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ShawnShawn Chapin

Shawn Chapin is an experienced fishing writer and guide based in Wisconsin, where he loves targeting muskie and a range of other species.

Spinning Reels with Trigger: 8 Top Underspin Reels Reviewed

April 2, 2023April 4, 2022 by Shawn Chapin
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While not nearly as common as the open bail style of spinning reels, trigger spinning reels have a purpose and excel at certain types of fishing. Let’s take a look … Read more

Split Grip vs Full Grip Fishing Rods: Differences Explained

August 30, 2022April 4, 2022 by Shawn Chapin
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Over the course of the last decade or more, split grip rods have become more and more popular among anglers. In this post, we will take a look at both … Read more

Parts of a Fishing Reel: A Beginner’s Guide

October 30, 2022March 17, 2022 by Shawn Chapin
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Fishing reels are fairly complex pieces of engineering, and there are many important parts to a fishing reel. In this post, we will take a look at the most important … Read more

Best Trolling Motor for Canoe: 7 Top Options in 2023

May 21, 2023March 14, 2022 by Shawn Chapin
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Canoes are great for reaching bodies of water that might not be accessible to larger fishing boats. Not only can they be carried or dragged over land, but they can … Read more

Night fishing for Muskie: Tips to Catch Big Fish

August 30, 2022March 7, 2022 by Shawn Chapin
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Night fishing for muskies can be very productive on certain waters and is often overlooked or not taken advantage of by many anglers. Muskie are a tough fish to catch … Read more

Best Frog Lures for Bass: 10 Topwater Gems

February 4, 2023March 6, 2022 by Shawn Chapin
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Topwater frog lures are some of the most popular and most fun to fish lures there are. You can throw most of them in any nasty and shallow weed cover … Read more

Painting Fishing Lures: A How-To Guide

January 27, 2023February 24, 2022 by Shawn Chapin
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Many anglers who are creative decide to start painting their own fishing lures. Thanks to having my own lure business at one point, I have gone through the learning process … Read more

Ice Fishing Lures For Trout: Our Top 9 Picks

January 24, 2023February 15, 2022 by Shawn Chapin
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Ice fishing for trout is excellent, and while it is a smaller niche in the ice fishing realm, it has grown in popularity in recent years. There are some great … Read more

Best Lures For Peacock Bass Fishing: Jigs, Poppers And Flies

January 19, 2023February 4, 2022 by Shawn Chapin
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The peacock bass is a popular target for the traveling angler, with many anglers traveling to the rainforests of South America to chase this fish in their natural environment. Due … Read more

Best Chatterbait Rod: Our 8 Top Picks Reviewed

January 16, 2023January 15, 2022 by Shawn Chapin
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Chatterbait fishing is fun and relatively easy, but finding the right rod to fish them with can be a challenge for many anglers. In this post, we will look at … Read more

Best Crankbait Rods: Our Top 7 Picks Reviewed (2023)

May 20, 2023January 14, 2022 by Shawn Chapin
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Get our pick for the best 7 crankbait rods on the market.

Best Salmon Lures for Rivers: Top Gear for King, Coho & More (2023)

May 27, 2023January 14, 2022 by Shawn Chapin
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Salmon are an incredibly popular target for anglers in the regions where they live, and many artificial lures on the market do an excellent job of catching them. Our 10 … Read more

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