If it seems like there is a theme developing lately with some of the fishing videos we've been producing, you'd be right. Mike and Dana have found that fishing the tail waters below dams offers fairly easy access for bank fishing. There also seems action to be had each time they head out to one of these areas. There are also quite a few of them. On this trip, they head to the Melton Hill dam. Known for it's striped bass fishing, those fish are not the only fish swimming below this dam. While they would have liked to do battle with a nice striper, that didn't materialize this time. It wasn't prime season for them, or the walleye and sauger that are caught here on their spawning runs. But they did catch a few fish! You can bet this tail water will be in future videos as they return in season for other species. Until then join them for this trip!
A TRIP ALMOST RUINED
We have been fortunate to see quite a few concerts this fall. With the price of tickets becoming almost unaffordable, Dana has been winning tickets from the radio. Some of these shows have been quite a little bit of a drive for us. So we pack the fishing gear, get a motel for a few days, and explore the waters near our destination. If you scroll down you'll find a past trip to the Nashville area where we explored the tail waters of Cordell Hull dam. This time it was Brantley Gilbert, and we had planned to explore a different tail water near where we were staying. When we arrived, we found chains across the entry with a big sign that said "AREA CLOSED BECAUSE OF TRASH'. Mike has ranted about the trashing of fishing areas before, but this took the cake. It must have been really bad for authorities to shut down the area. Please have a little respect for the resource, and pack out what you pack in. Take a bag and pick up a bit while your at it, or we may find more chains blocking access to the fishing hole. That's simply unacceptable.
CATFISH FROM THE PIER
A recent fishing trip to the local pier allowed Mike to try out a new fishing method he has been thinking about giving a try. When he buys minnows, there are often quite a few left unused, so they are kept in a tank for next time. Unfortunately, some of them will die of natural causes in the tank. Instead of just flushing them into the septic, or taking them out to bury in the garden where they might attract skunks and raccoons near the house, they are frozen in a Tupperware container to be discarded later. So he had the idea to try and use the container of dead bait to create a chum slick and perhaps attract a few catfish to be caught. He had high hopes this would attract a flathead catfish. See how this method panned out below!
A HERPING TRIP THROUGH COLORADO
Soit seems that Mike and Dana are not the only ones enjoying some time outdoors as a side activity on a trip to see a concert. They recently headed out to Nashville for Eric Clapton, and spent a few extra days nearby to produce a video fishing the Cordell Hull dam tail-race. You can find that video, and all the great fishing action they enjoyed by scrolling down the page just a bit. Well, Matt and Siobhan also had a concert trip planned. Their trip was out west for the Punk in the Park music festival. Of course, they decided to take a bit of time herping while they were there! Not only did they find some amazing reptiles and amphibians, but also included some encounters with the local wildlife as well! So between the rattlesnakes and venomous crown snake, we've included that footage as well. Click below! Don't miss it!
FISHING CORDELL HULL
One of our more recent trips was a fishing adventure as summer came to an end. Summer is a great time to get out and do some fishing. But when those really hot days kick in, things can be a little slow. Fish move out deep, making it hard to reach them from the bank. So after a few slow trips, Mike and Dana took a little bit of a break. Then, Dana won tickets to see Eric Clapton in Nashville from the radio. Having been out there to see Blackberry Smoke play recently at the Ryman, they knew the motel they had stayed at on the way home was only a short drive from Cordell Hull Dam. So they decided to pack the fishing gear and spend a few days after the show to check out the fishing there. They were not disappointed! They caught striped bass, sauger, lots of yellow bass and drum. Dana even landed a HUGE drum! They'll probably be heading back there soon! Join them , and remember, this isn't the only tail-race in Tennessee!
FALL HERPING We mentioned on the homepage that fall can be a great time to get out and do a little herping. In many areas of the country, reptiles and amphibians are preparing for their winter hibernation. This can often make it easier to find some of the lesser seen species! Some members of our crew are currently on an adventure doing just that, enjoying the cooler weather and spending a bit of time flipping cover to see what they can find to include in a new video! But we didn't want to keep you waiting, so here is a trip we took just a few short years ago to see what we could find! Check back soon, more is on they way!
JOIN US BELOW FOR A FEW OF OUR PAST ADVENTURES, MORE IS ON THEY WAY!!!
The video below was created over the summer, on a herping trip about a year ago. Michael and Matthew located a rattlesnake den they had not known about previously. These dens, used year after year, can be sensitive to intrusion, so they have not returned since this visit. But it was an amazing adventure, and we hope they do return soon! These amazing snakes bear live young in the fall, and it would be an interesting video should they decide to return and attempt to get footage of the young snakes there!
The footage below resulted from a tragic event. Mike found this deer dead in the pasture on his way out to hunt one evening. While he tried very hard to find the cause of death, no obvious reason for this animals demise was noted. Since he didn't want to take a chance on consuming it, he placed a trail camera to watch what would happen to it over the next few months, and wound up with a very interesting video.
The video at the bottom of the column next door was the result of a disappointment. The deer found in this video was one that would have been a great first deer from Mike and Dana's new property. They had decided to take a cautious approach to taking deer until they got a feel for the population and availability of the local herd. How do they do that? With trail cameras, and, of course, by hunting it! This video comes from some of those hunts. Wish them luck and success in the coming season!
The adventure below is one part of a three part video series. It documents a trip to Costa Rica to explore the incredible wildlife diversity of that country. Focused but not entirely devoted to the reptiles an amphibians found there, it showcases some of the incredible creatures found in the amazing rain forest and jungles there. We're sure you'll like this episode so much that you'll use the links provided at the videos end to see the others!
Hunting and fishing is a lifestyle many enjoy. These
activities provide delicious, self renewing, non polluting
fish and game for the table. With that in mind, we created
ways to enjoy the spoils of all that work! We'll be adding
more videos with great ways to prepare our bounty for
the table as they pass our taste test! Click through and try a
few yourself! Be sure to click below for our video on making jerky! This tasty snack can be made at home with beef, venison, or any red meat, even if the meat has been frozen. Don't let that venison roast freezer burn! Get it out and make some really good snacks to have as you enjoy your outdoors adventures! Try It!
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