If there is a more put-upon group of people than gunsmiths, I can't think who it might be. These gunsmith gripes are from John Blauvelt of Wallkill, NY. I would add one of my own to the list: People who chew a gunsmith's ear off about what they should buy, then go buy it at Wal-Mart to save $3.68.
Filthy guns. Just because you are having your gun repaired by the gunsmith does not mean that he is going to clean it for free.
AS A NATION OF DOVE HUNTERS, we take five to seven shots for every bird bagged. With the price of shotshells what it is, I can't afford to miss that much. I'm hoping to hit one out of three shots when the season starts; that's a good average if you shoot at everything that comes into range. Although doves zipping randomly around a field present a wide variety of shots, we can fit most of the toughest shots into five main categories. Here they are, and here's my advice for shooting them:
I’m going to stick my neck out a little here and say the world’s best knot for general freshwater fishing is the Palomar knot. This is contrary to some things I’ve written previously, but after a lot of thought I’ve changed my mind.
Other knots such as the San Diego Jam are slightly stronger. And still other widely used knots such as the improved clinch are somewhat weaker. But the Palomar is more important because it’s simpler and easier to tie. And because it typically averages at about 90 percent of unknotted line strength, it’s adequately strong.
Palomar is my second choice after the Uni-Knot (AKA Duncan Loop). I agree that Palomar is a favorite for braids/superlines but the applicability of the uni-knot to more situations wins out with me.
My brother swears the improved clinch is the only way to go and a very good friend went to great lengths to test knot breaking strength and landed on the Trilene Knot. We all have our favorites, most likely depending on what we learned early and have practiced until our hands can tie them in the dark. A fluke success or failure can make or break (pun intended) our choices as well.
The adults were fishing with a child near the Archie Glover Boat Ramp. After [finding] that four of the five red drum [the anglers] had were undersize, [an officer] tried to get information. . . .
Lifetime hunting & fishing permit for this kid as a reward and reinforcement for honesty and ethics.
If he's between 5-12 years old, they're $701.50 in Florida. I'm in for $20.
Two weeks ago I wrote a story for the main page titled, "The Beginner's Guide to Better Fishing Photography". This week, thanks to my boys over at moldychum.com, I have stumbled upon what possibly might be the worlds best point and shoot camera for fishing related activities. The camera in question is the...
This is a huge untapped market for the digital camera manufacturers. Unless you want to lug your DSLR or digital point & shoot to the field and risk damage from moisture, drops, and dirt, these new ruggedized models are the way to go. I have been strongly considering the Canon PowerShot D10 for this purpose, but now will have to seriously compare the Pentax offering.
Sight is the sense hunters use most when squirrel hunting—watching for a twitching bushy tail, an odd hump in a branch, leaves shaking in a treetop. But sometimes the best way to find this quarry is by using your ears. You'll get more shots if you listen for these five sounds on your next hunt:
Anybody who has spent enough time in a treestand listening to the absolute racket squirrels make while you're waiting for deer knows this is the truth. If anything, I'm dying to get out and bag some squirrels for payback for the games they play during deer season. :)
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Petzal: Some Peeves from a Gunsmith65
If there is a more put-upon group of people than gunsmiths, I can't think who it might be. These gunsmith gripes are from John Blauvelt of Wallkill, NY. I would add one of my own to the list: People who chew a gunsmith's ear off about what they should buy, then go buy it at Wal-Mart to save $3.68.
Filthy guns. Just because you are having your gun repaired by the gunsmith does not mean that he is going to clean it for free.
It seems that neither business acumen nor people skills are required (nay permitted) to become a "gunsmith."
Shotgun Shooting Tips for Dove Hunters8
AS A NATION OF DOVE HUNTERS, we take five to seven shots for every bird bagged. With the price of shotshells what it is, I can't afford to miss that much. I'm hoping to hit one out of three shots when the season starts; that's a good average if you shoot at everything that comes into range. Although doves zipping randomly around a field present a wide variety of shots, we can fit most of the toughest shots into five main categories. Here they are, and here's my advice for shooting them:
The Incomer You See Forever
Having never hunted doves, I am hoping to this year. Thanks for the great advice.
Merwin: The Perfect Knot12
I’m going to stick my neck out a little here and say the world’s best knot for general freshwater fishing is the Palomar knot. This is contrary to some things I’ve written previously, but after a lot of thought I’ve changed my mind.
Other knots such as the San Diego Jam are slightly stronger. And still other widely used knots such as the improved clinch are somewhat weaker. But the Palomar is more important because it’s simpler and easier to tie. And because it typically averages at about 90 percent of unknotted line strength, it’s adequately strong.
Palomar is my second choice after the Uni-Knot (AKA Duncan Loop). I agree that Palomar is a favorite for braids/superlines but the applicability of the uni-knot to more situations wins out with me. My brother swears the improved clinch is the only way to go and a very good friend went to great lengths to test knot breaking strength and landed on the Trilene Knot. We all have our favorites, most likely depending on what we learned early and have practiced until our hands can tie them in the dark. A fluke success or failure can make or break (pun intended) our choices as well.
Florida Child Turns In Adult Fishing Partners11
From the Northwest Florida Daily News:
The adults were fishing with a child near the Archie Glover Boat Ramp. After [finding] that four of the five red drum [the anglers] had were undersize, [an officer] tried to get information. . . .
Lifetime hunting & fishing permit for this kid as a reward and reinforcement for honesty and ethics. If he's between 5-12 years old, they're $701.50 in Florida. I'm in for $20.
The Worlds Best Fishing Point-and-Shoot Camera?30
Two weeks ago I wrote a story for the main page titled, "The Beginner's Guide to Better Fishing Photography". This week, thanks to my boys over at moldychum.com, I have stumbled upon what possibly might be the worlds best point and shoot camera for fishing related activities. The camera in question is the...
This is a huge untapped market for the digital camera manufacturers. Unless you want to lug your DSLR or digital point & shoot to the field and risk damage from moisture, drops, and dirt, these new ruggedized models are the way to go. I have been strongly considering the Canon PowerShot D10 for this purpose, but now will have to seriously compare the Pentax offering.
Listen Up! Use Your Ears to Bag More Squirrels12
Sight is the sense hunters use most when squirrel hunting—watching for a twitching bushy tail, an odd hump in a branch, leaves shaking in a treetop. But sometimes the best way to find this quarry is by using your ears. You'll get more shots if you listen for these five sounds on your next hunt:
Anybody who has spent enough time in a treestand listening to the absolute racket squirrels make while you're waiting for deer knows this is the truth. If anything, I'm dying to get out and bag some squirrels for payback for the games they play during deer season. :)
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