Freshwater Fishing

Fishing Santee-style

Fishing techniques varies tremendously across the country. While a hook and line are critical components, the complexities to dupe fishy foe are virtually endless, driven by location tradition, species availability and habitat conditions.  […]

Freshwater Fishing

Vary bait options

As the water cools and winter sets in, blue and channel catfish elevate their feeding intervals. While catfish will eat about anything and everything, sometimes certain baits will produce a a quicker response.  […]

Inshore Fishing

A wish list for paddlers

With colder weather in the air, it’s time to look at re-outfitting your plastic boat to get ready for spring. Never before in the history of paddling have outdoor manufacturers, designers and marketers been so attuned to the needs and wants of the paddler. […]

Cooking on the Wild Side

Stuff a few mini-peppers

I was talking with someone the other day, and the subject of aging came up. They asked if it bothered me, and my response was not as long as I get to spend time with people whose company I enjoy and get outside to do things I like.  […]

Bass Fishing

Stripers, walleyes on tap

If you’re getting tired of sitting in your deer stand or bored with football games on television, I think I might have a little something that will make your December more fun.  […]

Deer Hunting

Want deer? Find the food

As the holiday season arrives, most hunters are satisfied with a freezer full of enough tasty venison to last until the 2017 opener. But some hunters holding out for a wall-hanger and passing on immature bucks are beginning to lose confidence that a trophy will show up within range of their weapon of choice.  […]