Almost every angler’s first fish story involves a bluegill, a bobber, and a worm — and there’s nothing wrong with that. But write bluegill off as “just a kid’s fish” and you’ll miss out on genuine slab fisheries where these scrappy panfish push past a pound and put a serious bend in ultralight gear. For…
Ask ten anglers what species hooked them on fishing, and a solid majority will mention largemouth bass. It’s the fish on bass boat decals, the centerpiece of Bassmaster coverage, and for many people, the first fish they ever caught off a dock with a worm and bobber. There’s a reason it dominates American freshwater fishing…
Not talking about fishing in West Virginia when discussing excellent fishing states is a mistake. The Mountain State has incredible fishing opportunities that deserve far more attention. Trophy smallmouth bass in the New River, record-setting catfish from the Kanawha, the state record muskie from Stonecoal Lake at 52.7 inches, wild brook trout in the mountain…
Most freshwater anglers can name their personal-best bass down to the ounce. Ask about their biggest catfish, and the number often gets a lot bigger — and a lot vaguer, usually followed by a story about a rod nearly going into the river. Catfish produce some of the heaviest freshwater fish caught in North America,…
Hi there, my name is Zac Johnson! A lot of people are familiar with my blogging and content creation work; however, I have a huge passion for fishing. During the past few decades, I have built a career around creating content and sharing information in a digital format that can be accessed globally, all from…