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  • One Reel. One Rod. Any Saltwater Fish – THAT’S FUN!

    April 1, 2026
    Dave Barus
    One Reel. One Rod. Any Saltwater Fish – THAT’S FUN!
    The Ultimate Inshore Saltwater Setup SEVIIN GW4000, St. Croix AVID series 7-foot Rod. By Forrest Fisher In saltwater fishing, anything can happen. We fish Charlotte Harbor, Florida, where a wide selection of fish species thrives. Especially known as the Tarpon Capital of the world, charter captains and recreational anglers are busy all year ...
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  • I Want to be a Kid Again!

    March 26, 2026
    Dave Barus
    Memories are such a good thing! I think I will officially submit my resignation as an adult. I have decided I want to be a kid again. By Larry Whiteley Our grandkids used to visit us at our weekend cabin a lot when they were little. After they went home with Mom and ...
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  • The Envelope in Pencil

    March 4, 2026
    Dave Barus
    The Envelope in Pencil
    The envelope was simply addressed: OWNER OF THE STORE. In Pencil. The letters were bold and dark in block print. No return address. Inside was a single sheet of paper, also written in pencil. No name. No signature. Then came the surprise! By Forrest Fisher Illness has a way of slowing us down long ...
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  • Melt, Rise, Repeat: Spring Steelhead Are on the RUN!

    March 3, 2026
    Dave Barus
    Decision making can be confusing, but it’s all about beads, bugs, and other related decisions – like color. Look for: soft seams alongside faster current, inside bends with depth, gravel tailouts below riffles Hard beads excel in higher, stained water for durability and consistent profile. Soft beads shine in clearer flows.  By Forrest ...
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  • Shark Teeth, Fun in the Sun…Beach Treasure from Ancient times. Southwest Florida.

    December 31, 2025
    Forrest Fisher
    Shark Teeth, Fun in the Sun...Beach Treasure from Ancient times. Southwest Florida.
    HOW and WHERE to find shark teeth on the beach – 5 Methods / 6 Hotspots Shark Teeth found on the beach are fossilized – 10,000 to 15 million years old! Back to the Future – It’s fun on the beaches at Manatee Key in Southwest Florida By Forrest Fisher There are shark ...
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  • After Hunting Season: Delicious Venison Gumbo – for 10

    December 31, 2025
    Dave Barus
    After Hunting Season: Delicious Venison Gumbo - for 10
    By Forrest Fisher The perfect quick-to-make meal for Football Sunday or any other day. Most everyone has these simple ingredients in their everyday pantry. Ingredients: 2 lbs ground venison 6 cups of diced (3/8 inch) white potatoes 2 cups diced sweet white onion 2 cups sliced celery 2 cups sliced carrots 2 TBS minced garlic 1 TBS table ...
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  • SECRETS of ICE FISHING: Fool Perch with Living Deadstick

    December 31, 2025
    Matt Straw
    SECRETS of ICE FISHING: Fool Perch with Living Deadstick
    Mark Martin, the original Professional Walleye Trail champion, hosts a unique ice-fishing “school” that teaches techniques for finding and catching fish right out on the ice. Mark Martin’s Ice Fishing Vacation Schools are peopled with fish-head instructors that spend every possible winter moment dropping their lures through holes in the ...
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  • Build your own custom fishing rod: 6 SIMPLE STEPS

    December 23, 2025
    Bob Holzhei
    Build your own custom fishing rod: 6 SIMPLE STEPS
    Choose rod type, length, action See a custom rod-building catalog, simplify choices Order, sort the parts, prepare the parts, follow the instructions, get it done, and SEE BELOW By Bob Holzhei Building a custom fishing rod is much easier and more affordable than many fishermen think! I’m not a rod-builder, but I met a ...
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  • First Season: Young Hunter’s Milestone Marks New Chapter in NY Early Archery Season – Legal Crossbows

    November 4, 2025
    Dave Barus
    First Season: Young Hunter’s Milestone Marks New Chapter in NY Early Archery Season - Legal Crossbows
    First-time youth hunters (12-13 years old) in NY must wear blaze orange clothing for safety.  Woods Barmore, a 12-year-old first-time hunter, scored a doe and a mature 8-point buck with a crossbow near his home in Gerry, NY.  Father and son processed the deer together, adding 75 pounds of wholesome family ...
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  • Whitetails Unlimited – Our Story

    November 4, 2025
    Megan Richard
    Whitetails Unlimited – Our Story
    We support the timeless tradition of deer hunting. We support hunter rights and the Second Amendment. Our cooperative projects for education with other conservation organizations is part of our fund-raising mission. By Megan Richard  Communications Director – Editor, Whitetails Unlimited Magazine Founded in 1982, Whitetails Unlimited is a national nonprofit conservation organization that has ...
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  • When Cold Front Crappie Won’t Bite – Check the Big River Tailraces

    October 31, 2025
    David Ranier
    Lake Wheeler, Wilson and Pickwick, 0ffer the availability of fishing the tailraces – many species hold there. We caught catfish (blue, channel and flathead), bass (smallmouth, largemouth, spotted and white) and enough drum to fill a roadside trash can. Lodging available at Joe Wheeler State Park, which sits on the banks of ...
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  • Pickup Trucks and Old Dirt Roads

    October 12, 2025
    Dave Barus
    Pickup Trucks and Old Dirt Roads
    Paul Harvey once said on his radio show, “What is wrong with our society today is that too many dirt roads have been paved.“ On an old dirt road, you can lsten to the birds sing, look for wildlife, breathe in fresh air, and get away from the rush of city ...
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