I grew up fishing the Potomac River around the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in northern VA. My dad absolutely loved your classic spinnerbait! Other than the Bill Norman crankbait, it’s what he used 80% of the time. We caught a heck of a lot of fish on them over the years! When he passed in Jan 22 at 81 yo, I acquired all his 15 fishing poles and all his tackle. 6 of those poles have your classic spinnerbait still tied on. He also had 7 still in the package brand new and 18 more hanging in the tackle box!! I have 3 of my own all still in the original 1990’s packaging! Thank you Hank for a lifetime of influence, all the tips and all you have done for the fishing community😊
For me, the greatest "innovation" over the last 30-40 years is the now common and accepted practice of Catch and Release. Back in the day, fishing was all about catching as many fish as you can, fill the boat, and pose with a massive stringer of fish at the end of the day for hero pictures. Through the example and promotion by BASS, the industry, and professional fisherman, Catch and Release is now standard - even by the most ardent weekend fisherman. Not enough credit and/or discussion is given regarding how professional bass fisherman - and the sport of professional fishing - have influenced and changed the hobby for millions of fisherman. Kids nowadays grow up with Catch and Release as the way they learn and the way they approach the sport. It is rare indeed to run onto someone whose mindset is to fill the livewell or stringer with lunkers. I can't think of another professional sport that has influenced the general public in such a positive way regarding approach and attitude toward a sport - and the preservation of it for the future.
Great show an new Podcast Hank. I've been Subscribed an smashing that thumbs 👍 since the 1st show. Grew up watching you when I was younger an wanted to be like you. I'm 53 now, and just wanted to say thank you for getting me out there as a youngster to go Bass fishing. I had only been perch fishing under a bridge, till I watched you on TV an reading about you in the Bassmaster Magazine. Thank you Hank, Cody Hooser from Azle, TX on Eagle Mountain Lake!!!
Really enjoying these new podcast. Always watched Mr. Parker every Sunday morning i wasn't fishing. I'm 45 and seen so much innovation in the sport. Started with cheater worms and tiny torpedoes. I seen a lot yes but I've also seen these days a lot of copies or minor tweaks with bait companies claiming they invented something.
Evening Mr Parker Im working on a video and I wanted to know if it would be an issue if I put your He Gone Fishing Theme Song In The Video. I refuse to do it without your permission!!
In the development of Fishing reels, who was the first builder of baitcasters and spinning reels, and did one major company build their reels off of Lew's Reels. I think a lot of the reels started getting developed after Ray Scott started up Bass Masters. Was this the case?
Talking about manns baits. Hank did u ever use the manns ultamator it was a spinner with a segmented blade. I have one. Back in the late 90s. It's a killer for northern pike
A.H.E Wood, a British engineer developed or assisted in development of fishing for Atlantic salmon in early 20th century using an improvised floating line on surface, using hooks of lighter gauge hardened steel wire. To enable mere mortals who couldn't afford tickets to fish in spring, to do so in later months in the lower water conditions of summer (when the wealthy had changed over to polo matches and ballroom dancing).
What's happening with electronics is not that (it's not giving access to some luxury good, that anyone except elites only have access to). Folks have access to public impoundment lake fishing already, electronics does not provide access to fishing that previously was unavailable or unreachable). What electronics is like, is going back to the late 19th century days Arthur Wood had witnessed, and saying lets give this elite bunch who already have way too much. Lets give them ten times more, on top of that. That's regressive and not progressive.
What was the last thing in bass angling that opened it up a lot more to folks, who previously couldn't fish? The plastic kayak? GPS mapping? Better mapping of lakes for GPS?
I agree 100% learning to read these maps now days is most important but nobody crying about that and if u look back like 80s back alot don't know that's how most were a successful in fishing just like Roland Martin he could read topo maps better than most he even admits how he learned to read one in a interview not long ago
Just an FYI. I am from Topeka Kansas and I got my southern accent from watching all your fishing shows as a kid. God bless
"Just how Big Uh Boy Are ya" ? -Roy D. Mercer 😂😂 Couldnt help it, made me think of Ol Roy's prank calls.
I grew up fishing the Potomac River around the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in northern VA. My dad absolutely loved your classic spinnerbait! Other than the Bill Norman crankbait, it’s what he used 80% of the time. We caught a heck of a lot of fish on them over the years! When he passed in Jan 22 at 81 yo, I acquired all his 15 fishing poles and all his tackle. 6 of those poles have your classic spinnerbait still tied on. He also had 7 still in the package brand new and 18 more hanging in the tackle box!! I have 3 of my own all still in the original 1990’s packaging! Thank you Hank for a lifetime of influence, all the tips and all you have done for the fishing community😊
Is everyone else's seeing Hank, but it is too dark?
Mapping is hands down easily the single most impactful piece of equipment on any boat. But nobody wants to complain about the maps, only the FFS.
For me, the greatest "innovation" over the last 30-40 years is the now common and accepted practice of Catch and Release. Back in the day, fishing was all about catching as many fish as you can, fill the boat, and pose with a massive stringer of fish at the end of the day for hero pictures. Through the example and promotion by BASS, the industry, and professional fisherman, Catch and Release is now standard - even by the most ardent weekend fisherman. Not enough credit and/or discussion is given regarding how professional bass fisherman - and the sport of professional fishing - have influenced and changed the hobby for millions of fisherman. Kids nowadays grow up with Catch and Release as the way they learn and the way they approach the sport. It is rare indeed to run onto someone whose mindset is to fill the livewell or stringer with lunkers. I can't think of another professional sport that has influenced the general public in such a positive way regarding approach and attitude toward a sport - and the preservation of it for the future.
i love to fish indiana blades over willows anytime
Great show an new Podcast Hank. I've been Subscribed an smashing that thumbs 👍 since the 1st show. Grew up watching you when I was younger an wanted to be like you. I'm 53 now, and just wanted to say thank you for getting me out there as a youngster to go Bass fishing. I had only been perch fishing under a bridge, till I watched you on TV an reading about you in the Bassmaster Magazine. Thank you Hank, Cody Hooser from Azle, TX on Eagle Mountain Lake!!!
Really enjoying these new podcast. Always watched Mr. Parker every Sunday morning i wasn't fishing. I'm 45 and seen so much innovation in the sport. Started with cheater worms and tiny torpedoes. I seen a lot yes but I've also seen these days a lot of copies or minor tweaks with bait companies claiming they invented something.
Great podcast! Thanks Hank.
Cant wait to see them and purchase some. Love your baits Hank, I have all the spinnerbaits I will send you pics when I catch the big ones.
Enjoy your commentary. Great show as always.
I’m sorry mrHank I’m truely sorry , my fav is back
Evening Mr Parker Im working on a video and I wanted to know if it would be an issue if I put your He Gone Fishing Theme Song In The Video. I refuse to do it without your permission!!
Hank !! Just imagine how fishing is going to change 30 years from now 🤔🧐🎣😆🤙
Loving the podcast Hank!
I still have two of the Mann's Classic spinner baits.
Jimmy Houston brought the Manns back
In the development of Fishing reels, who was the first builder of baitcasters and spinning reels, and did one major company build their reels off of Lew's Reels. I think a lot of the reels started getting developed after Ray Scott started up Bass Masters. Was this the case?
I just watched you talk at ridge church at the sportsman banquet I was there sitting at one of the tables
Talking about manns baits. Hank did u ever use the manns ultamator it was a spinner with a segmented blade. I have one. Back in the late 90s. It's a killer for northern pike
Sarah Beth, tell us about the biggest fish you have ever caught. Thank You!
A.H.E Wood, a British engineer developed or assisted in development of fishing for Atlantic salmon in early 20th century using an improvised floating line on surface, using hooks of lighter gauge hardened steel wire. To enable mere mortals who couldn't afford tickets to fish in spring, to do so in later months in the lower water conditions of summer (when the wealthy had changed over to polo matches and ballroom dancing).
What's happening with electronics is not that (it's not giving access to some luxury good, that anyone except elites only have access to). Folks have access to public impoundment lake fishing already, electronics does not provide access to fishing that previously was unavailable or unreachable). What electronics is like, is going back to the late 19th century days Arthur Wood had witnessed, and saying lets give this elite bunch who already have way too much. Lets give them ten times more, on top of that. That's regressive and not progressive.
What was the last thing in bass angling that opened it up a lot more to folks, who previously couldn't fish? The plastic kayak? GPS mapping? Better mapping of lakes for GPS?
This new tech should be illegal , it’s cheating the intelligence of a bass , FFS is spotlighting bass , we can’t shine a deer MrHank
I agree 100% learning to read these maps now days is most important but nobody crying about that and if u look back like 80s back alot don't know that's how most were a successful in fishing just like Roland Martin he could read topo maps better than most he even admits how he learned to read one in a interview not long ago
All of that innovation ur referring to though mrHank , this sonar is a cheat code
It’s no longer an art form , you had the art form , now no one needs but FFS video game
The video game is not bass fishing
Great show just needs to be lowered god bless