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Andrew Ragas

Andrew Ragas lives and catches fish from both Illinois and Wisconsin waters, with the latter located up north being his most favorite. A multi-species angler at heart, Andrew enjoys fishing for Bass, Muskies, Pike, and wading for river Walleyes. This original FHQ.com blog features his trip reports and summaries, and regionally-published fishing reports for the Chicago Sun-Times and Heartland Outdoors Magazine. Not only will Andrew discuss and talk about how to catch fish and how he does it all, but he will also cover a wide array of fishing-related topics such as current news and events taking place within the world of fishing.

Trophy Hunting with Kenny Lookingbill

Kenny Lookingbill

Kenny Lookingbill joined the crew as a blogger. He has limited writing and web logging experience but with our help, he will become a professional in no time. A student at Illinois State University who would like to someday work with the Department of Natural Resources, Kenny is whom you call a "trophy hunter". He simply enjoys pond hopping throughout all of Central and Northern Illinois in hopes of catching record-breaker Largemouth Bass and other big fish, wherever his travels take him to. Let Kenny share his fishing experiences and knowledge of the field work by ,you, reading his stories.

Fishin' Back East with Jim Gronaw

Jim Gronaw

Jim Gronaw of Westminster, Maryland recently joined the Fishing Headquarters website and its discussion boards as a new member and contributor. He then proceeded to drop us a line and asked for a position to be one of our writers and bloggers. Without hesitation, he joined the crew. Jim is a licensed fishing guide, writer, and multi-species angler whose passion is chasing trophy Panfish. What he hopes to bring to FHQ members and readers is a view of what is happening on the eastern side of the United States. He may not have Salmonoids, Pike, Walleyes, or Musky like we do, but he does have big Catfish, major-league Bass, Panfish, and gigantic Shad and Stripers to catch. In addition to his fishing, Jim is a contributor for In-Fisherman, and has been published over 600 times both nationally and regionally  for various publications such as In-Fisherman, Outdoor Life, Fishing Facts, and Sports Afield.

After Class Bass with Bryan Blazek

Bryan Blazek

Bryan Blazek, who joined our website in spring 2010, is an avid Bass fisherman and student of fishing. Every day on the water is a learning experience as he fishes to gain insight into the behavior and seasonal patterns of the predatory fish- primarily in the Northern Illinois region. His favorite species to catch are Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass. Mostly you will catch Bryan jigging for bass in some local ponds, or looking for action on his many beloved local holes on the Fox River, near Aurora, Illinois.

Cappy's Pond: Stories from an American Angler

Kirk B. Cahill

Kirk is a longtime follower and supporter of the FHQ institution. He has spent most of his life fishing the lakes and ponds of northern Illinois.While chasing largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie, with his father Dan, Kirk learned about life in the great outdoors and the relationships that are built there. He frequently visits Canada, Minnesota, and Wisconsin to fish for northern pike, musky and other game fish. Over the last 5 years, Kirk has found a passion for ice fishing. His blog site Cappy’s Pond was originally established in November of 2009, and in October of this year became part of the Outdoor Blogger Network. Now in 2011, he moves his online home to Fishing-Headquarters.

On the River with the Viver

Roy Vivian

Roy Vivian is a professional walleye angler who fishes in the FLW Walleye Tour Eastern Division, and in AIM and MWC circuits. Originally from Freeport, IL where he developed a great love for the outdoors, then residing in Chicago's suburbs, Roy now resides in Madison, Wisconsin. It was always his dream to be a professional fisherman and now he is getting the opportunity to do so by fishing for walleyes. Realizing there will be highs and lows going forward Roy is ready for a great adventure.

Boundless Pursuit

David Graham

David Graham, 24, is an extreme multi-species angler and featured columnist for Fishing-Headquarters Magazine. He resides in South Carolina and is an advocate for multi-species fishing. David is a 2010 graduate from the Citadel Military Academy with a degree in Criminal Justice and presently serves as a sheriff's deputy in upstate South Carolina. An original member and friend of the Fishing-Headquarters since its birth in 2007, Graham's passions are rough and tough angling with his favorite pursuits being grass carp, bowfin, longnose and alligator gar, and virtually all other mean and cool-looking fish he can tangle with. He preaches conservation and education for all misunderstood species of freshwater sport fish.

The Suburban Angler

Chris Loveless

Chris Loveless, a multi-species angler from Chicago, IL, is a suburban angler who's specialty is catching fish from any imaginable body of water that has fish. Chris enjoys fishing for bass at the lakes, ponds, and rivers of Northern Illinois. In addition, he also has a passion for chasing pike and muskies throughout the Upper Midwest. As anyone from Fishing-Headquarters who has fished with Chris knows that he always has a rod rigged in order to drop-shot. He can put this technique to use for hours and it is his guaranteed way of catching fish. Chris preaches self-confidence, and will use this opportunity to keep expanding his knowledge for fishing and to share his experiences with others.