The Armchair Outfitter

Using a Baitcasting Reel I am big fan of baitcasting reels, both for the distance and control they allow in casting as well as the raw cranking power they offer when you hang a good fish. Baitcasters can, however, be a little intimidating for those transitioning from spincasting or spinning gear because of the possibility [...]

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Storing a Tent This is the method I’ve always used for storing tents. It is time tested, and it is not found in the literature of any tent manufacturer. I have intentionally excluded any instructions regarding “pitching a tent.” Most of the manufacturers provide adequate instructions for this, and anyone who types those particular terms [...]

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I used to keep all of my guns lubricated and stored in soft cases, as did many hunters of my Papaw’s generation. I have read that this is less than ideal for the gun’s finish, and it offers zero protection against theft. I recently upgraded to a proper gun safe, but then I was left [...]

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