Ten Songs That Will Reel You In for National Go Fishing Day

Start dusting off those poles and zip up that vest because June 18 is National Go Fishing Day and your boat is calling your name.

Written by Kelly Brickey
Ten Songs That Will Reel You In for National Go Fishing Day
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Start dusting off those poles and zip up that vest because June 18 is National Go Fishing Day and your boat is calling your name.

For all those guys and girls who love to drop a line from time to time, we’ve created a list of tracks that’ll get you hooked from the get-go on National Go Fishing Day. Here are some of the best songs about boats, bobbers and the bass time of your life. (Get it? Bass, as in best? Ok, let’s float on.)

  1. Shut Up and Fish—Maddie and Tae

You may assume two blond girls would want nothing to do with bait and tackle, but they prove in this song that they have way more than boys to think about.

  1. Buy Me a Boat—Chris Janson

Sure, this hit may not be directly about fishing. But it rings pretty true to the fact that even if you’re barely scraping by, buying a boat is the dream.

  1. Just Fishin’—Trace Adkins

A sentimental classic, Adkins uses the old-time hobby as an excuse for daddy-daughter time out on the lake. The longer they spend letting the lines hook some nabbers, the longer they get to spend time with each other.

  1. Bad Day of Fishin’—Billy Currington

As Currington sings about the unfortunate occurrences that happen out on the water, he clings to the silver lining by stating that even the worst of circumstances while fishing are better than any other typical days.

  1. Catch All the Fish—Brad Paisley

Paisley always plays the quirky joke song off well and this tune is no exception. As a form of rebellion, he stakes out the unreachable goal of hooking every fish possible. I guess one could say challenge accepted.

  1. Crawdad Song

Everyone from George Jones to Woody Guthrie to Little Big Town has covered this American folk classic. Simple as it sounds, it’s all about just sitting on the dock of the creek and waiting for those Southern creatures to come out of their holes.

  1. The Five Pound Bass—Robert Earl Keen

Every person who loves fishing knows that size definitely does matter. The bigger the fish, the bigger the reward. Keen’s ambitious outlook definitely keeps that in mind.

  1. I’m Gonna Miss Her—Brad Paisley

Back again on the playlist is Paisley with another tune about spending the day with a pole in his hand. But this time around, he gets a little more romantic over fishing and missing his special lady. It’s always a struggle choosing between two great loves, right?

  1. Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day—Luke Bryan

What more could the tradition country guy ask for? As Luke Bryan says in the single, he wishes he could make a living off of his “Flint River pay” and never have a worry in the world if only he could just plop along on a fishing boat and just wait to hook all of the catfish.

10. Bait a Hook—Justin Moore

Well, well, well. Justin Moore gets his point across nice and clear to his ex that she made a huge mistake leaving him for another man who’s not as wise in the backwoods department. While this track may be a funny take on revenge, it definitely proves that fishing is the ultimate way to reel her love back into his arms.

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