Don't Diss Bank Fishing

I love fishing from boats—most do. Much of my work revolves around boat-oriented activity and there’s no denying the benefits of mobility, diversity and time efficiency.

That being said, there’s a ton of fun to be had while standing on terra firma. As a balance to more serious boat fishing efforts, a teaching time for young/new anglers, or simply the unplugging of detail-heavy norms, fishing on foot has yielded some of my most endearing fishing memories.

Many have been solo missions where awkward selfies documented giant bass or plump panfish. Others comprised instructional moments at my church’s kids fishing program where 3-inch bluegill and...

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