http://www.fieldandstream.com/taxonomy/term/52327 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/bass-fishing/2009/10/merwin-avoid-hypothermia-mustang-survival-jacket <!--paging_filter--><p>Staying alive. Personal safety is high on my fall fishing list. The water temperature this morning on one of the big lakes I often fish is 51 degrees. Normally dressed, if I fall out of the boat there&rsquo;s a good chance of death by hypothermia.</p> <p><a href="http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/bass-fishing/2009/10/merwin-avoid-hypothermia-mustang-survival-jacket">read more</a></p> Bass Fishing Shelter Fire First-Aid Fishing Fishing Gear Trout Fishing More Freshwater Survival Survival Gear Gear Other Survival Saltwater Fly Fishing Honest Angler John Merwin http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/bass-fishing/2009/10/merwin-avoid-hypothermia-mustang-survival-jacket#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:07:42 -0400 Online Editors 1001341002 at http://www.fieldandstream.com http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/bass-fishing/2009/10/merwin-are-bass-tournaments-good-fishing <!--paging_filter--><p>That&rsquo;s a tough question, and some of the answers I&rsquo;ve gotten over the years might surprise you.</p> <p>There&rsquo;s no question that all the media buzz around pro-bass anglers and their tournaments has made them hugely visible. Put really big bucks into a fishing contest, and the television cameras will roll. But is it the fish that count? Or is it the money?</p> <p><a href="http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/bass-fishing/2009/10/merwin-are-bass-tournaments-good-fishing">read more</a></p> Bass Fishing How to Fish for Bass Fishing Honest Angler John Merwin http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/bass-fishing/2009/10/merwin-are-bass-tournaments-good-fishing#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:20:25 -0400 Online Editors 1001340805 at http://www.fieldandstream.com http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/fieldandstream/kentucky/2008/02/untitled-image-3052 <p><!--paging_filter--></p> John Merwin http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/fieldandstream/kentucky/2008/02/untitled-image-3052#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:44:55 -0500 fieldandstream-editor 1000238193 at http://www.fieldandstream.com http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/fieldandstream/kentucky/2008/02/untitled-image-2792 <p><!--paging_filter--></p> John Merwin http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/fieldandstream/kentucky/2008/02/untitled-image-2792#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:44:32 -0500 fieldandstream-editor 1000237928 at http://www.fieldandstream.com http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/fieldandstream/kentucky/2008/02/bshimano-fishing-sandalsbbr-after-last-years-successful-intro <p><!--paging_filter-->Shimano Fishing Sandals After last year's successful introduction of a molded fishing boot, Shimano follows up with this new molded fishing sandal. The soft EVA material is extremely comfortable, and the soles are both non-skid and non-marking. After trying them on, I ordered two pairs on the spot. About $40.00. (<a href="http://www.shimano.com" target="_blank">shimano.com</a>)</p> John Merwin http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/fieldandstream/kentucky/2008/02/bshimano-fishing-sandalsbbr-after-last-years-successful-intro#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:39:57 -0500 fieldandstream-editor 1000236016 at http://www.fieldandstream.com http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/fieldandstream/kentucky/2008/02/bdr-shadebbr-lightweight-and-breathable-sun-hood-glacier-glov <p><!--paging_filter-->Dr. Shade A lightweight and breathable sun hood from Glacier Glove is slit in the back so it can be worn either for full head and face protection or just around your neck and lower face. In either case, it gives 50-plus UPF sun-blocking ability. (The sunglasses on the mannequin aren't included.) This might be overkill in cloudy Manitoba, but I'd say it's almost essential in sun-blistered Florida. Anglers who scoff at sun-protection tend to develop skin cancers over time. So just how stupid are you? About $20.00. (<a href="http://www.glacierglove.com" target="_blank">glacierglove.com</a>)</p> John Merwin http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/fieldandstream/kentucky/2008/02/bdr-shadebbr-lightweight-and-breathable-sun-hood-glacier-glov#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:39:57 -0500 fieldandstream-editor 1000236015 at http://www.fieldandstream.com http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/fieldandstream/kentucky/2008/02/bstren-microfuse-superlinebbr-new-fused-filament-braided-supe <p><!--paging_filter-->Stren Microfuse superline This new, fused-filament, braided superline is an excellent product. It's somewhat similar to Berkley FireLine (both brands are owned by Pure Fishing). But Clay Norris (shown holding a new package), Pure Fishing's fishing-line manager, tells me it has more and finer fibers fused in a line of similar overall diameter. That means Microfuse has more body and is even better behaved on most reels. The new line also fluoresces bright blue under ultraviolet light (remember the original blue Stren monofilament?), so it's easy to see above the water. To be available in sizes from 2- to 30-pound-test at about $19.00 per 125-yard spool. (<a href="http://www.stren.com" target="_blank">stren.com</a>)</p> John Merwin http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/fieldandstream/kentucky/2008/02/bstren-microfuse-superlinebbr-new-fused-filament-braided-supe#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:39:57 -0500 fieldandstream-editor 1000236014 at http://www.fieldandstream.com http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/fieldandstream/kentucky/2008/02/bberkley-tec-pistol-gripbbr-part-new-line-fishing-tools-berkl <p><!--paging_filter-->Berkley TEC Pistol Grip Part of a new line of fishing tools from Berkley, this new-style fish lipper got a "best new accessory" award at ICAST. The pistol-grip and trigger operation make this tool really effective and easy to use. This 8-inch model will retail at about $50.00 (<a href="http://www.berkley-fishing.com" target="_blank">berkley-fishing.com</a>)</p> John Merwin http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/fieldandstream/kentucky/2008/02/bberkley-tec-pistol-gripbbr-part-new-line-fishing-tools-berkl#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:39:57 -0500 fieldandstream-editor 1000236013 at http://www.fieldandstream.com http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/fieldandstream/kentucky/2008/02/btru-tungsten-weighted-soft-plasticsbbr-these-get-my-vote-mos <p><!--paging_filter-->Tru-Tungsten Weighted Soft Plastics These get my vote for the most significant new bass lure of 2008, at least among the dozens I've looked at. The guys here have figured out how to add small bits of tungsten weight (heavier and thus smaller than lead) to the insides of various soft-plastic baits. Because the baits are pre-weighted, you don't have to use the customary bullet-shaped sinker when fishing. Just Texas-rig the worm and go for it. To be available in a variety of styles and weights. These 6-inch reverse-dart, green-pumpkin worms weigh about 0.1-ounce each and will retail for about $6.00 per 8-pack. (<a href="http://www.tru-tungsten.com" target="_blank">tru-tungsten.com</a>)</p> John Merwin http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/fieldandstream/kentucky/2008/02/btru-tungsten-weighted-soft-plasticsbbr-these-get-my-vote-mos#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:39:57 -0500 fieldandstream-editor 1000236012 at http://www.fieldandstream.com http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/fieldandstream/kentucky/2008/02/blizards-r-usbbr-i-was-taking-break-sidewalk-outside-conventi <p><!--paging_filter-->Lizards-R-Us I was taking a break on the sidewalk outside the convention center, admiring the wonders of Las Vegas, when this young guy comes up and introduces himself as Larry the Lizard. My first reaction is to think pimp or pusher or at least the long-lost grandson of Nathan Detroit. I was wrong. Larry Rydalch grew up in Colorado's trout country, but has seen the light and now fishes for Colorado largemouths. He makes very good-looking soft-plastic lizards-"bulky and wiggly 10-inchers with a glass rattle in the tail. After all the corporate hype I'd been enduring inside the hall, this was very refreshing. Larry's lizards cost about $8.00 per 5-pack, including rattles. (<a href="http://www.lizards-r-us.com" target="_blank">lizards-r-us.com</a>)</p> John Merwin http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/fieldandstream/kentucky/2008/02/blizards-r-usbbr-i-was-taking-break-sidewalk-outside-conventi#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:39:57 -0500 fieldandstream-editor 1000236011 at http://www.fieldandstream.com