Let's face it. When it comes to bass fishing, getting the best fishing rod is pretty important. They allow us to cast our lures, work baits and, most importantly, haul in fish. But with all the bass…
Rabbit hunting is about as fun as it gets when it comes to hunting small game. Memories of my childhood days, when all I had to do was grab my single shot Stevens 12-gauge shotgun, head out the door…
The single most important aspect to fly fishing is the ability to accurately present flies to feeding fish in a matter of a few second's time without spooking fish from repeated false casting or…
You don't need to be an experienced bow hunter to understand the benefits of a quiet bow. Noisy bows can, on the draw or release, alert game animals to the imminent arrival of an arrow and sometimes…
Perhaps, no cartridge in history has accounted for as many deer as the grand old man of deer cartridges, the 30-30. Introduced in 1895, it was originally deemed the 30 WCF, and first chambered for…
Whip finishing is a basic fly-tying skill that, once learned, you'll use on each and every fly pattern you tie. Learning to do it right is essential for creating durable flies that last longer than a…
In my March 19 blog, I reported on how the first major warming period of the spring often provides some of the best fishing of the year for river smallmouth bass, in terms of numbers of quality fish…
My travel plans to the Yucatan — especially Quintana Roo State, which includes the stretch from Cancun south to Belize — have never been clouded by personal concerns about the crime or violence so…
Catching bream fish such as bluegills and redear sunfish ("shellcrackers") isn't difficult. These scrappy panfish are not especially wary, and small ones will forgive even the most slipshod angling…
In a previous blog we examined some questions to ask a potential outfitter before you book a hunt. Most people also know to ask for references from previous clients of the outfitter. Although this is…
Stepping out has taken on a new meaning for women who enjoy the outdoors. We're breaking new ground and in ever increasing numbers, enjoying what many women in the past didn't consider pursuing: a…
When engaging in outdoor activities -- camping, fishing or hiking -- this summer, there’s a chance that you may come into contact with poison ivy.
As anyone who has encountered the plant knows,…
