Fishing Fogies
Practical fishing, boating, DIY, and gear tips.
No narration. No fluff. Just useful stuff we figured out along the way.
Featured Guides
How to Throw a Cast Net
A simple cast net technique that opens consistently and avoids the frustration of tangled throws.
How to Build a Floating Dock
Lessons learned from building a durable floating dock, including materials, flotation, and assembly tips.
How to Use a Hook Extractor
Remove deeply hooked fish quickly and safely with a simple tool every angler should carry.
How to Mouse an Anchor Shackle
A simple safeguard that helps prevent anchor shackles from loosening when you least expect it.
Popular Categories
Cast Nets
Throwing, taping, untangling, repairing, and catching bait.
DIY Projects
Docks, fixes, builds, and practical projects that solve real problems.
Boating Tips
Anchors, trailers, ramps, backing, boat handling, and gear setup.
Gear We Use
Tools, tackle, boat gear, truck items, and useful products from the videos.
Popular Videos
Easy Cast Net Method for 7-8 Foot Nets
The video that helped put Fishing Fogies on the map, with a simple method for cleaner cast net throws.
DIY Floating Pond Dock
A practical dock build that shows how a simple project can become one of the channel's most useful videos.
Boat Trailer Jack Repair
A practical fix for a stuck trailer jack, with lessons that apply to a lot of boat trailer maintenance.
Nail Gun Trigger Air Leak Fix
A useful tool repair that fits the Fishing Fogies pattern: find the problem, fix it, and keep working.
Popular Shorts
A Simple Trick for Big Tires
A fast tip that makes working around oversized truck tires easier and less frustrating.
Why a Front Hitch Makes Backing Easier
A front-mounted hitch can dramatically improve visibility and trailer control in tight spaces.
How to Mouse an Anchor Shackle
A simple safeguard that helps prevent anchor shackles from loosening when you least expect it.
How to Throw a Cast Net
A quick demonstration of the simple throw that helped make cast nets easier and more consistent for thousands of anglers.
Cast Net Center
Cast nets are one of the strongest Fishing Fogies topic clusters: throwing, repairing, taping, untangling, and catching bait.
Gear We Use
Real tools, tackle, boat gear, truck parts, and DIY items used in Fishing Fogies videos.
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