HUNTING & FISHING GEAR
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How to Make Fishing Leaders The Easy Way
Making fishing leaders is easy, and it’s really something I had to do more of because of the types of fishing I do. It saves money and I find it to be enjoyable. There are really 2 ways to make a fishing leader. Leaders with a GOOD knot. Leaders made with crimps. Now...
Slip Bobber Fishing Tips for Walleyes
I caught my first walleye slip bobber fishing when I was a kid. Â That was many moons ago, but I can still remember it well. My dad tossed out a slip bobber for me and I stared at that thing for what felt like forever (for a 5-year-old it was probably 10 minutes). Â It...
Best Fishing Line for Walleye Fishing
A common question I see is... what is the best fishing line for walleye? The reality is there is no one fishing line for every walleye fishing application. Each type of line shines in its own way, depending on how it’s used. For example, what line you use for...
The North Dakota Walleye Tournament Scene is Changing FAST
I can remember my first walleye tournament like it was yesterday.  A good friend of mine offered to let me jump in as the 3rd wheel years ago, in Bismarck’s infamous Big Muddy tournament.  This tourney was the spring kickoff on the first weekend of May. The tourney...
Best Video Camera for Hunting – Start Filming Your Hunts
I started filming hunts back in 2004, and have been having fun doing amateur video ever since. I get it, I’m not George Lucas and never will be...but I like having decent video cameras to capture memories as I get older.Nowadays, I like to have the camera...
Hunting Snow Geese Over Water 101
It’s that time of year for me.  I’m done with winter blues and I’m starting to gear up for hunting spring snow geese.  I’ve been writing recently about the truths of snow goose hunting, as well as the 2nd installment...and it got me thinking about how the heck I’m...
The Truths to Hunting Snow Geese – Part Dos
As I write this it’s negative 18 outside, with no end of winter in sight.  I know, grab me a tissue right? We’ve ALL had a LONG winter, and it just feels like spring is still a month out.  As I sit and gather my gear for hunting spring snow geese, I start “thinking”...
Best Dog Shock Collar for Training Dogs & in the Field
You got the new pointing lab puppy home. You got the dog bed, the treats, the food, the retrieving dummies, dog food dishes and maybe even a good crate (I like ruff tuff – but that is another post). But what about a good shock collar? A guy can’t help but notice...
Morel Mushroom Hunting Bag – Explaining The Mesh Spore Bag Myth
Every mushroom hunter has heard it at least ONCE in their lifetime...."Using mushroom mesh bags spreads morel spores and makes more mushrooms for years to come". But is a morel mushroom hunting bag really that important? I mean, can such a statement really...
The Drifter By Grizzly Coolers – Not Your Typical Soft Sided Cooler Bag
The Grizzly Drifter 20 - The Best Soft Sided Cooler Bag?I know what you are thinking....I know, I have never really been a big fan of soft sided coolers either. They typically lack style, the sides collapse on you at the worst possible time, they lack...
First Aid Kit by HART Outdoor -Hiking, Backpacking, Travel
 Do I really need a first aid kit? Hate feeling unprepared when something bad happens? We have all been there and it is flat out one of THE WORST feelings. Especially if you are an avid outdoorsman. There is nothing worse that being in the middle of nowhere and...
Best Rechargeable Hand Warmer – Reusable is the Future
My hands get cold...easy. It's a curse for an outdoorsman because we spend so much time out in the cold. I spend a lot of time in the ice house as well as long days afield. I've tested gloves after gloves, only to end up buying the throw away hand warmers. It's not...