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.

DIY POWER MITER TABLE

Posted on November 23, 2014 by fsutroutbum

MITER SAW WORK TABLE One of my most used tools is my power miter. Most of my projects require the use of this tool especially for cutting 2×4’s, trim, etc. The problem with a power miter is that they do … Continue reading →

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FLY FISHING IS NOT DIFFICULT PART 3

Posted on March 14, 2014 by fsutroutbum

FLY FISHING IS NOT DIFFICULT PART 3 Over the last two sections I covered rods, reels, lines and flies. Now I’ll wrap it up with accessories and casting. There are four items that I consider necessities and they are a … Continue reading →

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FLY FISHING MADE EASY PART 2

Posted on February 8, 2014 by fsutroutbum

FLY FISHING IS NOT DIFFICULT PART 2 In the prior post I talked about rods, reels and fly line and now I will deal with backing, leaders and flies. Backing is the line you first put on your reel.  Fly … Continue reading →

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FLY FISHING MADE EASY PART 1

Posted on January 29, 2014 by fsutroutbum

FLY FISHING IS NOT DIFFICULT  Part 1 My introduction to fly fishing began when I was in middle school shortly after dinosaurs no longer ruled the earth.  A neighbor whose lawn I cut in the summer and whose drive I … Continue reading →

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CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

Posted on January 2, 2014 by fsutroutbum

Those of us who live in the north have an opportunity to participate in cross country skiing provided that the weather gods give us ample snow.  Unlike downhill skiing there isn’t a need to travel to a ski resort or … Continue reading →

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IN PURSUIT

Posted on November 26, 2013 by fsutroutbum

Fall is a tough time of year for me as I am torn between fishing, hunting and yard work. I used to small game hunt some time ago but have since graduated to archery hunting for deer. I also rifle … Continue reading →

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WHAT IT’S ABOUT

Posted on November 3, 2013 by fsutroutbum

Fall for many folks is a glorious season.  In the Midwest we get to enjoy the leaves turning to brilliant colors, warm shirt -sleeve days and two blanket nights.  It’s a time when some look forward to being done with … Continue reading →

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WHEN DREAMS BECOME REALITY

Posted on September 27, 2013 by fsutroutbum

There are times in our lives when we stop the dreaming and decide to make the object a reality and so it was Sunday morning when I decided to stop daydreaming about fishing the Betsie River above Thompsonville, Michigan and … Continue reading →

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RIVER CLEANUP

Posted on September 8, 2013 by fsutroutbum

Rivers served as the highways for explorers and avenues for transportation and trade in the early days of North America.  Thoughts of those days recalls the adventures of Lewis and Clark, Father Marquette, birch bark canoes and the voyagers who … Continue reading →

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It’s Salmon Season!

Posted on August 27, 2013 by fsutroutbum

It’s salmon season here in west Michigan, a time of the year when people head to the various rivers famous for their runs. It’s where launch ramps have traffic jams like one would find at a gas station offering its … Continue reading →

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