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Peoria Carp Hunters 2 – The Invasive VS The Inventive

Jonathon Marshall — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:12:14 +0000

You might recall the when we posted the original Peoria Carp Hunters video. Well Zachary Hoffman himself emailed me to say they’ve just released the sequel! I hope you brought a clean pair of underwear with you this morning because you’re about to ____ your ____. You’ve been warned!

Check out the Peoria Carp Hunters official website for more info.

Hey Ladies, You Jelly?

Jonathon Marshall — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:14:41 +0000

Tell me ladies, do these jellyfish leggings from Black Milk appeal to you? If so, tell us why. WHY GOD WHY!?

I bet you would like to impress your friends with amazing facts about jellyfish at parties – but you just need something to get people talking about jellyfish. Enter: the Jellyfish Leggings.

If you like these jellyfish leggings I’ll bet you’ll love these high-tide heels!

Behold The Wind Powered Auto Jigger

Jonathon Marshall — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:38:55 +0000

Modeled after Duchamp’s 1913 ready made, Bicycle Wheel, this auto-jigger harnesses the power of the wind. A silver dinner bell rings when a fish bites. Perfect for catching panfish and Dadaists. Debuts Sunday January 29th, 2012 at the Art Shanty Projects.

The Art Shanty Project is a four-week art show slash social experiment inspired by traditional ice fishing huts. The show is open until February 5th, and is taking place on Medicine Lake, Plymouth, Minnesota.

Maybe wind power isn’t your thing. Well how about steam power?

If you liked this check out the rocket powered ice fishing rig!

Wake Up to Owl Jones’ Dating Video

Jonathon Marshall — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:35:03 +0000

The one-and-only Owl Jones is looking for love*, so he’s made a short video about himself. Yes ladies, this man is available. I wonder if April Vokey is single…

While you’re thinking about Owl Jones you should know that he’s running a fly tying contest where you could win a new Wind River 5wt. fly rod and a $25 Gift Card to J. Stockard Fly Tying. Check out his post for more information.

Owl’s video is actually a brilliant parody of the eHarmony dating video.

Fish Safe With The FishSafe

Jonathon Marshall — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:14:38 +0000

This image and post comes courtesy of Jen and Fly Fishilicious.

People have been telling me about thieves on the river.
Sneak away your gear as you’re peacefully catching fishies.
OH NO. Not from meeee. ;)
Introducing the one and only indestructible, portable -
FlyFishSafeilicious
Hahaaha!

Do Not Swim!

Jonathon Marshall — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:56:43 +0000

Well that’s one way to keep teenagers from skinny dipping in your pool.

Behold The Hammock Boat!

Jonathon Marshall — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:52:09 +0000

For the most relaxing and laid back bass fishing you’ve ever had. Also looks easy to drop a stealthy deuce out on the water. Bonus.

via Flickr

Behold The First-Ever Hybrid Shark

Jonathon Marshall — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:32:47 +0000

For the first time, scientists have observed a shark hybrid in the wild. The shark was discovered last Tuesday in Australian waters and has both Common and Australian black tip DNA. Scientists say this could be a potential sign that predators are beginning to adapt to cope with climate change and that this unprecedented discovery for the entire shark world.

via Discovery.com

Horn Shark Versus Angel Shark

Clive Mathias — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:33:32 +0000

I was originally going to name this post “Shark Versus Shark: Shark wins” but horn shark versus angel shark is a little bit more accurate.

Extreme Bird Versus Fish

Clive Mathias — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:02:16 +0000

Chalk another two victories on the board for the birds, these fish didn’t stand a chance!