Born in Philadelphia, Pa., I remember when I was a small boy my father made a couple of bologna sandwiches, through the fishing rods in the car and we were off to buy some night crawlers. He took me to West River Drive where we drowned several worms, and ate bologna sandwiches. I don't remember catching any fish, but I remember those bologna sandwiches.
Later, while on the train to Manhattan on business, I looked out the window while crossing the river and remarked," I bet there's a lot of fish in there". That's how fisherman think. Only to hear one of my co workers remark,"Ew.. I would never eat anything out of there." He was a real manly man. Never, baited a hook, never took a fish off the hook.
I know this because I would later take him rout fishing in a spring feed pond that I knew about. I spent the entire time working like a first mate on a party boat. The next day when I got to work, he had the nerve to tell everyone how he beat me fishing. Needless to say, I taught him to fish and now I have a friend for life. I hate to say it but I had more fun fishing with my wife!
Once after touring a resort I popped my trunk and started fishing the resorts pond. There are usually 3 rods in my car when I travel, and only one any other time. Again I was forced into baiting hooks and removing hooked fish and placing them on a stringer. It never failed that whenever I was working one end of the pond, my wife was getting a bite at the other. Needing me to get her a fresh "Creepy Crawley", she would call out "Honey". It wasn't long before whenever my wife needed me, all the fishers on the lake would yell out, " Honey !!!"
Every fisher person knows where they are biting in their town. Even in "The Big Cities". I know, I've gone up to people in the fishing section of various department stories in different cities and asked, " Where's a good fishing sport"? No one has ever directed me to leave the town. Here are some great cities for fishin'...
New York The New York metropolitan area consistently serves up some of the best fishing for striped bass on the East Coast. Whether you’re a surf-caster or a fly-rodder, there’s no reason to leave the five boroughs in search of your monster bass. Numerous guides and party boats fish the New York Bight, giving you the chance to toss a fly or a plug to a hungry bass with a view of the Manhattan skyline in the background.
Boston
Massachusetts has a rich fishing heritage, and thanks to efforts to clean up the Boston Harbor, anglers can now pursue a number of species almost in the heart of Beantown. Fishing out of a 22-foot McKee Craft boat that’s customized for mining the waters of the Northeast, Boston Fishstix guides trips out of Boston Harbor in search of striped bass, bluefish, cod, mackerel, and bluefin tuna.
Seattle
Pack your rain gear, string up your rod, and hit the rivers surrounding Seattle for some great Pacific Northwest’s steelhead fishing. The folks at Dickson Flyfishing can get you on the water just an hour outside the city, where you’ll float and wade in pursuit of these anadramous fish. Just be sure to have plenty of backing on your reel—these fish can reach over 20 pounds.
Minneapolis-St. Paul
You’d expect great fishing from the urban center of the Land of 10,000 Lakes, and the waters in and around the Twin Cities won’t disappoint. For a true ‘Great North’ experience bundle up in the winter months and head to Lake Minnetonka for an afternoon of ice fishing. This 14,000-acre lake 20 minutes from Minneapolis holds pike, muskie, walleye and panfish that are more than happy to bite during the winter months.
Portland, Ore.
One of the oldest species of fish, sturgeon grow to lengths of over ten feet and can weigh up to 500 pounds—and can be caught just 16 miles from Portland in the Columbia River. ‘Sturgeon Frank’ Russum, owner of Sturgeon Frank’s Guide Service, offers over 20 years of experience guiding in Oregon to help you hook into one of these prehistoric behemoths.
Chicago
Fish the seawall at Northerly Island in Chicago for a chance to catch one of Lake Michigan’s famed salmon without ever leaving land. Steve Palmisano at Henry’s Sports, Bait & Marine can get you set up with everything you need—including the long-handled landing net to hoist these fish up over the wall. Just remember to check the calendar. You’ll be right next to Soldier Field, making this spot less than tranquil on game day.
Phoenix
Phoenix might be land locked, but it's still a great place to wet a line. Put away your golf clubs, string up your 5 weight, and join the folks at The Hookup Outfitters for an afternoon of carp fishing. These “poor man’s bonefish” give you the chance to combine sight fishing for your prey with fighting fish of brutish strength.
Miami
Miami’s proximity to the Gulf Stream means that you really can have it all. Just a few miles by boat from the city, these rich waters are home to a host of gamefish, including marlin, sailfish, and mahi mahi. Play with your inner Santiago and be back at the dock with plenty of time to clean up and head out to enjoy some of Miami’s hot nightlife.
Philadelphia
Twenty minutes from Philadelphia, historic Valley Forge is home to Valley Creek, a spring-fed limestone creek with plenty of public access and lots of trout. Tie on a blue wing olive for a chance at a 20-inch wild brown, and enjoy the fruits of the Valley Forge Trout Unlimited Chapter’s hard work in restoring the fishery in this stream.
San Franciso
Get up close and personal with your prey during an afternoon of kayak fishing for halibut with guide Allen Bushnell, owner of Santa Cruz Kayak Fishing. While plumbing the depths for these flatfish, enjoy a spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge in between bites.
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Very good article. I work on a party boat. I know how you feel.
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