A big debate that continues to go on within the fishing community revolves around the release of fish that have been caught. In one corner you have anglers who view fishing as a way to put food on the table (or in a fryer). In the other corner you have anglers who simply enjoy the…
Ask any experienced divers to name one piece of equipment they would never dive without and chances are they will give the same answer. Now, we’re not talking about the required equipment such as tanks, masks, or fins. We’re talking about something that makes diving easier, keeps track of important information and can mean the…
Getting started with surf photography may seem like a tough endeavor. If you’re used to sitting on a board, searching for the next wave to catch, you’re obviously looking at a new routine that involves more swimming and less board. But the results can be worth the effort. It all begins with choosing the right…
No matter what sport or recreational activity you find yourself learning, there will undoubtedly be some slang and jargon that at first pass won’t make any sense at all. It’s part of the learning curve. While some terminology is quite advanced, and the average novice won’t have any reason to understand its meaning quite yet,…
Around the world, at any given time, there are people standing around a fly shop, parked near a stream, or relaxing at camp arguing about what constitutes necessary gear while fly fishing. While it’s true that each angler can decide for themselves what’s necessary, there are a few pieces of gear that we believe should…
From left: Greg Ogle (GM of Southeastern Divers, Inc.), Jack Pounders (Owner of Southeastern Divers, Inc.), Jean Michel Cousteau and Dan Herema (both of U.S. Divers, now called Aqualung) at the 1986 Diving Equipment Manufacturers Association show. Founded in 1980, Southeastern Divers, Inc. has been providing divers in Alabama with equipment and training for 38 years. Southeastern Divers, Inc.…
Last month, team WETSOX was lucky enough to travel to Maine where we learned the art of tenkara – a method of fly fishing that originated in Japan – from one of the first tenkara guides in the US. Tenkara, for the uninitiated, is a very unique style of fishing, which many consider to be…
