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Looking for the ultimate outdoor bag? If you fish, hunt, hike or vacation this is
your bag. It will hold everything including the kitchen sink! A water resistant bag
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shelter. I have been using the medium sized bag and love it. Just throw it in the
back of your truck and go in rain,sleet or snow and know that all your contents
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your bag. It will hold everything including the kitchen sink! A water resistant bag
that comes in small, medium and large this bag even can turn into a make shift
shelter. I have been using the medium sized bag and love it. Just throw it in the
back of your truck and go in rain,sleet or snow and know that all your contents
stays dry ready for your outing. http://www.bigfootbag.com/
| Bobber with a Brain...consumers can't get enough! |
At every trade show I go to and speak at I seem to run out of this product giving it
away to consumers. Why? Because it works! This has to be the best fishing
system on the market today. Now you can drop shot from shore in 60 feet of water.
Why the large retailers have not picked up on this product I don't know. Check out
this website and order a few for you and your friends. I won't be caught without this
product in my tackle box. http://bigtentackle.com/
away to consumers. Why? Because it works! This has to be the best fishing
system on the market today. Now you can drop shot from shore in 60 feet of water.
Why the large retailers have not picked up on this product I don't know. Check out
this website and order a few for you and your friends. I won't be caught without this
product in my tackle box. http://bigtentackle.com/
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Dave,
Thanks for the visit and the experience - I truly enjoyed getting to meet and know the staff at the Western States Sportsman. I
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product out to the Canadian outdorrsmen. I realize that they sell advertising but we would not have even known how to go about
getting them to look at our product had they not found out about us through I-Cast.
Tell Dave - thanks as well for taking me out to see some of the opportunities you guys have in Idaho to get after the big game -
and right in your back door too!! It was a real hoot to participate.
We will be in touch!
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From: Bradley McClung (bmac@20below.us)
Sent: Wed 9/12/07 4:31 PM
To: DAVE DEBBIE LANGSTON (westernstatessportsman@msn.com)
Dave,
Thanks for the visit and the experience - I truly enjoyed getting to meet and know the staff at the Western States Sportsman. I
believe the exposure you provided through the I-Cast show video has helped us in more ways than we could have hoped. We
received a call from Wild TV in Canada this week and they wanted to discuss bringing us on as advertisers and getting our
product out to the Canadian outdorrsmen. I realize that they sell advertising but we would not have even known how to go about
getting them to look at our product had they not found out about us through I-Cast.
Tell Dave - thanks as well for taking me out to see some of the opportunities you guys have in Idaho to get after the big game -
and right in your back door too!! It was a real hoot to participate.
We will be in touch!
| Preparing your fishing gear for the up coming season by Dave Langston |
The snow is still falling in most of the rocky mountain west but now is the time to break out your gear and prepare for a fabulous spring fishing season.
We have received more than our share of precipitation this year. With snow flying every week, look for this years fishing season to be one of the best we have seen in recent
memories. Snow pack is above normal in many parts and reservoirs should be full for the better part of the summer months.
2005 and 2006 were very good water years. Although, 2007 did set us back a bit with low water in many reservoirs and rivers. So far, 2008 is shaping up to be a sportsman’
s paradise and I am drooling.
It’s time to start planning those long distant trips and also get your gear in tip top shape so it won’t let you down in the field, here’s how.
First, strip off all the old line from your reels. Inspect each and every reel for loose nuts and bolts and also check for wear on ball bearings. Once you feel you have carefully
checked the mechanics out or retired any reel that may be just plain worn out, soak them in a solvent. I like to use gas (if you smoke this would be a bad time) in a well
ventilated area like the garage and clean all that gummed up gunk in the spool and the reel handle. Check every nook and cranny and get it all out, a tooth brush works
perfect to scrub out the grime just make sure it’s not your spouses. They tend to get real mad afterwards but that’s another story.
Next, dry your reels (make sure you rinse them all with water after soaking them in solvent) and oil them with reel oil not household oil. I then move on to my fishing rods. I’ll
check all the guides, tips, and handles (butts). If rod tips are worn and crooked or cracked I’ll replace them by cutting off the tip and applying a new one with tips you can buy
at most retail outlets that carry fishing equipment. I also look for any cracks in the main rod section, if I have a crack in a fiberglass or graphite rod I either throw the rod away
or trim it down and turn it into an ice fishing rod if I can. Trust me on this; nothing turns a trip sour quicker than losing a trophy fish and the entire day fishing due to a broken
rod. I also carry at least two rods just in case.
Once I have properly checked reels and rods I then decide what fish I am going after. I have bass rods that I string up 12 – 20 pound test line on and trout rods that I use 4 –
12 pound test on. I separate the rods and take only the ones I will be using for that particular trip. This saves me time before I head out. Try casting a small panther martin
using 20 pound test on a bass rod with a level wind reel, it’s not any fun believe me. But hey, if you like picking out a bird’s nest of a mess in your reel on every cast this will
do it.
Use top of the line monofilament (fishing line). Most retailers carry different brands and if it’s expensive it’s probably good stuff. Stay away from the $1.99 line, you get what
you pay for and in the fishing and hunting world that is a very true statement.
I use both spinning rods and level winds for bass, steelhead and large reservoir or river fishing and separate them from my spinning rods I use for trout or pan fish in small
lakes and streams.
Now that I have completely cleaned and repaired my rods and reels and they are spooled with the proper line I head to the tackle box. Now, I have literally over 2,000
different crank baits, spinners, spoons, divers, top water plugs, worms and baits and some that I have no idea what they do and others that frankly scare the wits out of me.
What do I do with a mess like this? I organize them in my main tackle boxes separated for different species. I have one box for pan fish others for largemouth and
smallmouth and others for trout and cold water species. I also check for rusty hooks and replace them or give them away. I organize and label these because I have to in
order to keep from going insane in the company of others. This way I can quickly grab the proper rods and tackle boxes I might need for the day and not lug around 100
pounds of needless tackle. That’s it for tackle, you should be set. Just remember to have the proper bait and tackle on board for the species you are going after.
Here’s a tip to earn a friend for life this year. Any of those unwanted rods, reels or baits you have and even tackle boxes that are getting old and dusty would sure make
some kid the happiest little person in the world. Nephews, nieces, your children or heck the kid next door would surely appreciate you hooking (no pun intended) them up
with these prized possessions. And while you’re at it, invite them fishing. They will remember you for life and thank you for it.
You know, my children are all growing up with the youngest turning 17 years old. Time is flying by but I can fondly remember baiting up my son and daughters first fishing
rods for the first time with a worm and a bobber fishing for bluegill and bass. Now that my grand children are starting to arrive (5 so far) I hope I have influenced my children
positively to share the outdoors with theirs. If not, Grandpa Dave will be loading up the boat with all of them. You’ll recognize me on the water; I’ll be the one looking like
grandpa day care!
We have received more than our share of precipitation this year. With snow flying every week, look for this years fishing season to be one of the best we have seen in recent
memories. Snow pack is above normal in many parts and reservoirs should be full for the better part of the summer months.
2005 and 2006 were very good water years. Although, 2007 did set us back a bit with low water in many reservoirs and rivers. So far, 2008 is shaping up to be a sportsman’
s paradise and I am drooling.
It’s time to start planning those long distant trips and also get your gear in tip top shape so it won’t let you down in the field, here’s how.
First, strip off all the old line from your reels. Inspect each and every reel for loose nuts and bolts and also check for wear on ball bearings. Once you feel you have carefully
checked the mechanics out or retired any reel that may be just plain worn out, soak them in a solvent. I like to use gas (if you smoke this would be a bad time) in a well
ventilated area like the garage and clean all that gummed up gunk in the spool and the reel handle. Check every nook and cranny and get it all out, a tooth brush works
perfect to scrub out the grime just make sure it’s not your spouses. They tend to get real mad afterwards but that’s another story.
Next, dry your reels (make sure you rinse them all with water after soaking them in solvent) and oil them with reel oil not household oil. I then move on to my fishing rods. I’ll
check all the guides, tips, and handles (butts). If rod tips are worn and crooked or cracked I’ll replace them by cutting off the tip and applying a new one with tips you can buy
at most retail outlets that carry fishing equipment. I also look for any cracks in the main rod section, if I have a crack in a fiberglass or graphite rod I either throw the rod away
or trim it down and turn it into an ice fishing rod if I can. Trust me on this; nothing turns a trip sour quicker than losing a trophy fish and the entire day fishing due to a broken
rod. I also carry at least two rods just in case.
Once I have properly checked reels and rods I then decide what fish I am going after. I have bass rods that I string up 12 – 20 pound test line on and trout rods that I use 4 –
12 pound test on. I separate the rods and take only the ones I will be using for that particular trip. This saves me time before I head out. Try casting a small panther martin
using 20 pound test on a bass rod with a level wind reel, it’s not any fun believe me. But hey, if you like picking out a bird’s nest of a mess in your reel on every cast this will
do it.
Use top of the line monofilament (fishing line). Most retailers carry different brands and if it’s expensive it’s probably good stuff. Stay away from the $1.99 line, you get what
you pay for and in the fishing and hunting world that is a very true statement.
I use both spinning rods and level winds for bass, steelhead and large reservoir or river fishing and separate them from my spinning rods I use for trout or pan fish in small
lakes and streams.
Now that I have completely cleaned and repaired my rods and reels and they are spooled with the proper line I head to the tackle box. Now, I have literally over 2,000
different crank baits, spinners, spoons, divers, top water plugs, worms and baits and some that I have no idea what they do and others that frankly scare the wits out of me.
What do I do with a mess like this? I organize them in my main tackle boxes separated for different species. I have one box for pan fish others for largemouth and
smallmouth and others for trout and cold water species. I also check for rusty hooks and replace them or give them away. I organize and label these because I have to in
order to keep from going insane in the company of others. This way I can quickly grab the proper rods and tackle boxes I might need for the day and not lug around 100
pounds of needless tackle. That’s it for tackle, you should be set. Just remember to have the proper bait and tackle on board for the species you are going after.
Here’s a tip to earn a friend for life this year. Any of those unwanted rods, reels or baits you have and even tackle boxes that are getting old and dusty would sure make
some kid the happiest little person in the world. Nephews, nieces, your children or heck the kid next door would surely appreciate you hooking (no pun intended) them up
with these prized possessions. And while you’re at it, invite them fishing. They will remember you for life and thank you for it.
You know, my children are all growing up with the youngest turning 17 years old. Time is flying by but I can fondly remember baiting up my son and daughters first fishing
rods for the first time with a worm and a bobber fishing for bluegill and bass. Now that my grand children are starting to arrive (5 so far) I hope I have influenced my children
positively to share the outdoors with theirs. If not, Grandpa Dave will be loading up the boat with all of them. You’ll recognize me on the water; I’ll be the one looking like
grandpa day care!
NEW IDAHO STATE RECORD BROWN TROUT Idaho Falls-Wes Case knew there were some big brown trout in Ashton Reservoir, but he wasn’t thinking “state record” big when he went fishing on November 6th. Yet, when he landed the 37 inch behemoth, he knew it had to be one of the biggest brown trout ever caught in Idaho. In fact, it was. A certified scale and a verified identification by Dan Garren, Regional Fishery Biologist with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game confirmed the 27.3 pound fish is indeed the new state record. The previous record was a 26 ½ pound fish caught from the South Fork of the Snake River in 1981. Case, an Ashton resident, has fished Ashton Reservoir for years, but prior to Wednesday, an 8 pound brown trout was the biggest he’d ever caught. Landing the fish was no easy feat, given that Case was only using 8 lb test line. “It took me about an hour to land it” he said, “it headed out to deep water and just laid there, so I just kept the pressure on it”. But fighting the fish was only half the battle. Case, who was fishing from the shore, was by himself and didn’t have a landing net. “I had to scramble down the rocks and through the brush to land it. When I finally got it up on the bank, I just sat on the shore and stared at it for about 10 minutes” he said. “It was totally amazing”. According to Garren, who examined the fish after it had been skinned by the taxidermist, the stomach contained two partially digested hatchery rainbow trout about ten to twelve inches, and scales from a very large sucker. Based on the otoliths, or ear-stones, which are used to estimate ages of fish, Garren said the fish was at least ten and maybe eleven years old. “I’m guessing that fish had eaten a lot of rainbow trout and suckers in its years" 27.3 pound German Brown Caught by Wes Case Ashton Reservoir |
MyOutdoorTV.com Lists March “Top 10‿ Shows
April 4, 2008 (Nashville) – Outdoors enthusiasts not only took advantage of early spring
weather to hit the streams and lakes, but the fishing shows they watched on
MyOutdoorTV.com dominated the site’s “Top 10” most-watched for the month of March.
Lindner’s Angling Edge was the top-ranked show, and five additional fishing shows
claimed spots among the top 10.
The full list of shows in MyOutdoorTV.com’s Top 10 for March includes:
1 – Lindner’s Angling Edge
2 – Outdoor Answer
3 – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Montana Outdoor Report
4 – Bill Dance’s Fishing
5 – Fishing with Roland Martin
6 – Jimmy Houston Outdoors
7 – BlackHawk Pro Tips
8 – North American Fisherman
9 – North American Hunter
10 – Scott Martin Challenge
Fishing shows were also among the most-streamed individual episodes, in addition to
popular episodes of BlackHawk Pro Tips with shooter Todd Jarrett. Fish Fishburne’s
Video Keepers of the Week, O’Neill Outside, North American Hunter, A Dog’s Life, and
Midwest Crappie also had videos that were heavily streamed.
Other highly rated shows for March include:
11 – Babe Winkelman’s Good Fishing
12 – Shotgun Journal
13 – Fish Fishburne’s Video Keepers of the Week
14 – Bird Dogs Forever
15 – O’Neill Outside
16 – Midwest Crappie
17 – US Army Pro Tips
18 – Hank Parker’s Outdoor Magazine
19 – Ohio Division of Wildlife’s Wild Ohio
20 – Western States Sportsman
“It isn’t surprising that fishing shows dominated the most-watched list last month,
considering that MyOutdoorTV.com streams shows by the best-known and most popular
fishing hosts in the country,” commented Chris Moise, CEO. “But tactical shooters,
hunters, snowmobilers, and dog enthusiasts also found their favorite shows. As our list of
programmers grows weekly, and new episodes of existing shows are added regularly, we
give viewers a tremendous amount of choice and reason to return often.”
Use of MyOutdoorTV.com is always FREE to viewers, 24/7, with no registration required.
The site streams shows featuring some of the leading names in the outdoors, including
Hank Parker, Todd Jarrett, Roland Martin, Mark Sosin, Larry Csonka, Babe Winkelman,
Jimmy Houston, and many others.
MyOutdoorTV.com is the world’s largest internet network for outdoor TV programming,
currently streaming over 180 show titles on the shooting sports, fishing, boating, and
conservation. In addition, it hosts radio shows, outdoor videos, the State Explorer
section, The Showroom product video section, links to outdoor blogs, and sections for
cooking, travel, guides, outdoor news, and much more. Visit our website at www.
myoutdoortv.com.
April 4, 2008 (Nashville) – Outdoors enthusiasts not only took advantage of early spring
weather to hit the streams and lakes, but the fishing shows they watched on
MyOutdoorTV.com dominated the site’s “Top 10” most-watched for the month of March.
Lindner’s Angling Edge was the top-ranked show, and five additional fishing shows
claimed spots among the top 10.
The full list of shows in MyOutdoorTV.com’s Top 10 for March includes:
1 – Lindner’s Angling Edge
2 – Outdoor Answer
3 – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Montana Outdoor Report
4 – Bill Dance’s Fishing
5 – Fishing with Roland Martin
6 – Jimmy Houston Outdoors
7 – BlackHawk Pro Tips
8 – North American Fisherman
9 – North American Hunter
10 – Scott Martin Challenge
Fishing shows were also among the most-streamed individual episodes, in addition to
popular episodes of BlackHawk Pro Tips with shooter Todd Jarrett. Fish Fishburne’s
Video Keepers of the Week, O’Neill Outside, North American Hunter, A Dog’s Life, and
Midwest Crappie also had videos that were heavily streamed.
Other highly rated shows for March include:
11 – Babe Winkelman’s Good Fishing
12 – Shotgun Journal
13 – Fish Fishburne’s Video Keepers of the Week
14 – Bird Dogs Forever
15 – O’Neill Outside
16 – Midwest Crappie
17 – US Army Pro Tips
18 – Hank Parker’s Outdoor Magazine
19 – Ohio Division of Wildlife’s Wild Ohio
20 – Western States Sportsman
“It isn’t surprising that fishing shows dominated the most-watched list last month,
considering that MyOutdoorTV.com streams shows by the best-known and most popular
fishing hosts in the country,” commented Chris Moise, CEO. “But tactical shooters,
hunters, snowmobilers, and dog enthusiasts also found their favorite shows. As our list of
programmers grows weekly, and new episodes of existing shows are added regularly, we
give viewers a tremendous amount of choice and reason to return often.”
Use of MyOutdoorTV.com is always FREE to viewers, 24/7, with no registration required.
The site streams shows featuring some of the leading names in the outdoors, including
Hank Parker, Todd Jarrett, Roland Martin, Mark Sosin, Larry Csonka, Babe Winkelman,
Jimmy Houston, and many others.
MyOutdoorTV.com is the world’s largest internet network for outdoor TV programming,
currently streaming over 180 show titles on the shooting sports, fishing, boating, and
conservation. In addition, it hosts radio shows, outdoor videos, the State Explorer
section, The Showroom product video section, links to outdoor blogs, and sections for
cooking, travel, guides, outdoor news, and much more. Visit our website at www.
myoutdoortv.com.
