Epic Hayward WI Fishing Memories That Will Hook You

Al Lindner goes back to his childhood haunts and shares what turned his fishing passion into an obsession with us.A Return to the Waters That Shaped a Life

For many anglers, the lakes we grew up fishing never lose their magic. For me, Hayward, Wisconsin—and more specifically Grindstone Lake—holds a special place in my heart. I spent countless childhood summers at my grandmother’s cabin, learning the rhythms of the water and falling in love with fishing. After high school, I moved to the area full-time to chase a dream: making a living in the fishing industry. It was here, in the woods and waters of northern Wisconsin, that I learned about life, hard work, and most importantly, about smallmouth bass.

The Magic of Smallmouth Bass

Back on Grindstone, the fish were biting—hard. Smallmouth after smallmouth exploded onto my bait. One even came flying out from under the boat like a torpedo. There’s just something special about these fish. For me, it all started here. I vividly remember sneaking off with my buddy Mike and a container of premium nightcrawlers from his uncle’s bait shop. With a simple nose hook and a split shot, we fished over rock piles and caught monster smallmouth bass. We kept our technique a secret, and it was thrilling to see people wonder how two kids were catching so many big fish.

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