You can BS all you want here as long as it's about fishing or Arizona. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:50:12 +0000 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:50:12 +0000 HookedAZ - Arizona Fishing Community https://www.hookedaz.com/forums/az-fishing-chat/ Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:19:23 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/what-gear-do-i-need-total-beginner.553/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/what-gear-do-i-need-total-beginner.553/ invalid@example.com (cwnova) cwnova
I've been an Arizona resident my whole life - 27 years. I have also never been fishing and would like to start fishing. I live in Tucson and mostly my connection with the outdoors comes from backpack and hunting, both of which I started late in life as an adult a few years ago. Now I think it is time to get a little taste for fishing.

I don't think I'd have the schedule to be a fisherman year round, but I would like the opportunity to go a few times to half a dozen times...

What gear do I need? Total beginner]]> 3 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:46:35 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/summer-trout-fishing.556/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/summer-trout-fishing.556/ invalid@example.com (dondon6634) dondon6634
Don]]> 3 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 17:34:27 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/hows-the-black-river-for-smallmout-these-days.481/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/hows-the-black-river-for-smallmout-these-days.481/ invalid@example.com (Seabass) Seabass 4 Sat, 18 Jan 2020 15:47:54 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/easiest-place-to-catch-walleye.574/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/easiest-place-to-catch-walleye.574/ invalid@example.com (Bjorn) Bjorn Fri, 25 Oct 2019 05:32:44 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/lynx-lake-willow-springs.546/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/lynx-lake-willow-springs.546/ invalid@example.com (ArizonaSaluki) ArizonaSaluki Also if anyone has other lake suggestions that are similar or shorter distances from Phoenix please let me know. Thanks a lot]]> 2 Tue, 28 May 2019 22:30:20 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/tiger-muskies-introduced-into-horsethief-basin-lake-arizona.566/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/tiger-muskies-introduced-into-horsethief-basin-lake-arizona.566/ invalid@example.com (Brandyn Shepherd) Brandyn Shepherd https://fishaz.azgfd.com/alerts/ale...to-horsethief-basin-lake-with-stocking-video/

BY NICK WALTER · MAY 21, 2019

"Arizona anglers can take the ‘lunge.

We stocked 450 tiger muskies — a.k.a. Tiger Muskellunge — into Horsethief Basin Lake, located near Crown King in central Arizona, to provide a featured species opportunity for recreational fishing. This will establish a catch-and-release only designation on tiger muskie at Horsethief Basin Lake for...

Tiger Muskies introduced into Horsethief Basin Lake, Arizona]]> Sat, 25 May 2019 16:00:01 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/fishing-snowflake-area.565/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/fishing-snowflake-area.565/ invalid@example.com (MontieR) MontieR Sun, 27 Jan 2019 12:33:49 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/here-is-practical-explanation-about-next-life-purpose-of-human-life-philosophical-religious-facts.563/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/here-is-practical-explanation-about-next-life-purpose-of-human-life-philosophical-religious-facts.563/ invalid@example.com (traa) traa
can you tell me every single detail of your `1 cheapest Minute Or your whole hour, day, week, month, year or your whole life ??

if you are not able to tell me about this life then what proof do you have that you didn't forget your past ? and that you will not...

Here is Practical Explanation about Next Life, Purpose of Human Life, philosophical/religious facts,]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2019 07:39:16 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/salt-river-fishing-buddy.562/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/salt-river-fishing-buddy.562/ invalid@example.com (Dillon Robinson) Dillon Robinson
Im interested in finding a fishing buddy

I live in Phoenix]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/moving-from-texas-to-phoenix-what-is-different-about-the-fishing-here.561/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/moving-from-texas-to-phoenix-what-is-different-about-the-fishing-here.561/ invalid@example.com (Peaul) Peaul
Moving from Texas to Phoenix... what is different about the fishing here?]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2018 14:16:58 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/checklist-to-get-your-boat-ready-for-fishing-season.531/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/checklist-to-get-your-boat-ready-for-fishing-season.531/ invalid@example.com (HookedAZ) HookedAZ
"With the great runoff into Roosevelt, lake levels are on the rise with new structure being added to the water that correlates to great fishing.

If you are an angler and have a boat, it has probably been stored in a garage or under a boat cover for much of the last five months. Well, it’s time to make a systematic check of all the operational equipment.

After a lengthy period of non-use,...

Checklist to get your boat ready for fishing season]]> 1 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 22:06:26 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/tips-needed-trolling-in-rim-lakes.558/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/tips-needed-trolling-in-rim-lakes.558/ invalid@example.com (Fins160) Fins160
I can't catch anything between June and August!

I have had good success catching trout in Woods Canyon and Willow Springs Lakes during the late Spring season when trolling from my boat. I've used cowbells, spinners, and crickhoppers, sometimes with a worm or some powerbait on the end. Slow troll with my electric motor and could pull up 6+ in a matter of a few hours.

However, during...

Tips Needed! Trolling in Rim Lakes]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2018 20:52:32 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/lee-valley-reservoir-for-2018.557/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/lee-valley-reservoir-for-2018.557/ invalid@example.com (dondon6634) dondon6634
Don]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2018 21:01:45 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/your-favorite-spots-in-the-phoenix-east-valley.543/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/your-favorite-spots-in-the-phoenix-east-valley.543/ invalid@example.com (simpleangler) simpleangler
New to this site, so glad to find it. For the most part, I've been fishing the East Valley's fishing areas (i.e. Desert Breeze, Veterans Oasis a bit, McQueen Pond, and the ASU research park lakes....the summer affords me some extra time, so I wanted to get input as to what areas are worth visiting here in the East Valley....doesn't matter, lakes, ponds, canals around Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, and South Mesa....

I do a lot of catch and release, but love to eat catfish and bluegill...

your favorite spots in the Phoenix East Valley]]> 3 Thu, 08 Mar 2018 18:22:03 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/brand-new-minn-kota-maxxum-and-lowrance-fish-finders-for-sale.554/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/brand-new-minn-kota-maxxum-and-lowrance-fish-finders-for-sale.554/ invalid@example.com (Dave Abraham) Dave Abraham I recently bought a new Tracker from Bass Pro and upgraded the trolling motor and fish finders. I have the following for sale, all BRAND NEW and never near water!
Minn Kota Maxxum 70lb; 24 volt; 48" ($750)
Lowrance Hook 5 fish finders with CHIRP - I have two of these ($220 each)
I live in Chandler, AZ]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2018 04:25:29 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/walley-fishing-in-az.550/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/walley-fishing-in-az.550/ invalid@example.com (VitalFishing) VitalFishing 1 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 17:55:55 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/help-lost-seat-back-rest.551/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/help-lost-seat-back-rest.551/ invalid@example.com (Jim Bonnie) Jim Bonnie
If someone finds it I would sure like to get it back and would pay a reward/finders fee and shipping to get it back to Tucson. It is light silver with red and grey trim.

If someone needs a photo I can text or send one.

Thanks

Jim]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2017 22:35:51 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/where-to-fish-for-bass-is-show-low-and-greer-area.548/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/where-to-fish-for-bass-is-show-low-and-greer-area.548/ invalid@example.com (Jl125332) Jl125332 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 05:31:25 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/az-fishing-mobile-apps.545/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/az-fishing-mobile-apps.545/ invalid@example.com (tbeckham) tbeckham Wed, 24 May 2017 06:13:46 +0000 https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/license-required-for-catch-and-release-at-saguaro-lake.544/ https://www.hookedaz.com/threads/license-required-for-catch-and-release-at-saguaro-lake.544/ invalid@example.com (aditya sudhakar) aditya sudhakar 1