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?
Tag Archives: Outdoors
When in India… or Texas?
When you hunt on a deer ranch in Texas, there really aren’t too many unexpected creatures that might wander up to the feeder.
2022 Deer Season Recap
Across the board with my online connections around North America, this was an unusually tough year for whitetail deer season. What happened?!
Unexpected Turkeys: the Sequel
What is it about deer hunting that seems to bring out the turkeys?
And With That, the 2022 Season Comes to an End
It’s been such a wild year for me, and I can’t believe how much my life has changed (for the better!). Here are just a few highlights!
Breaking the Pattern
A tiny knot of uncertainty curled in my stomach as we neared the gray stand. I had passed on a potentially legal buck the night before and a legal doe hoping to see something this morning. Deer were never guaranteed at the family ranch, and my desire to prolong our hunting weekend might just backfire.
The Rain and the Rut
Because of my work and ballet schedule, this would be my only chance to hunt at the family ranch this fall. I felt my time slipping away as the rain pelted the roof even harder.
Food, Family, and Football
Some things change, but Thanksgiving will always be the same in my heart; food, family, and football.
First Blood: Part 1
I didn’t like doing stuff outside. Ever. I grew up wearing pink satin, sequins, rhinestones, fluffy tulle, and shiny pointe shoes inside a very nicely climate controlled and clean dance studio. When I wasn’t doing ballet, I was curled up somewhere with a book inside.
Coastal Fishing Ride or Die Gear: DSG Fish Edition!
I’ve been so blessed to be a ProStaffer for DSG Fish this summer and have so enjoyed getting to try some gear made by women for women. Check out my favorites for coastal fishing from this year’s line!
Jess and the Outdoors 