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“I got one! I got one!” It’s the shout every companion of a new angler hopes to hear. It doesn’t matter how young or old, it’s an exclamation of pure excitement. Most of the fish you’ll target on early fishing ...

Fishing really is a simple pursuit. That’s a big part of what makes it so much fun for so many. However, before you dive in (okay, bad pun), there are a few details you need to take care of. They ...

Keep It Simple When it comes to tackle, bait, methods, and attitude for first fishing adventures, the best advice is: KEEP IT SIMPLE. The less fuss there is for you and for a new angler, the more fun everyone will ...

 At 50 Campfires, we know camping and fishing just naturally go together. One without the other lessens the joy in either one. The reason? Because the measure of fishing success is not how many fish you take home. It’s not ...

Since the measure of success of every fishing outing, whether it is on its own or connected to other outdoor activities, is making memories, it’s important to capture them to reminisce and to share. The most effective and time-efficient way ...

Dometic is a company that makes, among other things, electric coolers. We’ve used the Dometic CFX 35W on numerous occasions, and we enjoyed the flexibility when it comes to powering the cooler. It can be done with AC, DC, and ...

How great is it to hop off the hiking trail, head back to the campsite, and plop down in a camping chair? You get to kick back and enjoy what camping is all about – relaxing and disconnecting from the ...

I’ll start out by saying that I’m not a primitive skills expert by any means. I spend a lot of time outside, have built plenty of primitive shelters, and I’m handy with a knife. That said, starting a friction fire ...

When I head to the campsite, I inevitably find myself wondering which knife I should grab. Like a lot of folks that spend time in the outdoors, I have a drawer full of knives that I like for different reasons, ...