Outdoors Articles

What to use for Anchor Rode

Posted by Capt. Doug Malat on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 in Boating/Sailing | 0 Comments

There are 2 main ways to go with Anchor rode for Powerboats or Sailboats. You can use anchor line/rope or anchor chain. I was a fan for many years on the line/rope with a 20 foot length of chain from the anchor. I felt the length of chain from the anchor protected the line from getting chafed from dragging on the bottom as the boat would swing in the wind or change of tide. The chain would scrape along the bottom to a new position instead of your bare anchor line as it bumped or snagged shells, rocks, or debris on the bay or sea floor. By using the chain off the anchor, you've added weight which keeps the anchor line parallel along the bottom, making your boat anchor always bite deeper into the bottom.

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The Skinny On Bass Fishing Lures

Posted by Todd Lavergne on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 in Fishing | 0 Comments

Bass fishing lures put simply are whatever attracts the bass at the spot you are fishing in today. If you are catching fish, then you have the right lures. Any angler will tell you that different lures work better in different fishing holes. I have seen firsthand how simply changing my lure from one that worked at the last fishing hole, to something totally different, enabled me to start reeling them in.

I found that my favorite lures had nothing to do with how pretty I thought they were, but with how many fish I caught with them. And the way you have to fish them brings in the element of personal preference. I like a slow top water lure, like the jitterbug, late in the evening around dusk. I found this to be a winner and have enjoyed many successful outings using this lure.
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Great Family Camping Starts with the Right Tent

Posted by Michelle Robert on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 in Backpacking | 0 Comments

Camping with your family is one of the best ways to share special experiences, enjoy nature at it's finest, and visit new and exciting places. In fact, many feel that camping is the ultimate American vacation. But to have a successful camping vacation, you need the right equipment for your family, and having the right tent may be the most important piece of equipment. Two great choices for family camping that you may want to consider are the Eureka Headquarters Tent and the Columbia Cougar Flats II.

There is probably nothing that can spoil a camping vacation quicker than a rainstorm that soaks your tent and everything in it, or sweltering on a hot summer night in a tent that has no ventilation. One of the great things about the Eureka Headquarters Tent is that it is designed to [ Continue... ]