KTGOutdoors

Last week I took a little tumble and bruised the soft tissue around my right knee. I have to fish before the knee is ready to go wander the mountain rivers, so I chose a lake close to home for fishing fun and entertainment. Suburban fishing, fishing where there are more people around, warrants some specific considerations, especially for the ladies: 1. Carry a weapon, be CCW legal. 2. Stay situationally aware--vagrants congregate near transportation hubs and big box construction stores (Home Depot) who hire day laborers. 3. Never go inside a public bathroom if you're alone, especially not a porta-John. It's both unsafe and disgusting. An injury doesn't have to keep you away from The Great Outdoors. Sometimes the adventure is a little closer to home.

The wind and flying leaves felt like a ticker tape parade just for me. The rain? That was for everyone, so there was lots and lots of it. Learn to love The Great Outdoors by spending time out in it, in the rain, wind, and blowing leaves.

Lots of bruises and virtually no bathrooms is what you can expect when enjoying The Great Outdoors. KTG's own Katherine talks about how she deals with no bathrooms and the (usually minor) physical damage inherent in the activity. Let nothing stop you. Get into The Great Outdoors.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is quite clear: Bring Your Papers and Surrender Your Game, Or Else! The State has a vested interest in cash flow, and somewhat less interest in serving you with easily acquired and applied information. KTG Outdoors discusses the paperwork requirements, snitch lines, and the feeling of "I'm going to go to jail because I can't figure this out!" Permits and fees are a part of the experience that's best dealt with early, and completely. Do what you can to stay legal, then don't worry about a thing. Humor is the best antidote to the bureaucracy at any point.

An entertaining look at what it's like to wander into a fishing store and say "I'd like to go fishing, can you help?" KTG Outdoors clears away the frustration and offers hope for everyone who wants to use fishing as an excuse to wander around The Great Outdoors. And catch fish. Build your own lures: lurepartsonline.com Buy great stuff: ReelFlyRod.com KTG Outdoors equipment, currently: Shakespeare Ugly Stik GX-2, USSP702M, 7', medium action, 6-15 lb. with an Abu Garcia Revo S230 reel; St. Croix trout series TSS70LXF2, 7', lite power extra fast action, 4-8 lb, 1/16-1/4 oz. with a Shimano Stradig 2500HG reel. And a 20-year-old Penn 5500SS reel waiting for me to build a nice saltwater salmon rod.

Korkers Buckskin Mary Wader Boots are some fine footwear! Accessible, functional, and beautiful all in one. This is a review as a new angler, about the boot purchase experience, the difference on the water, and the discovery of two fantastic people, representing two terrific organizations: ReelFlyRod.com General Manager, Parker, 855.434.8472 AND Ari Zolonz, Korkers.com, ari@korkers.com Friends helping friends experience The Great Outdoors is what it's all about.

I fished the river on a day when nothing went quite right, and I felt like I'd never be any good. I had to ask myself why, I had to recommit. To the wilderness. To the sport of fishing. To doing what it takes in all parts of my life. Ladies, or anyone new to the sport, it can be discouraging at first. But keep on, persevere, and you can do what you want to do, with great success.

I purchased my first paid of waders and wading boots and this is the video of the unboxing of same. Simms Women's Freestone Stockingfoot, Striker Grey, Size: SS Korkers Buckskin Mary with Kling-on and Studded Kling-on soles, Size: 8. Purchased from ReelFlyRod.com.

The wilderness is magic, with gifts you can't imagine. If you make the effort to get out there, you will be rewarded. Overwhelmed? Head to the great outdoors and watch river ducks blaze their way up the rapids.

Cle Elum, WA. August. The rivers. The wilderness. Suncadia Resort. Went on a short holiday east of the mountains, caught my first trout, lost half my G Loomis rod, and learned a ton. This short video shows the beauty of the region, and entices you to join the rest of us.... in the Great Outdoors.

Footwear is an essential tool in the wilderness. Your shoes can make the difference between happiness and misery. We look at four different types of footwear, and consider which shoe is best for which activity.

Original title was "If My Car Could Talk". For many of us, fear prevents us from doing things we think we might like to do because it's too terrifying. It's complex. It looks expensive. And those people don't look friendly. This video describes how Katherine face her fear of what she most loved--the wilderness-and began the process of adapting, overcoming, and creating KTG Outdoors.

KTG Outdoors came about as a result of facing some of my deepest fears. Going into the wilderness is scary, especially if you've never done it before. It's intimidating, and it's hard work. Hear the story of my fear, and how I faced it and overcame. You'll feel more courageous, and ready to take the plunge into the Great Outdoors yourself.

On Friday KTG Outdoors headed to The Great Outdoors. We wanted to hike to the high lake and fish. We also wanted to establish a physical baseline to guide our workouts and our focus for future adventure. We met some goals and some others fell by the wayside. The lesson is this: Be a wise adventurer!

This is the final part of a four-part video series on layering up clothing to be comfortable in The Great Outdoors. The Protection Layer is the outer layer--jackets, insulated trousers, caps, and all the rest. This is the showoff layer, ready for you to sport your stylish outdoor jacket and other clothing.

This is Part 3 of a four part series on layering up your clothing to stay comfortable in The Great Outdoors. This layer goes on top of the Base and Insulation layers to add insulation and offer a first layer of protection. This is the first layer that has full potential visual appeal, so be bright, be bold, be attractive!

This is Part 2 of the 4-part series on layering up your clothing to stay comfortable in The Great Outdoors. The insulation layer is the next layer on top of your skin, and is designed to keep the heat in and the cold out.

There are four layers to "layering up" - the first layer is the base layer. The base layer is you! Your body, your skin, the thing you're trying to layer up for. Take care of your base layer and establish a solid foundation for the rest of your clothing.

This is a short introductory video telling followers that KTG Outdoors has created a new video series called "Layer Up!" Layering clothing is an old idea that works. Many don't know the rules. When you know the rules? The Great Outdoors just got a whole lot greater (and more comfortable).