Ken Baldwin

Charleston

Editor/Writer/Photographer at Sports Illustrated

Contributing Editor/Writer for "Fishing on SI" - part of the Sports Illustrated family, creator of TV show Season on the Edge.

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The Morning Hatch – Jungle Tarpon on a SUP, Why Nymphs, Fixing Common Fly Fishing Mistakes | Flipboard

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Ken Baldwin

2 days agoA Cape Cod sportfishing company last week shared an image of an angler posing with half of a striped bass, thanks to a great white shark that collected the other half. Reel Deal Fishing Charters stated via Facebook: “First shark attack of the season as a large white shark sheers this striped bass in …
The Morning Hatch – Jungle Tarpon on a SUP, Why Nymphs, Fixing Common Fly Fishing Mistakes

2 weeks ago | si.com | Ken Baldwin

In this edition of The Morning Hatch:- SUPs (Stand Up Paddle Boards), big Tarpon, and an "unknown" jungle lagoon. All with a fly rod. - Why are Nymph Patterns so effective? This article doesn't claim to have the answers, but it does offer some good observations. - Beginner's Corner: Three common mistakes to work on. by Dorsal Outdoors - BOTE Stories"When Nick said “I can’t remember the last time this has been fished” we knew the lagoon was worth trying.
The Morning Hatch - Free Fishing, Choosing a Guide, Fly Fishing Finland

2 weeks ago | si.com | Ken Baldwin

In this edition of The Morning Hatch:- If you want to learn how to fly fish, or know someone who does. This weekend, 29 states are offering the chance to fish without a license. Free fishing, no license needed. - Capt. Connor Bryant breaks down what to consider when choosing the best charter/guide service for a day of fishing. The article is about fishing in Charleston, SC, but his advice can be applied to most locations. - For the beginner: 10 observations that are worth considering.
LA Dodgers, Man’s Best Friend, and Fly Rods: One-Of-A-Kind Father’s Day Gifts

2 weeks ago | si.com | Ken Baldwin

Fly anglers are, in general, a pretty easy bunch to buy a gift for. Anything to do with fly fishing, and we are happy. But some gifts can really touch the heart of an angler. If the fly fishing dad has a dog that he is especially fond of, imagine getting him a custom hand-painted portrait of his best friend. That's about as thoughtful of a gift as you can get. And the good news is, it's not difficult to make happen. Artist Anastasia Rinker is a painter and art teacher in Charleston, SC.
The Morning Hatch - Saving Rare Native Trout, Euro Nymphing, and What Do Trout Eat?

2 weeks ago | si.com | Ken Baldwin

In this edition of The Morning Hatch – Literally, a native species of trout is rescued and given a second chance. Find out how. - Don't turn your back on Euro Nymphing. Dig a little deeper before you decide. - For the beginner: What do Trout Eat? - Kick-start the day: Indiarasfair takes harmonica playing to a whole other level.
Caddis Eyewear: Are These the Best Reading Glasses on the Market?

2 weeks ago | si.com | Ken Baldwin

Five months ago, I was asked to try out and then write about a pair of Caddis Readers – a high-end, a little on the pricey side, reading glasses. The pitch was that when fly anglers tie flies, tie knots, read tippet labels, or perform any task that requires close-up work, a good pair of reading glasses is needed. And these weren't your run-of-the-mill reading glasses. I was intrigued. In my life, reading glasses are reading glasses. I buy them in packs of three for $10 at the drugstore.
For the Fly Fishing Dad: Father’s Day Gifts That Will Make Him Happy.

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Ken Baldwin

It Gets Better With AgeThe cool thing about waxed canvas is that it improves with age. It shows its history and the time spent on the water. A father who is a fly angler probably won't have an emotional attachment to a tie or a belt, but he very well can have one with a waxed canvas hip pack that accompanies him every time he goes to the river. We Are Simple AnimalsYou don't have to go big and fancy with what you give a dad.
For the Fly Fishing Dad: Father’s Day Gifts That Will Make Him Happy.

3 weeks ago | si.com | Ken Baldwin

Fathers are easy to buy for. Think function not symbolism. Forget about the ties, cologne, or socks (unless they are wool socks for the outdoors), Find out what his hobby is and get him something he can use in his hobby. We are a simple animal. Here's another insight into men. We like having stuff – watches, knives, fly reels, fly boxes, tools, flashlights, pens. These are some of our favorite things, and we like having packs, bags, and slings to carry them in. We are a simple animal.
Grand Rapids Smallmouth Bass: A Great City and an Exceptional Fishery

3 weeks ago | si.com | Ken Baldwin

This is #3 of a three-part series on the city of Grand Rapids, MI, and its fly fishing. Part 1: Why Grand Rapids Should Be Your Next Unexpected Fly Fishing HotspotPart 2: Fly Fishing for Steelhead Just Minutes Outside of Grand Rapids, MichiganThe Algonquin name for the smallmouth bass is Achigan, or "one which fights." The name fits. The smallmouth is a fish with anger issues. When a smallie hits a topwater plug, there seems to be an extra attitude that the fish brings along with it.
Fly Fishing for Steelhead Just Minutes Outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan

3 weeks ago | si.com | Ken Baldwin

Cont. from Why Grand Rapids Should Be Your Next Unexpected Fly Fishing Hotspot, Part 1Bad weather can often lead to good fishing. I crawled out of my bed in a Grand Rapids hotel and looked out the large sliding glass doors. It's mid-April in Michigan, but it looked like winter, with snow and sleet coming down. If bad weather does lead to good fishing, today was going to be an opportunity to prove that point. I had a guide waiting for me in a parking lot forty minutes outside the city.