It's time to go on that vacation, and you'll be able to fish. But you aren't sure how you're going to carry your fishing rods with you. Don't despair, because there's a way to get them to their destination secure and ready for use. If you've got a roof rack, you're set to go. read more
Fishing with a rod that you have built yourself is gratifying and adds to the overall angling experience. The wraps on the line guides of a rod provide an opportunity to add colors of your choosing and to ensure that the guides are secure. This will result in not only a beautiful custom rod, but also one that will last for years to come. read more
If you have a favorite fishing rod that you have used so much that the grip is worn out, you don't have to throw the rod out and buy a new one, and you don't have to pay a professional to replace the grip for you. Regripping a rod is something that you can do yourself, and you will be out on the water with it in no time. read more
Stepping on a fishing rod may crush a line guide without harming the rod. Replacing the guide could save a favorite piece of fishing gear. Tackle shops often sell rod guide replacement sets, but in different styles for baitcasting or spinning rods. Finding one replacement guide to match the set on the pole could be difficult. Check for loose or broken guides… read more
Worms will leave the ground in droves if anything disturbs them. Traditional methods of getting worms include fiddling a stick to send vibrations into the ground, waiting for the rain and even pouring mustard into the ground to irritate the worms. Electricity is a bit more dangerous than any of these alternatives, but as long as you don't plug it in when any… read more
A split rear grip fishing rod gives the angler an added sense of feel and touch to the rod. The extra sensitivity allows for setting the hook earlier as the touch of the rod is more sensitive and you can feel the fish hit the hook soon… read more
With some basic tools, bulk supplies from a fishing store, flat work area or work bench, and a shade of creativity you can make your own fishing equipment. Rods can be assembled from bamboo cane or fiberglass blanks and some ferrules.… read more
Split grip rods provide higher sensitivity to the angler, allowing them to feel for subtle fish strikes with species that are both elusive and gentle on the line. By using a split grip rod, anglers feel strikes earlier, letting them tr… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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