The Bass Pro Shops MegaCast baitcast reel is a great fishing reel for fisherman of all skill levels. The MegaCast baitcast reel is super lightweight, plus it has a ton of nice features. In my review of the Bass Pro Shops MegaCast baitcast reel, I will outline some of the feature I really liked about [...]

I received an e-mail a couple of weeks ago with my first free game recommendation from a loyal reader. Admittedly, I didn’t know what to expect when I opened the message. My only hopes were that it wasn’t some crappy 3-D to 2-D crossover/conversion flash game similar to the plethora of pitiable Halo-inspired games I [...]

A new type of paddling sport has evolved, and it’s called stand-up paddleboarding. Born in Hawaii, stand-up paddleboarding is a new concept to most water sport enthusiasts, even surfers. Since its creation hundreds of years ago, vast improvements have been made to stand-up paddleboards generating tremendous popularity. Recently companies such as Pacific Paddleboards have re-invented [...]

Abu Garcia is a respected name in the fishing community, so I was very excited about the prospect of reviewing one of their new fishing reels. The Cardinal 500ALBi spinning reel boasted top-notch features, and I intended to find out just how well it was made.
I began my review on the choppy waves of Lake [...]

For serious fishermen, the only choice for fishing is a baitcasting reel. Baitcasting fishing reels provide the best control over your line and lure, as well as improved bearings in the assembly, so the reel is much smoother. Some of the benefits gained from fishing with a baitcasting reel are the ability to use heavier [...]

With the  start of a new year, and with a greener party now in  power, my thoughts have been on recycling and green topics.  I have never been much of a recycler I must admit.  I do use junk mail as fire starting material and I occasionally refill plastic water bottles with tap water.  Oh, [...]

When setting up a fishing pole and reel combo, it’s important to understand how to choose the right fishing reel. There are several types of fishing reels depending on what type of fishing you will be doing. First, we’ll go over the basic types of fishing reels and their uses.
Bait Casting Reel
Also known as overhead [...]

‘…a long time dead me friend…’
By
Tom Wilson
My long-time and good friend, Bertie McGuinness, could best be described as a man who understood, as well as appreciated, the value of a dollar. Frugal, thrifty, tight-fisted, or parsimonious would also do, but grasping, greedy, miserly, stingy or selfish would all be going a bit too far. To [...]

Having just inherited a house in sunny Carmel, California, you set off to take charge of the property, only to find it cluttered with all kinds of random junk! But one person`s trash is another`s treasure in Fabulous Finds, a Hidden Objects game like no other! In order to clear the house you must [...]

As a new vet at the Pet Pals Animal Shelter, it`s your job to make sure that the animals are not only healthy, but also happy. In this sequel to the award-winning Pet Pals: Animal Doctor game, you can treat and diagnose 35 new cases that were written by real vets! Take part in each [...]