National Parks are open and camping has seen an explosion in popularity during the pandemic. Now is the perfect time to pack up your van with your hiking and fishing gear and head out into […]
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Guide to Every River Rafting Lottery in the United States
A handful of rivers in the United States are so popular and special that they require a permit to control the crowds. The permit systems are largely a good thing because they ensure a better […]
Rich Venison Stew Recipe – Slow Cooker Version
I made a pot of this venison stew recipe about a month ago and roughly followed a random french style found online. It was really good so I decided to play around with the ingredients […]
Old Dog, New Tricks – Learning to Whitewater Kayak
I’ve thought about learning to kayak for several years now. It’s one of the things that you can’t really half-ass however and I never really found myself in a position to learn. It was also […]
How to Manage a GMC Spare Tire Hoist without the Original Key
I have a 1994 GMC Safari, which is basically the same as an Astro Van. My rig came without the original GM tire key to raise and lower the hoist. I searched online and browsed […]
6 Money Saving Fly Fishing Hacks
Fly fishing isn’t exactly cheap. The sport has become more affordable on the rod and reel end of things but the day to day costs add up. If you’re like me, cutting corners is a […]
Smoking Venison – Whole Hind Quarter
I finally tried smoking venison by doing an entire hind quarter, on the bone. I had this mule deer and only about 6 weeks of layover in Reno before hitting the road full-time for over […]
Netflix and Hulu Picks for Fly Tying Benders
Netflix always releases a bunch of new series in the spring. I love combining fly tying benders with binge watching as I restock my boxes for the season. I’d say about 80-percent of my bugs […]
Fly Fishing Photography – Taking Selfies
I really dislike the term selfie. Sounds like something out of a teenagers mouth but the glove does fit. I used to take the occasional self photo of fish on my Pentax waterproof point and […]