Eli Haydel, a man who turned his passions for music and duck hunting into a successful international business, has died. Haydel, of Bossier City, La., passed in his sleep early on Nov. 25. He was 73. Eli Haydel took up […]
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It’s happening again for Ford’s 2013 Escape. For the seventh time since it was introduced last year, some versions of the popular SUV have been recalled for a problem that’s important enough to require immediate attention. The 1.6L engine version
2013 Ford Escape recalled again; certain Fusions also affected Read More »
Lady’s bass fishing legend Judy Wong talks the mental side of bass fishing.
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We boaters have a lot of things to be thankful for. In fact, boating has become easier, more reliable, less environmentally costly, and safer than ever before, in the past few years. What gives? As technology marches forward, boats and
It’s Thanksgiving – Let’s Be Thankful, Boaters Read More »
Flounder Run In 2011 I took part in an epic challenge to catch 100 flounder in five days on artificial lure only. It was called the Fall Flounder Run. I was able to catch 102 flounder in four days. While
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Daiwa’s new Laguna reels are designed for greater line management, with plenty of space around the spool openings for you to actually get your thumb and fingers to the line. Best of all, they are incredibly affordable
Gear Video: Daiwa’s Laguna Reels Read More »
There has been much debate about the future of midsize trucks in America. For years, the only available ones have been the Toyota Tacoma and the Nissan Frontier; both have been good consistent performers but are dated and lackluster in
2015 Chevy Colorado unveiled today; available in late 2014 Read More »
Here are a few questions I have been asked about flounder that seem to pop up frequently. Enjoy and feel free to send me any of your questions. Q: What do you consider a “trophy” flounder to be? A: Honestly, to me a
Folks tell me the most memorable shot on Top Shot was when I shot the golf ball at 100 yards. That shot was pretty crazy I’ll admit. Sure, most any marksman can do it. But the trick was doing it
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For a while Crickett has been the household name for a pint sized .22LR starter rifle, but that’s all fixing to change with Savage Arm’s new “Rascal” series. The first thing most shooters will notice when they see the Rascal
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Well, it’s about time Garmin did it – this week at the METS (Marine Electronics Trade Show) show, they announced SideVu and DownVu, their version of the high-res down- and side-scanners we’ve all come to know and love.. SideVu and DownVu
Garmin Enters Side-Scan Fishfinder Fray Read More »
Recently we were blessed enough to adopt a beautiful 13 year old daughter who has been with us through foster care for over a year. She has developed a love for shooting like her new daddy and I’m proud to
Daddy Daughter Deer Hunting Read More »
When is the proper time to set the hook on a frog bite? Gerald Swindle explains.
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It’s always ugly when a manufacturer has to issue a recall, but the one issued Friday by Chrysler is both large and somewhat confusing. Encompassing about 1.2-million vehicles, about 453,000 are actually affected, but the company is taking no chances
With the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show now over, one of the big discoveries stands out: Lowrance is still red-hot, introducing a range of new units for next year. The biggest announcements are fishfinders, including the new SpotlightScan and SonarHub. Here’s
Lowrance Rolls Out SpotlightScan and SonarHub Fishfinders Read More »
Judging from questions I get from readers, tides cause more confusion among coastal anglers than any other subject does. One of the questions I hear most often goes something like this: “I saw where the low tide was going to
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I’m a live and let live kind of guy. To tell the truth there are times I probably let people get away with a little too much on certain things in world of fishing and hunting than I should. However,
Turn in flounder poachers! Read More »
Pretty accurate summary:
Summing up the Gun Control “Compromise” Read More »
Whether you’re storing your boat for a week or for a month, if you don’t put it up properly you could be in for a disaster. We’ve talked before about whether or not rack storage is a good move, and
Boat Storage No-No’s – Don’t Do This! Read More »
