Bank Fishing Blueprint #001: Finding Hidden Ponds

Welcome to our recurring series of Bank Fishing Blueprint. Here, we will share experiences and lessons learned from years of fishing ponds, canals, and small lakes from the bank. My name is Keith Lusher, and like many anglers, I grew up fishing wherever I could find water. Whether it was a small ...

By Keith Lusher

Ol’Man Outdoors Debuts 2026 Hub Blind Lineup for Turkey Hunting & More

Ol’Man Outdoors – an industry leader in hunting blinds, stands, and accessories – has announced their 2026 lineup of hub-style ground blinds, engineered for concealment, comfort, and critical visibility. The series features three models: The Buck Shot (OT-802), Carnivore 270 (OT-80...

By Adam Scepaniak

Hidden Messages – Using Code Words with Family Members

One tool in the family security toolbox to explore is the use of code words and phrases. I know it sounds kind of silly, like you’re trying to act like James Bond or something. Turning everyone into secret squirrels isn’t the goal with this exercise. There are two primary reasons why people u...

By Jim Cobb

The Rimfire Report: ELEY Subsonic 38gr Hollow Point

This week in The Rimfire Report, we’re taking a look at another budget-friendly load from one of the world’s best .22LR ammunition manufacturers, ELEY. The last time we featured ELEY, we tested their remarkably consistent and accurate Target 40-grain round nose load . Fired through ou...

By Luke C.

The Soviet PSS Pistol and the Rise of Captive-Piston Ammunition Guns

The captive-piston (integrally silenced) ammunition concept is often assumed to be a Soviet invention; in fact, it dates back to 1902 in the United States (US Patent No. 692,819). Fast-forward to the Cold War, when the KGB carried out extensive clandestine espionage and counter-espionage worldwid...

By Lynndon Schooler

Hidden Hydration – Finding Emergency Water Within the Home

Water is key to our survival. Without it, we’ll perish rather quickly, typically in just a matter of days. As I’ve often said, nobody has ever come through a disaster and been upset that they had too much clean water available to them. Despite our best efforts at storage, there’s always a c...

By Jim Cobb

Wallet-Sized Tinder – Wazoo’s FireCard

I’ve been hanging around the Wazoo crew for over a dozen years now. They’re always at the forefront of innovation when it comes to outdoor gear. From hats and belts with hidden pockets to fashionable necklaces that double as fire starters or sharpening tools, they’ve come up with some prett...

By Jim Cobb
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