I stood on the bank of a Florida river and tossed pellets of moist bread to the bluegills swarming below. A number of boats were tied up nearby, and the bream, as Southerners call bluegills, were congregated beneath the boats in the shade. As each pellet struck the water a host of little fellows rushed [...]
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Maybe fish are where you find them — but you’ll find them a lot more often if you take a little time, always, to study both the habits of the fish you’re seeking and also the water where you hope to find them. The old oceans, Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf, are mighty big places; in [...]
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The lad was not even pike fishing when the slash at the red-headed plug skipping along on a short line back of the boat caused the pike to hook itself. Dropping the oars, he grabbed the rod just in time to prevent its loss, brought it up high with both hands clutching rod and line [...]
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Here is one of the most consistent tackle busters found in fresh water, and the best known member of the pike family, the northern pike. Probably no other fish has provided as many thrills to vacationing fishermen. I say “vacationing fishermen” because local fishermen ordinarily look down their noses at northern pike. This, of course, [...]
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The beginner at baitcasting is likely to be amazed and confused by the apparent complexity of the sport. Shop windows are loaded with lures. Their racks are lined with rods in varying lengths and strengths. The showcases sparkle with a wide variety of reels, lines and kindred things. But baitcasting need be no more complex [...]
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With winter rapidly loosening its grip on the trout waters of the nation, from Maine to California and from Washington to Georgia, an army of trout fishing sportsmen will sally forth at the opening day for this favorite cold water game fish. The trout, by nature preferring colder water and faster streams, seek out the [...]
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We sat there in the flickering light of a 4-foot log. The cabin was warm against October’s chill outside, warning that the old man with the frosty whiskers was fixing to pay us a long visit. The four of us were filled with that sweet contentment which comes after a brisk fall day of good [...]
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In Michigan there is a small village called Otter Lake, on the shore of the little hunk of water which is its namesake. No expert has ever proclaimed Otter Lake a national hot spot for anglers. No one has ever said of it in print that it offers anything stupendous, colossal, terrific, or sensational. And [...]
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While most fishing trips are reckoned by so many fish per day, muskellunge fishermen usually find themselves counting so many days per fish. The moody muskellunge is a mighty tough customer to corner. And yet, despite the discouraging number of man hours needed to bring in one of these brutes, a lot of time, tackle [...]
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If someone is looking for a portable, pop up shelter that is to be used for activities conducted outside, they should purchase a pop up gazebo. It can be used for camping, family gatherings, barbecues, outdoor parties or any other event of that nature. Pop up gazebos create a place where people can sit in [...]
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Having our very own hobbies are one of the best ways to pass the time. With life today getting so busy and cluttered, having an escape and release is often a great way to recharge our batteries. After all, we can’t just keep focusing on our work and our job all day; we also have [...]
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Are you getting ready for a great time outdoors? Are you planning to include hunting into your list of activities? If you are, you are most probably getting everything ready, from your favorite hunting bow to your favorite hunting rifle to your reliable pair of binoculars. Indeed, there are lots of things you need to [...]
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Nearly 50 percent of golfers today have a hybrid golf club or two in their bag. This percentage is on the rise as players start to get wind of the many benefits these clubs offer a golfer’s golf game. Hybrid clubs combine all of the advantages of an iron with the much needed forgiveness of [...]
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Summer is just around the corner and soon you will be lugging out all that beach and camping gear to hit the road for some hot weather adventure. One of the most important things to consider when heading out on one of these outings is what to carry various belongings in and one of the [...]
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In North America, mens boardshorts have been in great demand for quite a few years, as these are used while playing beach volleyball matches. These shorts, which can also double as swimming trunks, are most comfortable to wear and easy to maintain. Made from nylon, acrylic or polyester materials, they are very quick to dry [...]
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Wearing sunglasses has become a definite imperative in protecting the eyes from the damaging effect of the sun’s ultraviolet rays. With the plethora of outdoor sports like skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, golfing and snowboarding, the demand for performance sunglasses has shown a significant increase over the years. Weight, resilience, safety, and flexibility have [...]
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With the weather warming up and the kids about to get out of school, many people are planning their Spring and Summer vacations. A lot of those people will be headed to the lake and spending a week or so there. For some of these people, a couple days of fishing on a lake like [...]
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Golf holidays in Portugal are traditionally centered on the resort laden town of Vilamoura. But for the perfect golf holiday Algarve, Oeste, Estoril or Madeira have enough course variety and breath-taking scenery to warrant consideration for golfing breaks. The following five are a selection of some of the finer examples. Praia Del Rey: This course [...]
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You know, one of the best things about being someone who blogs about pocket knives is that I get to handle a wide range of blades. I think it’s not a secret that Case knives are some of my favorites. That being said, there are a lot of good quality knives out there. Recently, I [...]
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The outdoors has a lot of scenic views for us to see. This is why many people love the idea of going out to enjoy a day away from the busy streets of the city to embrace the comforting and relaxing sights of forests, mountains, hills, seashores, and islands. What better way to appreciate these [...]
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