APtravelnews.com October 11th, Goose Holler’ Farm, TN.—As an Author, speaker, radio and videographer, Doug Kelly found the niche he was always looking for when he visited and then moved to the Florida keys. Although he no longer lives there, just like me; the Keys stays in your blood forever. This book explores that niche and he has done an admiral job of portraying a broad history of the men and women that found that the keys lived up to its reputation as the fishy paradise that dreams are made of for outdoor adventurer’s.
I feel lucky to have known some of these down to earth legends and at least a couple of pioneers as well. What this 336-page book allows you to do according to Doug: “turning the pages transports you through remarkable eras and lets you trace the amazing footsteps of important personalities, colorful characters and talented experts who molded the remarkable history of sport fishing in the southernmost part of Sunshine State. Doug says that comments about the book are welcome at www.Floridasfishinglegends.com It’s a wonderful book!
APtravelnews-October 1st-news release reprint—What is Project F.I.S.H.? Involvement of youth in a long term and continuous, community supported, sportfishing and aquatic resource education program.
Vision: To initiate and provide fishing education and fishing skills to interested adults and youth from Michigan’s many diverse populations. This will preserve a natural heritage that ensures the future of fishing, which includes natural resources and environmental awareness, ethical fishing practices, fisheries stewardship, and positive developmental activities for children, families, and the community.
The Michigan Project F.I.S.H. program works through a statewide committee with representatives from: Michigan 4-H Youth Programs, Michigan State University Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife), Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, city and community recreation departments, service organizations, sportfishing/service clubs fishing industries/retailers, volunteers, and many others.
Project Goals:
Provide multiple experience sportfishing giving youth gradual, sportfishing mentoring and a lifelong learning process.
Develop in kids an appreciation of the outdoors and outdoor ethics and behaviors. Encourage kids to spend time outdoors.
Introduce youth to sportfishing as a hobby and lifetime pursuit.
Reach youth through clubs, schools, and sportsmen’s organizations.
Help adults as mentors spend time with youth.
Involve teachers, adult volunteer youth leaders, teen leaders, and retirees as mentors.
Provide training for volunteers, school teachers, mentor programs and service organizations.
Help instructors develop willingness and ability to start and sustain a long term program in their local communities (including management/coordinator strategies)
Help instructors and youth gain new knowledge and confidence, enjoyment of the outdoors, aquatic biology/ecology, ethics and angling skills.
Show local teams of instructors how to use available resources that highlight accessible fishing opportunities.
Contact : Mark Stephens Room 13 Natural Resources Bldg. East Lansing MI 48824
Smaller than a baseball, Fish Hunter, a lighted Sonar unit on its charger, just left of the fishgraphic!
APtravelnews-Sept. 27th, -Goose Holler’ Ranch, TN.-Casting about at ICAST this past July, I found several new innovations that an angler would want. There have been many comments both written and talked about that claim a huge amount of fishing lures and angling gadgets, that have as much allure to the angler, as they would to fish. One item I found called the “Fish Hunter” is definitely a new, no nonsense fish and bottom finder. Its not much larger, actually even a bit smaller than a baseball. Picture your Smartphone as the viewing screen, yes that’s right; this item lets you pair your Smartphone or tablet with a spectacular “throw into the water” tethered and floating unit that lets you see the bottom contour, water depth and fish locations-WOW! The unit connects by Bluetooth with up to a 100 ft. range use. The depth range is up to 130-feet deep. The unit offers Military-Grade Sonar Technology with night illumination as well. Look for their upcoming 3-D Model and check this incredible company out at: www.fishhunter.com
My biggest Muskie, at Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame in Hayward, Wisconsin. Caught my first two muskies on a fly- 59 inches and 51 inches 2-casts, two muskie. Blew that 10,000 cast fable right out of the water! Had a great guide who knew where they lived in the rice, near Boulder Lake! Strip, strip 6-inch strips, bang!!!!! 6-pound smallmouth on the fly, fought harder, though!
APtravelnews-August 25th, Dallas, TX.–Barb and I travel by any mode possible in the U.S. Plane, train, motorcoach, car, bike, trek. Tip (1) However, wherever we go we allow day in for decompression and a day out for decompression. Long hours in the travel mode takes a toll on your body and mind, so pace your selves and always add enough time for your “fun” trip rushing here and there is not the best option for fun, its a guarantee of burn-out! Tip (2) Wherever you go, pay attention to the water; don’t drink it if it’s not from a sealed trust-able bottle-period! What you put in your mouth, even when brushing your teeth, or washing up can be bad for your health. Tip(3) don’t buy food from street vendors, health requirements and food spoilage in too many countries is often not up to the highest cleanliness standards-don’t play Russian Roulette with you food (just ask my mom what happened to her in Morocco when she against our warning ate from a street vendor-it wasn’t pretty, but she did survive! This also goes for foreign restaurants as well. Make sure a trusted local advises as to where you eat. Tip (4) Today, more than ever just don’t go where there is a high possibility of danger. Check online and with the State Department of where there is the most possibility of “bad actors.” Then just don’t go there! Tip (5) Avoid traveling by air unless there just is no other way! Barb and I have a plan on this. If we have to travel (have to for business or pleasure) we drive if the location is 1000 or less miles. So, if we have to travel (have to is the key word here) well more than a thousand miles we fly or if we can take the train. Always remember; flying is costly beyond the stupid airfare-car rental, the hassle of being on someone else’s time-clock! Tip (6) research before you travel, not when you get to your destination. This way you can adjust your schedules, find places that are a must-visit beyond the brochures and check out trip advisories and “real” travelers comments on what they experienced where you will be going to stay, play and feed your selves with!
Well, that’s enough to digest for now, but always remember when you leave your home you are always at the mercy of the world at large, just in a bigger way than the general safety of your home turf!
