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Crosman 1077, Umarex USA, Inc. and Gamo Outdoor USA Accu 177 covered by Dan here. This is a tip for recycling old paper targets for small bore and airgun shooters. https://youtu.be/O4Ce3kWOGJg I pulled out my […]
There is an old saying that goes something like this, “winter won’t kill you, but not being prepared for winter will”. In other words when it is -20 degrees outside and there is three feet […]
Brandon Rogalla joined Pepper and me for a short fishing trip that turned out to be a great day for Rat-L-Traps. Richard Broadwell would have liked this day. In about 2 hours I caught 9 […]
One of the conditions we see on a regular basis in the fall is clear water although this year has been more rain, the reason being is generally we do not see a lot of […]
A couple of days ago I was asked by a person with American Tactical if I would like to try a Nova Liberty PCP air rifle. I guess you could call it the sister to […]
Whether you’re after fish in open water or through the ice, your lure presentation is one of the most important considerations for success. Since ice-fishing season is fast approaching in many areas, now is a […]
Rossi USA 22LR Semi Auto rifle, Gamo Outdoor USA‘s Swarm and the Ruger LCR22 are cover in these three videos from Dan. Enjoy. This is an initial review of the Rossi USA 22LR Semi Auto […]
As I write this in late October, hopes are still high for a few more nice and productive open-water fishing days this season. However, the late fall weather could turn and the lakes ice over […]
As we approach the colder winter months and I start looking for the winter bite, I get reminded why the upper river appeals to me for my winter search of bigger fish. My first reason […]
As always I try to get out fishing on my birthday, so after working on the Shoot ‘N’ Plink™ ground (details on the Shoot ‘N’ Plink™ FB Page), we headed home, unloaded, loaded back up […]
Crappie season is about ready to get going full swing in the Midwest. With that I’ve found something that should be a real “killer” made by Natural Forage Baits called a T-Shad. The photo shows […]
Used the Foo last year for a few outings over yellow perch with great success. Tipped with both small minnows and larger maggots they rocked. The lure tended to fly out at nice angles away […]
It is getting close to the time of year when Natural Forage Baits Swim Bait and Blitz Lures LLC Blade Bait is going to start getting “hot” for bass. They are normally good, but, as […]
It’s time to plant your fall food plots. Do you need any advice about having the best food plot you can have for the benefit of your herd, and for your most successful season you […]
The fishing report is a little different today. Don Banning, Pepper and I hit the lake in hopes of bass, as normal. I did manage to catch a few smaller bass on Rat-L-Traps and Natural […]
This is primarily about using the Sightmark R-Spec Reflex Sight on a powder rifle, but the Henry Repeating Arms Frontier plays a major role.
I received the Barska 3-9×40 scope and CCI Maxi-Mag ammunition, that was ordered from Sportsman’s Guide, for the new Rossi USA RB22M, bolt-action rifle. My Henry Repeating Arms Frontier Long Barrel has the same model […]
Habits change in the fall these changes and these pattern movements in fall fishing occurs more in how the largemouth bass changes their habits, and why they relate to open flats more than any time […]
Today I picked up two new rifles at B&B Hardware in Milan. I call them my Rossi USA twins – LR and Mag. The one is a 22LR semi-auto with fiber optic sights, while the […]
Cordova Cooler, building on their industry-leading and feature-rich hard-side cooler line, introduces a soft-side cooler that meets the portability needs of on-the-go outdoor enthusiasts and of those looking for a lightweight food and beverage storage […]
I’m anxious to try the new Sightmark R-series reflex sight. It is about twice the size of my Buck Mark Reflex, but it should work well for rifles. The Buck Mark is more for pistols, […]
October is an awesome time to be an outdoors enthusiast! Many hunting seasons are in full swing and some of the year’s best fishing happens now. Numbers of fish of all species are often cooperative […]
The adaptability of the Swagger Hunter29 is what sets it apart from the competition. Swagger has not only changed the way hunters and shooters look at a bipod, but it upped the ante by setting […]
With the heat, lake of oxygen for the fish and just mainly uncomfortable days the heat of the summer can be torture but there are some tricks to make life a little easier out there […]
Fall is around the corner and here in New Hampshire that means hunting. It is also a chance to wet your line once again before the ice and snow that is sure to come closes […]
Last Week I went out shooting with my Browning 1911-22, Ruger LCR22 and American Tactical Firefly at 10 yards. The LCR22 has a very short barrel, so is hard to control on accuracy. I was […]
Whether you are hunting or fishing, if you want to be successful you need to prepare. You need to understand the fish or game you are after and you need to have faith in the […]
There are lots of signs that fall is not far away. You can listen to the locusts at night, notice that the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting cooler, or you can […]
About 9 years ago I wrote a frog article called “Battle Frog”. It was in conjunction with Marty Stone and the Mad Max Frog prevailed. At that time there were not nearly as many frogs […]
Fishing has been a bit tough. Don Banning reports that on the lake where he was fishing there were three anglers and three fish caught. I had a little bit better luck, but it was […]
As we have all seen the days of fishing our local lake with you and few other fishermen have turned into high pressure lakes and has changed drastically over the past few years; going to […]
Pepper and the “fishing guy”, headed to the lake for a couple of hours today. There was a very warm wind, which I love. Reminds me of my days along the beach in Florida, and […]
This is a short video showing a use for empty water bottles for plinking, which make a nice popping noise. They are shot with the ATI Freedom. A Facebook group called [ P. O. P. […]
As the summer moves on to the fall of the year, changes may make you change, and some changes do not. The one big similarity of summer to fall is the mid-day heat leaving the […]
Working with American Tactical Nova Freedom PCP, Umarex USA, Inc. Strike Point and the Umarex USA, Inc. Trevox pellet pistol in these three videos. Shooting the American Tactical Nova Freedom PCP pellet gun at an […]
In-line planer boards are a very effective tool for catching walleyes and trout. In recent years some anglers have been employing boards to catch a variety of other species of fish. On a recent trip […]
Ten years ago today I adopted a skinny little dachshund named Pepper. He is still with me, and got to go fishing with a box full of Yo-Zuri lures, which were a surprise shipment that […]
Go down to your local department story that sells 29.99 or 59.99 coolers and you will see that those price points are filled with many selections to choose from. But, sometimes it is just worth […]
General Tire is introducing its latest tire into the G-MAX™ family of ultra-high performance (UHP) tires, the new G-MAXTM Justice. Designed for law enforcement fleets and high-speed pursuit applications, the G-MAX™ Justice provides a durable […]
Pepper and I went to the Shoot ‘N’ Plink™ firing range first to try out the new Ruger LCR22 (video link is on Shoot ‘N’ Plink FB page), and then headed for a short fishing […]
American Tactical Firefly, Ruger LCR 22 taget video and review and more in this section of Gun Rap. I picked up my Ruger LCR22 today from my FFL dealer, B&B Hardware in Milan, IL. It […]
Cabela’s School of Fish, recognized by many as the leaders in kids fishing education, recently completed their 6th-year of hosting fishing classes for kids, their parents, and other adults, and did so in record-breaking fashion! […]
IWB holster, American Tactical Nova Freedom and the new Ruger LCR22 have arrived. If you have looked for a IWB holster for your Browning 1911-22 or 380, look no further than WRB Genuine Military/Hunting Surplus […]
Recently I thought about the fact that I can get by in open water with lures from 4 companies – Blitz Lures LLC, Natural Forage Baits, BFishn Tackle, and Rat-L-Trap, with the soft plastics rigged […]
With the date approaching of the tournament the frog bite is turning on and as always so is one of the most popular tournaments of the year; it’s time for the SPRO frog only tournament […]
Graduate Record Exam is a standardized admission test for graduate schools. It is used to measure the graduates’ abilities in academic nature. The level of education undergraduates has developed in verbal skills, quantitative aptitude. Individuals who […]
Pepper and I were joined by Don Banning today for our fishing outing. Pepper was having a lot of difficulty walking, and mainly stayed in the shade of the vehicle. I think I’m going to […]
The newest product in crankbaits Bill Lewis Outdoors’ MR-6. Bill Lewis is the manufacturer of the famous Rat-L-Trap. According to Richard Broadwell the MR-6 will is a medium runner that will bottom out at 6 […]
Tonight I decided to take Pepper out and do a little fishing for a very short time. The poor little guy has been taking water pills, and shut up all day while I’ve been at […]
SoftScience™ footwear announces performance water shoes designed for women. From fishing to sailing and watersports, SoftScience created three styles designed to not only fit the female foot, but to deliver top-line performance and stability as well. […]
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