For you and many others, fishing trips are more than a vacation. They're a serious hobby, something to share with families and fishing buddies alike. You have a weather-beaten, 20-year-old box filled with all kinds of lures from all kinds of trips for all kinds of fish. You have the best fish you've caught mounted on the walls of your home.
It's for fishermen (and women) like you that fishing notebooks were created.
Why would you want a fishing notebook?
A fishing notebook is basically a journal for every fishing trip you take. Instead of trying to remember where exactly on Lake Texoma you caught that giant catfish and which lures you used to do so, you can keep track of information like that in a fishing notebook.
Not only does it give you information for future trips, but it also saves the memories of the trips you've taken with your family and fishing buddies. Remember the time little Johnny caught his first crappie? Or that time you and your buddies broke the lake's record for a large-mouth bass? You can save those memories in your fishing notebook and share it with your friends and family.
What to look for in a fishing notebook
Like fishing lures, not all fishing notebooks are created equal. In order to have the notebook that's most effective, you should look for a few specific traits.
1) Rainproof pages. You never know how the weather will turn out. When you're going to be spending most of your day on a boat, you don't want basic white notebook paper that will turn back into tree mush if it gets a little damp. Rainproof fishing notebook pages will stand up to the wet, and you won't have to worry about your notes turning into illegible blurs.
2) A space for notes and a form for details. You need one page for detailed breakdowns and nitty-gritty information, and one blank, lined page for general notes. The detailed breakdowns should include everything: where you were (which river or lake, GPS coordinates or latitude and longitude, and the weather conditions), the time of day, what equipment you used (lures, line weight, rod), the water temperature, and, of course, what fish it was and how much it weighed.
It will also be helpful if the fishing notebook pages are perforated, with holes punched in the side so they fit nicely in a corresponding binder. The perforations will let you remove the paper from your notebook without leaving behind those annoying paper bits, and you'll be able to save your notes from previous trips somewhere other than the notebook itself.
3) Although it's not necessary, an all-weather pen can be a very convenient addition to your fishing notebook. These pens are rated to write in extreme heat and extreme cold, and you can usually find one that's able to write upside down and on wet paper. A pen like this works well for a fishing notebook, because you never know when or where you'll need to make notes.
Keep your fishing secrets safe
Fishing notebooks are a must-have accessory for any serious fisherman. It keeps a paper log of the trips you'll never forget, and gives you another way to share your passion with those you care about most. Plus, you'll always remember where you found that perfect fishing spot, or what lure you used when you caught the big one.
Tony Brobst is the president of The Camo Shop, which features camo bedding and home accessories for every outdoorsman (or woman). Visit them online at http://www.thecamoshop.com to see how they can help you show your outdoors passion in every aspect of your life.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Decorate Your Child's Room with Military Camo Bedding
With all that's been going on in the world, people are more aware than ever about how vital the military is and how important their sacrifices are for protecting our country. One example of this appreciation is the rising popularity of military camo bedroom decorations. Many young boys have looked up to G.I. Joe and his compatriots, but now even girls are getting into the camo theme.
If your children asked to decorate their bedroom with a military camo theme, here are a few ideas for how you can help them turn it into a military retreat.
Starting with: the bed
The bed is the biggest piece of furniture in the bedroom, so whatever theme you're going for should start here. Fortunately, there are a number of different kinds of military camo bedding in different colors, so whether you're decorating for a boy or a girl, you'll be able to find a color they like.
Are they a fan of the classic olive drab? Then you can get the military camo bedding in olive. Would they rather have blue? That's also available. Do you have a little girl who would like camo, but just can't get enough of pink? Then pink camo would be a good option. There are even heart-shaped pink camo pillows to decorate your little girl's bed.
Windows and walls
The bed isn't the only place to make your theme shine true. There are also a number of creative touches for the windows and the walls to set off your military camo bedding.
If you're looking for window treatments, you could go with mosquito netting or canvas curtains, or you could find camo curtains and valances. Another idea is to combine the two, perhaps with a camo valance and then canvas for the curtains.
Creams, tans, and whites would be good paint for the walls. Those colors are not only military-influenced, but they're easy to match, especially if you're going with pink or blue camo as opposed to classic green. If you are doing classic green, you can also look to other military uniforms for paint inspiration.
If you're feeling really artistic, consider painting a military mural on one wall. You could have Army tanks or Jeeps rumbling across the wall, or maybe the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima. The potential here is endless.
For wall decorations, consider making a shadow box for your child, especially if you have had friends and family members in the military. A shadow box could include the American flag, G.I. Joe action figures, postcards and pictures from friends and family members in the military, medals or fatigues from older family members, etc. Not only is it a cool decoration, but it can also preserve the memories of your loved ones who have served our country.
Decorating a child's bedroom in military camouflage is a great way to show support for our military. It's especially good if you have family members serving, and that way your kids can be reminded of their loved ones even when they're overseas. If bedroom decorating is in your future, take a look at a camo theme.
Tony Brobst is the president of The Camo Shop, which features a number of camo bedding and home accessories. They've just announced a new line of military camo bedding, so pay them a visit at http://www.thecamoshop.com to see what they can offer you.
If your children asked to decorate their bedroom with a military camo theme, here are a few ideas for how you can help them turn it into a military retreat.
Starting with: the bed
The bed is the biggest piece of furniture in the bedroom, so whatever theme you're going for should start here. Fortunately, there are a number of different kinds of military camo bedding in different colors, so whether you're decorating for a boy or a girl, you'll be able to find a color they like.
Are they a fan of the classic olive drab? Then you can get the military camo bedding in olive. Would they rather have blue? That's also available. Do you have a little girl who would like camo, but just can't get enough of pink? Then pink camo would be a good option. There are even heart-shaped pink camo pillows to decorate your little girl's bed.
Windows and walls
The bed isn't the only place to make your theme shine true. There are also a number of creative touches for the windows and the walls to set off your military camo bedding.
If you're looking for window treatments, you could go with mosquito netting or canvas curtains, or you could find camo curtains and valances. Another idea is to combine the two, perhaps with a camo valance and then canvas for the curtains.
Creams, tans, and whites would be good paint for the walls. Those colors are not only military-influenced, but they're easy to match, especially if you're going with pink or blue camo as opposed to classic green. If you are doing classic green, you can also look to other military uniforms for paint inspiration.
If you're feeling really artistic, consider painting a military mural on one wall. You could have Army tanks or Jeeps rumbling across the wall, or maybe the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima. The potential here is endless.
For wall decorations, consider making a shadow box for your child, especially if you have had friends and family members in the military. A shadow box could include the American flag, G.I. Joe action figures, postcards and pictures from friends and family members in the military, medals or fatigues from older family members, etc. Not only is it a cool decoration, but it can also preserve the memories of your loved ones who have served our country.
Decorating a child's bedroom in military camouflage is a great way to show support for our military. It's especially good if you have family members serving, and that way your kids can be reminded of their loved ones even when they're overseas. If bedroom decorating is in your future, take a look at a camo theme.
Tony Brobst is the president of The Camo Shop, which features a number of camo bedding and home accessories. They've just announced a new line of military camo bedding, so pay them a visit at http://www.thecamoshop.com to see what they can offer you.
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