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Things you can't believe. Squirrel sucking sugar water from Hummingbird feeder

Harbor Freight heavy duty tarp and bungee cords

I should have added that I use spray with 20% Picardan (many brands have this). It seems to work as well as DEET, but does not last nearly as long. My experience is that you need to reapply about every 30-60 min. That being said, if black flies are a problem, the best stuff I have found is...

It does melt fly line, but apparently not your skin https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/27/well/deet-bug-spray.html?unlocked_article_code=1.t1A.jlUZ.ztanzb6lFngR&smid=url-share

Over the years, I have direct purchased furled leaders and co-polymer tippets from a company based in Scotland called Barrio. Their products are really first rate and the cost was always reasonable. I know I can get the furled leaders from Blue Sky, but I have found the Barrio's ones to be...

In northern New England many boats/canoes are stored upside down around remote lakes and ponds. The "tradition" is that anyone is welcome to use the boat as long as it is unlocked. The borrower is expected to bring his own oars and return the boat to the shore in the same condition & location...

Pittsburg is about 2 hrs away from some great "famous" Trout streams in State College PA. Some of the waters include Spring Creek, Little Juniata, Penns Creek and many other locations. The fishing/bug life is particularly good due to water PH levels from limestone. I don't get there very...

I know that there was a prior thread about this, but I could not find it. Here is the NY Times article on the issue. Personally, I thought the proposal was so goofy that it would never get anywhere, but who knows. Where I live in NH, a proposal like this would be laughed at, at best...

I use them on my bamboo rods. Cortland Sylk.

Eastern Newt, or Red Eft in my yard

Coelacanth (Latimeria) Been around for millions of years (living fossil) and has seen every fly ever tied https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/fish/coelacanth

I bought a new pair of Korkers which came with a spiked Vibram sole. I have always used spiked felt when needed for very slippery conditions. Does anyone have experience with this combo? with the spiked Vibram for use with slippery sites. Thanks

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Whatever else you do, make sure to take the Space Center tour. Very interesting and really worth your time.

NY Times share on how to survive those aggressive bees https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/us/arizona-bee-attack-swarm-season.html?unlocked_article_code=1.pFA.dyvD.K9xrxsmJ6ovs&smid=url-share