Well, I finally had the chance to sit down and tie some saltwater ties. In reality this is going to be the bulk of my arsenal since there aren’t too many freshwater opportunities around me. This isn’t a bad thing. … Continue reading
I’m either going to have to start taking flies apart or stop at the shop on Tuesday to buy more hooks. Practice makes perfect and that’s what I’ve been working on. Sure, I have a long way to go but … Continue reading
Today I read that most people that begin fly fishing start tying their own flies within 1-2 years. I suppose I’ve thrown the curve as I’ve already jumped in with both feet. I was browsing craigslist and decided to see … Continue reading
Having taken advantage of the recent sale by Arrowhead Equipment I am now the proud owner of a Jarbridge River underquilt. The Jarbridge is a 3/4 quilt that’s rated to 30 degrees. I purchased it with the plan of using … Continue reading
It was a long wait but I’ve finally begun my journey down the path of enlightenment brought about by fly fishing. If you’ve ever watched a skilled fly fisherman I think you’ll agree that there’s something almost spiritual about it. … Continue reading
Last night we had an impromptu meeting with the North Florida Trailblazers to meet the Florida Trail Association’s recently hired Executive Director, Dennis Miranda. We had a good turnout with close to 20 people. Some folks traveled from as far … Continue reading
You see, sometimes we can’t always control the impulses we have. Perhaps you struggle every time you see a candy bar or walk by a soda machine. For me, my fingers start to twitch and the hair on my neck … Continue reading
It’s been too insanely hot around here lately to hike. The highs have been in the upper 90s with the heat index running over 110. The area is like a tenderbox waiting for an ember. The past few days my … Continue reading
Wow! What a jam-packed day! Yesterday seemed full until we kicked off this morning. After a short review of putting all of the topics together we jumped right into our final CPR assessment. Everyone saved their dummy. It was a … Continue reading
For the past two years I’ve been trying to find the opportunity to expand my first aid knowledge in a way that would be beneficial to my interest in hiking and outdoor activity. I wanted some backcountry knowledge in the … Continue reading