http://www.theoutdoorsguy.com TheOutdoorsGuy.com Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:34:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_405" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Dave Sumner, Creator of the Flirty Girty, Hard at work!"][/caption] The Creator of the Flirty Girty panfish jigs, Dave Sumner, has graciously allowed us to use some of his own favorite tricks of the trade to help all those who love the sport of ice fishing. He ... http://www.theoutdoorsguy.com/2010/01/tips-on-ice-fishing-from-a-master/ I have finally realized that I am no longer the spring chicken I used to be, scampering up 14,000+ peaks, hiking many miles into the Everglades or fishing 20 miles offshore of my home in South Florida by myself may not be the smartest thing to do. Don’t get me ... http://www.theoutdoorsguy.com/2010/01/the-ultimate-safety-device-for-the-outdoors-guy/ It was still dark when we arrived at the dock, there was a stiff wind out of the east, and it was January. The best part is that we were in Islamorada and that means no wind chill factor.I just love it down here. We chatted by the transom and soon ... http://www.theoutdoorsguy.com/2009/11/south-florida-sailfish-tales/ [caption id="attachment_948" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Match the environment for concealment"]   The last few hunting seasons I have noticed a very strange occurrence, either the trees are getting much, much higher, or my ability to climb them to get into my tree stand is getting severely diminished. It is usually after about a ... http://www.theoutdoorsguy.com/2009/11/how-to-hunt-deer-from-a-ground-blind/ [caption id="attachment_933" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The Tasty Golden Tilefish"][/caption]  I remember as a boy fishing on the charter boats out of Sheepshead bay, NY that a tile fishing trip meant at the least an overnight adventure. I am very lucky to now live in South Florida where I can enjoy Golden Tilefish fishing ... http://www.theoutdoorsguy.com/2009/10/how-to-catch-golden-tilefish-off-south-florida/ [caption id="attachment_922" align="aligncenter" width="222" caption="Try Variations of this recipe and enjoy!"][/caption] Jamaican Jerk Swordfish with Orange Mango Salsa and Arugula I think the only thing that comes close to the thrill of catching a swordfish on rod and reel is getting to eat a really well prepared meal made from your catch! INGREDIENTS 2 ... http://www.theoutdoorsguy.com/2009/10/incredible-jamaican-swordfish-recipe/   [caption id="attachment_902" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Those tusks can do some serious damage"][/caption]   To the farmer, they may be the most ugly, vile animal to set foot on this planet as they tend to destroy much of the land used for agriculture, but to the hunter they are a wonderful and tasty treat ... http://www.theoutdoorsguy.com/2009/10/tips-for-a-successful-and-exciting-wild-boar-hunt/ [caption id="attachment_894" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Yellowtails schooling in the surf"][/caption] The Unexpected Thrill of Pier Fishing   If you’ve never fished off a pier, I suppose you don’t really know what you’re missing, so I’m here to tell you.  Whether you choose to pier fish during the day under the hot Florida sun, or ... http://www.theoutdoorsguy.com/2009/10/tips-for-successful-pier-fishing/ [caption id="attachment_882" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="View the incredible colors from a hike or Gondola"][/caption] For anyone considering a trip to the Northeast this Fall to engage in ‘leaf peeping’, this is a year anyone would want to miss for sure! With Mother Nature blessing us with so much rain this summer, it ... http://www.theoutdoorsguy.com/2009/09/tips-for-viewing-the-incredible-new-england-fall-foliage/ Tips for the beginner deer hunter We may see someone walking into the woods with visions of a 10 point bucks dancing through a hunter’s head on the first day of deer season, only to see that same person walk out of the woods wondering where all the deer went, or ... http://www.theoutdoorsguy.com/2009/09/great-tips-for-the-novice-deer-hunter/