THE WROXX BLOG
Maiden Voyage
By: Carrie Sorensen Fishing is somewhat of a religion for me; baptized by the water every time I place myself in the current, or slip and fall in. I learned very early on that tackle and gear is vital to the success of a fishing trip. As a fly fisherwoman, the...
It’s called fishing, not catching.
By: Weston Mair (Age 9) Out on a lake Warm summer day Floating along Not a word to say I turned to the lake, Said where’s all the fish I’m just not sure Maybe I’ll wish. I closed my eyes Said pretty please I would have done anything So I got on my knees While...
Largemouth Bass Can Teach Your Kids to Eat Their Spinach
While fishing for trophy largemouth bass, occasionally we tie into a little tike. It never ceases to amaze me what a voracious and ruthless hunter they are from the get go. They are ever vigilant and will not hesitate to try and swallow something that seems way too...
The Day Ted Nugent Rocked Our World
In our younger years, my brother Randy and I owned a water park named Water Mania. It was located in the heart of Central Florida and competed with the other Florida water park giants—Wet ‘n Wild and Disney. In order to attract more visitors to our park, we hosted...
My Favorite Camp Meal
What is it that constitutes a favorite camp meal? Surely most of it is the taste and physical satisfaction received upon consuming it. Part of it, however, comes from the environment in which it is served and the memories associated with it. For example, a plate full...
Alert…Performance Fishing Shirts not Required to Create Friendships
My personal Instagram account shares the adventures of living on Lake Ola in Tangerine, Florida. Recently, I received a message from a follower that read: ”Love your page. Would love to check out Lake Ola with you sometime.” I looked up who sent the message and...
Fishing is for the…Birds?
There is no way fishing is for the birds! Fishing is for…well…it’s for us! Or is it? Introducing live bait into an outing attracts anything else out there swimming in the water and unfortunately, many things flying in the air. One day, a friend and I were enjoying a...
Tight Lines…Correct Drag
The sudden action on the rod brought both of us to quick attention. Jim set the hook and the fight with the Florida largemouth bass was on. It felt bigger than a typical bite, but when it broke the water and shook its head, we both knew he had a hog. It was huge and...
Three Reasons Why a Campfire is Important. (Hint…it has nothing to do with heat)
The 8-point buck was getting away. Randy was standing in his tree stand trying to determine if the buck was shootable according to the local rules, but before he could make the determination, it disappeared into the woods. He was devastated. Years later, with the...
The Family Jeep
My brother and I have had incredible experiences and great memories of the various family Jeeps we have had over the years. In high school, as we came of age, the Jeep was the kids’ vehicle when it wasn’t being used to carry our hunting gear. Driving to school with...