Author Archives: fsutroutbum

About fsutroutbum

I'm an original fidget spinner! I enjoy being active, snowshoeing, skiing, fishing, hunting, hiking and the outdoors. I love to read and travel with my spouse. Life is short so don't waste it.

A Big Hearty Thanks

Posted on February 2, 2018 by fsutroutbum

I want to thank all of you for your comments and for visiting my site.  In some ways I’m a novice and many of you are on Gravatar and I am having a bit of a problem getting to your … Continue reading →

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This is a repost from another site. All I can say is WOW!

Posted on January 19, 2018 by fsutroutbum

via He’s a Wonder

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WHERE TO GO?

Posted on January 15, 2018 by fsutroutbum

  In order to beat the funky winter blues I decided to plan for some fishing trips during the year.  To paraphrase an old TV western my motto is, Have Fly Rod Will Travel.  While I have a number of … Continue reading →

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A DAY TO MYSELF

Posted on August 27, 2017 by fsutroutbum

I was speaking with my wife on the phone after putting in a twelve hour day and she asked me what my plans were for the next day as I had no obligations.  I told her that I was probably … Continue reading →

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Mounting Rod Holders on a Perception Kayak

Posted on December 15, 2016 by fsutroutbum

In an earlier post I demonstrated how I had modified one of my kayaks for fishing and now I am going to show how I modified my Perception Prodigy to use it for fishing. This particular type of kayak is … Continue reading →

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Mounting Rod Holders on a Kayak, part 2

Posted on January 26, 2016 by fsutroutbum

In the prior post I discussed how to mount rod holders in the back of your kayak.  That was a fairly easy project.  Mounting rod holders in the front part of the kayak is more difficult.  There are a number … Continue reading →

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Mounting Rod Holders on a kayak, part 1

Posted on January 24, 2016 by fsutroutbum

When I purchased my kayak it was not specifically a fishing kayak but, as time passed I used it more for fishing.  That’s when I found that some modifications were required to make this use convenient and comfortable. The first challenge … Continue reading →

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HONEY, I’M HOME

Posted on February 25, 2015 by fsutroutbum

In order to retire well, we need to plan, not just for our finances, but for our entire life: marriage, hobbies, health, etc. Continue reading →

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TALKING TURKEY

Posted on February 6, 2015 by fsutroutbum

  Even though it is January and the snow is covering the ground, my thoughts began to drift towards spring and turkey season.  Wild turkeys are an example of a successful program by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. In … Continue reading →

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THREE MISTRESSES

Posted on January 23, 2015 by fsutroutbum

I have to finally admit it there are three mistresses in my life.  As when I sleep they haunt me with their siren sounds.   I think of them when I am awake and long for them when we are … Continue reading →

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