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:USA1: I know we all hear a lot of it on the radio and television about this day, but I feel the need to post that this day still moves me. It was one of the most defining moments of my life and one of the most defining of my generation. I know that I'll never forget it.

I figured I'd take the lead on this thread this year. I've been working on losing weight now for the past 3 years and have made gradual but consistent progress. I ended 2014 on a bit of a weight upswing and started this year at a higher number than I wanted, but I've got a hold on things and...

So I've seen these things about at different outdoor stores and have checked these things out a little bit. This year we've got 3 camping trips planned (all car camping) and I'm contemplating purchasing one of these coolers. I'm thinking of the 50 quart size as we presently have a 48 qt that...

The weather is going to get warm for the first time in a while this weekend and I want to get some smoking done. I was thinking I'd fire up the smoker on Saturday and make some meat - make some suggestions on what to smoke and I'll make a few things and show some pics & techniques.

I know a lot of folks will be rolling their eyes or laughing at this idea. I was when my wife introduced this thought to me too, but when I did it, it put a lot of things in perspective for me that are a little alarming. A little background about the idea - my wife works for a major healthcare...

I've had a Big Green Egg (BGE) for a few years and have loved it. It probably isn't going anywhere, just going to change roles a bit. I've really gotten into BBQ and smoking very heavily in the past couple of years and want to take the next step - competition cooking. I've pitched a weekend...

Hey folks, I'm an addict to a few sites that are all about selling super discounted merchandise and I found this on woot; did a little bit of background research and it's a reel that TWH is still selling for $90. There are a few other things that were here that were cheap if you're in need -...

So I want to get started in 2 different and new types of fishing that I've got little to no experience in and I want to get some recommendations. To honor my father's memory, my family just chartered a boat to go tarpon fishing and it sparked something in me that makes me want to fulfill one of...

On March 28, my father went in for a kidney transplant after suffering end stage renal failure for nearly 4 years. The transplant went well and he was released from the hospital only to be readmitted following a non-specific heart event only days after release. This led to him returning to...

I haven't had a chance to get out fishing other than the ill-fated sailfish trip that involved my wife getting sick for hours. I went out recently with a pal of mine at a private pond that was supposed to be holding good sized fish (it was all a lie, we beat the water for 7 hours with no...

Let me first say that I love my wife. Love her. No really, I mean it. I've got a big birthday coming up (one of those that ends in a 0) and she wanted to surprise me with something I'd remember forever, so she booked a charter to go after sailfish in Ft Lauderdale. I have no experience...

and that means that the big blues are starting to hit again!!!! My brother and his son have been in town and we went out over the weekend. We've actually been out several times over the past 2 weeks when they've been here, but with limited success to say the least. Thankfully the fish decided...

Well, I went in to a new butcher today to pick up a Berkshire pork shoulder I'd ordered yesterday. When I was there, I got to chatting with the owner, who was very passionate about meat (a very good sign as far as I'm concerned). I ended up buying a couple of pounds of dry aged Wagyu beef...

I love to cook, to grill even more, so it's no surprise that I spend a lot of time working on techniques and recipes. I've got several rubs and marinades for meats and I'm always willing to chat cooking. A couple of years ago, I decided I wanted to really get good at the art of grilling, so I...

I've been doing a lot of briskets on the smoker lately and experimenting with different meat qualities and techniques. If there's any interest in brisket smoking techniques, I'd be happy to start a thread on that, just ask. I've found significant differences in quality of the finished product...

But at least I got to cross catching Tarpon off my bucket list! I went out on a charter boat at 5 AM; my wife was supposed to go with me but was too sick when we woke up to go out. The guides offered light tackle tarpon fishing, which is something I've always wanted to do, so I couldn't...

Hey guys, one of my colleagues happened to send me this link. :shock: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/angler-may-have-broken-world-record-with-snakehead-caught-in-occoquan-river/2012/05/17/gIQAcBD6WU_story.html A world record sized snakehead pulled out of the river just a few miles...

I tend to do most of my fishing outside of the summer months, between September-May and while I get cold, I do enjoy being on the water during those times. I've tried going out recently to try and fish and just haven't had a great deal of luck. I wondered if anyone other than me thought that...

There's things about that you'd probably not want to get involved with close up...they bite! On the other hand, it might be worth gettin' close for a picture. I found this just outside my office today!

Helping my dad clean out some of his stuff, we ran across some old gear that was his when he was a kid, which was neat. Then as we got into it further, we dug out his father and grandfather's gear. He gave it all to me since he knows I love antiques and fishing. The real treasure of this...