A trip to see Ft. Myers and Sanibel, Florida included one important mission: compete in the “Ding” Darling Tarpon Tournament. There’s a lot to like about the beaches of Florida, and I’d only gotten a few rare opportunities to experience them myself. That was before a recent invite to participate in the ninth annual “Ding” […]
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Here are the basics of outdoor cooking using a variety of different tools and techniques. Welcome to the wonderful world of outdoor cooking, where some of the greatest meals possible can be created in the backyard, campsite, tailgate parking lot, or backcountry wilderness. It takes some practice and experience, but if you’re brand new to […]
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Here’s a fishing encounter with a shark that will make your heart skip a beat! Hap Farrell, a charter boat captain in Massachusetts’ Cape Cod Bay recently gave some of his customers an even more memorable striper fishing trip thanks to the unexpected appearance of a shark. In fact, two different incidents were caught on video. […]
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Here are a few tips on considering which fish finder for your kayak works best for your needs. Make no mistake, having a fish finder on your kayak can be a game changer for those of us who love to paddle and fish. It can be one thing to view your surroundings from above, but […]
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Going to deviate from my usual blog schedule here for a few days. Got a wedding to go to. Yeah, it is kind of a big dill. It’s my daughter’s wedding. Fortunately, it is a “destination” wedding. I have only ever gone one place without taking my fishing gear–my own wedding. Not going to do …
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Here a few fishing themed cocktails that you can keep in mind when you get back to the boat launch. There’s not many of our favorite outdoor activities that can safely or legally include an accompanying bit of alcohol, but the fact is that a few drinks while sitting on the bank watching a bobber […]
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Wondering what kind of fishing gear you should stock up on and always have around? We’ve got some ideas. Anglers are always looking for the right kind of fishing gear, but sometimes the selection is so wide it’s hard to zoom in on what exactly it is that you need. Different times of year, weather […]
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I would tell you that I have never been in trouble with the law, but . . . . There was that time I was pulled over for knocking off a convenience store. Had three nephews and my son in the pickup at the time. None of them were even old enough to drive. . …
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Social media is full of new female anglers proclaiming themselves fishing influencers, but these women are the real deal. Every time I log onto Instagram, I see a new 20-something-year-old posting fishing tips and promo codes for a fly rod or swimbait or some other fishing tackle. While it’s great to see new female faces […]
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We had a one-on-one conversation with South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem about the hunting heritage in her family, her state, and the country as a whole. If you’re an outdoorsman or woman, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “South Dakota?” There’s no right or wrong answer, but odds are you […]
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