“Come to think of it, we are all killers or accomplices,” Gennady Soloviev says as he works an ermine pelt. Meanwhile, I am sitting on my couch in South Texas watching Werner Herzog’s documentary, “Happy People”, marinating in a little frustration after another unkind comment on one of my hunting posts on social media. Unfortunately, hate for hunters is pretty common online, and it’s something I’m still adjusting to on my social media pages.
Category Archives: Fishing
Love and the Outdoors
We’re just weeks away from Valentine’s Day, and if you’re like me, sometimes you look up and think, “what am I going to get my honey for Valentine’s Day this year?!” Okay, I don’t actually call him “my honey”, but you get the point… Well, if you’re looking some ideas for the outdoorsy lady inContinue reading “Love and the Outdoors”
The Last Frontier: Day 1 in Kenai
There are two things that my husband and I immediately learned about fishing in a new place for a new species on this trip. #1: do some research. #2: when you go fishing for salmon in Alaska, bring your own waders!
Back Online
I’m back online and ready to get back on track.
The Last Frontier: Seward to Kenai
Seward was an incredible first taste of Alaska. The scenic fjords were breathtaking, the wildlife plentiful, and the town itself was quirky and fun. The unusual mix of important Alaskan history, natural wonder, sportsman’s paradise, and small town charm made it an incredible experience that I’ll never forget.
The Last Frontier: Seward, Alaska
We started our trip in Seward, Alaska, down near the Southern-most tip of the Kenai Peninsula. For such a small town, Seward is steeped in both natural splendor and historic significance.
Fishing in the 361
Water temperatures have also been on the rise while tides have started to fall, giving us every fisherman’s nightmare. Not a bite in sight.
Spinning Reel Hack!
With fishing season now around the corner, I’m posting a throwback to one of my tried and true methods of fishing for speckled trout here in the Laguna Madre.
Spinning Reels Vs Baitcasters: Which One To Choose?
Taking a break from vacation posts to talk about reels as we get closer to open water fishing season! Which will you choose; a spinning reel or baitcaster?
Around the World in Ten Days: Amsterdam
We interrupt your usual outdoors content to share these experiences after traveling around the world in 10 days! Our trip started in Amsterdam!
Jess and the Outdoors 