Steve Galea News & Tips

News & Tips: Traditional Archery: Turkey Broadheads for Traditional Bows...
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Traditional Archery: Turkey Broadheads for Traditional Bows

Turkey season is in full swing and, like most traditional bowhunters, I've long since settled on a broadhead. This was…
News & Tips: Traditional Archery: Turkey Tips
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Traditional Archery: Turkey Tips

The first week of turkey season has passed in my neck of the woods and the score is still gobblers 2, traditional…
News & Tips: When a Fish Lie Isn't a Story
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When a Fish Lie Isn't a Story

Contrary to popular belief, when a fly fisherman talks about a fish lie, he isn't about to break into a fish story.…
News & Tips: Archery Hunting Tips: Silence is Golden...
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Archery Hunting Tips: Silence is Golden

You don't need to be an experienced bow hunter to understand the benefits of a quiet bow. Noisy bows can, on the draw…
News & Tips: In Praise of Scruffy Flies
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In Praise of Scruffy Flies

Most fly shops would have a hard time selling this fly to the right — one of several gold-ribbed hare's ear nymphs I…
News & Tips: Traditional Archery: Game Plan for Turkeys...
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Traditional Archery: Game Plan for Turkeys

Here's a confession: I've never taken a wild turkey with my longbow. In fact, I've never even tried. It's not the gear…
News & Tips: Traditional Archery: The One Arrow Advantage...
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Traditional Archery: The One Arrow Advantage

When it comes to practicing with a traditional bow, there are two basic approaches. Some folks like to empty a quiver…
News & Tips: Product Review: Carson MagniFly Lighted Magnifier...
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Product Review: Carson MagniFly Lighted Magnifier

  The author found a solution for his tired, aging eyes: the Carson MagniFly, seen above. (Photo credit: Jenn Watt)…
News & Tips: Traditional Archery: Things Squirrels Taught Me...
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Traditional Archery: Things Squirrels Taught Me

Where I live in Ontario, Canada, the small game hunting season for everything except varying hare is over in February.…
News & Tips: Traditional Archery: Pulling Your Weight...
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Traditional Archery: Pulling Your Weight

Just as there are riflemen who believe bigger is better when it comes to calibres for big game, there are archers who…
News & Tips: Don't Crowd the Eye
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Don't Crowd the Eye

  Notice how there's nothing blocking the eye of this Carey Special? Many years ago, my buddy and I were fishing a…
News & Tips: After the Shot, Let It Be
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After the Shot, Let It Be

The big doe slipped out of the hardwoods just minutes before legal quitting time. From my tree stand, some 20 feet…