Best Snake Hooks Reviewed

woman using snake hooks to move rattlesnake

Handling snakes takes steady hands, careful action, and the right tools for the job. While it’s always a good idea to call professionals, especially when dealing with a large venomous snake, for plenty of ranchers, … Read more

Wet Fly Vs. Dry Fly: What’s the Difference?

fly fisher holding rod

To say “conventional” fishing and fly fishing are different goes well beyond the realm of understatement. My first experience with fly fishing came in Alaska, when reading A River Runs Through It for an outdoor … Read more

The Best St. Croix Ice Fishing Rods

Yellow perch on ice

There are certain anglers that love ice fishing more than any other type of outdoor activity. I’m not in that club, but I certainly respect the anglers that are. I also know that ice fishing … Read more

What Is a Primitive Campsite?

campfire burning at night

Modern Definition of Primitive Campsite At its core primitive campsites are just like they sound like: basic areas set up for camping but without any amenities you might expect at a normal campground. However, what … Read more

Why Do Snakes Have Forked Tongues?

green tree snake with tongue out

Sometimes it’s the really seemingly basic questions that keep you up at night. While we’ve done plenty of really specific articles on important topics like telling copperheads apart from mimics, properly ID’ing water moccasins, or … Read more

How to Make Homemade Snake Tongs

rattlesnake held by snake tongs

If you grew up on a property that was overrun by snakes like my brother and I did, then it was only a matter of time before running into a big snake that could pose … Read more

KastKing Crixus Fishing Rod Review

One of the big reasons I like KastKing as a company is there Company Vision and Company Mission Statement. If you ever checkout their website, they talk about “Affordable Innovation” and “Keeping Fishing Fun.” How … Read more

KastKing Resolute Fishing Rod Review

The KastKing Resolute Fishing Rod Line

In case you missed it, some exciting fishing news came out from KastKing before the annual ICAST convention in Orlando, Florida that took place on July 10 – 12, 2019 (in case you were wondering, … Read more

How Much Does a Portable Kayak Weigh?

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Kayaks are not especially lightweight, nor should they be. If you’re going to enjoy the water you need to make sure that the boat you use can hold your weight and handle any challenges that … Read more

How to Catch Snakes with Snake Tongs

woman using snake hooks to move rattlesnake

Snake hooks and tongs are an important piece of gear, especially when you are looking at removing a problem snake from your property. Or in my case more than once, when you’re terrified of snakes … Read more