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June 2, 2026

Choosing Your First BCD

Jacket-style or back-inflate? How much lift do you actually need? A practical starting point for your first buoyancy control device.

May 14, 2026

A rough guide to matching neoprene thickness to the water you're actually diving in -- and why 'rough' is doing a lot of work in that sentence.

April 22, 2026

A slow-trolling, minimal-gear technique that's forgiving for beginners and still favored by experienced salmon anglers on the Pacific coast.