The Advantages Of Kayak Fishing

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The popularity of kayaks continues to grow as anglers learn about the benefits of fishing from them.  These canoe cousins make excellent fishing vessels and can be decked out with a lot of useful equipment.  Kayaks offer many advantages over fishing from a motor powered boat.

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Some of the advantages kayaks offer include:

• Kayaks do not require fuel.  The power that moves these watercraft around is the angler using an oar or paddle.
• In many states a kayak doesn't have to be registered before hitting the water as long as the sole method of propelling it is an oar or a paddle.
• Kayaks allow anglers to get into places that boats can't go.  Shallow water can be a real challenge or even impossible to explore in a boat with a motor hanging off the back.
• When care is taken in propelling the kayak, it can allow the fisherman/woman to sneak into their desired fishing location without scaring the fish.
• A kayak can be transported atop a car or SUV thus eliminating the need for a trailer.
• When using a kayak you can position yourself right at the edge of the moss in the shallow water and cast your lure in any number of directions.
• A kayak allows you to gain access to ponds and streams that would be impossible to get a boat into.
• A kayak doesn't have to be insured.
• A kayak can be launched from virtually anywhere there is a shoreline eliminating the need for a boat ramp.  (No more waiting in line to launch or trailer your boat!)
• By using a kayak you will not have to pay a rental fee for a boat slip at the marina.
• Operating a kayak will provide you with exercise while you enjoy one of your favorite sports.

From saving money to near silent navigation, a kayak offers benefits that no motor powered boat can provide.  Who knows the act of simply navigating the water in a kayak may become one of your favorite pastimes.  

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Campfire Cooking Tips & Tricks

Many people love to go camping and cooking over a campfire should be a fun part of the camping experience.

Here are a few tips to help you with your campfire cooking adventures:

• Use cast iron skillets for the best results
• Use the hot coals for your heat source to achieve a consistent temperature
• The same tongs and spatulas used for barbecuing work great for campfire cooking
• Cut a square piece of aluminum foil, place a potato cut into cubed pieces inside with a generous amount of butter, fold the foil around completely sealing up the potato & place directly on the hot coals. Let this sit for ten minutes or so and you have a campfire version of fried potatoes.
• In a pinch you can use a piece of aluminum foil to cook on.  Lay the piece of aluminum foil over the grate, spray it with cooking spray and cook vegetables and other items that would fall through right on top of it. (Even pancakes and eggs can be cooked this way.)
• Try starting your fire off to the side of the cook area and moving the coals directly under the cooking surface (with a long stick to keep you from getting burned).
• Use wood that is completely dry in order to get your fire started quickly
• Save some money on matches by using fire starters.
• Save money on fire starters by making your own
• Dryer lint is an excellent fire starter.  Save some in a gallon baggie for your camping trips.
• Cotton balls with petroleum jelly squished into them make good fire starters.
• Flat cotton swabs dipped in melted wax and dried also make great fire starters.
• As with any fire, make sure your campfire is never left unattended.  Put it out before leaving your campsite.

Using these tips can help make your campfire cooking experiences more enjoyable for everyone involved.

- Any day in the outdoors is a good day