Fishing for Redbelly Bream at O’leno State Park in High Springs, Florida

An in depth review of O’leno State Park in High Springs, Florida.
Service Review: Gun Watcher – Locate and Negotiate!

North Florida                   COORDINATES XY: Anywhere, Florida I admit it – I am a budget minded shopper. From cars to homes, when it comes to big ticket items, I am a tireless negotiator who will argue, discuss, cajole, and sometimes whine in order […]
Kayak Fishing: Finding the Perfect Fish Friendly Kayak

Withlacoochee River – North Florida   Coordinates XY: 30.464334, -83.224044 I have always been a passionate outdoor woman. This being said, there are some things I enjoy more than others: Fishing being one of them. During my “formative” years, I had heard that the best fishing occurred off shore – yes, that nebulous, mystical […]
Smoke’m If You Got’m: Taking the Anxiety out of Maintaining your Muzzle Loader

North Florida       COORDINATES XY: Anywhere, Florida I have noticed that it is not uncommon for women to act a bit shy of firing the muzzle loader (black powder). The kick-back; the smoke; the maintenance, and the effort it takes to reload can be a bit intimidating. While my preference is to hunt primitive, I must admit […]
Florida: Where Everything Bites – A Quick Look at Venomous Snakes in Florida
By: Fay Walker There exists a dark underbelly in Mickey Mouse Land. Yes – in Florida, everything bites. From sunburn to stinging nettles, biting flies, ticks, insects, and snakes; Florida is home to a variety of flora and fauna that can cause anything from uncomfortable rashes to life threatening illnesses. Ticks, spiders, and snakes are […]
Pepper Fish Keys – Finding Trout on the Super Highway

Pepperfish Keys – Gulf of Mexico COORDINATES  XY: 29.5241245314, -83.3737724004 I arrived at my launch point, a small bridge located on a road aptly named, “Unknown Road” at the upswing of the tide. My fishing buddies, having arrived ahead of me, were busy capturing bait and, in general, preparing for the short kayak trip via Cow […]