Chris grew up fishing and boating on the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Now lives in Dallas / Fort Worth area spending more time on Lakes. Now I get to share my love of spending time on the water with my family with you. I write about technology, fishing, boating, and cool products I use and like.

campfires made easy

How To Start A Campfire The Easy Way

Building a campfire is one of those basic skills that everyone should have, even if retreating in nature is not their favorite past time. The task might sound challenging, but we assure you that it is much easier than you think – especially because you do not need to worry about finding a flame source…

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Fishing Atlas Book Review

If you’re looking for a great inexpensive gift for the angler in your life, consider a fishing atlas this holiday season. A fishing atlas, or a shelf full of atlases, can be a wonderful surprise for the fisherman who has everything. While generic fishing books can have some useful info, often you will end up…

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Take Your Kids Fishing

Teaching your kids to fish can be a great bonding moment that will result in tons of fun experiences in the future. While your kids might not end up adopting fishing as one of their favorite hobbies, they will certainly appreciate the time and effort you spent teaching them, and they will always be glad…

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4th of July Lake Fireworks Shows

This year, fireworks shows are back for 4th of July celebrations. Last year we saw a lot of cancellations from pandemic concerns, despite a noticeable rise in lake and boating activity. With a few exceptions, most of the regular annual fireworks shows are back on lakes across Texas and Oklahoma. With July 4 landing on…