Jim Gronaw is a free-lanced outdoor writer who has written fishing columns for the Carroll County Times since 1979. First published at the age of 16, his articles have also appeared in Outdoor Life, Sports Afield and In-Fisherman magazine. Retired from Carroll County Recreation and Parks, Jim also pursues teaching and seminar venues for regional angling options in the Mid-Atlantic. Check out his blog, and passion, for faith, family and fishing at bluecollarfishinwithjim.blogspot.com.
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Jim Gronaw: Variety and memories at Deep Creek Lake
That smile is a sight I have come to know and love over the years and even decades that we have enjoyed the outdoors together. Like the smell of bacon or the handshake from an old friend, it never grows old.
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Gronaw: Finding the top-end bottom feeders
Having fished much of Old Muddy over the past 40 years I was aware of the carp and catfish picture in the river. I had heard rumors of giant channel cats with the largest being 17 to 18 pounds — trophy cats in just about any ones book.
