Great Tips for Car Camping EnjoymentWritten by Chuck Fitzgerald
Camping is one of my favorite activities and my favorite type of camping is car camping. However, there are many other types of camping such as base camping, canoe camping, RV camping, tent trailer camping and back yard camping. Regardless of how you spend your time out of doors or how much time you spend out of doors, there is always more to learn. I have compiled an extensive list of camping tips and this installment is for car campers. Here are my favorite tips for getting most out of your car camping experience.Organize your gear before you go. The basic principle is to organize or categorize your gear by "when" and "how quickly" you will need it. When I get to campsite, first thing I do is prepare shelter. So my tent and shade awning are easiest pieces of gear to get to. Plan your campsite. Understand how vehicles, wind, sun and rain will enter campsite. For example, if wind is coming out of west, you’ll probably want your tent and kitchen west of any campfire to reduce smoke nuisance. Always have a first aid kit in camp. Everyone in camp should know where it is, have access to it and know how to use it. I keep mine in plain sight in my kitchen. If it’s locked in my truck, no one can get to it except me. Every camp needs a shovel. I believe a shovel is most important tool in camp. You’ll use it to manage your campfire, leveling sleeping spots and countless other uses. Don’t leave home without it. What tent should you use? I recommend a tent that is bigger than you think you’ll need. If inclement weather sets in, you’ll have a spot out of elements for reading and playing games. My tent is big enough for two people, two cots, two chairs and two dogs.
| | Hawaii Sport FishingWritten by Keith Thompson
If you're coming to experience Hawaii sport fishing, you have one heck of an adventure awaiting you! Anglers from all over world journey to these deep blues waters teeming with trophy fish. This is where you come to get big ones. In fact biggest fish ever caught on rod and reel was a blue marlin caught just off Oahu, weighing in at a hefty 1805 lbs.! Hawaii is so legendary among sport fishing enthusiasts that several "big-game" tournaments are held here every year, including granddaddy of them all, Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament, luring fishermen from all over globe.Hawaii sport fishing is home of big-game fish. Some of species you'll encounter here are three types of marlin; blue, black and striped. It's entirely possible to hook yourself a "grander", meaning a monster fish weighing at least 1000 lbs.! Other top game fish include Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna), Ono (Wahoo), Mahimahi (Dolphin fish), and Skipjack Tuna. All of these babies can give you a reel-spinning run for your money, and an experience you'll not soon forget! In fact tuna are among fiercest, most tireless fighters of bunch! Only striped marlin is a sometimes resident, showing up only in winter. All of others can be found year-round. Some of best fishing spots you'll want to try would include Kona; long regarded as best big-game fishing in world. Oahu's North Shore is more famous for it's surfing, but it's just under surface here where real action begins! Actually, there's pretty much not a bad place for Hawaii sport fishing: some are just more excellent than others!
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