Fish Stories

During the COVID-19 crisis, faithful Fish Stories ambassadors are doing their part to keep people positive and optimistic. Some of these stories are about childhood memories, some are a recent smile-enducing encounter. All of these stories will help us find perspective in a time of so many unknowns. Thank your friendly Fish Stories ambassador for what they do, and spread the good w

The Midwest Angler Podcast is a weekly podcast focused on fishing in the Upper Midwest. They interview interesting anglers and industry pros from across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Nebraska. Loved having a conversation with these guys, and I can't wait until we can get on the water and tell some stories together. To record a fishing story and upload

Marty Hughes moved to Nebraska in 1976. Until that time, he had moved around a lot within a military family. But he set his roots in the cornhusker state and found awesome fishing opportunities! When he decided to try paddling to stay in shape, he opened a world of opportunities for angling, and has been growing the sport ever since. Check him out on Instagram Kayakjak Kayakjak Ang

Lance Valentine is a charter boat captain and angling educator from Flint, MI. He has always wanted to work in the fishing industry and his grit and determination has allowed that to happen. Anyone who wants to be a better angler or has aspirations to work in the industry can learn something from Lance. Enjoy! Teachinfishin.com You can watch my Ted Talk about the importance of reco

2019 was a great year for fishing stories! With 2020 on the horizon, here is a look at some of our favorites.

Kristine Fischer grew up in small town Nebraska. I met her at the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) conference in La Crosse, WI. We sat down to chat about her childhood, career path, mentors, goals, and legacy. It's a short conversation, but we touched on some great topics. I believe we can all take something away from Kristine's journey and the things she has lear

This story would not have been possible without the support of huntfishsd.com. This is the premier directory for hunting and fishing adventure in northeast South Dakota. HuntFishSD.com is your one stop resource for planning trips and finding vetted industry partners to trust with your next South Dakota experience. HuntFishSD.com. #huntfishsd We met David Sawatzky on the side of a g

Shaun Lezotte is a fly fishing guide with Dakota Angler and Outfitter in Rapid City, So. Dak. He has been fly fishing since he was a teenager, but loves traditional fishing methods just as well. We sat down in the comfort of the new fly shop on a busy Jackson Blvd to talk fishing, hunting, significant others, and what the future holds.

Clay Groves is an educator and licensed fishing guide from the triangular state of New Hampshire. Clay loves to talk to people about his true passion for fish, fishing, and eating fish...a past-time that has led him to becoming the Chief Executive Nerd on the Fish Nerds podcast. As the podcast, and his audience grows, so does Clay's library of great audio shows feature fish experts

Charlie Moore is a South Dakotan with a fishing life story that has a lot going on. He grew up in the professional fishing world. All of his angling dreams were coming to fruition, but he lost his grip on true happiness. Fishing was turing into a job. In order to get his mojo back he made the move from pro angler to pastor.