Park Falls, WI

Casting outfits come with 7-foot, 1-inch; 7-foot, 2-inch; and 7-foot 4-inch rods, while the spinning lineup offers 6-foot, 10-inch and 7-foot, 1-inch length options, the latter coming in medium and medium-heavy models. All rods in the GXR Bass Systems lineup are built on St. Croix’s strong, responsive SCII carbon-fiber blanks fitted with lightweight and durable hybrid stainless-steel guide trains for balance and performance with all line types. Split-grip handle design with premium cork grips, blank-through nylon reel seats, and black stainless-steel and nylon hoods complete the package.

Gear Review: St. Croix GXR Bass Systems

Camping isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but once you get the taste of it, you do feel like dipping your toes into it time and again. I love dedicating my weekends to camping! Just a few days away from my hectic life, and this hectic world, in a bubble of my own, where all my worries are nowhere to be seen. Although camping does have a few downsides too – I mean, you have to get down and dirty, live life on the road, and tackle the moodiness of the elements. In such a scenario, having a set of trustworthy and handy camping products can make a world of difference! Having the right products by your side can make your life much easier during those crucial moments. We’ve curated some minimal and functional camping designs for you, that promise to make your outdoor adventures smoother and easier.

10 Best Minimal Accessories To Lighten Your Baggage & Streamline Your Camping Gear

Minnesota State

Walker, MN

WALKER, Minn. — Leech Lake might not be the final frontier, but it’s certainly the first time B.A.S.S. has visited the remote fishery in northern Minnesota. Leech is far from the great unknown, however, at least to bass anglers here on the fringe of America’s Midwest. To hear them talk, it’s been a destination lake of sorts for several decades now, despite the fact that it’s closer to Canada’s southern border than it is to the state capital of St. Paul (sister city of Minneapolis about 3½ hours southeast).

Anglers eagerly eye diverse waters as Bassmaster Opens head to Leech Lake for the first time

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Florida State

Drop off the main drag and you’ll often find your downtown side streets harboring some of the city’s best hole-in-the-wall diners and eclectic boutiques. Canals hold similar appeal, as they often link one water main body to another, while holding rod-bending opportunities along the way. You may find...

How to make canal connections

GreenMatters

Finding a penny, especially one in the "heads up" position, is supposed to be good luck. According to an old wives tale, it could be something else, too: the perfect chemical-free pest control option. Some folks swear by hanging a plastic bag filled with water and pennies around the home when they're dealing with flies or mosquitoes. But, does this popular DIY pest control solution work?Continue reading as I fact-check the penny water fly deterrent idea and explain why you may want to try it for yourself no matter what the facts show. Why do people hang pennies in a...

Why People Are Hanging Up Pennies in Bags of Water

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	Whipping up a meal at the campsite just got a skosh easier thanks to Wildland and Cinch.Nissan's New Camper Van Has a Wood-Lined Cabin and Murphy Bed




	The two specialists in outdoor gear have teamed up once again to create a new transportable kitchen that provides campers with a sophisticated way to cook out in the wild. The aptly named Kitchen Cruiser transforms from a compact, portable box into a fully fledged kitchen with prep zones, cooking stations, cleaning facilities, and storage areas.




	“Camping often means compromising on meals,” Cinch founder Jake Jackson said in a statement. “With the Kitchen Cruiser, we...

This Darling 43-Pound Cube Transforms Into a Full Kitchen at Your Campsite

The Susquehanna River is well known for its incredible smallmouth population. This major waterway passes through central and eastern Pennsylvania with its final destination into the Chesapeake Bay. At more than 400 miles long its the longest river on the East Coast. This fishery is unlike any other as the...

Kayak: top baits from Susquehanna River

Most experts recommend cleaning window blinds at least every two months to ensure they stay free of dust and grime. However, we’ve found that waiting that long can lead to buildup that’s hard and time-consuming to remove. The tips below will help you clean your window blinds more...

Clever Ways to Clean Your Blinds without A Lot of Effort

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Build a countertop egg holder from scrap wood to hold your beautiful farm eggs. One of my favorite things about having chickens is that the fresh eggs can sit on the countertop. But I was sick of storing the eggs in a boring plastic bin. So I grabbed a scrap...

Easy Farm Fresh Egg Trays that Stack

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

If your pots and pans are in disorganized heap inside your cabinet and your shelves are filled with toppling towers of food storage containers that you can never find matching lids for, then this one is for you. Pinterest-worthy spice racks, neatly arranged cutlery drawers and roomy countertop spaces that...

28 Kitchen Storage Products To End Your Clutter Nightmare

I’ve been looking forward to the Northern Swing all year, and the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain demonstrated why. I’ve always enjoyed fishing this lake, but earning a top 20 finish gave me the boost I’ve needed. It’s been a tough year, and this is the first...

Loving the Northern Swing

Catch up with all the action LIVE as the Elites take on Day 1 of the 2024 Humminbird Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River!

Bassmaster LIVE from St. Lawrence

Waddington, NY

Regardless of your feelings on smallmouth fishing in these northern events, there are so many storylines to follow in this event. We have one of the most exciting Angler of the Year races in recent memory going into this final event. It kind of feels like a three horse race between the reigning Bassmaster Classic Champion Justin Hamner, Canadian Chris Johnston and Jacob Foutz who is having a great turnaround season after a controversial off season on YouTube.

Fantasy Fishing: So much on the line

At a glance, satin nickel and brushed nickel may seem indistinguishable. Truthfully, they’re very similar: They both showcase a timeless, silver-like sheen perfect for kitchen and bathroom finishes, including faucets, light fixtures, and cabinet handles. In fact, interior designer Bambi A’Lynn Bratton points out that some home decor retailers even market them under combined names that can be confusing, blending the terms “satin” and “brushed.”

Satin Nickel Vs. Brushed Nickel: Which Finish Is Right For You?

Whether you’re finishing a new construction project or repairing existing walls, properly mudding and taping corners can make the difference between a professional-looking result and a DIY disaster. This guide walks you through the process of mudding and taping both inside and outside drywall corners with tips courtesy of This Old House’s Tom Silva.

How to Mud and Tape Drywall Corners

Let’s face it—there are few things better than jumping into a nice, cozy bed after a long day. But in order to do so, you need to know how to style a bed first. Turns out, there’s an art form to making your bed that’ll make it look and feel luxurious.

How to Style a Bed Like a Designer For Your Best Sleep Ever

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Gear Review: Seaguar Bulk Leader Storage Bags

This is a dedicated bag for storing and dispensing leader line directly through a grommet system. Available in three sizes, each holds either three or six...

Gear Review: Seaguar Bulk Leader Storage Bags

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