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Hannah Stonehouse Hudson - The Death of Jim Hudson - 10:37

**THIS STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS AND LANGUAGE THAT MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE FOR ALL LISTENERS. PLEASE USE DISCRETION.** Hannah Stonehouse Hudson is a writer, photographer, speaker, and outdoor enthusiast from Wisconsin. In 2013, her husband, Jim Hudson, passed away after falling through the ice while ice fishing. Her stoic resolve while telling the story of Jim's death comes from years of advocacy and education around ice safety.

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Nicole Stone - Fish Nerd - 30:52

Nicole Stone is a self-proclaimed "nerd" about many things. She loves science, weather, and most of all...fish! In 2017 she ventured into her career as an outdoor communicator and has been growing as an angler and a professional ever since. Great conversation with a lot of laughs.

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Jens Lund Interviewing Bob Propst Sr. - Part 1 - 45:02

In 2002, Jens Lund came to Pierre, SD contracted to do an oral history project about the Lewis and Clark expedition, interviewing people all the way along the Missouri River. His task was to talk with people who have lived on the river and utilized it to create a sustainable income. His interview with legendary fishing guide and angling innovator, Bob Propst Sr. was one of the best. This is part one, courtesy of the South Dakota Arts Council and the South Dakota State Historical Society. Thanks to Jens Lund for the audio and photos. http://artscouncil.sd.gov | https://history.sd.gov/

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LaFramboise tree fish -

Jamie and her family were out for a relaxing evening fishing the Missouri River in Pierre, SD when craziness ensued.

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Raccoons ate my brownies - 05:10

In addition to being a very talented fisheries biologist, Daryl is a long-time outdoor communicator. His stories are always educational and/or entertaining to read, and now we get to hear it first hand. Way better with the voice!

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Steve Galletta - Bighorn Angler - 17:41

Steve is a guide on the Bighorn River in Ft. Smith, MT. He discusses the Bighorn River fishery and what makes it so special.

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Godfather of Kayak Angling - Marty Hughes - 63:53

Marty Hughes is a high school principal from Auborn, NE. He also happens to be the Godfather of Kayak Fishing! This conversation will make your day! Fishing stories, advice, wisdom, inspiration for being a better person on and off the water.

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Scott Mackenthun - Proudest Moment in Fishing - 01:32

Scott Mackenthun is a Fisheries Biologist and outdoor communicator from New Prague, MN. He's a humble guy, but still can talk about the great opportunities he has had on and off the water. Time to get inspired people!

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Lake Sharp Smallies on the Fly -

John Cooper talks about exploring the smallmouth fishing on Lake Sharpe in South Dakota with Tony Dean. It was one of those days that he'll never forget.

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Tony Dean Drop the anchor -

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This little search bar is the gateway to 1,000's of fishing stories from around the world. Angler names, fish species, bodies of water… the possibilities for finding great fishing audio begin here.

The Mission

We believe in preserving the cultural and historic artifacts of the fishing community. Recording angler voices, wisdom, advice, stories, and conversations for future generations.

Why Fish Stories?

We are the only platform dedicated to preserving voices of the angling community. The Fort Knox of fishing stories exists because all fish stories, fact or fiction, deserve to be told.

Before Instagram feeds, Youtube videos, Snapchat, and written records there were only fish stories. Anglers would tell their tall tales with vivid expressions of emotion and enthusiasm. The fish got bigger, and the fights got longer, with each new telling of their tale. The “ones that got away” were more heartbreaking for the storyteller with each pronounced syllable. Fish Stories is the first online archive for audio fishing stories. We will work to capture the voices of angels we care about, so that their legacies will live on for future generations.

Creator/Host - Buddy Seiner

Buddy is not a professional guide, journalist, or fishing expert. He has been fishing since he was two years old, and has always wanted to work in the fishing industry. After 11 years of working in communications and nonprofit management, he decided to create a movement in the fishing community. More specifically, he wanted to create a platform for people to record their fishing stories and archive them for future generations. He started Fishing Buddy Studios and founded the Fish Stories Archive.

Buddy’s background in the outdoors and positive, service-minded attitude helps him related to almost everyone. His ability to make people feel comfortable and relaxed when recording allows for stories to happen naturally. His questions and great listening skills helps to bring out the best in every storyteller. He is passionate about fishing, but is even more passionate about learning the stories and backgrounds of fishing enthusiasts from around the world. He believes that every fish story deserves to be told, and is excited to provide a platform for people to preserve their legacies forever.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fish Stories?

Fish Stories is the first online archive dedicated to recording fishing stories and preserving them for the future.

How much does it cost?

Using the Fish Stories service is, and always will be free for the fishing community and available 24/7. If you believe that all fish stories deserve to be told, and appreciate the ability to preserve the legacies of our loved ones, you can support our organization by becoming a True Fan. Either way, thanks for being awesome.

Do all stories need to be real?

Definitely not. Some of the best fishing stories are made up. We welcome all fishing stories, made up or otherwise.

Can I say anything in my Fish Story?

Well, not anything. As long as your story does not include any slanderous or defaming information about a person, product or brand, and is not a commercial for a company or product, you should be ok. Also, please do not use the real names of people in your story without their permission. You will be required to sign our Terms of Agreement prior to your story being uploaded into the archive.

What if I want to download a story?

Stories are available for download from our archive. Search for your story and select the (Download image button) from the menu.

Why just audio?

Outdoor media has become a sprint towards perfection. 4K video, journalists who can immerse you in a moment, and professional fishers on YouTube are becoming the norm. Until now, audio has been limited to tips and tricks podcasts and interviews with professionals in the industry. Fish Stories gives the microphone and the platform to anyone with a fishing story. This allows us to record our grandparents, parents, children, family, friends and neighbors and listen to their stories for generations to come. Audio is the future of outdoor storytelling, and we are starting the movement.

How can I record a story?

Recording a story is easiest with your smartphone, and it takes great audio! Just open a new voice recording on your smart phone, hold it like a microphone (speaking into the bottom speaker) and hit record. Once done, email your recorded story to story@fishstories.org and we will review it for inclusion in the archive. You must agree to our Terms and Conditions before submitting a story to Fish Stories.

Can I pay for your service?

If you want to be that awesome, then YES! We are always looking for more True Fans who believe Fish Stories are important. For less than a cup of coffer each month, you can get your Fish Stories swagger on. Fish Stories will always offer free listening and sharing of stories. That is our commitment to the fishing community.
Some people have a larger story to tell, or might like to incorporate other forms of audio (audio from past video footage, sound effects, music, etc) into their project. This service will be reserved for those who support Fish Stories at the Epic Fan level or above.