There are several options when it comes to picking out a solid wax that can be used for waterproofing your leather boots. Whether you have an old reliable pair of hunting boots that has served … Read more
Whether you’re an old hand at ice fishing who has learned to do things the old school way or an eager relatively new winter angler looking to get into this awesome recreational activity, the question … Read more
Snakes. So many snakes and honestly so many of my worst nightmares involve these slithering members of our natural world. While well over 90% of the time a snake is going to be harmless to … Read more
Why does anyone need a good fishing alarm? This was a question I once wondered about myself, but some time and experience on and around many different waters taught me that sometimes this was a … Read more
If you’re new to ice fishing, it’s understandable if you forget some basic pieces of small but useful (and important) pieces of equipment. While certain things like top notch ice fishing rods or gas powered … Read more
Question: Just what is a polar gaff or polar gaff hook? Why do only a few ice fishermen use it? The gaff hook is tool that some ice anglers use that can help them pull … Read more
My first experience with products like these came when I was only 10 years old, and we were on a family trip in the Rocky Mountains to visit my grandparents on my Dad’s side of … Read more
One thing we never want to be accused of here is not sharing an amazing outdoor resource because we’re removing competition or doing anything self-serving. While I found some okay lists of 10 or 20 … Read more
There are some pieces of outdoor gear that are all but impossible to ignore or forget (like a giant family tent), but then there are small pieces of equipment that can be easy to overlook … Read more
I love fishing, and these cold Midwest winters really got me thinking about spring and how much fun it is casting out a line. It is also never too early to think about all the … Read more
While many people just refer to them as ski masks, not bothering to note the differences that make balaclavas what they are, this specialty winter wear has an interesting history, as it’s name would suggest. … Read more
Some people are perfectly fine with three seasons for fishing. Then there’s the group that stares death daggers at you at the mere idea that there’s a season where no fishing takes place. This dedicated … Read more