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LoneOStar Outdoor News
July 9, 2021
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Sharing the hunting experience
PRODUCTS
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>> 100L TACTICAL DRY GEAR BAG: Anglers can keep their gear safe and dry in EGO Fishing’s roll-top bag. It is made from high-performance waterproof TPU fabric that is stronger, lighter, more flexible and more abrasion resistant than PVC fabric. Its features include strong welded seams, Kryptek camo technology inspired by artillery camouflage netting, molle loops for external tool management, and a contoured removable shoulder strap system. The 29x15x14-inch bag costs about $200.
RAGE NED CRAW: This 2.75-inch soft plastic lure by Strike King boasts an exclusive tail design engineered for action. Fish will be attracted to the splash, noise and movement. Available in seven color combinations. The craw lure costs about $7 for a nine-pack.
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CLASSIC HUNTING PANTS: King’s Camo offers classic cotton six-pocket hunting pants made from a comfortable and durable cotton-Polyester blend twill. They have large belt loops and an elastic waistband for a comfortable fit. Other features include a reinforced seat and plenty of pockets, including two large cargo pockets with button-down flaps. Available in sizes small to 2X large and in four camo patterns, the pants cost about $35.
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the first contact with a veteran who reaches out to us about wanting to attend a hunt or an event,” Derden explained. “He gets to know the veteran and their background, and then funnels them into the VXA program. Our number one priority is safety, and Chupp definitely puts in the time to get to know each veteran before we have them out on a hunt.” Alex San Martino handles the social media platforms and website, and serves as event coordi- Veterans Xtreme Adventures focuses on building a community nator. of support for veterans through outdoor adventures. Photo by “Without her, we would be Brandon Parscale. like a boat without a rudder,” Derden said. munity in order to allow some veterans When planning a hunt, Derden is mindful about the mix of veter- to come hunt on their property,” Sutherland said. “It was also evident from the ans that he brings together. “I always try to coordinate a hunt with get-go that the experience was not really vets that have some similarities, usually about the hunt itself, but more about vetbased on the branch of military they erans like myself getting the opportunity served in or the type of service that they to spend time and fellowship with other did or are still currently doing,” he said. veterans. When you’re sitting in a blind “With that being said, I do try to com- with other individuals who have had pose a group that has a good blend of ex- similar experiences as you have, it just periences. For example, if I’m taking four becomes natural to open up about things vets on a hunt, I’ll try to get a mixture that you might not talk about to others of individuals that are currently on active that do not have a military background. duty, as well as individuals that have both There’s no gaps to fill or things to explain, recently retired or have been out of the because the other veteran knows exactly service for many years. We’ve found the where you’re coming from.” Sutherland said we are in a unique time lessons that they can learn from one another about transitioning out of the mili- period where seemingly everyone knows tary, by sharing where they are at in their a veteran. “We all know veterans, and most of different stages of life, are invaluable.” Army veteran Larry Sutherland recently them are veterans who deployed,” he attended a VXA hog hunt in the Corsi- said. “We are at a crucial stage in Texas cana area, and was able to harvest a wild where veterans need to know about events that are providing opportunities pig. “It was neat to see that there were land- for them to find support.” owners willing to give back to the com-
RECRUITING HUNTERS AND ANGLERS FOR A LIFETIME
>> SOLAR POWER PANEL: This compact solar panel by Hunting Made Easy (HME) is designed as a sustainable solution for all trail cameras, especially wireless/cellular cameras. The panel, which can be mounted to trees and posts, works in low-light conditions and features durable all-weather construction. It costs about $70.
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a couple of twitches, a kingfish nailed the lure. “I got really lucky and was able to land the king without its sharp teeth cutting my line,” he said. A large mangrove snapper also was fooled by one of Perez’ lures. “I was working a 6-inch mullet imitation swimbait along the rocks, trying to catch redfish,” he said. “Right as I was about to pull my lure out of the water, the mangrove smacked it up against the rocks. It ended up measuring 21.5 inches long.” The mangrove snapper was a first for the recreational angler. “I’ve seen boaters around the jetties catch them, but I’ve never caught one myself or seen one that large,” Perez said. Perez focuses his efforts around the end of the jetty when he’s fishing from the rocks. He goes armed for just about anything that is willing to strike an artificial lure. “I always carry two spinning rods with me,” he said. “I also have several different types of lures with leaders already tied on
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them, so that I can switch bait presentations fairly quickly.” The spinning setups are rigged with 50-pound braid, and up to a 100-pound test fluorocarbon leader, or an even heavier wire leader, depending on what species he is targeting. “The folks at Fin Factory Kayak and Tackle helped me out a lot as far as choosing which baits to throw and how to rig them,” Perez said. “I wouldn’t have been able to figure out how to land these fish from the rocks without their help.”
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