Ken McBroom

Ken McBroom is an accomplished outdoor writer and photographer. Growing up in Lynchburg Tennessee allowed him many opportunities afield as a boy and young man. Later in life, after Desert Storm, Ken’s wanderlust took him to Alaska to live and work and experience the last frontier. Married now with two beautiful children, Ken now calls Kentucky home where he continues to communicate our American outdoor traditions and the lifestyle it offers.

Ken is the current outdoor columnist for Kentucky Living Outdoors

Jigging Rig vs. Bobber Rig: Which Minnow Hooking Method Wins for Crappie

The argument starts before the boat leaves the ramp. One angler swears by a slip bobber. Another insists vertical jigging with a live minnow puts more slabs in the livewell. Both are partly right, […]

Where Do Summer Bass Move To

A dock, bluff wall, bridge piling, or standing tree produces several bass early in the morning. A few hours later, you return, and the fish appear to be gone. But they may not have left […]

The Flier- the Lesser Known Panfish

As I was scrolling my Facebook feed, a photo by the Western Kentucky Fisheries popped up. The post described the potential state record flier caught while electrofishing the Clarks River Headquarters Pond. The flier was […]

Modern Day Cane Poling

When I was 5 years old and we were headed to the lake for some fishing and camping. Those days were so much fun. Some of my most vivid memories from that time are those […]

Deer Transplant Plans Underway for Southern Kenai Peninsula

June 3, 2025 (Soldotna) – Plans for a transplant of Sitka black-tailed deer to the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula are taking shape. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, in response to a […]

Ladies Youth and Legacy

The Ron Wong Legacy Outdoor communicators strive to share the outdoors with others. The goal is to inspire people, young and old, to partake in the outdoor lifestyle. Through writing, photography, radio, and, today, podcasts […]

Catching Fish Feels Like Progress

You get bites. You stay busy. You build momentum. But in a tournament, not all fish matter the same. You can be catching them consistently… and still falling behind. Because quantity doesn’t win. Quality does. […]

Back on the Fly-Rainbows on the Cumberland

After 20 years of fly fishing in Alaska, I hung up my fly rod when I moved back to Kentucky full-time. My focus switched to bass, crappie, redear, and catfish, but my love of fly fishing never waned. Through books and magazines, […]

Kentucky Long Rifle-A Piece of Art

Holding a Kentucky Long rifle conjures up a vision of Daniel Boone traversing the Eastern Kentucky wilderness through the Cumberland Gap, his rifle in hand and a couple squirrels in his bag. The Kentucky Long […]

Fishing Road Trip: Big Hill Lake in Kansas

by Tom Berg Last year I made a fishing road trip to southeast Kansas. Who doesn’t love fishing road trips? I have driven through Kansas multiple times over the years on my way out west, […]