A wise(fisher)man knows that checking out the bass fishing reports before making a trip is a smart move. The reason for this is that skipping the all important bass fishing reports on the activity of the fish can lead to a potential disaster such as the one described below:
Bass Fishing Reports – A Cautionary Tale
Imagine […]

If you want to learn to climb, there’s no substitute for taking a class from a knowledgeable instructor, one with deep experience in climbing. That class will be a combination of lecture and hands-on training. You’ll be guided in acquiring a wide variety of skills that are essential for safe and effective climbing.
Students will learn […]

Fishing for striped bass can be done in all types of water and all different seasons.  One thing that draws anglers to striped bass fishing is the possibility of catching a monster size fish in all different sets of circumstances.  Because the striped bass is anadromous, migrating from salt water to fresh water, the fish […]

Hooking artificial bait is simple and straightforward. They don’t wiggle and they’re not slippery. Though your hands may be, but that’s easily solved. They come in sizes that make it easy to position them to best advantage. Live bait are less easy to use, but often much more effective.
Bait for attracting freshwater fish run the […]

Almost all climbs will require some kind of rope harness, ropes and a number of carabiners. These constitute the basic equipment for anyone doing anything other than a free climb.
Carabiners come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but they’re almost all made of aluminum and are manufactured in two basic types: locking and non-locking.
Non-locking […]

Everybody who bass fishes on a regular basis knows about Lake Fork in Texas. This is proclaimed to be Texas bass fishing at its best. This lake is known far and wide for the underwater structure which provides an ideal home for bass.
Since 1978 the Texas Parks Department has been stocking the lake with large […]

One of the most important pieces of gear you’ll need for mountain climbing isn’t actually a single device, but a family: the so-called ‘pros’ or protective gear.
Cams are spring-loaded devices that the climber places into a crack or hole to provide protection against falling. They’re inserted, then pressure causes them to expand and grab against […]

Imagine heading out for a few relaxing hours of fishing. With rod and reel and tackle box in hand, you descend a hill and come to the edge of a swiftly moving stream. The sun reflects off the crystal clear water as you set down your tackle box and rig your bait. You cast into […]

It’s a cold day. Yes, fall has arrived. This is a great time for fishing, so you gather up your fishing equipment and head out. You walk through a forest where the trees are dressed in their fall colors of red, gold and orange. They look beautiful with the evergreen backdrop. Then, you come to […]

One of the earliest lessons to absorb in a beginning climbing class is how to tie some basic knots. But far from a Boy Scout merit badge exercise, these lessons can save your life.
Figure 8-style knots are among the most common. As the name suggests, the rope is threaded to form a figure eight shape. […]