In a day and age where technologies like Xbox, Facebook, the Internet, microwaves, etc. have taken over our daily lives, it is nice to leave it all behind and go out and enjoy the outdoors.
However…
Not only is it rewarding and delicious to prepare the day’s catch as your evening meal, but it can also be incredibly good for you: Fish is an excellent source of protein that’s high in vitamins and…
Spring has arrived, which means it’s the perfect time of year for caving. Whether you’re visiting show caves with your family members or attending some of the excellent National Speleological Society…
At its best, hiking can be a way to relax, recharge, enjoy nature and get a workout in—all at the same time. But as with any physical activity, hiking also has potential physical pitfalls, from…
Hiking is one of the best ways to explore all that the great outdoors has to offer. From the grit of trekking up a steep hillside to the glory of traversing a mountain valley, hiking can bring you a…
When you think of your favorite camping destination, a few mental snapshots of America probably come to mind: cooking over a campfire, tents surrounded by trees and a beautiful vista, perhaps a lake…
Every angler has his or her favorite go-to bait shop.
From the lure selection at the massive Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Springfield, Mo., to the live bait array at smaller independent stores…
When it comes to hunting and fishing, many of the skills involved—rigging a line, cleaning a gun—can seem specialized, with little application to other aspects of life.
But in fact, teaching your…
It’s spring, and that means hiking season is in full tilt—it’s just the time to find a great hiking pant.
When it comes to finding the right gear, hikers often spend most of their time selecting…
In this, the second part of Alabama Rig Fishing, I would like to cover how to rig the rig, and what to use.
My favorite Alabama Rig to use would be the Deadly 5 Shad Rig, by Bass Pro Shops. This rig…
Whether you are fishing natural or man-made bodies of water, riprap needs to be high on your structural hit list. In natural lakes, these areas could consist of islands, reefs, gravel flats or…
Noodling, handfishing, catfishing, cat-daddling, stumping, tickling, grabbling: Whatever you want to call it, it’s the practice of fishing with your bare hands. While technically noodling can refer…
