BaitYourHook Blog

A golden dorado fish leaping out of the water in Argentina

Life History of a Fish: Golden Dorado

There’s gold in my name – twice in the English version, I have golden scales and is worth my weight in gold to passionate anglers. I am golden dorado.

Fish on the Table: A Beginner’s Guide to Eating them Raw

Fish on the Table

No stove, no grill, no problem! Here are some tips and recipes for eating raw fish.

Fishing 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Bottom Fishing

Fishing 101

Bottom fishing looks easy on the surface, but has its deep ends and fine points.

BaitYourHook.com Guide to Fishing Destinations: Lake Michigan

Fishing 101 / Fishing in the USA

The second-largest Great Lake by volume, Lake Michigan stands as a crown jewel among North America’s freshwater fishing destinations.

Life History of a Fish: Northern Red Snapper

Fishing 101 / Science and Conservation

I love depth near reefs and am rated as one of the tastiest fish in the sea. I am northern red snapper.

Fishing 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Fishing in Spring

Fishing 101 / Fishing Adventure

Spring is in the air, and for any fishing enthusiast the first question that comes up is “What can I catch?”