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I live near a residential inlet that leads into Lake Pontchartrain. I know that there are largemouth bass in this lake, but every attempt to catch them has failed. I did catch one with my cast net though. I cut him up to see what they have been eating, and I found a small crab in his stomach. Should I look for imitation crab lures instead of jerk baits and spinners/crankbaits?
The inlet is manmade, it starts at the bulk head, then depth drops to 10 feet, and it keeps sloping until it hits 60 feet in the middle. I'm pretty sure the bass stay in...
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The view behind the last pic
The bass I caught with the net
>>640663
You broke the law son. Delete this thread or expect a visit from fish and wildlife
/out/, what are some cool outdoor hobbies you could get into by yourself? Preferably that don't require being driven to.
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>>640369
Depends entirely where you live and what kind of /out/doors you have within reach. Since transportation seems to be an issue for you, maybe some sort of cycling would empower this more (cross country, road biking, bike touring, DH, etc.)
>>640369
Boomarang
Archery for sure, (recurve). After the initial investment of the bow 100-200$ and say 6 arrows 50$, you don't have to spend any more.
You can practice all you want innawoods, you can hunt with it once you've practiced enough and you feel a bit safer with it by your side.
Furthermore as a time killer innawoods you can learn to make arrows.
Just be sure to find a decent stump or a hill you know you won't lose your arrows on.
INNAWOODS JAMS (The music)
Bad moon on the rise - CCR
Have you ever seen the rain - CCR
Rocky Mountain way - Joe Walsh
And of course, sandstorm... You faggots.
>>639791
Why not just bring a harmonica and play your own jams?
>>639791
nice list, should be longer tho
>>6400>>640007
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Dear Sc/out/s,
So some survivalists opened up a store in my area and most of what they have is second hand. I have nothing against second-hand items. One item they have, priced at $25 and in near perfect condition is a Bear Grylls knife that was full tang/had a fire-rod in the sheath. I couldn't tell the model given the clerks were aggressively trying to show me everything in their store but the blade was sharp enough to cut my thumb if I had wanted to. I'm not familiar with the Bear-Gerber knives and figured I'd come ask you sc/out/s about your thoughts/experiences...
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>>639658
i would never buy his stuff, i aint no piss drinker + none of them have a brass knuckle hand guard so you can't punch the shit out of a bear when he decides to maul you.
>>639658
I myself don't care for their knives...or Gerber for that matter. If you're not anal about steels, or need a beater knife, I'd buy it.
I do enjoy the BG ferro rod though.
>>639658
decent blade, not the best by any means usually you're buying the name more than the actual knife
ITT trailcam porn
What does /out/ think of my honey hole?
It's in Alberta somewhere.
This fine fellow came by near the end of the season after he ran off some smaller bulls.
This guy sat down in front of one of my cams and proceeded to sun himself, scratch, scream, bugle and generally rut around for a good hour. I had to clear 400 photos of him. I kept a few of the good ones.
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Anybody have any mountains they're planning to summit?
I'm doing Mt. Baker and Mt. Ellinor in Washington later this month.
Good/bad experiences? Gear?
Wow, just started my reserch for this yesterday!
12k+ in miid-winter. Starting at 8k, hoping for two nights or less on the mountain.
Gonna gearfag up for this!
>>639387
Grab some friends and summit for free.
Fuck guided trips on a mountain with no need for a permit. Also, it's easy enough to do in 1 night. Baker is a cakewalk.
>>639387
I have medium term plans to hike mount Kilimanjaro. Really the only factor is having the free time and money to go over to Africa, the hike itself looks pretty easy. Dunno if that really counts as mountaineering though.
Has anyone here ever tried skydiving? Just wondering what I'd need or what I should expect going into it.
I did a tandem jump this summer in Mexico. Pretty neat and I'd like to do it again. Scary part was the anticipation before and just when they opened the door. The jump itself was just like falling really fast.
My co-worker had over 1200 jumps and held world records. He died doing it. Many do.
>>639189
Yea, but that goes for any extreme sport where you get too comfortable/cocky and try to push the limits.
This my first time on this board and I'm a total newfag but do you have any unique tips on how to avoid blisters and how to best treat them?
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>>638897
on hands: wear gloves
on feet: wear socks
>>638898
Wool socks in particular, or apparently double socks if you've just got shitty cotton ones (I've never done it but a friend swears by it cause he's too cheap for wool).
>>638902
Thanks for the real advice.
The last one died. I have a question that might not be /out/ but I figure you guys might have an opinion one way or another. What does everyone think about the Paris Climate Change Conference? What do you want to see and how likely do you think real progress is?
Third world governments don't give a fuck. They will keep destroying the world for a cheap buck.
And as long as first world activist think hashtags will effect government policy's we won't be able to change things either.
>>638779
I don't think that's very accurate. Lots of really poor countries are the ones that are getting flooded or extreme drought as climate change continues. The problem is that poor countries don't have much power to do anything as they aren't big emitters and don't have much sway with China, US and Europe. Also, going clean costs money that they don't have.
>>638784
As China becomes a less financially feasible place for mass production we will look to even poorer countries. Kicking off "industrial revolutions" in t
these corrupt countries. Even if these countries legislate initiatives to prevent pollution it doesn't mean the industry will put them into practise.
I watched a Vice on pollution in China. There industries dump chemicals that will strip the skin right off you directly into water ways. There are laws in place to prevent this, they even have equipment...
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Hey guys, doing some camping with my friends the next weekend (the area is safe, no bears, wolves). Truth is, i've never camped before, i made a to bring-list based on my common sense. Do i need anything else? advices please? also, how do i start a bonfire?
Also, i think its going to rain lightly
To bring list
Flashlight
Sleeping bags
camp tents
snacks
lighter
water
>>638291
> area is safe
> defines safe
> no bears, no wolves
> did not google "campground murders" before leaving
> did not google "camping list" before op
Kinda hard for me to help those who won't help themselves with basic research.
How are you getting to your campsite ? Drive the car up, hike in, boat, etc ? If you have transport bring a chair, blankets/ old comforter / pillows, bring toilet paper, and its dark as fuck in the woods at night so bring extra flashlights and what not.
General advice:
-avoid dead fall above your tent location
-try to make tent location as level as possible so the rain fly will work properly
-poke around where you set up your tent and remove any rocks for comfort and also so you can actually get your tent pegs in the ground
-bring garbage and zip lock bags,...
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>>638303
thank you
> good construction
> reasonable weight
> workable sheath
> relatively inexpensive
What say this board??
>>638178
>composite handle
this board will hate it
>Eastwing
>tacticool
What do you think op?
What is the GOAT outdoor brand and why is it Coghlan's?
>>638072
I love that stuff. I have a coghlans folding shovel that's about 15 years old.
>>638072
ITT: post cringy Coghlans gear
>Mfw when /k/ chooses Coleman over Coghlan's.
Hey Sc/out/s I am looking for a handheld GPS I can use with international maps. I have been looking at the Garmin GPSMAP 62 0r 64 series. Does anyone know more about these? Can anyone explain why the old model 62's cost more than the new model 64's?
>>637971
Just use your phone OP. Get a waterproof case, a solar/battery charger maybe. You can call, take pictures, download outdoors maps (if jailbroken for free), etc....
>>637975
How about no. Phones are great and all but I've yet to find an android app that allows you to mark, tag, and plot like a gps handheld.
62fag here. Get the s model, base model lacks extendability and barometer / compass; higher models have a topo map already installed and / or a useless camera.
Display is tiny but well readable even in bright sunlight. Routing works best for max 20 miles when using the hardware device, no limits when using pc software (besides very derpy experimental routing).
A modern phone would outperform it in terms of CPU power, but will only be useful with power tank.
64 should be a step up, so wondering as well about pricing.
Is it worth getting a machete like this?
>>637953
Yes. If you are the prop casting director in the next Rambo movie production.
If, No, then I would say don't buy anon. Your money could be spent on so much more, like a haircut, and stylish clothes that will help you get laid the next time you're visiting the milkbar.
>>637953
it's oddly shaped, looks too balanced for a machete
>>637953
wtf its a sword
Hey /out/ wanna rate my gear?
Ive taken it on a couple overnights, but I want input to what I could adjust to make my pack a bit better. A few things I am going to add from the experience I had on the over nights.
-even though I live in FL I still need some kind of insulation in my hammock. I'm thinking an under quilt or some type of blanket. I'd rather just bring my picnic blanket cause it's one side fleece and the other is waterproof.
-Yo-Yo mechanical fishers and speedhooks.
-Gaiters.
-Maybe a Firebox but I'm still on the fence on this one.
Not...
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Total weight with water topped off (little over 4 lbs). I have extra wool socks and undershirts but I'm still designing how to add them.
>tfw no reply
>>637784
idk what you want me to say i don't personally have any of the gear you have and i don't live or out in a place like florida at all.
seems like you have a nice stainless steel cook / container set. your knives seem adequate.
