By Douglas Wayne January 7, 2026 Learn More about Juniors Jigs Fishing has been a lifelong passion of mine—it’s something I’ve loved since I was old enough to hold a rod. It has never been just a pastime; for me, fishing is a way of life. While I once dreamed of becoming a professional fisherman, I’ve discovered a different, equally fulfilling way to leave my mark on the water: the art of the hand-tied jig. The Evolution of a Craft What began as a simple hobby in 2022 has qui

Hi, my name is Sevin Golden aka The Golden Pond Hopper, I started fishing when I was in elementary school with a Zebco 202. Most kids had the famous 202 so I felt pretty cool starting out with that rod and reel. Back then, catching a ton of bluegill was a great accomplishment and my rope stringer was usually full. I eventually graduated to a spinning reel once I knew there was more out there. I was given the chance to learn how to use a bait caster, but I was too inpatient to

Throughout the year my days are filled with work, work, & more work, family time, and what little time is left, a short moment for myself. Days fly by and turn into weeks, and weeks turn into years. Almost if I were turning a page in my life, while creating chapters of a book. Recently during one of my short moments I had for myself I began going through some of my personal fishing items. These items span from cool pictures and decorations to all sorts of fishing equipment an