Tim Holschlag passed away this fall, 2021. His legacy will continue at SmallmouthAngler.com with the sale of his books and DVDs, plus the wealth of information available on this website.
See Tim Holschlag’s memorial page, with photos and stories
Tim Holschlag fished more smallmouth bass waters than any known angler, over 400 different rivers and hundreds of lakes in the US, Canada and South Africa. He had a deep understanding of all types of smallmouth habitats.
Tim was the author of 4 highly acclaimed books, “Stream Smallmouth Fishing,” “Smallmouth Fly Fishing,” “River Smallmouth Fishing,” “103 Smallmouth Secrets for Fly Fishers,” and “Adventures of a Fishing Bum.” He was the creator and host of 2 popular DVDs– “Smallmouth Fly Fishing– REVEALED” and “Stream Smallmouth Fishing– the Movie.” He wrote hundreds of magazine articles for the major fishing publications. Tim Holschlag continues to be nationally known for his encyclopedic knowledge of the species and his smallmouth bass expertise.
Tim receiving the Dr. Thomas F.
Waters Stewardship Award
As the co-founder of the Smallmouth Alliance organization in 1988, Tim’s smallmouth bass passion extended beyond how to catch them. His commitment to conservation meant a strong advocacy for protecting the species and the waters where they live.
Over two decades as a popular angling instructor, guide, seminar speaker and fly designer, Tim Holschlag has helped thousands of anglers improve their smallmouth bass fishing skills. His lifelong study of smallmouth has given people insights found nowhere else.
Recognizing his conservation efforts, Tim was awarded both the Federation of Fly Fishers James Henshall Award and the Dr. Thomas F. Waters Stewardship Award for smallmouth bass conservation. In 2021, Tim Holschlag was nominated for the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.
See Tim Holschlag’s Official Biography at Smallmouth Angler Press (for clubs and businesses)
People often wonder how to pronounce “Holschlag,” a German name with too many consonants. (“You ought to buy a vowel, man.”)
Here’s the key — “Holschlag” rhymes with “coleslaw,” but with a “g” at the end. Then, if you want to sound authentic, just slur the “schlag” part like you have a mouthful of coleslaw.
You’ve got it!
Books and DVDs by Tim Holschlag
The first, classic book– now out of print.
The comprehensive
3-part book on fly fishing for smallmouth
The best instructional
DVD ever filmed on fly fishing for smallmouth
The comprehensive book on river smallmouth bass fishing
The DVD version of the classic book on stream smallies
True tales of Tim Holshlag’s adventures
Comprehensive knowlege in 103 handy pieces