Get to know Eddie Arthur (@mediummouthfishing)

If you have a passion for bass fishing and the great outdoors, you’ll certainly like Indiana-based angler Eddie Arthur, who says that bass fishing changed his life. Read this article to find out more about Eddie’s fishing favorites, stories, and tips.

Biggest catch

Biggest or heaviest fish that you've caught?

As you may have guessed from the previous paragraph, Eddie mainly fishes bass, which can weigh from approximately 1 to 5 pounds depending on conditions and habitats. Eddie’s biggest catch is a bass weighing 6 pounds!

Favorite fishing gear

Favorite piece of gear?

“My favorite gear is the hoodie with the mask,” was Eddie’s simple answer when asked about his favorite piece of gear. If you’d like to try one out yourself, make sure to check out our UV Protectant Long Sleeve Performance Fishing Shirts, which have UPF 50+ sun protection with a built-in neck gaiter to keep you protected while on the water! Keep reading to find a code you can use on checkout.

Lake, river, or sea?

Where do you prefer to go fishing? Lake, river, or the sea?

For fishing spots, Eddie mainly prefers fishing in lakes. “I want to fish Lake Fork!” Eddie added. He also likes to kayak fish in creeks.

Getting into fishing

What got you into fishing?

Eddie attributes his interest in fishing to his love of the great outdoors. He also enjoys the challenge that comes with it. “There is nothing like fighting a fish!” Eddie reasoned.

Advice to beginner anglers

What advice would you give to beginner anglers?

“I tell people to learn as much as you can,” Eddie said. As such, Eddie encourages anglers to familiarize themselves with the fish they’re going after, as this can help anglers know what they do, where to find them, and how to make every cast count.

Eddie’s advice to beginner anglers emphasizes learning fishing techniques, particularly by watching YouTube videos. According to Eddie, this can help you learn to become a bass fisherman in no time! “I have learned so much and still do from watching YouTube videos,” Eddie attested. He mentioned his favorite YouTube channels: Scott Martin, Wired2Fish, and Mike Iaconelli Fishing.

To keep up with Eddie’s bass fishing updates, make sure to give him a follow on Instagram! You can also use his code EDDIE20 at checkout to get 20% off on any Baitium fishing apparel.