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Fly Fishing Post

If you’ve ever launched on the Madison Chain and thought, “This place looks incredible… now where do I start?” you’re not alone. Madison-area lakes offer legit multi-species fishing year-round, but success comes down to timing, location, and adjustingfalse

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Get Ready for Ice Fishing Season: The No-Nonsense Pre-Season Guide

Ice fishing is simple once the season is rolling—until you show up unprepared and realize your auger won’t start, your holes freeze instantly, and your “warm” boots aren’t warm at all. A little pre-season prep is the difference between a productive dayfalse

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Rods and Reels

Expert Rods and Reels for Every Skill Level

At D&S Bait, Tackle & Fly Shop in Madison, Wisconsin, we pride ourselves on offering top-quality rods and reels for every angler. Whether you’re chasing trophy musky, casting for bass, or enjoying a quiet day of panfishing, the right rod and refalse

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Professional Guide Services for Every Angler

At D&S Bait, Tackle & Fly Shop, we’re more than just a bait shop—we’re a part of the Madison outdoor community. For decades, we’ve been a trusted gathering place for anglers, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts who share the same love for Wisconsifalse

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Get your Fishing license and hunting license with Ease

At dsbait.com, we know the excitement of getting out on the water or heading into the woods—and we don’t want paperwork to slow you down. Whether you’re casting for bass on Lake Mendota or tracking deer in the fall, we make it easy to get all the licenfalse

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We now carry Douglas Fly Rods!

Super excited to announce we now carry Douglas Fly Rods! These are very high quality, award winning rods at an affordable price! In fact, local guide and casting wizard, Kalyn Hoggard uses the LRS model when he competes with the USA Fly Casting Team! Wfalse

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Fishing Report Archives

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