Monster Cast Chronicles

Folded dark t-shirt in an open gift box on Christmas morning, fishing rod and tackle box beside the tree
Christmas Gifts for the Fisherman Husband (When He Says He Wants Nothing)
|Jake
He told you he wants nothing. I know, because I'm that guy. Last Christmas I said it in the garage, heater rattling, a rod in one hand and a lure... Read more...
Man in chest waders, bucket hat and fishing vest standing on a porch lined with lit jack-o-lanterns at dusk
Fisherman Halloween Costume Ideas That Use Gear You Already Own
|Jake
If you fish, you already own a Halloween costume. Nine ways to build one from the waders, bucket hat and tackle box already in your garage, plus what to order... Read more...
Two Christmas stockings on a mantel filled with fishing lures, line spools and pliers above a fire
Fishing Stocking Stuffers That Don't End Up in a Drawer
|Jake
A proper list of fishing stocking stuffers, sorted by what actually gets used versus what hits the junk drawer by New Year's. Most of it we don't even sell. Read more...
Fishing rod and open tackle box of lures beside wrapped presents under a lit Christmas tree
Fishing Christmas Gifts: 12 Shirts He'll Actually Wear
|Jake
He already owns rods. He says he wants nothing. Here are 12 funny fishing shirts he'll actually wear, matched to the exact kind of fisherman he is, plus the December... Read more...
Fisherman who has everything standing in front of his garage wall of rods, lures and tackle boxes
Gifts for the Fisherman Who Has Everything (From a Guy Who Has Everything)
|Jake
He has every rod and lure. Here are the four gift categories he never fills himself, from a guy whose garage proves it. Read more...
Two fishing buddies laughing at a gag gift t-shirt on a lake dock at sunset
Funny Fishing Gifts and Gag Gifts That Actually Get Worn
|Jake
Fishing gag gifts that get the laugh and still get worn a year later. What works, what dies in a drawer, and why the singing bass must be stopped. Read more...
Retired fisherman opening funny retirement fishing shirts on a dock at sunset
Fishing Retirement Gifts: What to Get the Guy Who Just Clocked Out Forever
|Jake
Retirement gifts for fishermen, from a guy who fishes: the shirts that win the party, what to write in the card, and what to skip. Read more...
Gifts for the Fisherman Husband - fishing gift guide
Gifts for the Fisherman Husband: 17 Ideas That Aren't Another Lure
|Jake
My wife asked me last June what I wanted for Father's Day. I told her I was good. She didn't believe me, which was probably the right call, because I... Read more...
Types of Fishermen: Which One Is He? — Monster Cast Chronicles
Types of Fishermen: Which One Is He?
|Jake
You know he's a fisherman. That part's obvious. The truck smells like bait, there are three rods in the garage he swears he needs, and he's got more opinions about... Read more...
Man on dock at sunrise holding up a Fish On vintage fishing t-shirt
Fishing Gifts for Men: What He Actually Wants (Ask a Fisherman)
|Jake
You know what no fisherman has ever said? "I really wish someone had bought me another crankbait." I've been fishing my whole life. I've received fishing gifts from people who... Read more...
Bass Fishing Shirts: A Guide for Anglers Who Live for the Bite
Bass Fishing Shirts: A Guide for Anglers Who Live for the Bite
|Jake
Look. I'm going to say something that might get me in trouble with the trout guys: bass fishing is the most fun you can have with a rod in your... Read more...
Father's Day gifts for fishermen - vintage cartoon angler at dock at sunrise
Fishing Gifts for Dad: What He Actually Wants (From a Guy Who Fishes)
|Jake
A real fisherman's guide to fishing gifts for dad: Father's Day, birthday, Christmas and retirement picks he'll actually use, plus what to skip. Read more...