How Does Water Clarity Affect Fish?
At first I thought this was an odd question for so many anglers to be asking, but the more I thought about it the more I realized just how many memories I had directly tired … Read more
Carl Dayton
What Is a Blue Light Flashlight Used for?
Watching my nephews (5 yrs old & 3 yrs old) discover new things is one of the really awesome joys of being an uncle. Remembering what it was like to have that unabashed sense of … Read more
Do Lake Trout Feed at Night?
I was in high school when our parents decided we were old enough to make the yearly one or two week fishing trips to an isolated Canadian lake, Lac De Millie Lacs. While there are … Read more
Best Electric Fillet Knives
There are many options out there when it comes to finding an outstanding fillet knife, but is more modern always better? Electric fillet knives definitely offer more speed and the ability to really dive through … Read more
Best Hiking Boots for Women Reviewed
There are few things in life better than hitting the hiking trails on a cool autumn day. Whether you’re the type who loves trail running with nature all around you or thirsts for the hamstring … Read more
Is it Legal to Hunt with Night Vision?
After reading up on hunting wild hogs, raccoons, and coyotes the advice came up repeatedly about hunting at night. However, there are many obvious potential disadvantages to hunting at night. Since no one in my … Read more
What Is a Red Flashlight Used for?
I’m embarrassed to admit that for much of my life, I had no idea red lights were anything other than Hollywood special effects for horror movies or submarine war movies. Then a friend who had … Read more
How Do I Clean a Canvas Tent?
My interest in how to take care of canvas tents almost certainly started during my scouting days. At Camp Wakonda we’d sleep in basic canvas tents that had two cots per tent. One summer we … Read more
How Do You Identify a Water Moccasin?
Growing up in the time before the Internet was widespread, well before Google was a thing, information wasn’t quite as reliable as it is now which is why every kid running by the river somehow … Read more
How to Build a Better Fire: The Best Firewood for Campfires
Camping can never be complete without the nightly ritual of a good campfire. The crackle of burning wood, dancing yellow, red, and blue flames that draw the eyes in, giving a hypnotic and peaceful sway … Read more
Best Camping Lanterns Reviewed
Setting up a good campsite involves more than just having a flashlight on hand. There’s no denying the benefit that a couple of well set up and placed lanterns can have when it comes to … Read more
Best Fillet Knives Reviewed
Whether you’re dealing with a tricky Y-bone while carving up a northern pike or creating large fillets from your latest catch of bass, walleye, or salmon, you’ll find your entire fishing trip experience becomes much … Read more