Recent content by Holmes375

I prefer a shaft length of 35-36". A couple inches longer for the rivers. I'm 6'-2", simian arms & legs. Solo boats.

For general paddling I use both a Grey Owl Fleetwood and a Wenonah BlackLite bent. For deep water relaxed paddling I use a Grey Owl Northern Light (ottertail). For the casual rivers I paddle I use a Bending Branches Explorer Plus.

What a sweet lookin' canoe! You did a great job of it, sir.

When tripping or even just camping I have two headlamps in my emergency kit. Never use them in daily routine, prefer small handhelds. I re-charge the HL batteries each spring and pack 'em away. Thanks for the heads-up on the flashlights, Mike, believe I'll grab a pair.

I've used both quite a bit and I'd also use the 650 to do Dynel repair patches/plates. I don't use graphite but I do add black pigment to skids.

As a kneeling paddler I've always thought the seat in my Magic should be farther back a bit. It's located 4" aft of center as measured to the front seat edge. My experiments with a foam pedestal indicate my kneeling body weight would be ideal with the seat moved back 3 more inches. The Magic is...

I've been using the FZ1000 since it was introduced. Can't say enough about the camera for use in the natural world. Came from Nikon DSLRs.

A rum addition might just be tasty, Doug. You should try a small batch and guinea pig it for us ) Agree with Zac on the importance of careful harvest and field dressing protocols for pronghorn. I annually harvest one buck and then 2 or 3 does on surplus tags. A lot of the meat, especially on...

I like to jerk antelope meat. Lots o' small cuts and bits from those critters after butchering that make for good jerky pulls and dog snacks. Very lean meat. My recipe is similar to those posted but I add some Jack Daniels to the marinade for my people jerky. The dog snack jerky is done rather...

I like to tune up the shafts and grips on my wood paddles each fall. Steam/heat any dings if necessary. Smooth things up with some fine grip paper and give them a couple coats of oil. Flat water paddles get tung oil on the shaft, river paddles get an oil, varnish mix. Nice project for a few...

I like the BB Expedition Plus for river use. Mine has held up to moderate abuse for quite a few years with the usual annual touch up and maintenance. I re-shape the grip a bit and oil finish it. The BB rock guard edging does seem to hold up unexpectedly well.

Nice work there.

Wouldn't think of leaving camp without my Mepps, they'll put dinner on the grill nearly every time. And they suit my preferred style of simple fishing. Things get too complicated or expensive and I no longer enjoy the sport. I don't fish for trophies or such but I enjoy catchin' breakfast or...

Those lures are quite different from the more usual spinners and such. They are special purpose designs for bass fishing. Top water lures encourage hard predatory strikes that can be most impressive to see when its a big ol' large mouth making the attack. I'd imagine these are aimed primarily at...

I'm right there with ya! I don't like varnishing, period, and I want to get it done like right now. I don't even fix oopsies unless they stick out like a sore thumb. They get sanded out the next refinish time and are replaced with new ones ;)