Spring 2025
Spring Is Here!
Welcome to the first ever Degenerate Fish Hippie Seasonal Magazine. Now we know y’all loved the monthly magazine. However, the fishing and hunting gods told us to switch it to follow the seasons. They may have told us to do so while we were daydreaming at work, that part is neither here nor there! With this new change we will be able to give you the best information, and in a timley manner, to prepare you for each season. As always, if you have any questions or would like to submit some of your work to the magazine, feel free to reach out to us.
Below is some stellar outdoor content from people all over the country!
With spring here there is a lot on our minds. We have spring fishing, hiking, and turkey season upon us.
As for the guys Joel is headed back to the Park soon, Coltin is working on land management in Indiana with non-profit organizations, Rod is getting ready for the rivers to warm up before striking out, and Connor is getting a blowtorch set-up to help spring remove the snow in Maine, so he can start fishing as soon as possible.
Turkey season and fishing have kept us driven through the duldrums that insue after the end of deer season. We hope that you guys have stayed busy, either with new hobbies, or planning your next adventure.
With things warming up we are looking forward to see what the rest of spring has to offer, as well as having our sights set on the summer months.
No matter where you are, make sure you get out side. Take a hike, wet a line, go call in some thunder chickens. Whatever you do keep getting outside and exploring the wide open spaces we have. You never know what type of adventures you’ll find that way.
Remember to Stay Degenerate
Featured Content
Ice Out Muskies
This musky guru goes over how to target those giant toothy beasts, when the ice starts to disappear on the lake. Read this great article from Keith Cortopassi (Musky Psycho), he will not disappoint you with his muskellunge knowledge!
There is a first for everything, especially when it comes to the great outdoors. Issac recaps a crazy, snowy, and trouty experience he had while fly fishing through a snow storm!
The Blizzard Hatch
Springing Into Slayfest Fishing
All it took was one good spring day and a passion of fishing to create a pretty sick idea. Chase from Slayfest Fishing goes over how this one fishing trip had inspired him to get his own fishing company a go!
SLAYFEST FISHING
Click the photo below for his Website!
Guardian Angler
Guardian Angler
Common Ice Fishing Mistakes
Yes, we know the lakes and ponds are losing ice and it is getting warmer. However, Billy’s article is a secret formula of getting more fish laying on the ice next to you. Whether you are in northern states that still have ice. Or will use it next ice season this is a must read!
Why I Trap
In this story Colt shares the main reasons on why he traps. From conservation to the overall love for the outdoors. This story is a must read for every trapper and any person who loves conservation!
Free Trappers
The free trappers were the most American and most diverse group of mountain men out there. They were essential building blocks for creating the American Society we see today. Rod goes over the history of these stellar outdoorsmen.
Trout Blindness
When you hear about fly fishing, what species comes to your mind? Yeah…yeah…. yeah, we know it’s going to be trout this and trout that. However, PGH is here to tell you there is more to fly fishing than chasing those cold-water freaks!
How Fishing Can Create a Community!
Here is our Guardian Angler (Billy) with Keith Cortopassi and Duby Swim-baits. All of these men have been through some tough situations in life. The one thing that has always cleared their mind and helped them out is the outdoors. Remember you are not alone especially when it comes to experiencing the outdoors!
How To Tie: Bead Head Prince Nymph
The Bead Head Prince Nymph is a classic fly pattern that works universally for Most trout as well as bass and other fish. This fly is another simple fly to tie yourself and it’s a great fly to add to your arsenal before you head out on your next fishing adventure. Let us know what you think!
Springtime Bass Release
The pre-spawn fishing has already begun in the southern states. Whereas it is just starting in the Midwest. Get out and chase them big ole bucket mouths!
Attention Degenerates!
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SPRING TURKEY HUNTING: Send in your photos of your harvested birds to be added to our Instagram and Facebook!
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SPRING FISHING: If you catch your first fish of a new species, catch a new personal best, or just love the fishy photo you have. Turn it in to us for a fishing shout out!
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MOST IMPORTANTALY: When you have the choice between fishing or getting the to do list finished...go fish. If you have some paper work needing to be done, but you hear gobblers on fire in the morning...go hunt them birds!
