Duct tape isn’t the only way to fix camping gear. Don’t get me wrong, I love duct tape. It works well for many things, but these days there are so many great products that work better for specific scenarios. The following list contains items that have been in my camp box for the last few [...]
“I got one! I got one!” It’s the shout every companion of a new angler hopes to hear. It doesn’t matter how young or old, it’s an exclamation of pure excitement. Most of the fish you’ll target on early fishing adventures will be species known for biting pretty voraciously. We don’t want to fuss with [...]
Fishing really is a simple pursuit. That’s a big part of what makes it so much fun for so many. However, before you dive in (okay, bad pun), there are a few details you need to take care of. They are: Where to go fishing Buying your fishing license Understanding a few simple regulations Learning [...]
Keep It Simple When it comes to tackle, bait, methods, and attitude for first fishing adventures, the best advice is: KEEP IT SIMPLE. The less fuss there is for you and for a new angler, the more fun everyone will have. A simple fishing gear list is all you need to start reeling them in. [...]
At 50 Campfires, we know camping and fishing just naturally go together. One without the other lessens the joy in either one. The reason? Because the measure of fishing success is not how many fish you take home. It’s not even how many you catch. Fishing success is all about the memories you make. The [...]
Since the measure of success of every fishing outing, whether it is on its own or connected to other outdoor activities, is making memories, it’s important to capture them to reminisce and to share. The most effective and time-efficient way to do that is by taking pictures and videos with your phone. This isn’t new. [...]
Children from the pediatric unit at a Cape Breton hospital in Canada were treated to a day of fishing with the Sydney Mines Fire Department. “The smile on the kids’ faces is worth more than anyone can imagine,” said Jeff McNeil from Port Morien Wildlife Assocation. The fire department was able to get the Department [...]
If fishing is your sport, you might want to head to Bass Lake, CA this week! The annual Bass Lake Fishing Derby kicks off May 4 and May 5 with $55,000 on the line. More than $1,000 tagged rainbow trout will be released into the lake prior to the tournament, each worth varying amounts, with [...]
Have you done canal fishing? Watch video of this guy who goes fishing in a canal and catches a tarpon! He walks off his cruise ship on his Saint Martin vacation and even as he waits for the ferry to bring them to the mainland he sees several tarpons just hanging around the pier. Definitely [...]
Watch as this Python Hunter successfully captures a massive snake in the Everglades. Although Pythons are native to Southeast Asia, no one knows the exact origin of how Burmese pythons came to Florida. According to WikiPedia, although Burmese pythons were first sighted in Everglades National Park in the 1980s, they were not officially recognized as a reproducing [...]
