Best Fishing Magazine??

[medicman619]

My son brought home one of those fundraisers that sells magazines. I wanted to hear from everyone what they feel is the best fishing magazine. I live in Ohio, so only freshwater lakes and creeks.

I do not hunt or fly-fish.

POSSIBLE LISTINGS:

Bassmaster
American Angler - looks like a fly-fishing mag??
Cabela's Outfitter Journal
Field & Stream
Game & Fish - Ohio edition
In-Fisherman

 

[newcar16]

I have a subscription to In-Fisherman so I have sometihing to read during lunch. one thing about it is that it comes out 10 time's a year instead of 12. It's a pretty good magazine, I'd like to subscribe to a couple more magazines so I was glad to see your post.

 

[LonLB]

In-fisherman

Bassmaster is ok, but they have dumbed down the articles more and more each year.


Not on your list, but my two favorites are FLW Outdoors, and Musky Hunter

 

[medicman619]

Two votes for In-Fisherman! Anyone else have a suggestion?

 

[Cartman]

I enjoy field and stream, don't have a subscription but I do buy a few a year. They have good gear reviews and good articles for the outdoors in general. It is a good mix between hunt and fish - I think someone who only fishes would still enjoy it..

 

[Captain Ahab]

I read a few of the more local magazines "The Fisherman" NY, NJ and DE edition and "On the Water" https://www.onthewater.com/

 

[crankbait09]

I have gotten Bassmaster the last few years as well as currently and enjoy that magazine. I agree with the narrowing down of the articles like LonLB has mentioned but I still enjoy it.

I started getting In-Fisherman a few months ago, thats a good one as well. It covers a broad variety of fish species and not just bass. Both are very informative also.

Those are my two votes

 

[gillhunter]

I have gotten In-Fisherman for 15 years. Although I still enjoy it the magazine seems to keep getting smaller and smaller. I think a lot of magazines, like newspapers are having trouble competing with the internet and the cables stations.

 

[LonLB]

I have gotten In-Fisherman for 15 years. Although I still enjoy it the magazine seems to keep getting smaller and smaller. I think a lot of magazines, like newspapers are having trouble competing with the internet and the cables stations.

Ya, some of the issues from the 90's were close 4 or 5x's as much content.


That's too bad because I still really prefer to read the mags, and books. It's just easier on the eyes to read on paper....And easier to reference back to it at a later time.

 

[CodyPomeroy]

I have had Bassmaster, In Fisherman, and North American Fisherman. I like bassmaster the best because of it's articles on gear, diy/money saving tips. Also it most pertains to my fishing waters. The others had lots of articles on places and techniques that I don't have access to.

I would agree that Bassmaster is getting watered down. One month they had a survey about what type of underwear the pros wear. This month it was what superhero would be the best fisherman. I don't know if I will renew my subscription.

 

[SNOOKED OUT]

Bassmaster is cool so is In fisherman. But living in florida I read shallow water angler it use to be or florida sportsman.

 

[bigwave]

I like Florida Sportfishing, Shallow water angler, and any fishing magazine that does not have an endorsement from EDF or the Pew or walton foundations.....they are routinely lobbying to take our rights away to fish in this country.

Just my two cents though.
Kevin

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Game and fish Ohio addition!

 

[medicman619]

Thanks Buckeye! Where do you fish in Central Ohio? I'm out west a bit in London, but I travel to Buck Creek, Deer Creek, Madison Lake, and the Big Darby to name a few.

 

[willfishforfood]

Salmon Trout Steelheader is my favorite But have, Outdoor life, Field&Stream, InFisherman when Linders controlled it, Great Lakes Angler and a few Pacific Northwest mags

 

[wlshafor]

In-fisherman

Also https://www.gameandfishmag.com/ is a good one.

 

[bcritch]

I like "Florida Sportfishing" and I'm from Jersey :LOL2: I do fish a lot in Florida though......

I also enjoy "Saltwater Sportsman"

For the Northeast fishing I like "on The Water"

 

[HOUSE]

I like Bassmaster magazine for the "Day on the Lake" series where they put a pro out on a random lake and record his every move for the day. I also like their do-it-yourself section. I've not checked out In-Fisherman magazine, but I really like their books.

Just an FYI...I've never paid more than $4 for my bassmaster subscriptions. There is usually a deal every 3-4months for it. I'll try and post the next deal I see. I think www.TANGA.com is where I usually find it.

 

[fender66]

I use to get Bassmaster, and it was "okay"...I would read it when I didn't have web access at my fingertips. However....IMHO, the best stuff is on the web. I don't subscribe to any mags any longer.

If you want the up to date fishing news and lots of how to articles and videos, you can get your fill on wired2fish.com. There are a few others that I read on occasion, but that's my favorite. The real good news is that they are a TB sponsor too.

 

[muskiemike12]

Another vote for Infisherman. It is the only mag that goes into detail on specific techniques.