#trout #bass #fix #potomac #knots #palomar #riverfishing #wvfishing #nature_perfection #riverflowsinyou #deepbreath #watertherapyš¦ #crawfishspray #thankful #backtome
Signs of itās going to be a good day šš£š¤š½ #bassfishing #lunkerchasers #wvfishing #tightlines #rippinlips #fishingislife #fishingtrip #fishingaddict #smallmouthbass #largemouth #googansquad #googanbaits #springfishing #pondfishing #westvirginia #newrivergorge #newrivergorgebridge #lewsfishing #megabass #apachecases
Finally, I broke the 100-inch mark in a single day! Makes it even sweeter doing it in WV! Hopefully, this was a good warmup for Bassmaster Guntersville this weekend! #wvfishing #largemouthbass #bigbassdreams #monsterbass #giantbass #bassangler #kayakbassfishing #feelfreekayaks #kayakbassnation #kayakbassin #bassinaddict #tightlines #thetugisthedrug #fishon #fishinglife
Managed to catch my best flathead catfish of the year on my day off for Election Day. A guy helped me land it and my net broke in the process, but it was worth it. Hoping for many more this summer. #wvfishing #fishing #flathead #catfish #flatheadcatfish
Who has time to comb their hair/beard when there's fish to catch, amirite? #anglerapproved #fishinglife #kayakbassfishing #kayakfishing #largemouthbass #bassfishing #wvfishing #tightlines #fishdaily #feelfreekayaks
#fishing #wvfishing #plumorchardlake
Been feeding streamers to anything that will eat lately. Started this morning chasing trout, ended up going back to my roots. Love that you can chase so many species in these mountains. ā°ļøš£ . . . #flyfishing #flyfishingjunkie #bassonthefly #mountainfish #streamers #streamerfishing #tossingflies #wading #flyfishordie #flytying #bigeats #fishing #flyfishingaddict #flyfishingforbass #bassfishing #wvbass #wvbassnation #wvfishing #wvfish #smallmouth #largemouthbass
Having days off during the week means I got the whole lake to myself to chase some smallies! #bassfishing #smallmouthbass #smallie #fishing #wvfishing
Catfish on a crank bait #wvfishing #bassfishing #cramkbait
@joshpolingfishing @skeeter_boats goes a littttle bit faster than my @feelfreeus Dorado. š¤šØ #largemouthbass #bassfishing #wvfishing #bassangler #kayakbassfishing #fishingdaily #skeeterboats
Packing dips and rippin lips. #riverfishing #WV #wvfishing #trout #troutfishing #6thsense #fishingusa #mountianrivers #views
It was a pretty good month for me in WV for @mskawv Best 4 went 83.5" with a 22.5" anchoring my bag. My best 10 went nearly 200 inches. Nearly 2 100" limits in a single month in WV is wild! I was still worried the šØ @mattballfishing would pull it out. @feelfreeus #kayakfishing #feelfreekayaks #kayakbassfishing #largemouthbass #bassfishing #bigbassonly #lunkerbass #wvfishing #westvirginia
Itās been almost 2 years since I got my Yeti Go-Box 30 and still loving it! #bassfishing #lunkerchasers #wvfishing #tightlines #rippinlips #fishingislife #fishingtrip #fishingaddict #smallmouthbass #largemouth #googansquad #googanbaits #springfishing #pondfishing #westvirginia #newrivergorge #newrivergorgebridge #lewsfishing #yeti #outdoors #yetiproducts #yetigobox
Walmart hip waders arenāt only the epitome of fly fishing fashion, theyāre also full of luck First musky in the books #wvfishing #wvangler #muskyflyfishing #muskyonthefly
#fishing the Grienbrier River. #wv #westvirginia #wvfishing
WVDNR stocked the Elk River today!! 4/23/24 Spend the weekend with us!! #gotowebsterwv #fishing #wvfishing #camping #cabincrew
Completed Trout Sculpture for Huntington,WV . Will be on display downtown starting in June. #troutsculpture #trout #wvart #wvfishing #wvartist #huntingtonwv #fundraiserevent #flyfishinglife #fiberglasssculpture
Support the WVU Fly Fishing Club as we stand with the women in our livesāmothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, and friendsāwho are battling breast cancer. Now through Motherās Day, weāre teaming up with other @TUcosta5Rivers Clubs for a Motherās Day Giving Challenge to support @castingforrecovery. Collegiate fly fishing clubs will compete in a reel rivalry to raise funds for a great cause. Show support for our school and a wonderful cause by donating through our Team Page (link in bio) by Motherās Day at midnight! The club that raises the most for Casting for Recovery wins an end-of-year party and prizes from brands like Costa, Yeti, Orvis, Simms, Flyvines, Yakoda, Poncho, and more! . . . . #castingforrecovery #wvfishing #wvuflyfishing #wvuffc #wvflyfishing #wvu #westvirginiauniversity
A beautiful Earth Day in Morgantown, W.Va., dawned cold, but later warmed up in the afternoon, which allowed fishing time for buddies Coban (pictured) and Marlin at White Park. #morgantown #morgantownwv #fishing #wvfishing #whitepark #earthday #earthday2024
Congrats @captainlawson_ on his Collegiate State Championship win this weekend at Stonewall Jackson Lake avenging his 2nd place finish from last year. #fishing #wvfishing #wvbassjunkies #bassnation
This is not how you park at Second Creek in April! Leave room for other anglers to park and never block the road to the low water crossing or the gate. #learntopark #secondcreek #wvfishing #vafishing #dumbass
The @alx_rods Ikos Thunder has been a staple rod in my lineup for years now šÆ It has the power to handle big spinnerbaits and chatterbaits and the ability to control big bass around trees and grass. It's also versatile. I switch it up with a cranking reel for deep cranks and I can also punch grass mats with it š„ #kayakbassfishing #fishingrod #alxrods #kayakfishing #bassfishing #anglerapproved #powerfishing #tightlines #wvfishing #catchinwithkyle #kayakbassin #largemouthbass #bigfishonly #bigbassdreams
Please check out the link below to register for our first hands on habitat day at Cross Creek WMA, itās free to register and you will have to option to join Quail forever when registering. Joining is not mandatory but if we can boost our numbers that means we can do more habitat work. Also please keep in mind this work will help many species, by cutting the autumn olive and making brush piles we will provide cover to many animals and the sunlight that reaches the ground will create new growth that will benefit rabbits, deer, turkey and even the pheasants that end up on Cross Creek from the neighboring game preserve. We are also fortunate that our friends at Select Land Services LLC will be bringing a crew to help us out and we are working to form our first corporate partnership soon!! See the link to register in our bio!! @quail_forever @pheasants_forever #quaihunting #rabbithunting #turkeyhunting #wvhunt #wvfishing #wvoutdoors #publiclandowner #quail #pheasantsforever #quailforever #turkeysfortomorrow #backcountryhuntersandanglers #nationaldeerassociation #conservation
Sometimes fishing these Appalachian runs can feel like youāre in a remote jungle or rainforest with all of the laurel forming thick tunnels in and around the stream that can make casting a challenge. Itās a fun adventure every time. . . . . #wvfishing #westvirginiamountains #westvirginiafishing #appalachia #appalachianmountains #mountainstate #flyfishing #flyfishingaddict #flyfishinglife #flyfishingnation #flyfishingphotography #fishingphotodaily #whatgetsyououtdoors #flyfishingwv #wvangler
We have scheduled our first habitat day Sunday May 5th 1 to 5 at Cross Creek WMA. If you will be attending please register at the link, when registering it will give you the option to join quail forever, while itās not a requirement we would love to have you as part of our chapter, everyone is welcome!!! Please see the link in our bio #wvhunt #wvfishing #conservation #publiclandowner #quail #quailforever #pheasantsforever #hunting #wvdnr #wvoutdoors @quail_forever @pheasants_forever
These bass have been putting on the feed bag lately! #feelfreekayaks #largemouthbass #springfishing #bassfishing #kayakbassfishing #kayakfishing #wvfishing #bigbass #bassangler #kayakbassin
The 1/4oz @zmanfishingproducts Minimax is a stone cold killer š„¶ #bassfishing #largemouthbass #zmanfishing #kayakbassfishing #wvfishing #bigbassdreams #bigfishonly
Just wanted to let everyone know we have scheduled our first habitat day on May 5th from 1 to 5 at Cross Creek WMA. We will be meeting the parking area off of Quinn Lane and will be cutting some areas overgrown with autumn olive. Please bring either hand tools or a chainsaw with gloves and eye protection as well as water. There will be a link for the event on the quail forever website. We are excited to do our first project and our friends at Select Land Services LLC are bringing a crew to help us out!! #wvhunt #wvfishing #conservation #wvconservation #quail #quailforever #pheasantsforever #publiclandsmonth #publiclandowner @wv_tft @wvducksunlimited @wvubha @wvdeerorg @delta_waterfowl_wv @westvirginiabha @quail_forever @pheasants_forever
Just wanted to let everyone know we have scheduled our first habitat day on May 5th from 1 to 5 at Cross Creek WMA. We will be meeting the parking area off of Quinn Lane and will be cutting some areas overgrown with autumn olive. Please bring either hand tools or a chainsaw with gloves and eye protection as well as water. There will be a link for the event on the quail forever website. We are excited to do our first project and our friends at Select Land Services LLC are bringing a crew to help us out!! #wvhunt #wvfishing #conservation #wvconservation #quail #quailforever #pheasantsforever #publiclandsmonth #publiclandowner @wv_tft @wvducksunlimited @wvubha @wvdeerorg @delta_waterfowl_wv @westvirginiabha @quail_forever @pheasants_forever
I really like this 14 cavity epic bait molds ned crawler. Made 3 different colors but this was my favorite Dead On Plastics purple rain with green glitter for a light Junebug. I think the smallies are going to like it! #deadonplastix #epicbaitmolds #smallmouthbass #wvfishing #riverfishing #gettuckered #veteranowned
āTomlinson Run State Park lies on nearly 1,400 acres of heavily forested hills. The 30-acre Tomlinson Run Lake is another fantastic fishing spot to catch a golden rainbow trout. This body of water is regularly stocked to ensure quality chances of catching the big fish. For more recreational activities on the water, the marina offers paddleboats and rowboats for rent.ā āThe 2024 West Virginia Gold Rush: Week 2 Fishing Spotsā via @wvtourism #visitwheelingwv #topofwv #wvfishing #almostheaven #placeibelongwv š£
I need to learn how to pose with a trout lol āāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāā #bassfishing #lunkers #lunkerchasers #fishingaddict #fishinglife #fishingtrip #fishingislife #googan #wvfishing #springfishing #prespawn #largemouthbass #smallmouthbass #pondfishing #riverfishing #westvirginia #fishingtime #goprohero12 #troutfishing #trout #flyfishing #fishon
Fishing trip #3 since I got home last weekend from the Classic... Maybe I should mow next week? #bassfishing #bassangler #fishdaily #fishingwithdad #largemouthbass #kayakbassfishing #bassfishingnation #tightlines #westvirginia #wvfishing
New Xfinity IM7 combo from @lews_fishing looks good. Letās see how the fish like it. #wvfishing #wvbassjunkies #lewsfishing
Catchin' hogs at Glenwood Park. #wvfishing
Caught some trout today with @chatfield9863 and got to watch an Osprey catch more than I did. Great way to spend Good Friday. #fishing #wvfishing #troutfishing #trout #almostheaven
I've failed. All of my life, I have failed. Embarrasments, shortcomings, and rejections have been a staple of my life. From freezing up in college presentations, losing kids in my care on trips, flunking classes, and coming up short in sports, I've continuously failed. Some people seemingly have it easy. Success just lands in their lap. Why couldn't I be like them? With every failure, every disappointment, I was blessed with an opportunity. An opportunity to grow and to learn. I began to leave my comfort zone, cultivating my life with hard lessons learned. Perhaps there are people who believe I'm the aforementioned person whose success comes naturally. Was my perspective of those people just blinded to the difficulties and failures they endured? Without doubt, I will continue to fail. I've questioned myself countless times, even while writing this. But just as iron sharpens iron, I will hone my spirit on my experiences. I hope that you too will take risks. Make your stomach uneasy and feel the sting of letting yourself down. Remember that you cannot be brave without first being scared. I've failed. I've grown. #lovefailure #bassfishing #kayakbassfishing #kayakbassin #kayakfishing #wvangler #wvfishing #westvirginia #tightlines #largemouthbass #smallmouthbass #bassin #bassangler #fishingismylife #fishdaily #feelfreekayaks
WV state record Redbreast Sunfish. 9.29ā and 9.1oz. Finally getting around to posting this one after some confusion/misunderstanding on my part about whether or not it was actually the record. I hadnāt really heard anything since actually catching it, so I inquired earlier this week and received back that it was confirmed. I kept the filets off this fish, but the rest of it got dissected/studied/aged/etc. Most Redbreast Sunfish only live in the 4-6 year range. They reproduce a ton, get big quick, and die relatively quickly compared to other species, like some catfish that live 15-20 years plus, etc. They are essentially a feeder/forage fish in a lot of water bodies. This particular fish though, aged out to 10 years via examining the otoliths, which from what I understand is very much not the norm at all and is probably about as old as the species probably can live. I fully expect a kid with a night crawler to break this one (and especially the other sunfish ones) within the next few months once the New, Greenbrier, big lakes, and all the other DNR ponds all warm up. I hope thatās the case anyway, and excited to see where the numbers end up settling. The reason I hope this record gets beat? Records being broken means fisheries are healthy and as a state weāre doing things right. It means that the fishing is headed in a good direction and that just makes it good for everyone involved, from the public to the managing agencies. I have a feeling for all 5 species there will be impressive numbers, and itāll just a testament to how well the WVDNR does in their overall fisheries management. . . . @vibekayaks @wvanglerdotcom @appalachianrange #vibekayaks #whyivibe #vibetribe #shearwater125 #fishing #bigfish #instafish #fisherman #fishingdaily #angler #staterecord #tightlines #thetugisthedrug #fishinglife #fishingaddict #sunfish #panfish #panfishing #redbreastsunfish #wvfishing #wv #ultralightfishing
Baits from the @bass_nation Kayak Classic: 1. @keitechusa Swing Impact Fat, Pro Green Red Pearl, 3.3 inch on an 1/8th oz @ownerhooks Ultrahead Round Head. I was casting this out and letting it swim to the bottom. Then, I'd slowly lift rod tip and allow the bait to rise and swing back to the bottom. 2. @megabassamerica 110 jr in MG Western Clown. Working ledges in 20-30 FOW, bass would rise to eat this standout color as it darted above the balls of bait. That it. Those are the baits they got me in the top 10. No FFS, no downscan, just 2d and mapping and the right place at the right time....with the right bait. #largemouthbass #smallmouthbass #spottedbass #bassmaster #bassmasterclassic #kayakclassic #kayakbassin #kayakbassfishing #wvfishing #wvangler #westvirginia #tightlines #fishon #tournamentangler #tournamentfishing #basstournament #basstackle #fishinglures
Who wants to go fishing? #fishing #flyfishing #troutfishing #ncfishing #wvfishing #keeper #troutstream #trout #dryflies #nymphs #streamers #rainbow #brook #brown #catchandrelease #reels #begood #begoodfishing
Canāt wait for things to turn green again! From one of my favorite places in West Virginia.
Whatās your go to combo? @stcroixrods @fish_shimano_north_america #wvfishing #wvbassjunkies #cabelasfishing
Bassmaster Classic Day 2: I was nervous that I would have competition to reach the point in the morning, I was again the first to the ramp.Ā To my surprise, everyone bypassed the area.Ā At first light, the fishing was on fire, quickly landing an 18.75 smallmouth and a couple other keeper fish.Ā By 9am the wind died and so did the bite.Ā I took a moment to explore more and found a ledge in 6 feet of water that dropped into 30 and 40 loaded with fish.Ā Boom hooked up!Ā Lost it, dang!Ā Next cast,I caught a 16-inch spotted bass.Ā In the last 2 hours the clouds and wind kicked up and my bite on the ball head jig disappeared completely.Ā I knew I needed to cull to have a shot at the top 10 (I had 2 fish under 15 inches).Ā Jerkbaits have been my best big fish bait in tournaments, so I tied one on hoping for more magic...and boy did it pay dividends.Ā I immediately caught a 15.75 and a 16.5.Ā Moving back to the juiciest ledge, my jerkbait loaded up and the fish almost ripped the rod out of my hand.Ā It immediately shot to the surface and jumped 2 feet out of the water!Ā After a long fight I had an 18.5 largemouth in the kayak that propelled me up to 4th and I belted out a "LETS GOOOO!"Ā I followed it up up with another 16 to give myself another .25 inch that made no difference. A total of 171.5 landed me in 7th place out of 164 of the best kayak anglers in USA and Canada. I will talk more about the awards later. I want to say that I had 2 bass boats come in that were super respectful of my space and were very excited for me, asking my name in order to follow along on the Bassmaster website.Ā I also want to apologize to any kayaker I blocked off my spot that I didnt get a chance to chat with.Ā I had 100-150 yards that were crucial and I could not have cashed a check by sharing it.Ā I feel embarrassed when I had to pedal to block off a spot but its a part of this game.Ā I really dont mind fishing with other people when the conditions allow it. Until next time, tight lines! #kayakfishing #bassangler #Bassmaster #bassmasterclassic #kayakclassic #kayakbassfishing #largemouthbass #smallmoutbass #bassfishing #westvirginia #wvfishing #tightlines
Crappie days can be the best days! #wvfishing #slabs #crappie #crappiefishing #fishing #fishingfun #fishingislife #fishing #fish #fishinglife #catchandrelease #nature #outdoors #fishingislife ngtrip #largemouthbass #fishingaddict #bigfish #angling #fishingdaily #shimano #fishon
What lure do you dream about the most? Comment below whatās your go to lure. @academy #wvfishing #wvbassjunkies #bass #bassfishing #bassmaster #majorleaguefishing
Caught this gorgeous rainbow and I could not be happier. #rainbowtrout #troutfishing #riverfishing #wvfishing #catchandcook #meateater #fishing #6thsensefishing #6thsenselures
The progression of landing a rising rainbow. #rainbowtrout #flyfishingwv #wvfishing #wildandwonderfulwv #flyfishing #dryflyfishing #risingtrout
Got the boat out today and fired it up. Ready for another fishing season. #wvfishing #dolphinpro120 #bassfishing
Some Fire Tiger and a couple of custom orders of NED Worms for a buddy. #deadonplastix #wvfishing #veteranowned #smallmouthbass #anglingaimolds #slimsluresllc #fishing
Who needs a boat when u got a Dirwin. @dirwinbike #dirwin #dirwinebikes #ridedirwin #dirwinadventures #wvfishing #musky #newriver
Come see us, kit up and load out at the WV Fishing, Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Sports Show! Ruby Community Center at Mylan Park. Gear and apparel. Guide-curated tackle kits for species and season. 5% of every sale supports veterans. #bassfishing #flyfishing #blackops #tees #hats #fishingtackle #reddrum #cobia #largemouth #smallmouth #supportveterans #graphicdesign #wv #wvfishing
Please like and follow this page for the newly formed chapter of the Northern Panhandle of WV Quail Forever Chapter. We cover Brooke, Hancock and Ohio Counties. @upland_junkie @parttimeoutdoorsofficial @westvirginiabha @wvubha @wv_tft @wvducksunlimited #wvhunt #wvhuntingandfishing #wvhunting #wvfishing #wv @wvdeerorg #wvupland #wvquail #wvoutdoors #wvwaterfowl
That golden shine is where it's at! Beauty catch @mountainwateradventures & crew! 'Epic day on the New River!" #westvirginia #fishing #westvirginiafishing #fishwestvirginia #wvfishing #fishwv #catchandrelease #hintonwestvirginia #newriverwestvirginia #newriver #pike #pikefishing #northernpike #gold #winter #winterfishing #catchandrelease #flyfishing #proangler #proanglerapp #crew #mountainwateradventures
Epic day on the New River! #newrivergorgenationalpark #musky #clackacraft #muskyfishing #wvfishing #wvtourism #hintonwv #clarelyonsflyfishing #joebucheroutdoors #shallowraider #bassproshop
My biggest 2023 smallie #bassfishing #smallmouthbassfishing #nightfishing #wvfishing #riverfishing
A little hand pouring action this evening. #wvfishing # #deadonplastix #anglingaimolds #slimsluresllc #fishing #smallmouthbass #veteranowned #smallbusiness
Found some trout, channel catfish, and more bluegill than I could count with Chris Hatfield today. Got to get some fishing done before the rain hits. #fishing #wvfishing #almostheaven #channelcatfish #trout #troutfishing
Braved the cold weather today and got my first fish of the year. I was trout fishing and thought it was a monster trout. Iāll take it though! #fishing #wvfishing #bassfishing #wv #almostheaven #westvirginia #largemouth #largemouthbass
Come see the new baits that have arrived! Itās time to stock up now! #pcoutdoors #wishiniwasfishin #wvfishing #fishingwv #troutfishing
This stud crappie couldn't resist a @berkleyfishing Gulp Alive Minnow being tight lined in front of him. I love getting onto schools of these fish! #crappie #crappiefishing #crappiejigs #kayakfishing #kayakcrappie #wvfishing #fishingislife #fishdaily #kayakangler #fishingpics #bigcrappie #panfish #slablife
The last 3 pounder of the year! Had a 5 pounder roll on a wakebait at day break but missed. Pay no mind to the nitrile gloves, was playing around with them as a winter base layer. #fishinglife #kayakfishing #kayakangler #wvfishing #winterfishing #kayakbassfishing #bassangler #fishdaily #fishingtrip #feelfreekayaks
#decemberfishing #wvfishing #fishing #wv #krodellake #abugarciaforlife
#decemberfish #wvfishing #fishing
Some December fishing š£ didnāt do any good #fishing #decemberfishing #wvfishing
More more year-end fishing highlights. #flyfishing #rainbowtrout #trout #pricehillhustle #patagonia #wvtourism #wvfishing #clarelyonsflyfishing
Got my Catfish Slam Certificate! Part of the Master Angler Program! These are the fish I sent in! #wvhuntingandfishing #wvfishing #WVMasterAngler #CatfishSlam #BigCat #Katfish #triplecityanglers #Catchthefever #hellcatrods #bluecatfish #channelcatfish #flatheadcatfish