fisherchad+FollowPlease don’t talk to me when I’m fishing 😑Went out this morning hoping for some peace and quiet, but sure enough—every time I fish, someone comes over with the usual: “Any bites?” “Been here long?” “No work today?” I get it, they mean well, but for me, fishing is my one quiet escape from the world. Anyone else get annoyed by this kind of small talk on the water, or am I just being antisocial? #fishing #FishingLife #Anglers10825Share
fisherchad+FollowNational parks = hidden fishing goldminesLast summer I stumbled into Yellowstone thinking it was all about geysers and tourists. Boy was I wrong. Ended up having the best cutthroat fishing of my life on the Firehole River while dodging bison on my backcast. Turns out our national parks are fishing paradise that most people completely overlook: 🌲 Yellowstone - Native cutthroat plus you're encouraged to keep invasive lake trout 🐟 Glacier - Crystal clear waters with native westslope cutties 🌊 Great Smoky Mountains - 2,900 miles of streams with native brookies 🏔️ Katmai - Fish for salmon while brown bears watch from 50 yards away 💦 Voyageurs - 40% water with incredible walleye and pike The regulations can be tricky though - some parks don't require state licenses but have stricter rules on bait and tackle. Always check before you go. Most visitors never leave their car. We get to actually participate in these sacred places. Which national park gave you your most unforgettable fishing memory? #fishing #NationalParkFishing #Anglers #Outdoors 30Share
CyanCoyote+FollowMy first catch pride ✌️This shot was from my very first successful fishing trip. Not the biggest fish, but definitely my happiest moment. #Fishing #MyOutdoorMoment #Outdoors #Anglers 20Share
fisherchad+FollowWhy are fish dying in my favorite pond?If your regular fishing spot suddenly has dead fish floating around, check for these signs: 🟢 greenish water like pea soup 💨 foul, musty smell 🫧 greasy feel or foam at the edges That’s likely eutrophication — basically, the pond’s gone into ecological collapse due to excess nutrients, heat, or poor water flow. When oxygen runs out, fish can’t survive. No signs of that? It might just be the heat. Some species can’t handle high temps, especially in shallow water. Anyone else ever seen this happen at their local spot? #fishing #pondhealth #fishkill #anglers15Share
fisherchad+FollowWhy we’re never satisfied with how we fish"If you buy a boat you should've just stuck to bank fishing. If you stick with bank fishing, you should've bought a boat." This might be the truest sentence in fishing history. The grass is always greener on the other side of the water, isn't it? #fishing #boatfishing #bankfishing #Anglers 126Share
jasonking+FollowFishing made me feel stupid at first...Used to feel "stupid" around experienced anglers, so I avoided fishing groups completely. YouTube University and lots of trial-and-error changed that. Now I can hold my own and actually love learning from humble, helpful anglers. It's amazing how confidence transforms the whole experience. #fishing #beginnerfisher #Anglers40Share
fisherchad+FollowFreshwater vs. Saltwater: which do you prefer?Curious what most of you fish—freshwater or saltwater? I love the variety saltwater offers, but cleaning gear after every trip gets old fast. Is maintenance a dealbreaker for anyone else? #fishing #Fishinggear #SaltwaterVsFreshwater #Anglers13Share
jasonking+FollowLive baitfish legal in your area? 🐟Curious about regulations where everyone fishes. Some places ban live baitfish completely while others allow certain species. What's the rule where you fish and do you actually use them? #fishing #livebait #Anglers #Outdoors 20Share
kdiaz+Followthe curse of the first cast is real😭This might sound crazy, but I swear the first cast curse is legit. A while back I landed a bass right off my first cast and thought, “today’s gonna be fire.” Guess what? That was the only bite all day. Since then, I’ve made it a habit to throw a "sacrificial cast" away from the target—just to shake off the bad luck. I know there’s no science behind it, but too many trips have played out this way to ignore. Anyone else believe in this or have your own fishing rituals you stick to? #fishing #firstcastcurse #fishingsuperstitions #Anglers236Share
kdiaz+FollowAnyone tried 3d printed duckling lures?Saw someone online 3D printing duckling brood lures and I'm honestly impressed. The creativity in the fishing community never stops amazing me. Has anyone tried this yet? #fishing #3dprinting #fishinghacks #fishinglures #Anglers 61Share
