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Best Fishing Gift Ideas – Ultimate Angler Shopping Guide
As we splash into another holiday season, we at Bagley Bait wanted to share some of our favorite gifts for fishermen to help you reel in some cheer! Whether you’re shopping for an amateur or pro fisherman—or maybe you’re looking for something to enhance your own tackle box—you’re sure to find an awesome gift that…
Read MoreBagley Fishing Lures: Balsa Wood Manufacturing Meets HCM
Is Traditional Balsa Wood Manufacturing Really Better than HCM? Since the late 1980s, there’s been a divide among fishermen on whether the traditional balsa manufacturing process for Bagley lures is superior to the company’s newer heat compression molding (or HCM) process. In fact, fans of vintage fishing lures, the early Bagley lures (circa the 1960s-1980s) swear by the…
Read MorePro Fishing Tips for Winterizing Your Gear
Spring may seem like a lifetime away for any non-ice fishing angler. But as you wait for the water temperatures to rise and your spring fishing season to commence, why not use the offseason to inspect and store your gear properly. To ensure your next fishing adventure is filled with more action and less time…
Read MoreIce Fishing Tips to Improve Your Winter Presentation
Before you hang up your fishing gear this winter, why not try your hand at ice fishing? From choosing the best ice fishing lures to finding the perfect spot to drill a hole and start angling, ice fishing allows you to trade in your traditional summer fishing techniques and immerse yourself in one of Minnesota’s…
Read MoreHow to Land a Largemouth Bass: Top Fishing Lures for Bass
As we leave summer behind and brace ourselves for colder temperatures, it’s not uncommon for bass anglers to pack up their tackle boxes and head home for the winter. But it’s still open season for largemouth bass, which means there’s plenty more game fish out there for you. Black bass, green bass, and slough bass—these…
Read MoreA Beginner’s Guide to Northern Pike Fishing
Sharp toothed, wide-eyed, and possessing a nasty whipping tail, northern pike are well worth the chase if you’re up for the challenge. And if you reside in the state of Minnesota, then you’re definitely closer to catching a trophy pike than you think. For those new to northern pike fishing, get ready for an exciting…
Read MoreTop 3 Best Walleye Fishing Lures
As Minnesota transitions into its cooler fall temperatures, walleye anglers are presented with an interesting new challenge: adjust their walleye fishing tackle to accommodate the climate change’s effect on walleyes’ behavior. During the warmer summer months, walleye typically roam deeper waters, as these cold-blooded fish tend to favor cooler temps. Of course, it’s not uncommon…
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