John Merwin

John Merwin

Contributing Writer

John Merwin was Field & Stream‘s long-time passed fishing editor. From a simple story on why you should fish without a strike indicator, to a whimsical essay on the ideal trout brook, to a three-part detailed report that drilled down into exactly how sportsmen’s money affects the U.S. economy, John could do it all–and do it breathtakingly well.

Highlights

  • Covered freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing, and fishing tackle

Experience

Merwin fished all over the world and wrote several influential books, including The New American Trout Fishing.

Fun Fact

For a column assignment, John’s editor once had him go fishing for striped bass…with a kid’s Barbie fishing rod.

Notable Work

Get latest from John Merwin

Merwin: Inexpensive Fly Fishing Tackle

Merwin: Inexpensive Fly Fishing Tackle

Merwin: A Weirdly Innovative Baitcaster

Merwin: A Weirdly Innovative Baitcaster

Are Hookless Trout Flies All The Rage?

Are Hookless Trout Flies All The Rage?

Merwin: Is Sexy Shad Fishing’s Hottest Color?
Merwin: When Irish Flies Are Smiling

Merwin: When Irish Flies Are Smiling

Merwin: The Catch-And-Release Preacher

Merwin: The Catch-And-Release Preacher

Merwin: Tarp Tips

Merwin: Tarp Tips

Merwin: An Ugly Way To Die

Merwin: An Ugly Way To Die

Merwin: The Home Drag Test

Merwin: The Home Drag Test

Merwin: That’s Such A Drag

Merwin: That’s Such A Drag

Merwin: Splice of Choice

Merwin: Splice of Choice

Merwin: Sell Me On Carp

Merwin: Sell Me On Carp