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Jake’s Journey into Fly Fishing

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This week on Wildman Wednesday, we’re spotlighting Jake from Eastern St. Louis, whose fly fishing journey began with a thoughtful Christmas gift and has since evolved into a deep passion for the sport. Jake’s introduction to fly fishing came during college when his then-girlfriend (now wife) gifted him a fly rod. That simple gesture opened the door to a hobby that’s become a meaningful part of his life. Seven years later, Jake is still wading through streams, rod in hand, chasing trout and soaking in the serenity of the river.

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Pass it on This Trout Season

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Hope all you Wildmen made it out to the water to kick off trout season. We recently caught up with seasoned trout angler Kasey, who’s been fishing since she was old enough to hold a rod. When I asked how she got started, she shared a family tradition that shaped her love for the sport:
“My dad and uncles had a yearly tradition where we’d all meet at a spot for the first day of trout season in PA when I was a kid. They would take turns helping us kids out and teaching us how to fish.”

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Trout Fishing Season is almost here! Gear up with Maddie

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There are anglers, and then there are trout anglers. Me? I’ve always been drawn to bass and catfish. I’ve given trout fishing a shot, but it just doesn’t give me the same thrill as hooking into a smallmouth.
But as April rolls around, trout season is about to kick off in most states—and my longtime friend and die-hard fisherman, Maddie M., can hardly wait. She’s been at it since she could walk—about 20 years now. Her father, an avid angler himself, played a huge role in shaping her love for the sport. “Since he only had daughters and loved to fish, of course, he had to take us with him,” Maddie told me.

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