Muskoka Outdoors

Hall of Famer, George Douglas announced the launching of a new fly fishing book, online fishing show, and a contest with the opportunity to win a fishing trip, guided by Douglas.

It is easy to spot a rookie, and sometimes the saying, “If you want to be – ACT as if…” can speak volumes.  Fly fishing Author, George Douglas, announced the release of his new fly fishing book, Fish Like a Guide.

According to Douglas this book is,

“The first of a series that teaches anglers how to think, plan and adjust at the level of a professional fishing guide. The introduction of the book states that you can spot a professional fisherman a mile away. You can tell by the way they move, the decisions they make, their preparation and strategy–and it is all geared for one thing, catching fish consistently… if you do things in a certain way on and off the river, you will become a better angler.”

In addition to the book launching, Kype magazine (Douglas is a publisher) has announced a drawing scheduled to take place on September 1, 2010 for members of the social community at www.SteelheadSalmonTroutFishing.com. Membership is free for anyone to join. The Grand Prize is a guided trip with George Douglas in Steelhead Alley, Ohio, including two complimentary nights at The Lodge at Geneva on the Lake.

For more information on pre-orders of his new book, the drawing, guide service, and to join the Kype Nation Social Community, visit www.SteelheadSalmonTroutFishing.com

Douglas’ Blog: http://steelheadsalmontroutfishing.blogspot.com/

It’s the day before Christmas and some last minute gifts may be eluding you. Here are some suggestions to help you fill the stocking ‘tags’ of the hunter and angler on your list.

I understand that at this point you are not going to be able to purchase these items online, but they should be common enough to find in most outdoor stores – big or small.

LED Cap Lights

I saw these cool clip on lights on my last trip to 1 of my favorite outdoors stores. The concept is simple. Its a small light that clips to the brim of your hunting cap so that you can be ‘hands free’ to climb in or out of your tree stand. They are usually under $10 bucks and if you look at the shelf closely you can find a ‘night vision’ bulb color – meaning the bulb is a colour that will minimally impact your low light viewing.

Memory Cards for Trail Cams and Regular Cameras

This time of year I am amazed how memory cards (or sticks) are reduced in price. Try and find out what kind of memory card your electronic device and find a deal. The most common types in my electronics are either SD cards or Compact Flash cards. Go for gigabytes – not megabytes. You should be able to find 2 – 4 gigabyte cards for $10 – $2o.

Berkley Gulp Minnows

The easy to find fish ‘candy’ that works. They are biodegradable, packed full of scent and easy to pack in a stocking. I always am appreciative when I get a package of these minnows. My favorites colours  are smelt and chartreuse shad. They catch pike, bass and lake trout -essentially anything that swims. Let the person you give them to worry about HOW to fish them. Packs run from $5 to $10.

E-gift Certificates

These are the ultimate in last minute gifts. When you visit an outdoor store like Cabelas or Bass Pro Shops, they offer opportunities to buy E-gift Cards. They act just like gift cards but they can be ‘sent’ via email to you or the person receiving the gift TODAY. They can be personalized to match the angler’s or hunter’s taste and they are easy to use. Check out Cabelas E-gift cards here to see what I mean.

Have a MERRY Christmas!

*If you click on the Cabelas gift card link – Muskoka Outdoors receives a small percentage of any e-card purchased. We do not get money when you click on the link. Take a moment to check them out.