I’ve always had a problem with statistics, specifically, the number of people partaking in an activity. We see these numbers all the time in the news. “3 million people did this,” and “134 million people did that.” The problem is that there isn’t a broader context that helps us make sense of the numbers. This [...]
Pop-up ice fishing shelters are common, and a lot of anglers find themselves wondering, “can I sleep overnight in this thing?” The Women On Ice club slept overnight in their shelter for four nights on Lake Minnetonka in MN, and share what they learned. With the right gear, it can be very safe and comfortable! [...]
Ice fishing is one of those things that’s easy to start and difficult to master. The “Women On Ice” Club is out there every weekend, and they know what works, and what doesn’t. Here they share a few of their pro tips to help you improve your ice fishing, and catch more fish! If you [...]
Getting started with ice fishing is easier than you think. It’s a sport that takes a lifetime to master, but can be done with a basic set of gear. In this video Barb Carey, the founder of the Women On Ice, walks us through the basic gear needed to get out there and start catching [...]
The “Women On Ice” is an all-woman ice angling club that was created to help women become more active in the sport of ice fishing. It was started by Barb Carey in 2015 and has seen tremendous growth in the last few years. 50 Campfires had a chance to spend four days with the Women [...]
Whether you’re a seasoned angler or new to recreational fishing, being successful just might mean calling in a professional. Charter fishing guides can often be the difference between returning to the dock empty handed and landing that once in a lifetime trophy. Capt. Justin Leake and Capt. Travis Holeman, who have guided thousands of charter trips, reveal some [...]
This week, a second look at some of the best angling action of the season as the Chasin’ The Sun crew chases migrating tarpon and inshore redfish. Capt. Justin Leake and local fishing guide Ricky McNaron patrol the tarpon migration route and locate a giant school of the elusive gamefish just a few hundred yards off the sandy [...]
As recently as the turn of this century, the only extra batteries you worried about on a camping trip were the ones you needed for your flashlight. But since then, we’ve come to rely more and more on electronic devices. Weather alert apps, GPS, and apps for hunting and fishing have all become essential for [...]
Within the last few years, trinkets like the Fitbit have taken over the market as a way to increase the number of steps that a person takes during the day. But, with all the options to purchase that offer only the number of steps taken in a day, someone decided that they wanted to do [...]
