FABULOUS FISHING IN RUSSIA:

In 1998 I was fortunate enough to be invited to join 3 other gentlemen for a fly- fishing trip to the Zupanova River on the Kamchatka Peninsula, in  Russia.  The main species that we were after was large rainbow trout and salmon.  The trip called for 6-1/2 days of fishing of which every second was a true adventure.  During this time I caught 30 rainbows over ten pounds, and 2 over 15, with the smallest being 4 pounds.  Three times I was down to within 25 yards of my backing which held 250 yards of 20 pound test.  The down side (If There is Such a Thing) was that we had a hard time keeping the salmon off our fly''s.  It was the trout that took the fly and raced down stream and caused the most excitement.  The salmon in the 15-25 pound range (Mostly Silver) we could hold them from major runs and retrieve them in a shorter time.  Needless all of our equipment took a reel beating and all of us were glade that we had taken plenty of extra gear.  Buy the best equipment that you can comfortably afford.  For a list of quality fishing gear GO HERE.

ALASKA IS WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE:

Alaska is a fabulous location for all your hunting and fishing dreams.  I have been lucky enough to have visited Alaska 5 times harvesting Alaskan Brown Bear, Barren Ground Caribou, American Mountain Goat and a Huge Black Bear along with many quality trout and salmon.  Just being in the outdoors in Alaska is a experience in itself.  Every outdoors person owes it to themselves to go to Alaska at lest once in their lifetime.

Those of you that have gone hunting or fishing to Alaska I would be very interested in hearing about your adventure.  Just write me here. Thanks, Rich

PROPER AMMUNITION:

For any hunt that you may go on it is very important that you have the proper ammunition for the game that you are seeking and the ability to clean your gun in the field.  For a full array of quality of ammunition and gun cleaning equipment you should GO HERE.  

10 FOOT BROWN BEAR:

Taking this 10 foot Alaskan Brown Bear on the Alaskan Peninsula in 1997 was a true adventure that tested my endurance both mentally and physically.  I had failed in 1995 while spending 10 days of the 14 day hunt in a small tent because of horrible weather.  Came back in 1997 and was successful on the 3 rd day.  If I hadn't been equipped with the proper clothing and boots I would never have survived.  If you ever have any plans on going to Alaska or just a local hunt in the winter be prepared for the elements.  If you are interested in the proper gear for these hunts, then GO HERE.

QUALITY OF SCOPE PROVIDED A LEOPARD:

 Optics are so important to a successful hunt.  I was in Zimbabwe hunting leopard and there was very little light left to shoot when a huge cat game in to the bait.  My professional hunter was not able to see the leopard clearly, but with my Zeiss 3x9 the shot was perfectly clear and I made a perfect one shot kill.  Your optics.  For a great selection of all optics GO HERE.