I was down at the local pier the other morning and I got talking to an old fisherman. He is in the prime of his life, having worked hard as a machine operator in a factory, he is now retired and goes fishing every morning with his faithful little dog Bosco.

As we were talking he was catching quite a few Garfish, while my bait stayed in the water without so much as a nibble. That’s when he asked what I had been doing this morning. I told him that I had been for my morning walk with my wife and our dog, had a shower and a shave before I headed down here for some relaxation time.

His next question astounded me, “what aftershave did you use?”

“Gillette Ice Cool” I replied

“There’s your problem!” He said, “Your wife might think you smell good with it on, but the fish don’t”

He continued to tell me that fish can sense foreign scents and tastes in the water. By baiting my hook after using aftershave, the scent of the aftershave would be passed onto the bait or lure and the fish wouldn’t touch it.

Even freshly washed human hands can leave foreign scents on bait. The best way to remove any scent is to mix up a small bottle of tuna oil and water, then rinse your hands with a small amount before baiting your hook, wiping any excess off with a towel so you don’t get oil all over your equipment. You only need to use enough to moisten your hands enough for the tuna oil smell to cover any other scents.

Aftershave isn’t the only thing that will scare fish off. Having a cigarette, using sun screen and hundreds of other small things we wouldn’t think about can drive fish away from your bait.

Be smart, catch more fish, keep your hands free from foreign smells!

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by James P. Jordan

If you are one of those people who go to the gym dutifully,
bang out the same routine, day after day, year after year and
make very little weight gain, then this is for you.

The word “genetics” has been bandied about so much that it has
become the universal excuse. Disgruntled trainees attribute
great bodies to

two things: genetics or drugs.

Very few people are willing to accept the fact that the reason
that they do not gain weight is because they are not training
right.

It cannot be possible that all weight gain is a result of

superior genetics — or secret steroid use.

The truth is there are many people with great genetics who take
drugs who still fail to gain weight and there are people with
mediocre genetics who have taken the time to study, to think and

to persevere in order to gain weight.

There are a series of steps (nothing mystical or strange) that
will lead you to gain weight and build muscle to your genetic
potential.

No, I am not saying that you will be Mr. or Ms.

Olympia but you certainly will be one of the best-built guys or
girls on the block.

How? I call it the “Synergy to Succeed.” If you are one of those
unfortunate people who have been training your ass off, with no
weight gain to show for it, there is hope.

You must develop a strategy to gain weight that works and stop
doing what doesn’t work. Sounds simple doesn’t it?

Finding the right strategy and the will to stick with it until
that strategy is perfected for you is what separates the
champions in life.

Gaining weight is like putting together the pieces in a puzzle.

With one piece missing the puzzle is incomplete. To complete
the puzzle you must have all the pieces and practice all the
pieces consistently.

More effective than steroids is the mental

greatness, that drives you to complete every piece of the
puzzle.

Here’s My check list for gaining weight:(You don’t have to agree
with everything I say. However, at least consider it.)

Proper Nutrition to Gain Weight

Your weight gain diet must contain all the nutrients required
for health and optimal physical performance.

For optimal weight gain you require energy to train effectively
for muscle growth while simultaneously burning excess body fat.

Your weight gain Is easy to follow and practical for the long
term.

Eat food that tastes good so that you will stick with your
weight gain plan.

Is economical enough that you can afford to eat for weight gain.

Avoids as many hidden harmful chemicals or allergens as is
possible in the current environment.

Provides proper precursors for optimal hormonal production.

Does not overly rely on supplementation.

Proper Training To Gain Weight

Does not employ movements that are damaging to the body.

Does not employ only the use of heavy weights, thus increasing
the risk of injury.

Does not rely on one form of training protocol to which the body
quickly adapts putting your weight gain to a halt.

Trains smaller and larger muscle groups at different frequencies
to maximise muscle growth throughout the body and reduce
probability of overtraining.

Workouts are completed in 12 to 45 minutes.

Stimulates your body to produce increased levels of hormones for
health and natural weight gain.

Rest and Recuperation To Gain Weight.

Provides quality rest not just a certain number of hours of
sleep per evening.

Allows for adequate recovery between workouts for optimal weight
gain.

Eliminates symptoms of overtraining.

Effective Mental Attitude and Perspective.

Consistently strives to reach long term and short term weight
gain goals.

Handles challenges effectively without giving up.

Keeps on track for success.

Maintains belief in oneself to succeed.

Use the following checklist to ensure you weight gain plan
contains all the critical elements for successful weight gain.

Ask yourself these questions:

Nutrition Checklist For Weight Gain

Am I eating 4-6 times per day to keep my metabolism functioning
optimally? (Yes, I know professional bodybuilders eat 8 times
per day but you may have a job, a family or have to go to
school.)

Am I eating at least five servings of quality protein to provide
my daily required intake of 1.5 to 2 grams per pound of my lean
muscle mass?

Am I eating a quality source of fibrous carbohydrates with at
least four of my daily meals?

Am I eating the proper fats necessary for a healthy heart,
optimal hormone production and energy?

Am I eating the highest quality unprocessed food that is
available to me?

Am I getting the vitamins and minerals necessary for optimal
body function, fat loss and weight gain?

Am I drinking enough water for my bodyweight, activity levels
and climate?

Am I making sure I do not eat poor food combinations which cause
indigestion and ineffective nutritional uptake by my body?

Mental Checklist For Weight Gain

Am I happy with my work, personal life and relationships and, if
not, am I pursuing a path for change?

Did I do everything I said I would today?

Am I honest with myself, family and friends?

Do I have any unresolved business which is causing me mental
stress?

Did I effectively plan my eating and training as to not have any
excuses for missing a meal or workout?

Training Checklist For Weight Gain

Did I warm up properly?

Did I put forth my best effort today in the gym so that I can
rest assured I made progress?

Did I complete the program I set out for myself?

Did I finish my workout efficiently without wasting time?

Did I keep my heart rate at the desired level for the full
duration of my workout?

Did I train smart so as to not injure myself and prevent myself
from meeting my goals?

Rest and Recuperation Checklist For Weight Gain

Am I getting at least seven or eight (preferably nine) hours of
quality rest per 24 hour period?

Do I feel well rested before each training session?

Do I feel enthusiasm towards my workouts?

Do I waste energy with unfocused anxiety during my daily
routines?

These lists and goals seem to indicate that I expect everyone
to be perfect and focus on nothing but their bodies. Nothing
could be farther from the truth but you should always set your
standards high. Even if you achieve 75% of your dream, the
improvement will be remarkable.

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Fast pitch is different from the looping, relaxed pitch often used in recreational softball leagues. Fast pitch players must hit a ball traveling at about 70mph. This is slower than baseball, but certainly much faster than the meandering slow pitch game. However, since the pitcher’s mound and the home plate are much closer than in baseball, (40 feet versus 60 feet) the player must react to the pitch just as quickly.

The first softball, a spur of the moment creation in that long-ago first game, was a boxing glove tied into the shape of a ball. Today’s softball is 12″ in diameter, significantly bigger than the standard base ball at 9″, and all white. Softball is actually a misnomer, as the ball used in the game is no softer than a baseball, just larger.

The playing diamond is much smaller than baseball’s, with only 60 feet between bases. Baseball diamonds have 90 feet between each base. This makes for a faster, more active game than baseball, a fact that many softball enthusiasts cite as one of the reasons they enjoy the game so much.

Softball games are also two innings shorter than baseball games. However, like baseball, softball seems to inspire devoted fans and players. Many truly love their softball and pursue the game with an almost fanatic passion.

In 1996, women’s fast pitch softball made its first appearance at the Atlanta Olympic Games. The United States team took the first gold medal in the sport, beating China in the gold medal game 3-1. An orthopedic surgeon from Florida, Dot Richardson, hit the first Olympic softball home run ever to win the game for the United States, an achievement she calls her most memorable.

After being an Olympic sport for the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Olympic games, softball was recently dropped from the 2012 London Olympics by a tied vote of 52-52 with one member abstaining. Only a simple majority of 53 votes were needed to keep softball in the Olympics, and softball supporters are trying to get the vote reconsidered.

Unfortunately, the Olympic committee doesn’t seem very interested in recasting this important ballot. Although the softball federation will certainly have something to say about this, the situation doesn’t look hopeful for girls fostering an Olympic fast pitch softball dream.

Perhaps confusion on the part of the Olympic committee caused them to drop women’s fast-pitch softball from the London games. There has been speculation that the committee members thought that women’s softball was just a female version of baseball, and not popular enough to matter. Whatever their motivations, we hope that the committee will reconsider and reinstate women’s fast pitch softball.

The provenance of alpine history and home to the brilliant Mont Blanc - at 4807m the EC’s loftiest peak - Chamonix Mont Blanc France vaunts a superb historical snow track record, a longish ski season (November-April), unmatchable off-piste skiing, and views horizons to die for. So Chamonix Mont Blanc has an global reputation because it has just about the most spectacular, intriguing, and exhilarating boarding accessible anyplace in the cosmos.

Chamonix Haute Savoie is ample and every bit as daunting, and this is before we even look at the close ski towns; such as Le Tour, Serre Chevalier, La Clusaz, Montgenevre and Tignes-les-Brevieres.

The Cham Ski skiing lift pass covers eight Chamonix town, and 11 territorial skiing domains; with skiing equal to 3845 metres, upwards of 270 snowboard lifts, and 730 kilometres of piste - and the majority of the skiing fields preceding 2000m. It supplies for every plane from starters as well as professional skiers. Visit the ski fields section for detailed look at each of the major areas: Les Contamines-Montjoie, La Plagne, Espace Killy, Avoriaz, Bessans and Verchaix.

Also known as Bow fishing, this is a sport wherein a fisherman uses archery equipment to fish.

A regular hunting bow can be used for fishing by simply attaching a reel to the front of the bow grip.

Archery fishing is especially favored by regular hunters when regular game like deer are off season. This way they can continuously hone their skills for whatever season it may be.

Before engaging in archery fishing, one must first take into consideration the following:

1. A fisherman must be duly licensed. Some states require that an individual have a state license to fish.

2. Equipment. Most states have a predetermined set of approved equipment for archery fishing.

3. Archery Safety Course. Still, some states require that an individual go through an approved safety course for archery fishing to ensure that the individual is well versed with the proper safety precautions and information regarding applicable laws in fishing.

4. Seasons. Bow fishing in some states can only be done in certain seasons. This is to allow the fish to spawn.

5. Species of fish. Some states have rules forbidding archery fishing for some species of fish.

The following skills are necessary for an individual to obtain and practice:

Knot tying. Though it may seem like a simple task, tying knots that will not slip (line for the arrow) are crucial in bow fishing.

Tuning. Tuning is making sure that the bow is at its best working condition. To ensure this, one has to continuously adjust the rest and calibrate the nock.

For a faster tuning process, one may shoot a regular bow-fishing arrow (without the tip) onto a target made of cardboard.

Marksmanship or targeting. Bow fishing and bow hunting, though similar on some aspects, really do differ on many things. Arrows for bow fishing are heavier, have larger arrow tips and, the most obvious one, has a string attached to the arrow.

And since fish are shot in the water, resistance differs as when compared to shooting in the air (for bow hunting of games)

There are various methods or ways of archery fishing. This includes the following:

1. Still hunting. A fisherman selects a place by the lake in which he would wait for passing fish to shoot its bow at.

2. Stalking. This can be done on foot or while on a boat. One is in constant motion in an attempt to locate fish.

3. Ambush. Fish that are best ambushed are the ones that are spawning since they tend to crowd thus increasing chances of target.

It was thought that darts developed into a sport in itself when soldiers being trained in archery took their shortened darts to local pubs and bars so they could refine their skills as well as exhibit their talents to the locals. When the bottom of the barrel proved to be inconvenient, someone created a cross-section of a moderate sized tree.

The new dart board, provided rings, and when it was dried out, the cracks provided even further segmentation. This cracked and dried board began to evolve into what we think of as the current dart board that we have today.

The game of darts itself soon spread and it was being played by old and young all over England. The rich and elite of the country were no different. They soon put their own stamp on the game. Darts can be traced back to the Pilgrims. It has been said that the game of darts was very popular on the Mayflower as it made its ocean crossing.

The rules of darts settled into what we know today at around 1900. The size of the board, throwing distance and even the size of the darts became standard. Many people enjoy the sport around the world. Today there are organized tournaments and organizations and leagues that specialize in the sport of darts. It is very popular and people make their living playing this sport all over the world.

Home gyms are a great way to ensure that you always get to use what you want when you want it, but then again, how much would you need to spend to build your own home gym?

Truth be told, building your own complete home gym can be quite an expensive process and there is no real comparison when it comes to the variety at Virgin Active. If you are an experienced gymmer, then a gym contract would probably be a cheaper option then building your own gym. But if you’re fairly new to the fitness world, lucky for you, there are only three, fairly cheap rubber accessories you need to get your home gym going.

The perfect home gym would consist of one that has a variety of weights that you could use in your strength and resistance training, and of course a cardio vascular machine to get your heart rate all pumped up and ready to burn to fat. Don’t expect to pay thousands of Rands either - if you can handle plus minus R350.00, then grab those credit cards and cheque books and lets go shopping…

Cardiovascular When you look at treadmills, bikes, steppers and health walkers there is clearly no easy way out. Have you forgotten the good old-fashioned way? Jump ropes, are probably the cheapest cardio tools available. They’re fun, easy and cheap, not to mention the total body workout they provide. You can pick these up from around R20 upwards, and if you want to get fancy, you can always get the Tanita skipping rope, which comes complete with a built in “calories burnt” reader.

Stability Flex balls have been around for a few years, and are extremely popular, so popular that trainers are using them and even gyms offer classes, which show you how to use the ball to its maximum potential. They’re great, convenient and can usually be picked up for under R200.00, depending on the size you go for. Because of their elasticity and ‘bounce’ they provide you with support and wont put strain on your lower back during exercise.

Flex Balls can be used for stretching, strength and stability training. Although the primary function of the ball focuses on the “core” (abs and lower back), it can also be used for a wide variety of other functions; including, replacing an ordinary weight bench, or to perform an effective arm and leg workout as well as an abdominal and lower back routine.

Flex balls also great to help improve your posture, balance and stability, so even if you’re at the gym every day, there is no reason you cannot get a ball and perform a few light workouts at home in any case.

Strength and resistance This snappy little fitness tool is probably the most cost effective home gym must have. Therabands are small and convenient, fold up into a tiny little package and get this, they only weight about 50grams. Which means, you can take them anywhere with you, even on holiday. Therabands can be used as a great resistance-training tool or as part of your stretching routine.

Depending on how you use it and where you position it, you can vary the resistance from easy to shaky to super difficult, and you can do it anywhere in or out doors. Therabands are great for replacing machinery that requires resistance, and also for exercises that focus on each individual muscle group. They can be picked up from around R50.

So next time you use that excuse, “I cant make it to the gym tonight” or “I cant afford or accommodate a home gym” remember that your excuses will reflect on your physical shape. So, if you’re really keen on getting or staying in shape, scrap the excuses and back yourself up with these three, fairly cheap tools that will give you a full body workout anywhere, anytime, in or out doors.

Where to shop Skipping ropes can be purchased at most Game stores and Sportsman’s Warehouse outlets. Flex Balls can also be purchased at most fitness stores.

Getfit’s home-work guide BAND-aid - How to use your snappy Theraband: http://www.getfit.co.za/mambo/index.php?option=com_content&task=v iew&id=123&Itemid=41

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1. Be at Least 60 Inches Wide Try to get the largest umbrella you can find let alone handle. The bigger and wider the cover the more area it shield from the weather. Especially for those who walk the course and carry their own bags. You also want to keep as much of your equipment dry as possible.

2. Wind Tested Make sure the umbrella is able to withstand incredibly high winds. Check to see that it has a double canopy or another form of open air slots. This is so that the air can flow through the vents and prevent it form inverting or turning inside out. It will also prevent from being pulled across the fairway should a sudden gust of wind kick up.

3. Fiberglass Shaft This material is important to allow a little flex or movement in the shaft during blustery weather. It’s also safer then having a steel shaft should there be any lightening in the area when you are making your way back to the clubhouse.

4. Colorful or Imprinted Find a stylish and bright colored one that catches your eye or has a look that you like. You may also look for an imprinted golf umbrella with a cool logo you like or represent. (Favorite sports team) The main thing is to make sure that it’s visible to other golfers during the darker overcast conditions.

5. Plastic Stake Make sure your new golf umbrella has a long plastic stake at the top end. This is mainly so you can stick one end into the turf when you are going to hit your shot. It helps to prevent it from blowing away when you set it down.

Now that you know what to look for in a golf umbrella, go out and get the coolest one you can find. But remember one thing: don’t scrimp on this purchase so you don’t regret it the next time it rains.

What’s In Your Hiking Pack? As an outdoor enthusiast, you have complete control over what you carry or what stays in the car - such as a cell phone, do you carry one? I wouldn’t dare go in the backcountry without all of the items listed below as “Highly Recommend.” What’s In My Hiking Pack? Here is my list split into two categories with the weight of each item in ounces:

Highly Recommend: Cell Phone (5 ounces), First-Aid Kit (9), Flashlight (4), Food - Beef Jerky (4), Insect Repellent (3), Map & Compass (4), Multi-Tool (9), Pack (24), Signal Mirror (1), Spare Vehicle Key (1), Sunglasses & Sunscreen (2), Water, Waterproof matches (1), Waterproof windbreaker (24), Whistle (1). Total weight: 5 pounds 12 ounces, not including water.

Nice to Have: Bandana (1), Binoculars (12), Cash & ID (1), Disposable Camera (4), Emergency Blanket (1), Extra Batteries (4), GPS Unit (10), Hand warmers (1), Hunting knife (8), Lighter (1), Lip Balm (1), Mini-Umbrella (10), Paper & Pen (1), Rangefinder (8), Road Flare (4), 12 feet of rope (2), Saw (7), Toilet Paper (1), Two-Way Radio (7), Work Gloves (2). Total weight: 5 pounds 2 ounces.

The total weight of my hiking pack not counting water, is 10 pounds 14 ounces. My pack has a shoulder harness system that takes the weight off of my lower back and distributes it evenly across my shoulders and upper back. I hardly notice my pack when I’m wearing it. One last point, if you carry something - make sure you know how to use it.

We’ve all heard quotes about being prepared, such as “Chance favors the prepared mind.” - Louis Pasteur and “The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital.” - Joe Paterno and “Chance fights ever on the side of the prudent.” - Euripides. I suggest carrying a well thought out pack is a good habit and a good outdoor life-skill. One day it may save a family member, an outdoor companion or even you.

Plan ahead before you venture into our backcountry, even if you plan to be gone only an hour or two. It makes good sense. With just this small amount of planning you’ll get the most out of your backcountry experiences. Use this information and you’ll Get It Right The First Time.

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Chuck Fitzgerald is the President of Arizona based BackCountry Toys, an online store providing backcountry specialty gear and educational information for outdoor enthusiasts. Visit http://www.BackCountryToys.com to receive the free newsletter “FreshAir” or call (800) 316-9055.