The Upland Almanac
Colorado Blues And Bobs Mike Gnatkowski
A chance meeting set the stage. Returning from a trade show in June, I was taking the shuttle back to the extended parking lot at Denver International Airport. Eventually, the passengers dwindled down to a guy sporting a Browning cap and me.
8 min |
Winter 2019
The Upland Almanac
Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon: Quail Unlimited Covey Model
My sons and I arrive at the abandoned homestead site and make ready for the hunt.
2 min |
Winter 2019
Successful Hunter
A Boy, The Breaks And A Bighorn
Beating Montana’s sheep lottery
10 min |
November - December 2019
Successful Hunter
Riverbank Muleys
Hunting the Columbia Breaks
7 min |
November - December 2019
Successful Hunter
Once In A Lifetime Ram
Randy Stetzer had always dreamed of a once-in-a-lifetime bighorn tag and felt like he won the lottery when he drew the East Deschutes, Biggs Unit license in Oregon.
2 min |
November - December 2019
Successful Hunter
Mountain Whitetails
A Season, Start to Finish
9 min |
November - December 2019
Successful Hunter
Slumberjack Deadfall 65 Pack & Incog Jacket
A recent opportunity came up to test the Slumberjack Deadfall 65 pack and Incog jacket in the company’s Disruptive Shadow Technology (DST) camoflage pattern.
1 min |
November - December 2019
Florida Sport Fishing
A Whole Different Animal - Wild Cats that Got the Cream
MOST ANGLERS HAVE STRONG BELIEFS ABOUT WHAT HULL TYPE IS BEST. Running hard in rough water requires a seaworthy platform with the strength and stability to keep you safe, comfortable and dry. Among the different trends that have consequently become evident from the evolution of center consoles, boat builders are cornering a new niche of complex and competitive catamarans harnessing more outboard power than ever before. Breaking the barrier with innovative hull designs and deck layouts, the newest catamarans offer unobstructed fishability while providing increased fuel economy and speed per applied horsepower.
10 min |
September/October 2019
Florida Sport Fishing
Pulley Ridge 2.0 The Jig Is Up
WE’RE FORTUNATE TO HAVE SOME of the most rewarding bottom fishing north of the equator. If the Sunshine State’s countless reefs, wrecks and ledges aren’t enough to keep you entertained, then you should know about a unique deep-water coral community that exists within a day’s boat ride from Key West. For adventurous anglers lucky enough to have experienced these rich waters, the area has proven to yield a bottom fishing bonanza beyond anyone’s imagination. However, the approach at Pulley Ridge has changed dramatically since we first started exploring the depths nearly a decade ago.
5 min |
September/October 2019
Florida Sport Fishing
The Lotus Effect - Exploring The Science Of The Shine
THERE HAVE BEEN COUNTLESS TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATIONS inspired by the animal kingdom, with the science of emulating nature known as biomimetics. Evolution has perfected natural designs and environmental approaches over hundreds of millions of years, providing chemists, biologists and engineers with a perfect platform to advance modern materials and manufacturing processes. Learning the way of the lotus leaf has revealed remarkable self-cleaning properties resulting from the unique flora’s ultrahydrophobic surface architecture producing water droplets in nearly perfect spherical shape.
8 min |
September/October 2019
Florida Sport Fishing
Everglades Enlivened
Ailing Florida Bay Shows Promising Signs of Life
6 min |
September/October 2019
Florida Sport Fishing
Yellow [Fin] Fever
Amid the Confines of Pristine Natural Habitat, Tuna Aplenty Defines This Pacific Island Hideaway
9 min |
September/October 2019
The Virginia Sportsman
A Pristine And Abundant Environment
Fishing options cover the waterfront at The Ford Plantation in coastal Georgia
4 min |
Fall 2019
Musky Hunter
On The Hunt With Soft Plastics (a.k.a. ‘Rubber')
Go steep & deep
2 min |
October/November 2019
Musky Hunter
Small Boats Can Work To A Musky Angler's Advantage
My boat is perfect for me. She’s the ideal craft for the northern Wisconsin lakes region I fish. My favorite lakes tend to be off the beaten path with tough access.
3 min |
October/November 2019
Musky Hunter
Stay Comfortable When Fishing In The Cold
As many of us musky fishing women know, fall fishing can be one of the most rewarding times because it’s when the “big girls” bite. The rewards of heavy hawgs of fall come with a price — cold, wet and windy weather.
2 min |
October/November 2019
Musky Hunter
Increase Your Hang Time & Catch More Fall Muskies
A prolonged pause by Joe with his GlideRaider over a sunken tree was the hang time needed to draw a response from the cover-tight fall musky.
2 min |
October/November 2019
Musky Hunter
Chasing Giants With Kids In Fall
When the leaves turn in Octo-ber and the water temperature drops below 60 degrees, it’s the right time to get my kids out and put them on a few muskies. Just like adults, kids can catch lots of muskies while casting baits and utilizing suckers with quick-set rigs. Sucker fishing has been a traditional tactic for many musky anglers in Wisconsin.
2 min |
October/November 2019
Musky Hunter
Add A Fly Rod To Your Fall Arsenal
When you start transitioning your gear to fall baits, heavier rods, sucker rigs and trolling gear, one thing you don’t want to leave behind is a fly rod. Interest in musky fly fishing has skyrocketed in recent years. You can go all-in and fly fish the entire day, or you can use it as a tool when you find an active fish that just won’t commit.
3 min |
October/November 2019
Musky Hunter
Cheap Musky Gear Costs More In The Long Run
“Muskies on a Budget” might seem like an oxy-moron. We know that musky fishing requires more investment than many sports. Nevertheless, there are options to avoid breaking the bank (or losing your mind).
3 min |
October/November 2019
Musky Hunter
Clearly A Time For Livebait
Livebait may be your best bet to catch a finicky giant from ultra-clear water.
6 min |
October/November 2019
Musky Hunter
Pushing Late Season Limits On Lac Seul
The allure of pursuing late season giants on northwest-ern Ontario’s Lac Seul has a unique risk to reward fac-tor. This sprawling lake is vast and remote. Cell service is gone before you even reach the Deception Bay boat launch.
4 min |
October/November 2019
Musky Hunter
Chaos Tackle Continues Expanding Product Lineup
It’s the long, wiggling tails which muskies find hard to resist that give the Medussa its name.
3 min |
October/November 2019
Musky Hunter
The Fall Of Giants
BE READY FOR THE FALL WEATHER ROLLERCOASTER ON LAKE ST. CLAIR AND YOU MAY CATCH A MONSTER OF YOUR OWN.
6 min |
October/November 2019
Musky Hunter
The Dirt On Trolling
TROLLING HAS BEEN HOTLY DEBATED IN WISCONSIN FOR YEARS. RECENT CREEL CENSUS INTERVIEWS REVEAL NO DIFFERENCE IN CATCH RATES BETWEEN MUSKY TROLLERS AND CASTERS.
4 min |
October/November 2019
Musky Hunter
Cold Weather Considerations
Musky hunting in the fall is some of the best and most exciting fishing that exists. Although the temperatures are dropping, the potential for catching a true giant are not. For anglers, there is a bit of an adjustment period, coming from a summer of comfortable fishing in tolerable temperatures. The reality is the weather is what you make of it. Being prepared for all weather conditions is paramount to being able to stay on the water for that next cast.
3 min |
October/November 2019
Musky Hunter
Fall Fishing On Kentucky's Cave Run Lake
Football is in full swing and basketball is just around the corner. The beautiful oaks, poplars and other hardwoods are showing off their robust colors and muskies are on the prowl at Cave Run Lake. It’s fall in the Bluegrass State.
3 min |
October/November 2019
Musky Hunter
Picking The Brain Of Andrew Gardner Of Melosh Lures
During the recent ICAST show I was able to catch up with one of the best (in my opinion) bait builders in the world, Andrew Gardner. I am betting that a lot of you have not heard much about Andrew, who is the mastermind behind Melosh Fishing Lures. Do yourself a favor and Google that right now ... you’ll be stoked you did!
3 min |
October/November 2019
Musky Hunter
Flow. Fall. Fish.
It’s upon us, that much anticipated turn of the calendar that cues the end of the season for paddleboarders and wakesurfers alike. That time of year when outdoorsmen are rewarded for months sharing woods and water. The days get shorter, the leaves oblige, and the muskies get hungrier. It’s fall in musky county.
2 min |
October/November 2019
Bloomberg Markets
Fish Farms Are Now Hosting Almost 9% of China's Solar Power Panels
Workers at a solar farm outside Yueyang City on July 2. Panels are installed at a height that allows fishery vessels to pass underneath.
5 min |