1. FISHING DOUGH BAIT MAKING -- Top Secret Expert Tips!
July 31, 2006


Have you ever wondered why one guy seems to catch the biggest fish again and again, while the majority of other fishermen just seem to get the average catches? Why is that? Many of us would love to catch those big catfish, carp, bass, trout etc, every time we go fishing. It may just be that the guy is a genius angler, but real fishing success is often simply about using bait that is more effective than most other anglers baits at getting round fishes natural fears and resistance to eating it!... But how can we achieve this? Well here’s a few of some of the best most proven method... (read more)

Author: Tim Richardson | Article Views: 1954

2. Six Hiking And Backpacking Tips
July 31, 2006


Hiking and backpacking in the wilderness means leaving the safety and predictability of civilization behind. That is part of the adventure, and part of the danger. Here are six hiking and backpacking tips you can use to make it much safer, without taking away from the adventure. 1. Carry a compass, a map, and the knowledge of how to use them. Even if you don't have a good map. any map is better than nothing. People lost in the wilderness have often hiked farther into it because they had no idea in which direction was the nearest road. Practice with the compass near home, and use it before... (read more)

Author: Steve Gillman | Article Views: 490

3. Cheap And Lightweight Backpack Alternatives
July 22, 2006


Ultralight backpackers are always looking for the lightest backpacks. Unfortunately, lighter usually means more expensive when it comes to backpacking gear. There are some ways around this, though, for those on a tighter budget. There are ways to buy a lightweight backpacker cheaper, and also ways to make them. The latter is easier than you might think. Making A Cheap Lightweight Backpack There are some, like ultralight backpacking guru Ray Jardine, who sew their own backpacks. I have sewn some backpacking gear and clothing before, and I can tell you from experience that unless you a... (read more)

Author: Steve Gillman | Article Views: 603

4. Wild Plants Backpackers Should Know
July 15, 2006


Why learn about wild plants just to go backpacking? Of course it is interesting for some of us, but beyond that, a little knowledge of plants can save your life. This isn't just about the edible ones. Food is actually a low priority in most wilderness emergencies. However, there are many other important uses for the plants out there. Useful Wild Plants Cattails: The cattail is one of the most useful wild plants in the wilderness. Swampy or wet areas throughout the northern hemisphere have cattail plants, and once you identified them, you'll never forget them. While they have five edi... (read more)

Author: Steve Gillman | Article Views: 566

5. Finding Secret Swimming Holes
July 05, 2006


Swimming holes have a certain nostalgic feel about them. Long before swimming pools were common and in areas where there weren't many beaches, kids had to go to a wide spot in a stream, or to an old rock quarry to swim. Perhaps you did this as a child. Well, these spots are still out there, and they are not just for the kids. Searching For A Swimming Hole When we recently moved from Arizona to Canon City (pronounced canyon) in Colorado, we were looking forward to having water around. One of the real estate agents at the closing on our house told us about a swimming hole he had been t... (read more)

Author: Steve Gillman | Article Views: 545

6. Daily Surrender Psalms 84:1-2
June 28, 2006


June 29, 2006 Psalms 84:1-2 How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts! (2) My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God. The desert camp of the Children of Israel--hundreds of thousands of them-- formed a square around the tabernacle of the Lord. The tabernacle was comprised of three distinct courts divided by thick curtains held with four tons of silver sockets. The Levites, its dedicated priests, camp nearest to it, to care for it day and night. It contains no image, no statue, no identification of any... (read more)

Author: Patrick Lumbroso | Article Views: 735