One day I was on the internet searching for mobile fishing gear and I came across this old ad for the Ronco Pocket Fisherman. In 1972 Ronco created this handheld fishing device that was ultra portable yet functional. Out of curiosity I searched to see if you could still buy one and of course their […]
Austin is known as a city with great outdoor activities if you can endure the hot Texas climate! There are biking, running, and hiking trails as well as numerous other outdoor activities throughout the city. One of the best hiking experiences in the area is Mt Bonnell. Mt Bonnell is a 99 step climb to […]
Selecting the right fishing pole has just as much to do with catching fish as selecting the right bait does. Everyone has their preference when it comes to fishing poles and techniques. I do a lot of fishing in salt water off a pier and I’ve tried numerous different fishing poles. I used to fish […]
When it comes to fishing there are certain places that seem to yield more fish for one fisherman vs another. There is no real exact science to it. I’ve been to fishing spots where everyone was catching around me yet I could not get a bite using the same bait! There are other times however […]
When I go camping I like to cook outside. Most campsites will have a designated area for your camp fire, but rarely is there a grill. There are many innovative ways to cook over a fire, but I prefer to cook at the camp in a more contained manner. My wife bought me a foldable […]
Near the Old Town area of Alexandria, Virginia there is a scenic park under the Woodrow Wilson Bridge called Jones Point Park. If you currently live in DC or have lived in DC previously you know there is a surprising amount of green space and parks in the area. Jones point is unique because it […]
