The Paul Bunyan Bait Company

01/29/2026

Midwest based… but occasionally spotted sneaking around Southwest Florida!

01/27/2026

Angler and hunter harassment laws, enacted in all 50 US states by 1995, prohibit the intentional interference with, or disruption of, lawful hunting, fishing, and trapping activities. These laws, often classified as misdemeanors, protect individuals from being obstructed, disturbed, or chased off public or private lands while participating in these activities.
Key aspects of these laws include:

Intentionally preventing, hindering, or interrupting a lawful hunt or fish, including disturbing wild animals, following individuals, or blocking access.
*Applies to public lands and private land

Violations can result in fines, imprisonment, or both, such as in where penalties can range from $200 to $2,000 and up to 180 days in jail.
Peace officers are responsible for addressing violations, and individuals are generally advised to document incidents (e.g., GPS coordinates, photos) rather than confronting the harassers.

Let the kids fish!

01/26/2026

Boat-side chaos, sore arms, and a few absolute tanks hitting the net!

Scrolling back through these musky moments just makes the wait hurt a little more
Now it’s the long countdown to 2026 opener… and yeah, we’re already restless.

New gear is getting dialed.
Plans are being made.
That first follow is living rent-free in our heads.

Who else is counting the days? 👀👇

01/07/2026

Ice fishing is enjoyable, yet open water is sorely missed.

01/02/2026

Hudson "Catfish Kid" is off to a great year!

12/31/2025

12/30/2025

My favorite Pro Staffer, CatFish Kid Hudson, sends me the "gone fishin" text, I assumed he is indeed testing our new Fishbites Worms through the ice somewhere in Illinois. I was wrong..