Building a gear checklist for outdoor adventures

April 27, 2015

Just about every outdoor adventure requires gear, so here’s some advice on developing your gear checklist so you won’t head out unprepared. Start with the 10 essentials (actually we’ve got 11) to survive, and build your list out from there. Obviously, some activities, such as kayaking, fly-fishing or scuba diving, require specific gear, so supplemental […]

Fishing report for April 26: Rig for tarpon from the piers

April 27, 2015

Fishing report based on what the Bill Jackson’s staff is seeing and hearing about during the past week: The tarpon migration is here and these silver kings are along the gulf beaches. In addition, the king mackerel bite and the pompano bites remain strong. But for the next few weeks, tarpon will be on the […]

How to Choose Hiking Boots

April 19, 2015

Your thirst for adventure has inspired you to hit the trails and mingle more with nature. And what will carry you every step of the way? Footwear, of course. Matching the right hiking boots to your feet is key to you having an enjoyable outdoors experience. So here are a few fitting tips from […]

Fishing report, April 19: Bait arrives for hungry tarpon, snook

April 19, 2015

Fishing report: What the Bill Jackson’s staff is seeing on the water and hearing about: With the arrival of bait balls, the fishing action in the Tampa Bay region is really turning on. Two primary targets of anglers are active and hungry: Tarpon are feeding and snook are out on the beaches. In addition, seatrout […]

Standup paddleboarding supplies for your next adventure

April 16, 2015

Standup paddleboarding only requires a board and a paddle, right? Well, not really. Before you shove off from shore, make sure you have these safety items and stop to consider these other take-alongs.

Essential Climbing Gear

April 13, 2015

While recreational climbing in the Tampa Bay region may be mostly confined to rock walls and climbing gyms, there are still a multitude of uses for climbing gear. Such gear can be used for maintaining and working on sailboats, window washing, stage production work and tree work, to name a few. But before you head […]

Fishing report for April 12: Waiting on the bait schools

April 12, 2015

Here’s what the Bill Jackson’s fishing department staff is seeing and hearing about out on the water: Most anglers are still waiting on the large bait schools to come in and bring the bulk of the tarpon migration with them. When that happens, here’s what you’ll need to be ready for one of the best […]

Get to know your knife blade

April 3, 2015

When choosing a knife for your outdoors adventures, two things to take into consideration are the hardness and the shape of the steel blade.

Camping Gear For Kids

March 30, 2015

Spring is here, and all across the country campgrounds are opening. Soon, families will begin making plans for summer trips. Camping remains one of the most popular pastimes in the United States. Between 2010 and 2012, 3 million more Americans decided to give camping a try, and last year, approximately 43 million Americans headed to […]

Fishing report for March 29: Tarpon on way, then the sharks

March 29, 2015

What the Bill Jackson’s fishing Report is the findings our fishing staff is hearing and seeing out on the water:

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