Summer may not be the time of year trout fishing comes to mind. For most folks, bass and surf fishing are much higher on the list for a summer fishing trip. Trout are also not a fish that does well in warm waters. But Mike and Dana have found the cold mountain streams in Tennessee are an exception! They are also very well stocked in advance of the free fishing days this state offers, when you can fish without a license. Many states offer these free days. If you don't fish, perhaps this is a good day for you to give it a try without buying the license! Check into it! Taking advantage of these days can give you the chance to fill a stringer with some tasty filet's, like you'll find happening in the video below! Be sure to give it a click and join us for some great summer trout action on a mountain stream in Tennessee!
HERPING GEORGIA; THE SEARCH FOR MICHAEL'S WHITE WHALE
For a number of years now, Michael has been on a quest. To find the Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake in the wild. This is the largest of the rattlesnake family, and it carries the largest volume of venom. So when he does cross paths with one, he will need to use caution! With all the herping he does, you would think he would have run across one by now. But this extremly venomous snake has eluded him. It's gotten the point where it's become his "white whale" of reptiles. So he rallied "the crew" to join him on a trip to Georgia. Coastal Georgia has a reputation for hosting a good population of these snakes. But they will still be hard to locate, as many people will kill them out of simple fear when they see them. Join him below as his quest takes him through the fields and streams encountering all the local wildlife!
TOUGH SUMMER FISHING
Fishing the dog days of summer can be right tough. The heat alone forces fish deep into cooler waters, and ends up running even the most hardy souls off the water. But it's not enough to keep us inside! We'll tend to head out before dawn, and get in some fishing during the cooler morning hours. This can be very productive, and can often result in good catches before the fish move off the bank as the sun warms the shallow waters near shore where they spent the night hours feeding! Don't let the heat keep you inside all summer! Get out there early, take a nap, and then join us on a few of our outdoor adventures during the mid-afternoon heat. We'll be out there doing same to bring you more soon!
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The eastern shore of Maryland sets the stage for this video. The snakehead is an invasive species that has done very well in the brackish slackwaters that make up the bays and estuaries off the Chesapeake Bay there. While they can cause problems with local fish and amphibian populations, they fight hard and are very good eating! There are even plans to head back to this spot and see if we can catch a few more!
Our visits to Florida often involve quite a bit of herping. But there is no end to outdoor adventures this state offers. It is well known for the fishing found all over the state and in the waters that surround it. One of the best known fish the inshore fishing there offers is the Tarpon. These fish grow incredibly large, and offer a fight that will wear out any angler. Just ask Dana, she tangled with and landed one estimated to be at least 100 pounds. She was sore for days!
For many years, before relocating to Tennessee, Mike and Dana took a lot of trips there to enjoy all the great outdoor activities this state has to offer. This is a throwback to their very first trip there Staying in a cabin on the shores of Norris Lake, they enjoyed some really good fishing. Unknown to them at the time, it was a trip that started the process that led to them calling Tennessee home!
Deer hunting may not be on your mind as the summer heat turns the woods into bug infested jungles. But it is something you should be thinking about. Offseason is one of the best times to get out there and do your homework,Ensure that you are putting yourself in a position to enjoy success on stand this fall! Grab the bug spray, get it done
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