Outdoor Florida Magazine Pictures Of The Week!
Porta-Bote Folds to 4-Inches Flat Opens to Fish Deep or Shallow, Big Fish or little!
APtravelnews-June 30th,-Goose Holler’ Farm, Crossville, TN.– I’ve known Sandy Kaye for decades-met him originally at an OWAA Outdoor Writers Association of America conference in Wichita, KS in the 1984. He had a great idea that he turned into what is known by thousands across the USA, Japan and Europe as the “Porta-Bote.” I’ve had two of them (one got eaten by my sons goats in MD., where I stored it in his barn, they ate the edges off of it). The other one was used in the Keys to do my “Big Fish, Small Boat” articles for my column in the Miami Herald and freelance markets. Loved that boat! It had a Tohatsu 6-hp engine and you could stand anywhere in the boat when fly casting. A very stable casting platform. So it was, with much pleasure to meet Sandy’s folks; the Gildersleeves at the OWAA Conference this past weekend in Knoxville, TN. The boat was demonstrated on the TN. River and opened the eyes of many writers and outdoor enthusiasts to the excellence that has gone into this 90-pound craft, that can take 2 or three people comfortably fishing, then when put away, taking only 4-inches of space (picture a Paddle board width) The boat has optional wheels to roll it to the water and take it back to car, SUV or truck-no sweat! You can row it, sail it or power it and it moves along at quite a pace with only a Suzuki 6-hp motor. Today’s Porta-Bote features an easier setup than ever before! The stern opens and closes like a pair of barn doors. They swing out for folding and in for setting up to use. Many features have evolved from the original easy, breezy setup to make it even easier and quicker! Go www.porta-bote.com and check out this terrific boat!
Case Knives Secret Weapon For Knife Collectors
– APtravelnews-June 30th,- Knoxville, TN.-Knives; they come in so many configurations, lengths, styles and makes-craftsmen strive to be conservative, but with their own twist on their design. Case is probably the pre-eminent standard-bearer for quality and design in the world. They have been making knives for over 100-years and they came up with a name and numbering system that also helped make the knife a strong collectible for millions!
Recently, at the OWAA Conference in Knoxville, TN. I had a chance to meet up with representatives of the Case Knife Co., now owned by Zippo Lighter. Good fit! The model shown above is the Hobo Amber (one of over 100 models seen in their 2015 Fall Product Guide). The feel of this Hobo set is so comfortable and appealing in its heft, ease of use, and as not only a knife, but as a campers tool. Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, this is your knife too!
Today, when I travel, I am not completely sure who is cleaning, handling and leaving bacteria on my utensils. Now, I will carry this and use it in restaurants and anywhere I need utensils on my camping and traveling trips. Sounds strange, eh? No, not anymore. Everywhere we go we hear of issues concerning the air we breathe, the things we eat and even how important it is to take our own pillows for the beds we rent; even at the most posh hotels and motels. Take a look at WWW.WRCASE.COM and pick out your “sharp” tool! Who knows, you may even catch the happy and enjoyable collectors bug!
