Simon is passionate about life on the water. Camping, hunting and fishing are his favorite lake activities, and he enjoys traveling to the lakes, rivers and woods of North Texas, East Texas and Oklahoma, as well as across the Southwestern United States. He is proud to be a part of the LakeHub team.

fish from shore with a slip bobber

Fishing With A Slip Bobber

Whether you are age 8 or 80, your fishing journey probably began with a bobber. It’s a timeless and effective setup that everyone can use and enjoy. While you can still use a classic float clasped to your line to indicate a strike, bobber designs have evolved into much more useful setups. We have found…

dock lines on a dock cleat

All About Dock Lines

The purpose of the dock line is to keep your boat in place while it is at the dock. If you are not familiar with dock lines, then you might think that strength is the only thing they need. However, this is just one of the several properties that you need to look for when…

dove hunting

Don’t Hunt Dove Without These

School is back, football is right around the corner, and that means hunting season is upon us. It’s nearly time to hit the dove fields, and so I wanted to share a few dove hunting accessories that changed my hunting game for the better. Most folks I’ve hunted with have some typical gear, like a dove…

critter proof your campsite

Critter-Proof Your Campsite

Whenever you go on a trip, you are likely to bring at least one cooler alongside. It is the perfect place to store not just drinks but also all sorts of food. Unfortunately, using it as food storage makes it an excellent target for all kinds of critters that may be living in the area…

road tripping with kids

Road Trips With Kids

We are at the end of road trip season, and thousands of families across the country are preparing to pack up and hit the highway for one last trip before school starts. While there are plenty of guides and useful tips on how to properly prepare your luggage or maintain your vehicle, there are few…

pick the perfect camp spot

Pick the Perfect Camp Spot

Picking the right campsite can end up making or breaking your trip. Being stuck in the wrong spot may have an adverse impact on your experience, and you may end up lacking access to certain amenities that you planned the trip for. I will cover the main things to consider when looking for a campsite…

camping with a dog

Camping With A Dog

First-time campers often worry too much when they think about camping with a dog. Bringing your pet along with you should not be that anxiety-inducing. In fact, you would be surprised how little maintenance and preparation is required in order to bring your dog on your next camping trip. If you are still worried about…

pocket knife for fishing

The Best Pocket Knife For Fishing

Fans of fishing, camping, and other outdoor activities have probably already gathered a neat collection of knives to aid them in various tasks. However, have you done enough research to get the best bang for your buck when it comes to picking a knife for a specific purpose? Many people tend to go with the…

hunt proghorn in texas

How To Use Texas Drawn Hunts

It’s summer time, which means that in between trips to the lake it’s time to start plotting your hunting season. There are many ways to hunt in Texas, whether private land or public land, free to paid leases or guided hunts. Texas Drawn Hunts opened up recently, and they’re a great way to access valuable…

how to inspect a used pop up camper

Inspecting a Used Pop-Up Camper

If you are considering the purchase of a pop-up camper trailer, then you should certainly make yourself familiar with some of the most important things to look at when you get to inspect your future purchase. If you are about to be a first-time owner of a pop-up camper, then you should not underestimate the…