Introduction to Hand Line Fishing
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go back to the ancient ways of fishing, without all the flashy, new age gear and technology? Long before rods and reels, with lots of moving and machined parts, there were simple tools. They were based on a few basic laws of physics. This article will explore the legitimacy of the age old method of hand line fishing using a simple reel and basic tackle. This technique is modest yet
Lessons in the Wilderness
The wilderness can often times be our greatest teacher. Stepping out of your comfort zone and launching head first into a vast expanse of mixed hardwoods, loblolly pines, or cypress and swamp oaks in search of a game animal will often times yield more lessons than you can retain. Success out here, only comes through time, patience, and effort. For many new hunters, public land can be a daunting obstacle. The animals haven’t been patterned, they aren’t fed from a
Identify Target Species
The very first thing a beginning angler must do before they start fishing is identify target species in their area. Without knowing what species you seek to catch, you will never know the type of gear you’ll need to get the job done. When it comes to fishing, there is a unique approach to every species. Some will require very light line that would be used for panfish or trout, whereas other approaches like fly fishing require heavy line. As
In The Beginning
In the beginning, we all had to start somewhere. This is the motto of Novi Outdoors. Novi Outdoors is not just a brand, it's not just a journey, it's a mindset and a way of which we view the world. We are all beginners in some way, and here at Novi Outdoors we acknowledge that fact in everything we do. Whether you're just getting started in fishing, hunting, or any aspect of the outdoors lifestyle, you've got to start somewhere,