Jim Gronaw
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.
- One of my initial goals for 2020 was to pursue and catch a new personal-best crappie. I had my eye on three places where I was pretty sure a 17-inch crappie lived, and that was my initial goal.
- Water temperatures remain in the mid- to upper-30s and finding open, fishable water can be challenging. To the bass fisherman, this can be “no-man’s land,” a time when fish are lethargic and difficult to catch.
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- To the devoted crappie fisherman, March, April and May is one of the premier times to enjoy crappie fishing in our local lakes, ponds and river systems throughout much of the Mid Atlantic region.
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- When I see kids squeal and jump for joy over a flopping bluegill or gyrating catfish, I know those kids are hooked. When I see them notice wildlife, insects or frogs I realize that they are intrigued as to what God made more than what man made. Let’s face it, fishing is fun.
