Fly Fishing in a Pandemic
The world is changing all around us. March Madness was cancelled. The NBA season was suspended. So was the remainder of spring training and the beginning of the Major League Baseball season. Schools are closed.
Great Trout Flies You Can Tie Using Fur and Feathers
A friend and fishing mentor in Utica, New York, used to say that if he saw a deer, rabbit, or fox while on his way to the stream, he would use a fly that had some of that animal in it. A rabbit, for example, might inspire him to fish a Gold-Ribbed Hare’s Ear. He called it omenology.
The Very Merry 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Those Who Love Fishing and Being Outside
2021 Holiday Fishing gift guide for the dad who loves to fish. Great gift ideas for the man or woman who digs fishing the outdoors and all the fun activities that come with being outside.
Recycling T-Shirts: What To Do With Your Used Tees (and Other Clothing)
We all love our clothing, even those old ones we don’t wear anymore but we’ve kept around for some reason. Lately, everyone is learning to declutter their stuff– which is a good thing. But too many people are trashing their stuff– which is a bad thing. When it comes to T-shirts and similar garments, it’s simple: do not throw them out! There are plenty of options.
Things to Consider When Buying a Fishing Rod For Your Kid(s)
f you fish and have young children, it’s just about certain that you want to introduce your kids to the sport. You’ll have a chance to spend time on the water with your son or daughter, and if they take to the sport, you’ll wind up having a fishing partner for life. And that’s a gift you can’t buy.
Tiny Houses Make Awesome Fishing Cabins (And You Can Buy Them Online!)
While pre-fab tiny houses have taken over HGTV programming and helped spawn the twin trends of aesthetic van living and extreme minimalism, the concept is more practical than its reputation as a fashionable lifestyle choice would indicate.
Picking The Best Belly Boat and How to Do It
Belly boats (or float tubes) offer the perfect way to quietly fish lakes and ponds (duck hunters are discovering them, too). They’re also perfect for those who want to pack in to fish more remote waters and don’t want to hassle portaging a canoe or kayak.
Fresh Fish Recipes You Can Make Almost Anywhere
Before I became a charter boat captain in Venice, Louisiana, I spent time running some well-known restaurants in New Orleans. During my time in the restaurant business, I was fortunate enough to earn some accolades from the likes of the James Beard Foundation.