Recent Articles
Even the outdoors isn’t immune from the coronavirus
I’ve always believed that the outdoors lifestyle is an insurance policy in times of emergency. Hop into a fishing boat, hike far from the crowds, hunt in remote areas—that’s always been my plan for dealing with bad times. Government can’t shut down the outdoors, I...
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Solitude of the outdoors is an antidote to the coronavirus
By Brent Frazee The government’s advice to avoid crowds and even go as far as self-quarantining during the coronavirus scare came as a huge inconvenience to many. Not me. I have been training for this most of my adult life. When you love to fish, hike and camp, you...
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Outdoors was a refuge from the terror of 9/11
I’ll never forget the day when my worlds collided in an instant. Sept. 11, 2001. One moment, I was basking in the peace and solitude of the outdoors, with not a care in the world. The next moment, I was jolted into the reality that no American ever thought possible –...
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A true fishing buddy is there for you, no matter what
By Brent Frazee I was just a little guy when I learned the importance of having a fishing buddy. Every time I would visit my grandparents’ home, I would head to their garage. I knew that’s where grandpa Eric would be, and his good friend Mel would be with him. They...
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Flooded hopes: High water frustrates fishermen, boaters in Kansas, Missouri
By Brent Frazee OK, Mother Nature, you win. I’m tired of fighting you. Your floods, tornadoes, high wind, snow and bitter cold are starting to wear on me. When I was much younger, I could deal with the elements. In many cases, I looked at it as a challenge. Now? Not...
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