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Archive for February, 2008

Seven Spots to Catch Spring Bass

Depending on where you live and fish, the time from mid-April to mid-June is a good time to fish for spring bass. At this time of year, there are many bass spending time on their spawning beds in breeding mode and other bass staged to begin breeding soon. Continue Reading »

Beginners Guide to Kayak Fishing

Currently one of the most popular fishing trends in the United States (especially on the Gulf Coast) is kayak fishing. Kayak fishing is quite simply fishing from a kayak. Kayak fishing is an alternative to putting on your waders and hopping in the water. One of the top benefits to kayak fishing is that you can fish in areas that you would normally need an expensive boat to access. In fact, most kayaks can get places that even those extra expensive boats can’t. What many people don’t realize is that kayaks only cost a few hundred dollars and they’ll get you to where the fish are! Continue Reading »

Become a Snow Skiing Master Under All Conditions

Novice skiers are sometimes bewildered by snow conditions that can vary from day to day. Just when you think you have mastered one type of snow, you are suddenly faced with icy patches or crud. These different skiing conditions are a big part of what makes this sport so fun and exciting. Relax! With a little time and practice you will be able to perform like a seasoned pro on any surface. Continue Reading »

Camping Gear - Choosing the Right Sleeping Bag

The last thing you want to happen when you’re 20 miles into the woods is to find your sleeping bag is not warm enough. You will be facing a very long and unrestful night which can ruin your spirits and sap your strength for the next day. Continue Reading »

Snowshoeing: The Other Winter Sport

We all know that snowboarding and skiing have been the spotlight sports of the winter, but have you ever been snowshoeing? Continue Reading »

Knowing The Basics of Rock Climbing

If you’ve seen rock climbing you know for a fact that the activity involves more than just guts to scale some 30 feet or more up a cliff face. You need to be in good physical condition to perform the activity. You need utmost concentration as your edge your way upwards towards the ultimate goal of reaching the top. You need stamina and dedication, stamina to last until you reach the goal and dedication to reach the goal. And most of all, you need the basics of rock climbing, the styles and techniques that are compiled over years of rock climbing experience that has already become the dictum whenever rock climbing is concerned. Continue Reading »