By Captain Pat Kalmerton 
When fishing the Midwest for walleye there is always a “must have” in every angler’s arsenal. However, those “must haves” are changing ever so rapidly it is hard to keep up with what is new on the market yet actually works. Sometimes there are those hidden jewels that have been around for years that maybe couldn’t be found in your area, therefore, you would have no idea what they are or if they work. Continue Reading
Do you know your knots? Check out the loop knot and catch more fish!
Merrill and I have been grilling as a team for 33 years now. We have seen, heard and grilled it all! We have seen many changes in the grilling industry and the way meats are harvested. Let’s go back to 1952 when gloriously colored, 22 ½ inch charcoal grills hit the scene. That’s how it all started. Three layers of coals, a full can of lighter fluid and the CAVE MAN’S HOTTEST HEAT MACHO MAN GRILLER WAS BORN! (Better known as carcinogen man). Continue Reading
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It wasn’t until I moved to the Northwood’s of Wisconsin, in my early 30’s, that I learned about the significance of the “fishing opener.” Having grown up in Fond du Lac, WI I don’t recall having any specific time to start fishing or stop fishing. Well, “Up North” it’s a big deal! I would start the week of, getting rods and tackle cleaned and ready to go. My fishing mentors, who were “locals,” having grown up in the Northwood’s, knew all the ins and outs of the area. I was very fortunate to have been taken under their wings. Continue Reading
Where is your next outdoor adventure going to take you? Stay warm and dry in any weather condition with Slumberjack’s Roughhouse series tents! Continue Reading
If you are looking for a new fast and easy knot to tie for your next fishing adventure, be sure to check out the loop knot!