A novice outdoorsmen learning camping, fishing, bushcraft and survival. "KNOWLEDGE IS A SURVIVAL SKILL"
Posted on January 28, 2022 by novicesurvivalist
I am a knife fiend, anything sharp and shinny, including axes, hatchets and saws get my undivided attention. I spend hours looking at, playing with and showing off my small but growing collection. From basic EDC pocket pals, to the fixed blades outdoor companions… Continue Reading “What I have Learnt about knives”
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Posted on January 10, 2022 by novicesurvivalist
As you know I am a sharp and shiny addict. I cannot pass up a chance of touchy Feely when it comes to a good looking knife. Well actually any knife that catches my fancy….so there I was…And I saw a knife named KUDU.… Continue Reading “Another Sentimental buy”
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Posted on November 7, 2021 by novicesurvivalist
I have been looking at the European folding knife market lately. Having owned an Openel No 8 for a while now and was so impressed by the Quality and above all its popularity world wide. Price is just the icing on the top. However… Continue Reading “MAM knives – Another bargain from Europe. A “steel” for the price – on YouTube”
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Posted on November 2, 2021 by novicesurvivalist
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Posted on September 15, 2021 by novicesurvivalist
After a dissaterous day fly fishing with my 3wt Cabela’s flyrod. I lost the tip after getting caught in a tree branch for the unteenth time. I decided to look at replacing it. To my horror I remembered I had bought SAGE rod about… Continue Reading ““Sage Launch 590-4 Fly Rod, Setting it up – First time for a test run.” on YouTube”
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Posted on August 30, 2021 by novicesurvivalist
I am always looking for a good EDC pocket folding knife. I have a few, Ok a lot of them. I always have one on me, no matter where I am going or doing. My OPINEL No 8 is the one I carry and… Continue Reading ““CRKT M4-02w- The “Posh Pocket Pal”. Nicely done””
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Posted on August 15, 2021 by novicesurvivalist
I finally found one. I hope. I have been looking for awhile for a combination chest pack and backpack system to use when going outdoors flyfishing. I have a single chestpack that I use when going on a quick outing flyfishing locally. Lately though,… Continue Reading “AVANTIK Flyfishing chest pack and Backpack combo”
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Posted on July 3, 2021 by novicesurvivalist
Going fly fishing for me is not all about fishing and catching. Although nabbing a couple nice Bass or Crappue sure helps. But if you watch my fishing videos thats not always, Ok thats not what happens most times. I usually find myself wondering… Continue Reading “Watch “At the waters edge fly-fishing and other wonders of the outdoors” on YouTube”
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Posted on July 3, 2021 by novicesurvivalist
Sometimes I , ( Ok a lot of times ) I find I cannot entice anyfish near a fly. Fortunately I am easily amused and find my self taking a little close look at where I am. And finding alot of small wonderful joys… Continue Reading “Watch “At the waters edge fly-fishing and other wonders of the outdoors” on YouTube”
Posted on June 25, 2021 by novicesurvivalist
Whats the saying….A bad Day fishing beat anyday not fishing. What can I say.
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