Highlights
- Tournament angler and former fishing guide
- Lure maker
- Successful outdoor writer
Experience
Shawn Chapin is an experienced fishing writer and guide based in Wisconsin, where he loves targeting muskie and a range of other species.He also founded his own lure making company, Black Market Lures, producing gear for muskie anglers.
Shawn's fished extensively for pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth and panfish species. He's developing a passion for chasing trout on the fly rod.
He has also worked as a fishing guide in his native Wisconsin and competes in muskie tournaments in the state. In winter, you can find him on the ice pursuing his passion for ice fishing.
He's written extensively for Tackle Village and other outdoor sites sharing his knowledge of pursuing his favorite species as well as practical advice and reviews of the latest fishing gear.
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Splake vs Lake Trout: Key Differences Explained
The splake and the lake trout are very closely related, and some anglers have trouble identifying these fish if they co-habitat a body of water. In this post, we will ... Read more
How to Catch Pike: Top 2023 Tips for Lure Fishing Success
Fishing for pike is awesome, they are super aggressive and almost always willing to eat your lure. If you want to learn how to catch pike more consistently, stick around. ... Read more
How to Make Soft Plastic Lures: The Cheap and Easy Way
Many anglers today are starting to make their own soft plastic lures, and it makes sense. After the initial cost of getting the materials and mold cavities, you can make ... Read more
Best lake Trout Lures: 6 Top Picks for Trolling, Jigging & Casting
Lake trout are a great sportfish species and many anglers spend countless hours in pursuit of big lakers. If you are looking to get into lake trout fishing, or if ... Read more
Night Fishing For Trout: Tips for Success After Dark
Some of the biggest trout landed have been taken at night. The largest brown trout (and trout of other species) get that way by being very wary and difficult to ... Read more
Pike Fishing Gear List: Essential Items for Success
The northern pike is one of the most popular freshwater species among anglers on the planet. If you are just getting into pike fishing, or if you’re looking to expand ... Read more
Muskie Fishing Gear List: Essential Items for Success
Muskie fishing requires the use of specific types of equipment and gear, as musky fishing techniques and lures can vary greatly in size and action compared to lures used for ... Read more
Are Lake Trout Good to Eat?
Are lake trout good to eat? This is a debated topic among anglers, with many saying that the lake trout is a subpar-tasting fish, while other anglers are big fans ... Read more
How to Catch Lake Trout: Essential Tips
The lake trout is a very interesting species, and it’s also a blast to catch in the lakes where they are found. Lake trout are quite different from other trout ... Read more