As a kid from a non-fishing family, at a time before competitive collegiate fishing really existed, I wouldn’t have known to look for fishing opportunities in college. I thought I was there to learn, find a girlfriend, puke in inappropriate places, and eventually get a job. Today’s kids are smarter and savvier, though. They know that college can fulfill a greater set of needs.
If you or some young person you know is headed off to higher education, and loves to fish, consider some of the following expert sources:
Just remember, in the words of Emil Faber, “Knowledge is good.” And in the words of Pete Robbins, “Fishing knowledge is importanter.”


For many of us, the Improved Clinch Knot was the first one we learned. Some of us still use it. It may not test stronger than some other, but it’s remarkably easy to tie correctly. You can improve your chances of landing big fish to the boat with the Double Clinch Knot.