I’ve always thought a burial at sea or to be lit on fire on a massive stone alter (like in Conan The Barbarian) would be the best way to go out, but Pete Hodge had an even better idea, he had is ashes turned into fishbait!
Pete Hodge, you are a legend!
via OFNC
Someone was kind enough to nominate us for a Blogger Choice award! OK, OK, I nominated Fishing Fury myself, but with all the hard work Jon and I have put into this site it would be nice to get more then one vote! I think that we have the most active, and best fishing blog in the world, and If you agree, don’t forget to vote! (click the image below)
And now for something completely different. While this isn’t fishing related, it’s too wild not to share.
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And remember kids, when you have a lake, a boat, a rope, a bunch of garbage bags and balls of steel, anything is possible!
This is way more impressive then the time I grabbed a shark with my bare hands…
Via Moldy Chum
Designed around a Chevy Trailblazer, this green machine can transform from a land love to a sea monster in 18 seconds. On land the truck travels on two one-foot-wide rubber treads and on water the big Chevy engine engine drives an outboard propeller. The best part - this beast can reach 30 MPH!
Designed by 77-year-old Stan Hewitt, the 260-horsepower craft weighs more than 5,000 pounds. Photos by John B. Carnett
via Gizmodo
Pike season in my old stomping grounds of Ontario is starting at the beginning of May. Since we have a large number of readers from Ontario I figured we should put the spotlight on these toothy critters (even more so then usual). Generally we recommend catch and release for these beautiful fish, but if you should decide to keep a few to eat, heres great video on how to fillet them.
I often consider myself a low budget fisherman. Many fishermen have a different rod and reel for every species they fish for, while I prefer to carry just one or two combos that cover all species. I even started making my own lures a few years back to save money. A lot of anglers get caught up in sending big bucks on the latest and greatest fishing technology, spending hundreds, and even thousands of dollars on reels. Fishing doesn’t have to be expensive though, just ask Ed Engleman.
Ed has dedicated his site to low budget fishing equipment you can build yourself. While some of his creations aren’t too aesthetically pleasing, they function just fine. With his instructions you can make your own fishing rigs and fly-tying vices for less then $6 each!
via Ed Engleman
In COMPLETELY unrelated news, actor Heath Ledger has died.
Re: Stormy Kromer Hat Contest!
Woody (19 hours, 3 minutes ago)Hello again, i have never been able to wear a hat before because i didn't know how it should go, but thanks to the 3 illustrations on the art of wearing a hat i feel confident now and if i should be lucky enough to win i could wear it knowing it is on correctly!!!...Cheers mate!
Re: The Evening Secret - Not Really a Secret
John (1 day, 1 hour ago)A guy at work was telling me about the evening secret and how great it was. so i thought i would check it out. what a scam i got a crappie light that does the same thing. That guy is an asshole anyway i'm gonna tell him its great and see if he actually buys it. haha
Re: Stormy Kromer Hat Contest!
MuskyBill (1 day, 4 hours ago)But, c'mon! We're not ALL 'fair weather fishermen' are we? There has GOT to be some wild stories. I know Clive & Jon have a few...
MuskyBill (1 day, 4 hours ago)Words I like to hear, JB! With or without the hat, I'll hit up the BoQ with ya this winter.
chris (1 day, 6 hours ago)My Ex girlfriend is from Ghana. Her family wanted me to move there. I didn't. But they never told about this!
Re: Lakemaid Beer Shirt Contest
Pete (2 weeks, 4 days ago)I have a friend whose cottage is on Lake Chemong, never fished in it although I've heard all the stories. I was walking in it this weekend past, paddled it too, with Alexander directing.....check out the Curve Lake Powwow sometime!!!! I worked so hard this weekend, the shirt fell right offen me, so I need that shirt more than ANYONE else! Love your site!
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Fishing Fury - A fishing blog about two guys with a serious passion for fishing, the great outdoors, crazy adventures, and heart-pounding entertainment. (5 days, 3 hours ago)[...] to Gary Switlick, the Bioline Contest [...]
Re: Potential World Record Pike
Dick (1 week, 2 days ago)Hi all, I am Dick van Hattem. The men who caught this wonderfull pike in the Netherlands. The pike was actualy 120 cm long, weight exactly 16.5 kilo's and was caught on a death perch on 10 meter deep water on 27 december 2000. But now.... the photo was shopped for fun. I had a reading for a fishingclub and this was the last picture of the reading I had for 100 quest. Name of the picture.... I have a dream..... Everybode was laughing. Really funny, never claimed the world record. Because it is not by far. http://www.metersnoeken.nl/inde x.php?option=com_content&task=s ection&id=13&Itemid=48 here you can find [...]
Re: Get Girls Fishing! A How-To Guide for Men
Fishing Fury - A fishing blog about two guys with a serious passion for fishing, the great outdoors, crazy adventures, and heart-pounding entertainment. (1 month ago)[...] at Fishing Fury have always been advocates of getting girls into fishing. For some strange reason, fishing has been seen as a mans sport, but anyone and everyone can (and [...]
chris (3 weeks, 2 days ago)Ha! My Uncle works for Canada Post and he's on patrol for my package. Your pals won't be crafty enough to keep up with him!