March 10, 2011
My work has been slightly crazy lately, and, at times, it’s felt like I was drowning in it. And, considering the time of the year that it is, and considering how work has been, I haven’t had much time to think about anything outdoor-related. In fact, when I close my eyes all I can see [...]
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| Posted in: Fishing, Steelhead
February 8, 2011
I spent last weekend helping move some furniture, and watching the Superbowl. Of course, in between those two activities, I did manage to work in a pretty eventful quad ride in the snow, too. But the thing that was generating the most buzz, from blog readers and family alike, was my post from last week [...]
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| Posted in: Arthur's Kids, Fishing, Kids, Videos
February 2, 2011
It was warm – a balmy 25 degrees. Of course, after surviving ice fishing the previous weekend in single-digit temps and below-zero wind chills, 25 degrees felt warm – very, very warm. The sun was also making its presence known — starting its slow descent into the western Michigan sky, and helping to cast my [...]
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| Posted in: Arthur's Kids, Bass and Bluegill, Fishing, Kids
January 24, 2011
Some people flock to a warm fireplace when it’s cold outside, while others curl up under the covers and watch a good movie. And some people tend to hibernate like a bear, and never leave the comforts of home, while unknowingly letting cabin fever set in. We’re different around here, though – we’re from Michigan, and we’re addicted [...]
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| Posted in: Bass and Bluegill, Fishing, Kids, Pike
January 17, 2011
How does a couple follow up a kidless night out on the town? By hanging out together in an ice shanty, of course. On Saturday night, after taking in a steak dinner and a boat show with my brother and his wife, as well as my cousin and his wife, we headed to bed and [...]
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| Posted in: Fishing