Using only worms, Patrick Edwards broke state records for the biggest longnose and biggest white sucker fish in April.

Paddling, surfing and water skiing are all  great ways to get outdoors in the warmer months and if you’re looking for a new weekend hobby to pick up and the weather heats up, we couldn’t recommend getting out on your local body of water more.  Here’s some gear to help inspire your next outdoor adventure [...]

Cold, soaked clothing can ruin an otherwise great day on the water, but preparing for the conditions you’ll encounter with the right apparel can keep you safe and happy as you paddle.  You might get a rare spring day when temperatures top 80 degrees, but the water will still be relatively cool in many regions [...]

One way that survivalist Bear Grylls collects water when in the wild is by making a solar still to capture water from plants or from the ground. There are two types of stills: above-ground and below ground. Above Ground: Evaporation Stills The above-ground version works best in an area with lots of vegetation, by collecting [...]

Rivers can offer a route to safety if you are lost, and though they may not look dangerous at first, a river can be unpredictable and quickly change in an instant. Melting snow from a mountain, or flooding in heavy rain can cause flash floods, or the river surface might look calm but underneath there [...]

Sun protection is one of the Ten Essentials from the U.S. National Park Service’s list of must-have gear to bring along for hiking and camping. This includes sunscreen, UPF-treated apparel and hats and, arguably the most fashionable entry: sunglasses. When shopping for sunglasses, you’ll want to consider the activity or sport you’re planning to wear [...]

Crawfish, crayfish or crawdads: no matter what you call them, the popular freshwater crustaceans can be found in bodies of water throughout the U.S. They make for tasty meals, and are a staple in certain southern cuisines. While Louisiana tops the list of the best places to catch crawfish, it’s not the only spot rife [...]

Beach vacations. The phrase evokes warm sun, soft sand, stunning sunrises and sunsets and total relaxation. But a trip to the beach can also be associated with sunburn and dehydration, if you don’t properly protect yourself and your family. You might have considered traveling with your own beach shelter, in the form of a tent. [...]

Most fly fishermen have a hit list of the most difficult fish they want to catch at least once in their lifetimes. Of course, there’s going to be disagreement among anglers on which fish pose the biggest challenge. Factors like size, smarts, strength, the season and obscurity come into play.  We asked Harry Ware, a [...]

Bear Grylls knows all about exploring the world’s oceans—he’s undertaken many maritime challenges such as a world-record Atlantic crossing in a RIB—and he’s even been made Honorary Colonel of the Royal Marines. He often talks about how safe drinking water is one of the priorities of survival—higher than finding food—and the irony that survivors of [...]