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January 5, 2015

Moon + tides = flounder

  If you are interested in getting in on the flounder run, Capt. Jack McPartland (361-290-6302) says the action has been pretty good along the middle coast. “At this time of the year when we are […]
January 5, 2015

Finalists named for Detroit Auto Show car and truck of the year

One week from today there will be one or two companies with new bragging rights for their vehicles. And, important rights they are, too. The occasion will be the announcement of the 2015 Car of the […]
January 5, 2015

How to Throw a Special Forces Shovel [VIDEO]

Yes, that’s right, a shovel. In addition to knives, and swords, Cold Steel also offers a Special Forces Throwing Shovel that we use at Marksmanship Camp.  Personally, the tomahawk is my favorite, but lots of folks […]
December 30, 2014

“The Cup Song” WITH GUNS!!! [VIDEO]

There are thousands of versions of this song online, but of course is one is the best:
December 30, 2014

Strange Outboard Problems (And how to fix them)

Today’s outboard motor is a completely different beast than those of yesteryear. And it’s no wonder – remember the days when you could fix a car with a set of wrenches, a screw driver, and pliers? […]
December 24, 2014

Gulf of Mexico Recreational Fisheries to Open January 1, 2015

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council reminds recreational anglers that red grouper, greater amberjack, and gray triggerfish will reopen January 1, 2015. Red grouper has a 20 inch total length size limit. The bag limit will remain […]
December 23, 2014

Super Cheap Boats: $2,500 or Less? Yes!

Let me take a moment to make the case for the super cheap boat. And by super cheap, yes, I mean a boat-motor-trailer package that you can buy for $2,500 or less. You think it’s not […]
December 22, 2014

How to Throw a Tomahawk [VIDEO]

I’ve taught hundreds (if not thousands) of campers and adults how to throw tomahawks over the past few years, so below is my standard short lesson: We use the Cold Steel Norse Tomahawks for all the […]
December 22, 2014

Ram EcoDiesel is Green Truck of the Year

Kermit the frog said it wasn’t easy being green, but the team at Ram Trucks are proving that it can be done. The Ram 1500 EcoDiesel has been named Green Truck of the Year by Green […]
December 19, 2014

Never give up…

  One of the great things about fishing and hunting is the uncertainty factor. Take for example the duck hunting trip Tommy Countz went on early this week. Countz is a well known Texas middle coast […]