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Sports & Recreation > Fishing (Other) Do-it-yourself tips for fishing bait

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Bait doesn't have to be expensive or inconvenient to be effective. I'm 52 years old, and have been fishing since I was 3. Over the ensuing years, one type of rigging has come to be my "go to" rig for nearly all bait fishing, from ultra-light rigs for Trout in crystal clear spring runs, to surf casting at Cape Hatteras, with ... More..

Sports & Recreation > Hunting Privately owned hunting land in the US

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Lots of people want a free ride, something for nothing. In my experience, the lions share of private land that's been posted, has been closed due to littering, vandalism and other abuses of the land, by those who think a few bucks for a Hunting License gives them the "right" to do as they please, at others expense. Corn is $... More..

Sports & Recreation > Fishing (Other) Ideal times and conditions for fishing

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In fishing, as in life, timing is everything. Here, in the Mid-Atlantic States, fishing pressure increases every year. Many of the "Honey Holes" of my youth, ( 40 years ago ) are now "over fished" and crowded. Over fishing doesn't necessarily deplete the fish stocks, so much as it makes them wary. Virtually all fish, of any ... More..

Sports & Recreation > Hunting Shotgun shooting tips

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The best advice on how to improve your wing shooting, can't be gleaned from your computer, or from an outdoor magazine. There are just too many variables involved. Most of the "gifts" that make a good "natural" shooter, ( acute vision and hand - eye coordination ) can't be learned, but practice will develop and improve those... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Fishing trips

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My Dad "shipped out" for Germany, with the 101st Airborne, about 2 weeks after I was born. When he returned home, I was 3 years old, and wasn't at all sure I liked this "stranger" who had come to live with me and Mom. Shortly after his return, my Aunt and Uncle and their 3 boys came for a visit, and we had a picnic along the... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Will Hillary Clinton ever be president?

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No. And I'll tell you why. Hillary's past is strewn with corruption and naked greed. Sure, she was the brains behind Slick Willy's campaign, but he's a likable rogue, whereas she exudes venom. Her "Character Assassination Squad" is hard at work, tearing down Obama, as we speak. But there are lots and lots of Donkeycrats who ... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology US elections 2008 commentary: The Democrat candidates

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I was asked to list Hillarys 3 biggest obstacles to the Democratic nomination. * That's just not possible. Three ! How about a dozen or two ? Unlike Slick Willy, HRC seems to be incapable of masking her incredible arrogance. Thus far, she's been able to rip-off investors and then lie, cheat and cover-up her actions. Thankful... More..

Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives Supporting Rudy Giuliani for the 2008 presidential election in the US

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Switching sides can only hurt a candidate for any Federal Office. For most voters, trust far outweighs Political Affiliation. But I think the time is ripe for a strong candidate, with national name recognition, to succeed with a Third Party campaign. Ross Perot made a strong showing as a Third Party candidate, and he had no ... More..

Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking The importance of flashlights for hiking and backpacking

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Overpriced gimmicks might salve your ego, but I'm not impressed by them, nor am I interested in selling you such items. In recent years, technology has provided us with a wide selection of durable LED lights. The LED lights are much superior to conventional flashlights in these ways: * The "bulbs" are indestructible, and nev... More..

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