Name: Chris Hogan
Age: 30
Birthday: December 17th
State: Kentucky
Region of State: Southern
Day Job/Career Field: Social Worker
How Did you get Started in Fishing?
Throwing Buzzbaits on my best friends farm pond and walking up and down Elkhorn Creek.
How Long Have you been Fishing?
First time I really remember picking up a pole I was probably about 10 but didn’t get crazy hooked on bass fishing until high school.
How Often Do you Fish?
I’m a weekend angler, but any fishing I can sneak in throughout the week is a bonus!!
What are your Ideal fishing conditions?
Water temp in the 50-60s, stained water, cloudy, slight breeze.
Who do you fish with?
Honestly. I mostly go fishing by myself. But I always enjoy fishing with friends or making new friends that are just as crazy about this sport as I am!
Where do you fish and how long have you been fishing?
Mostly small bodies of water in Kentucky. Some weekends I go to Barren River Lake. I will be venturing out to more lakes in Kentucky this year. I have been fishing for about 20 years.
How many months out of the year do you fish for?
If there is open water, I’m fishing. I’ve been know to fish around thanksgiving and Christmas!
How many times a week do you typically get out to fish?
Between 2-4 times on a good week. However, sometimes work get in the way.
What time do you go out fishing in the morning and what time do you get back?
If I’m planning a fishing trip I wake up at 5am and don’t get back home until around 6pm.
How do you target a new area?
Google map the lake. Find the rocks.
What’s your go to fishing setup?
Dobyns Fury FR705CB Quantum Pro Tour 6:6.1 12lb Fluoro
Do you have any additional sponsorships/pro staff/feild staff/ambasador/etc?
Yes. Nate’s Custom Baits, Ichtus Fishing, WOO! Tungsten, Googan Baits, and Logix Baits.
What is your favorite Style of Fishing?
Cranking
What is your favorite time of the year to fish?
Prespawn
What is your favorite Body of water to fish?
Barren River Lake at the moment because I know the pattern.
Whats your favorite species to target? Why?
Small mouth. They fight like CRAZY!
What Species do you target?
Mostly Large Mouth
What is the biggest fish you’ve ever caught? (Or your PB of your favorite species) PB Large Mouth 6.5 Lbs.
Do you own and operate your own boat/kayak/canoe? If so for how long?
I have a Kayak. Have owned it for about 2 years now.
What kind of boat/kayak/canoe do you fish on?
Describe it briefly. Ascend 10T…will be upgrading in the future hopefully.
How far from shore do you fish (If fishing offshore)?
I’ve deep cranked the middle of a lake before from a kayak. Just make sure you wear bright colors or have a flag!
Have you won any tournaments (local, Club, State, National, Online, etc)?
I will be competing in my first kayak tournament this year through the Yak-Bassin Trail Series on TourneyX
Do you fish with any clubs/teams/tournaments?
No but I want to. Just don’t own a boat. Would love to sign up as a co-angler.
Do you have any fishing horror stories (Hook in the eye, boat motor dies 2 miles offshore, had to be rescued on a fishing adventure)?
Flipped my kayak in the middle of Lake Erie. I didn’t lose anything but for a quick moment I forgot I could swim….and had a life jacket on….SMH. My wife laughed so hard!
Do you have any funny fishing Stories?
When I was younger I hooked up with my PB LM 6.5Lbs. I was in a row boat on a small farm pond. Armed with a light spinning reel set up and a yellow bucktail jig. There was a telephone pole smack dap in the middle of the lake. I chucked the jig at the pole and thought I was snagged. Nope! That fish dragged my butt all the way around the lake! At the time ( I hate to admit) I don’t like/didn’t know how to pick up fish. When I saw how big the fish was I freaked out and my uncle had to paddle to me for assistance. I’ll never forget the joy I had when I saw that fish lifted out of the water.
Tell us something unique about yourself.
I try to be as positive throughout any situation that crosses my path. I like finding the silver linings within any situation.
Anything else you’d like others to know about you?
I’m always down for fishing buddies. If you don’t have anyone to fish with PM me and we can plan a trip!
Social Media:
Instagram: @KyKayakBassin
Facebook: https://www.
facebook.com/Chris-Kentucky-Kayak-Bassin-742244296152173/