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Top Gear for Your Fall Foliage Hiking Adventure
There really is nothing that compares to or beats a beautiful autumn day with crisp air and gorgeous color. As Fall is all around us, it’s a time to get outdoors, enjoy the cool weather and take in some sights. And, what better way to do this than getting out and doing some good old fashioned hiking? Whether you are a skilled climber or a casual weekend walker, you can find everything you need for a proper hike with gear from Bass Pro Shops. Founded in 1972, Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. They provide unrivaled product selection, convenient locations, and incredible customer service. They know the meaning of outdoors and their collection…
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Tomatoes- How To Get One Out of Every Flower
People often ask me how I get so many tomatoes every year out of my tomato plants. Good soil, proper sunlight and the right amount of water are the usual answers, but I have a tip that I like to share with anyone who will listen. Electric toothbrush. Yes you heard me, electric toothbrush. Tomatoes, eggplants and peppers are all self pollinating plants. That means they do not need a separate plant to pollinate. It works like this. When pollen from a plant’s stamen is transferred to that same plant’s stigma, it is called self-pollination. When pollen from a plant’s stamen is transferred to a different plant’s stigma, it is…
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New Savage Gear High Rider Float Tubes
I recently had the opportunity to get out and test one of the new Savage Gear High Rider float tubes. In short, fantastic ride! These things are built to last. Strong, well constructed, and durable, with a well thought out layout. Let me start out by saying that i have had many float tubes over the years. My wife can attest, as they are or have been all around our garage, and even have fallen on our cars. I, like most float tube anglers, have moved over to the U-shaped float tubes. They are just easier to get in and out of, and I find a little easier to…
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Prado Running Gun
As the holidays pass, and the thermometer has finally dropped back into the normal range, a lot of people feel that their outdoor activity options are limited. For fisherman, you might be out throwing big baits at big fish. If you are a gun guy like myself, you might be getting a little tired of heading to the range to shoot at static paper targets week after week. If so, this is a great time to get involved with some fun match shooting with a club at a local range like Prado Olympic Shooting Park. I’ve been shooting for what seems my entire life. Over the past couple of years, I…