Recent content by Punkinhead

A local's knowledge of the land and family/neighbor relationships matter and the folks I know in rural areas aren't hurting in the ammo department. A Rambo wannabe from the burbs isn't going to fare well.

I get a kick out of the suburban peppers who are going to grab their bug out bags, hop in their "overlanding" rigs, and head into the hills. It may be different out west where there are vast expanses of public land, but east of the Rockies those hills and woods are owned by locals who've lived...

...so now you're in the Canadian wilderness., the week or two of supplies you fit in your canoe has run out and winter is approaching - what now? Or is this one of those apocalypses that only lasts a couple weeks?

I also wanted to address your concern about paddling a lot less than you thought. That's been the case for me. I'm carrying a bicycle in the back of my towed car and having the canoe on top makes it a little more of a pain to get it in and out of the back hatch. I've used the bike much more...

I agree with @SouthernKevlar - bring your most versatile canoe. I'm about a month and a half into a trip from the Midwest through Colorado then dropping south, crossing to southern California and north up the coast. I'm currently in Oregon and will cross into Idaho in the morning. No real...

I've never been to Noel, but a group of us go to the Ozarks for a week of paddling every September. Sometimes northern Arkansas and sometimes southern Missouri. Last year was the Buffalo and this year we're going to Eminence to paddle Jacks Fork, the Current River, and the Eleven Points River...

Anything between 6-7' works for me. I prefer lighter rods since I mostly catch smallmouth and rock bass. I usually use an ultralight rod with 4lb line or 6 lb line with a light rod with fast action. I don't go heavier on the line so I can cast lighter lures.

I've used base clamps and bars from Inno on several cars. I bought the cheapest square bars because that's how I roll. They worked fine with high winds and high speeds. Inno Racks Fitment

The victims were being responsible - they hired a guide.

My father and I racing, probably in the Madhatters race but I don't know if it's the same year as the above picture was taken. I think the Madhatters are still holding the race but I doubt they still attach a manilla tag to people's necks for timekeeping.

The start of the Madhatters canoe race in Northeast Ohio.

We've been wintering in Florida for the past few years and those are my first experiences with gators. We quickly learned that they want nothing to do with us. It's still disconcerting when one is swimming towards your boat and they slowly submerge while still heading towards you. It takes...

A friend of my parent's that we used to camp/paddle with when I was young. He'd let us kids drive that buggy in the hills and it's amazing it held together the way we abused it.

My mother and father. Probably early 1970's. Not sure what river.

It I don't think transport has much to do with it. Nearly all rec kayaks are rotomolded HDPE and are over 50 lbs (most closer to 60) so they're no easier to get on a vehicle roof than a canoe. They are easier to store since they're generally shorter and can be stood on their nose against a...