Full Time Fish Bums Share Their Lifestyle

Mar 14, 2026 https://www.outdoorlife.com/category/fishing/

Meet the six die-hard fish bums who have dedicated their lives to fishing, sacrificing steady paychecks and social lives for a life on the water. From sunrise to sunset, they're always on the hunt for the next big catch. But is this lifestyle really all it's cracked up to be? We dive into the realities of being a full-time fish bum and what it takes to make it work. With their trucks always loaded and their rods always ready, these fish bums are living the dream, but at what cost? They share their stories of struggle and triumph, giving us a glimpse into a world that's both exhilarating and unforgiving.