Nick has been fishing over 20 years. He primary targets bass but also enjoys fishing for crappie, panfish, trout, and even the occasional deep sea adventure.
He created HookedinFishing with the two goals in mind; introducing more people to fishing and getting more out of their time on the water.
Nick shares his accumulated knowledge and best-kept secrets on HookedinFishing, making it the go-to resource for those looking to improve their fishing ability
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- Fishing Snaps and Clips
Fishing Snaps & Clips – Do They Catch Less Fish? By: Nick and FishingwithNat Updated: September 17, 2023 Fishing snaps and clips provide an easy way to change lures quickly. Many worry though, that they lower your chances of catching … Read more - Chatterbait vs SpinnerbaitChatterbait Vs Spinnerbait – Which is Better Spinnerbaits and chatterbaits share several similarities that make them popular and effective fishing lures. Both lures produce a ton of vibration, create flash, and are extremely versatile. Despite all the similarities, spinnerbaits and … Read more
- Fishing Tournaments
Bass Fishing Tournaments Bass fishing tournaments can be a fun way to add competition into fishing. It also give anglers are way to monetize their love for bass fishing. National Bass Fishing Tournaments Bassmaster Bassmaster is the largest bass fishing … Read more - Fishing License for Veterans
Fishing License for Veterans – Eligibility & Price Fishing is a great activity for veterans. Many states offer free or discounted licenses to encourage veterans to fish more. We’ve researched the requirements and pricing for veteran licenses for each state. … Read more - Fishing License for Seniors
Fishing License for Seniors – Age & Price by State Fishing is a great activity for senior citizens. Many states offer free or discounted licenses to encourage seniors to fish more. We’ve researched the requirements and pricing for senior licenses … Read more - Free Fishing Days
2024 Free Fishing Days (No license required) Last Updated: 3/17/2024 Every state has “free fishing days” where anyone can fish without a license. These days are the perfect opportunity for beginners to try fishing out for the first time. Below … Read more - Do Kids Need a Fishing License
Do Kids Need a Fishing License 15 is average age that states start requiring a fishing license for kids. Hawaii is the only state that requires a license for all ages. Below you can find your state’s fishing license requirements … Read more - Is Fishing With Goldfish Illegal
Is Fishing With Goldfish Illegal – Answered Using goldfish as bait is a common topic many anglers wonder about. We went through each state’s rules & regulations and contacted their Department of Wildlife to create this resource. Is it Legal … Read more - Is Fishing With Corn Legal
Is Fishing With Corn Legal – Every State Answered Rhode Island is the only state where using corn as bait is illegal. All other states allow the use of corn as bait. There are multiple states that ban the use … Read more - Do You Need a Fishing License on Private Property
Do You Need a Fishing License on Private Property Fishing license laws vary state to state. There are 40 states that don’t require a license when fishing on private property. Only 10 states require you have a license when fishing … Read more - Can You Fish With Two Rods? Each State Answered
Can You Fish With Two Rods? Each State Answered By: NickUpdated: October 29, 2023 Fishing with multiple rods is a great way to quickly switch between lures without having to tie them on each time. You also can use multiple … Read more - Tungsten Vs. Lead Weights
Tungsten Vs. Lead Weights: What’s the Difference? The biggest difference between tungsten and lead weights is their density. Tungsten weights are denser than lead which allows them to pack more weight in a smaller package. The higher density also allows … Read more - Fishing License Cost by State
How Much Does a Fishing License Cost for Every State? To legally fish in the United States most people will need a license. Fishing Licenses are only valid in the state they were issued for. Every state offers annual licenses … Read more - What is Considered a Good Size Bass?
What is Considered a Good Size Bass? A good size bass is anything bigger than the legal keeping limit of the state you are fishing in. This size varies state to state but any bass larger than the state’s limit … Read more - Best Tackle Boxes & Ways to Store Gear
Best Fishing Tackle Boxes & Ways to Store Gear It doesn’t take long for your collection of fishing lures and tackle to grow to a large and expensive collection. If you want to protect your investment and make your gear … Read more