By Fishing is a long-loved tradition in West Virginia, and that very first fish is something few forget. It’s almost a rite of passage among our hills and hollers, with stories that are always eager to be shared—some with a few lessons wrapped up in them.
Myths and Monsters
An ugly—but tasty—fish could soon invade West Virginia’s waters. This story was originally published in the April 2018 issue of Wonderful West Virginia. To subscribe, visit wonderfulwv.com. written by Mikenna Pierotti It’s a plot straight from Godzilla, King Kong, Alien, and countless other monster movies. A strange creature arrives from
There’s Gold in Them There Streams
This event gives anglers an opportunity to catch a West Virginia treasure.
Rambler on the River
A handmade rod introduces everyday anglers to the joys and challenges of fishing with bamboo. Don Crum ties his own flies. It’s a skill he learned as a boy growing up in Mingo County and something he’s proud of—knowing that his fly floating on the water for just a few
Locked and Loaded
The Kanawha, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers offer some of the best dam fishing spots in the state. The Marmet Locks and Dam does not have the most inviting parking lot,especially with the barbed wire-topped fence separating this patch of gravelfrom the Kanawha River. But the blacklettered sign lets visitors know
