Forward-Facing Sonar is Changing Much of Fishing

Innovations in fishing change the way we fish and come in varying degrees of impact. The introduction of the umbrella rig, spotlock technology by Minnkota, and detailed lake mapping are a few that come to mind having made a big impact. And now in very recent years, a brand new innovation is molding fishing as much as any other has in the past – forward facing sonar!

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Winter Eye Protection

For thousands of years, natives of the arctic region combatted glare and snow blindness by fabricating narrow-slit goggles from bark, bone or hides. 

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Backcountry Camp Shovels

Leave-No-Trace etiquette notwithstanding, a shovel in camp during the summer might have limited uses such as prepping an area for a fire ring, removing coals or in digging a cat-hole latrine. However, it’s during a snowy winter in the back-country where their utility can be much more appreciated and applied to various snow-related tasks.

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Camp Blankets…Got Ya Covered

It used to be that a classic piece of camp gear was an old stadium blanket or a well-worn military-style wool blanket. No frills, no special treatments, just an added layer to wrap around a chilled body or provide a bit of extra warmth in or under a sleeping bag.

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