My Bait Shop, Fishing Tips.  Here we will provide articles to help you become a better fisherman or fisherwoman.  Whether you are just starting out as a true beginner or are a seasoned pro looking for an advanced tip or technique, we hope to be able to help you out.  Check out our selection of articles and check back in the future for more.

Note this is a brand new section with lots of pages coming in the near future.  If you are a pro and would like to collaborate as a contributor, please contact us.

New Section.  Content being added regularly.

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Bait & Tackle 101:  In this article we will discuss what you need to know about the essential fishing tackle for general freshwater fishing. Learn all about tackle, baits, rigs, and fishing accessories to help prepare you for your first or next fishing adventure.  Part of our Fishing 101 Series.

Bluegill vs. Bream:  The great debate. In this article we will cover Bluegill vs. Bream vs. Sunfish, Perch and a few other names you may or may not have heard of. Maybe we will even get to which is correct...  Part of our Fish Identification Series.

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FISH IDENTIFICATION SERIES:

• Bluegill vs. Bream:
• Walleye vs. Sauger

FISHING 101 SERIES:

• Bait & Tackle 101:
• Musky Fishing 101:

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Largemouth Bass Records by State:  Every states largemouth bass record in a convenient table. 

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Musky Fishing 101:   What you need to know before you go chase that fish of 10,000 casts.  Part of our Fishing 101 Series.

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Walleye vs. Sauger:  How to tell the difference. 

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20 Vintage Creek Chub Lures Worth A Fortune

20 Vintage Heddon Fishing Lures Worth A Fortune

25 Vintage Fishing Lures Worth A Fortune

Fishing History:  See our monthly column from Midwest Outdoor Magazine on history of our great hobby.

Lure Lore:  Tons of great pages full of information on specific vintage lures!