Bass Fishing Bartlett

This video from Myfishingchannel is a little choppy, but features two anglers fishing Bartlett Lake with live target lures. They caught and released around 40 bass!

Drive to Bartlett Lake

Here’s some cool footage shot from a video camera mounted to the back of an SUV traveling to Bartlett lake. The video was then sped up and the result is an interesting “time-lapse” style effect.

Youngest Girl in The World to Land an Invert on a Wakeboard

In this video, Zahra Kell performs an invert on her wakeboard. That’s not exactly news-worthy until you realize she is 7 years old. As one YouTube commenter put it, “I think wakeboarding just found its female version of Harley Clifford”.

March Caption Winner!

 

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in this month’s Facebook Caption Contest over at the Bartlett Lake Marina Fan Page. The winner of this month is just below followed by some of our favorite runners up. If your caption didn’t get selected or you didn’t have a chance to play, fear not! A brand new caption contest is already underway. The winner will receive a $25 gift card to Bartlett Lake Marina!

MARCH WINNER! Grant Armendariz “I guess this shortcut isn’t a secret after all.”

Runners up:

Christine Sue Hutchins “Grey Poupon anyone?”

Chad Sabin “Where’s Noah???”

Fernando Sandoval ‎”Make your reservations for Memorial day weekend at least 2 years in advance”

Marc Leach “The guy who owns that car is a total prick.”

Jennifer Partin Caccavale “Is this Arizona’s version of the wheel boot?”

Gary Pennacchio “Should have stayed in Oregon Snow Bird !”

Barb Kreisel “I know that little Chipette is around here somewhere”

Chad Sabin “AHHHH i just love Spring here in Arizona….Wild flowers and Wild CHICKMONKS!!!!”

Billy Zbella “And she said she’d meet me at the pier!”

Who Wants FREE Stuff at the Boat Club?

So here’s how you get it!  Download FOURSQUARE on your phone (if you haven’t already done so!)

Then, get yourself out to Bartlett Lake Boat Club and check in on Foursquare.  When you do, you will

get a coupon on your phone for $5.00 off a purchase of $20 or more in the Marina Store!

With the temps supposed to be in the 90’s this weekend, there is no reason to not get out there!!

Here’s the link for us on Foursquare

http://foursquare.com/venue/18820808

So, we will be looking for you!

 

 

Say Hello to Good Weather Again

The temperatures are rising and the fish activity is heating up. This is a far cry from just a few months ago where it was snowing here at Bartlett.

The Basics of Tent Camping

Author: My Camping Tents

Tent camping is an activity my family has been involved in for many years. Our camping trips combine fishing, hiking, and swimming to the regular camp site life of cutting wood, starting a fire, food preparation, cooking, eating, games, and just relaxing. We’ve made a lot of good memories from our camping trips. We’ve always gone up in the mountains and found great camping hiking spots either at designated campgrounds that offer water for washing, and some type of restroom (out house or rest-stop type), and garbage cans, or places where there were no creature comforts at all. We always camped by streams, lakes, or rivers during the summer months.

If you intend to have a successful camping experience, planning is important. As a retired Army Airborne Ranger, who has had to live out of a ruck (back pack) for many days, having the right camping gear when you’re camping will make the experience that much more enjoyable.
The best camping tents for families are tents that have separate rooms. Since we have two children our tent has three rooms — my wife and I sleep in a room, the kids sleep in a room, and the entrance room is for dressing and storage. We use a combination of foam and inflatable mattresses. We use rectangular sleeping bags that you can zip together for the wife and I, and the kids have their own individual bags. Bring extra blankets for chilly nights. We also use poncho liners for the kids to use inside their sleeping bags. We’ve had our tent for over 15 years and average 2-3 camping trips each summer.

We also take a couple of tarps. We use one tarp on the ground under the tent and make it long enough to have about 8 feet in front of the tent door. We take our shoes/boots off outside to keep the inside of the tent as clean as possible. We bring a small folding stool to place outside the tent door to help with putting shoes on. The second tarp is used to cover our kitchen/cooking gear if it rains.

We use two camping stoves – one uses propane (which we mainly use for heating water for hot drinks and washing) and the other is a 2 burner stove and uses fuel, which does not burn as hot. We use this one for cooking bacon, pancakes, eggs, etc. Bring a couple of frying pans, and camping pots/pans – remember to bring a spatula if you’re going to cook pancakes or eggs.

We always start a fire in the morning(for warmth) and in the evening, for cooking. Bring a collapsible grate to put over the fire if you plan on laying anything on it to cook or heat up. We make pointed sticks by cutting small branches from nearby trees for the polish dogs or bratwurst – so bring a couple of knives. We cut our own wood from the dead branches and logs you find near the campground. We bring an axe and small saw with a folding blade to get the wood the right size to fit in the fire pit.

Here are the basics of camping gear to bring:

Tent with rain fly, tarp, tent stakes, and hammer

Sleeping gear to include mattresses – inflatable or foam, blankets (poncho liners), and pillows

Cooking/kitchen equipment – camping stoves, folding camping table, frying pans, pots to heat water and cook in, paper plates, bowls, and utensils, napkins, paper towels, wash rags, towels, cutlery, large spoons, tongs, can opener, lighters, tin foil, plastic wash basin, scouring pads, disposable wipes, detergent, plastic storage bags, and trash bags. We pack this in see-though plastic tubs with folding lids. We pack most of our non-cooler food in these types of containers, too.

Fire pit necessities – if you plan on scrounging your own wood from the forest floor – axe, folding saw, gloves, newspaper for fire starting, lighter, a folding grate (campfire tripod), and a folding shovel.

Personal hygiene – soap, wash cloths, towels (dark in color), shampoo and shower shoes (if your campground has a shower), toothpaste, and toilet paper.

Safety equipment – flashlights, lantern, spare batteries, cell phone with car charger, map of the area, first aid kit, compass or GPS, and plenty of drinking water.

These are some of the items you’ll need to have an enjoyable camping trip. After your first trip, you’ll be able to fine-tune your list. Tent camping takes a lot of prep work, but it is so worth it for the memories you’ll always have.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/camping-articles/the-basics-of-tent-camping-3533023.html

About the Author

I’ve been tent camping for over 35 years and as a retired Airborne Ranger, I have experience in wilderness survival.  For more information on camping tents and camping hiking gear, please visit us at http://mycampingtentsandmore.com.  We carry a nice selection camping gear from tents to flashlights at reasonable prices.  Check us out!

What Hiking Equipment Do You Need As A Beginner?

Author: Simply Hike

As with all hobbies, there is some initial outlay required in getting started with hiking. The array of products on offer can appear bewildering to a beginner, so here is a list to help sift the essentials from the luxuries.

Safety

A map and compass will help you remain en route. If you are using paper maps, take a waterproof map case for them. Berghaus and Sea To Summit both make excellent map cases which allow you to use your map in the rain without the map becoming damaged. For the modern hiker, a Satmap Active 10 Plus World Map GPS handset is a sturdy and lightweight alternative.

Sun protection: Sunscreen, a good hat such as the North Face Horizon, and UPF-treated clothing such as the Berghaus Pacific shirt combine to protect you from the elements.

A torch or headlamp: The Petzl Tikka 2 allows you to move hands-free, and the powerful light from the Lifesystems Intensity 210 VF LED torch will help you to attract help if you encounter any difficulty.

A First Aid Kit: Lifesystems and Adventure Medical Kits both produce excellent, ready-prepared kits. At the bare minimum we would recommend either the Lifesystems Explorer or Adventure Medical Kits Light and Fast Personal First Aid Kit, but if you will be gone for several days consider a larger, more diverse kit such as the Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Weekender First Aid Kit.

Other safety equipment: Matches or a lighter, and some Light My Fire Tinder Sticks. A good knife or multitool such as the Victorinox Huntsman or Leatherman Squirt.

Additional food, water, and clothing. Pack plenty of water above all else.

Health and Comfort

Good hiking boots will support your ankles, absorb shock, provide grip, and help maintain your posture. The Berghaus Explorer Trek GTX Walking Boot is perfect for general hiking on most surfaces and contains GoreTex to keep your feet dry even in the rain. If you are venturing into hilly or mountainous terrain, however, you need a firmer boot. We recommend the Berghaus Explorer Ridge Walking Boot. Boots should be approximately one full size larger than your shoes.

Walking socks are thicker and more durable than regular wear socks and will make sure that your foot is cushioned and fits your boot snugly. With regular socks the danger of slipping inside your boots is high, which could lead to an accident or even an injury. Select socks which suit the weather – from the SmartWool Light Crew Sock for summer through to the SmartWool Heavy Crew Sock for winter.

A rucksack is essential for carrying everything you wish to take with you. For light trekking, we suggest the Berghaus Freeflow 25 Rucksack, but if you are also carrying camping gear then you will need a larger bag. Try the Berghaus C7 Pro 70 Plus 10 Rucksack, ergonomically designed and with excellent weight distribution measures built in.

A pair of Vango Deluxe Walking Poles will help you remain balanced, keep your spine protected, and absorb shock from your travels to keep you hiking all day.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/outdoor-sports-articles/what-hiking-equipment-do-you-need-as-a-beginner-2917967.html

About the Author

Article by Simply Hike

Simply Hike are a UK-based online shop selling camping gear, hiking equipment and outdoor accessories. Stocking everything you need in preparation for the great outdoors.

Motorcycle Ride to Bartlett

Here’s a dashcam video on a Kawasaki Ninja EX650r capturing a ride through the snowy desert to Bartlett.

Bartlett Lake Paddle

This event is organized by the ‘Paddle Arizona’ group which has 332 members and is based in Phoenix, AZ. They have hosted 53 past events and have 8 other upcoming events scheduled.

Paddle Arizona describes themselves as, “a kayak group will be exploring many of the waterways throughout Arizona, for the joy of floating, and the appreciation of venturing out to some relatively pristine and magnificent natural habitats. We will be mainly doing flat water floats, which will be safe for those who have never paddled. There will be opportunities to do some swift water, class 1 and class 2 paddles as well for those with training and experience.”

The group is doing a Day Float here at Bartlett on April 16 at 9am. You can follow their meetup.com profile to stay up to date on additional information.