The Evening Hatch - America's Top Fishing Spots, Inshore Shark Fishing, And Rock Bass Tips

In this edition of The Evening Hatch:

- The best fishing spot in each U.S. state. - The 50 Best Fishing Spots in America

- In case you missed Shark Week last month. - Inshore Shark Fishing: Jaws in the Shallows

- Maybe you've only ever caught them by accident, but don't underestimate rock bass. - Rock Bass: A Light Tackle Blast

The 50 Best Fishing Spots in America

by Mark Modoski - Field & Stream

"Everything in fishing changes. On the minutest level, that change can be as simple as fish suddenly turning off of green-pumpkin worms after they’d been hammering them for hours, or a slow bite ­suddenly going bonkers before a storm. In the grander scheme, what can also change is the overall quality of an entire fishery. Sometimes lakes or rivers that were hot for decades suddenly go cold. It can happen for any number of reasons. On the ­contrary, removal of dams, a revival of water ­quality, or a regulation change can revive a struggling fishery or turn what was a little-known body of water into a big-time destination. To get the most up-to-date skinny on which bodies of water are trending now, we reached out to biologists, conservation officers, guides, pros, and local sharpies in every state. Here are their picks..." Continue to the article

Inshore Shark Fishing: Jaws in the Shallows

by David A. Brown - Game & Fish Magazine

"We were in less than 3 feet of water as a buddy prepared to release a redfish on a calm Florida Gulf Coast flat while I stood overhead to photograph the parting moment. Suddenly, a surge of water slapped the boat. My friend’s quick reaction saved both the redfish and his fingers, as he recoiled no more than a second before a 6-foot bull shark bounced off the transom. “Where did he come from?” my shocked and wide-eyed friend asked. There had been no sign of the shark prior to the instant when it made its move to claim the red. We never detected the faintest of hints that such a predator was anywhere close. Until it was..." Continue to the article