About Me

Welcome to my domain!

“Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime.” –Lao Tzu, Chinese Philosopher

Lao Tzu was wise, sure, but he clearly wasn’t a fisherman. If he was, he would’ve said: “Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, hook him for a lifetime.”

In 2018, I finally broke the 30-inch mark for trout in flowing water with this 30 1/8″ beast of a Bull Trout (Species #4 in my #SpeciesQuest) that tipped the scales at 10 pounds, 9 ounces. It was released unharmed

This blog exists so I can share my two passions in life — fishing and writing — with those willing to read it. So next time the fish aren’t hitting your bait, lean back and read about fishing until the fish do bite. You may or may not get hooked, but I encourage you take a moment and get CaughtOvgard. If you enjoy the content, please be sure to subscribe to my weekly column for just $1 per month at www.patreon.com/CaughtOvgard.

If you don’t want to subscribe, that’s fine. Come here to follow #SpeciesQuest as I look for that next new species, look at my Gear Up! section to see what gear I recommend that is not sold through my site, or learn the essential skills of fishing with my How To… section.

***

My Statistics

Fish Caught: 26,188
Species Caught: 1285
All-Tackle World Records:  14 Official
IGFA Trout Grand Slams: 5 Official
IGFA Trout Super Grand Slams: 1 Official

States Fished: 50 (Plus D.C.)
I’ve caught fish in all 50 United States, plus its capital. There are only eight states remaining where I haven’t caught a new species, indicated in yellow below: Delaware, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Rhode Island, West Virginia.

Countries Fished: 24
Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Portugal, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye, United States

CaughtOvgard, my syndicated fishing column has been offered weekly in papers all over the Pacific Northwest offered for the better part of a decade, but I lost almost all of my contracts due to the COVID-19 crisis. Though I still write for half a dozen papers, I do it primarily for free, so please consider supporting me via Patreon or consider looking up my past work in one of these papers:

 

OTHER STATES

Subscribe directly to my column on Patreon for just $1 a month! 

***

Follow @LukeOvgard ***

Please consider subscribing to my weekly column and access my past columns for as low as $1 per month by clicking “Become a Patron” below.

Become a Patron!

***

#CaughtOvgard

Follow CaughtOvgard.

105 Replies

  14. Hi there! I know this is somewhat off topic but I was wondering if you knew where I could get a captcha plugin for my comment form? I’m using the same blog platform as yours and I’m having difficulty finding one? Thanks a lot!

  15. Thanks for this excellent article. One more thing to mention is that most digital cameras come equipped with any zoom lens that permits more or less of a scene to be included by means of ‘zooming’ in and out. Most of these changes in {focus|focusing|concentration|target|the a**** length will be reflected inside viewfinder and on big display screen right on the back of this camera.

  19. It¦s really a great and helpful piece of information. I am satisfied that you just shared this useful information with us. Please stay us up to date like this. Thank you for sharing.

  24. This article is a refreshing change! The author’s unique perspective and thoughtful analysis have made this a truly captivating read. I’m thankful for the effort he has put into crafting such an enlightening and provocative piece. Thank you, author, for offering your wisdom and igniting meaningful discussions through your brilliant writing!

  25. Hey! This is my 1st comment here so I just wanted to give a quick shout out and say I genuinely enjoy reading through your articles. Can you recommend any other blogs/websites/forums that cover the same topics? Thanks a ton!

  40. I in addition to my friends appeared to be digesting the nice information located on your website and so the sudden I had a terrible feeling I had not expressed respect to the web site owner for those secrets. Most of the guys were definitely absolutely glad to study them and now have in fact been loving these things. Appreciate your getting so helpful and also for making a choice on varieties of outstanding guides millions of individuals are really desirous to discover. My personal honest regret for not saying thanks to you earlier.

  41. Excellent post. I used to be checking continuously this weblog and I am impressed! Very helpful info specially the ultimate phase 🙂 I care for such information a lot. I was looking for this particular info for a very lengthy time. Thank you and best of luck.

  43. Youre so cool! I dont suppose Ive learn something like this before. So good to find someone with some authentic thoughts on this subject. realy thank you for beginning this up. this web site is something that is needed on the net, someone with slightly originality. useful job for bringing one thing new to the internet!

  51. Автор предлагает разнообразные точки зрения на проблему, что помогает читателю получить обширное понимание ситуации.

  57. Somebody essentially help to make seriously posts I would state. This is the very first time I frequented your website page and thus far? I surprised with the research you made to create this particular publish amazing. Great job!

  64. I believe that is one of the so much important information for me. And i am happy reading your article. However wanna remark on some common issues, The web site style is wonderful, the articles is in reality excellent : D. Good task, cheers|

  74. It is perfect time to make a few plans for the long run and it’s time to be happy. I have read this post and if I may just I want to suggest you few fascinating things or suggestions. Perhaps you can write next articles regarding this article. I wish to learn even more issues about it!

  76. Absolutely written content material, appreciate it for selective information. “The bravest thing you can do when you are not brave is to profess courage and act accordingly.” by Corra Harris.

  77. Hi! Do you know if they make any plugins to safeguard against hackers? I’m kinda paranoid about losing everything I’ve worked hard on. Any suggestions?

  78. I like the helpful information you provide in your articles. I’ll bookmark your blog and check again here regularly. I am quite certain I will learn plenty of new stuff right here! Best of luck for the next!

  86. Thanks for all of the labor on this web site. Kim takes pleasure in conducting internet research and it’s easy to understand why. Most people hear all about the compelling manner you give rewarding steps via this blog and as well as recommend contribution from some others on this area of interest plus my child is always starting to learn a whole lot. Take advantage of the rest of the year. You are doing a powerful job.

  88. You made some clear points there. I looked on the internet for the issue and found most individuals will approve with your site.

  92. Hello! I simply want to give a huge thumbs up for the good data you could have right here on this post. I will be coming again to your weblog for extra soon.

  98. Awesome issues here. I am very glad to peer your post.
    Thanks a lot and I am having a look forward to contact
    you. Will you kindly drop me a mail?

  101. Very interesting points you have mentioned, appreciate it for putting up. “Great is the art of beginning, but greater is the art of ending.” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.