Don Wirth

Don Wirth, Nashville, Tennessee, is one of the most prolific freelance writers on the bass fishing scene. His articles and photos have appeared in Bassmaster, Bass Times, Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, In-Fisherman, Bassin’ and other outdoor publications. Wirth sold his first article to Bassmaster in 1971 and has written for virtually every issue of that publication since that date. He is perhaps best known to veteran bass anglers as the Bassmaster Writer who authored the iconic “Harry ‘n Charlie” humor series. Wirth currently writes and photographs Bassmaster’s popular “Day on the Lake” reality series and “Bass Basics” columns, and is a creative consultant to the bass boat industry.

As an avid angler, you’ve most likely read articles written by Don Wirth. Pick up almost any freshwater magazine worth the paper it’s printed on – and odds are Wirth’s in it. The award-winning writer/photographer has covered the fishing scene since 1970 for Bassmaster, Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, In-Fisherman, North American Fisherman and, most recently, FINSnTALES.com. Not only a prolific writer but also a sagacious teacher, Wirth’s ability to educate and entertain anglers is unequaled.  We caught up with Wirth in his Nashville, Tennessee office for this Q & A.