What is going on this is Michael Hacker with the Hacker outdoors podcast. Today I am joined by Joey McCormack. We talk about his tournament debacle and debate a proposed ban on harvesting Striped Bass.

Striped Bass Ban? : https://www.fieldandstream.com/story/blogs/conservationist/proposed-regulations-on-striper-harvesting/

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Today I am joined by Brian Hacker and Joseph McCormack. We talk a little about Michaels one in a billion catch of a Blue Fish. We quote some Forest Gump and Joe talks about his haul to prep for the Potomac River Bass Tournament this weekend.

Is Dicks the only shop to buy fishing gear in person?

Pro Tips about buying gear on Amazon and in Walmart.

The guys recommend supporting your local shops.

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Today I am joined by Brian Hacker and Joseph McCormack. We talk a little about Joes upcoming tournament, and getting into EDC and Prepping. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, leave us a comment, a like and without further ado.

Joe gives a breakdown of the upcoming Potomac River Tournament American Bass Anglers Association Event.

EDC and Prepping. Is there ever too much? Depending on where you are and what you’re doing, it can grow exponentially.

Fieldcraft Survival: https://fieldcraftsurvival.com

Getting better at identify the natural world.

Deal NJ access issues. https://jerseyshore.surfrider.org/2021/02/09/the-deal-saga-continues/

Summer Rental Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090098/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Beach Replenishment in NJ costs $52 million. Is it time to bring back Jetty’s: https://www.nj.com/news/2020/09/new-phase-of-52m-beach-replenishment-project-starts-this-week-for-nj-shore-towns.html

Is this killing the fishing in Monmouth County?

WSL chartered a full 747 all members of WSL to Australis: https://stabmag.com/news/heres-the-price-list-for-a-seat-on-the-wsls-secret-flight/

Would you go with all the stringent guidelines for travel?

What if the WSL fails?

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Today I am joined by Brian Hacker. We talk a little about the latest Trout Regulations and Stocking updates in the great state of New Jersey. We then land on Maine being what we would consider an Outdoor Enthusiasts dream. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, leave us a comment, a like and without further ado.

State of NJ provides an update on the Trout Season: https://www.njfishandwildlife.com/trtinfo_spring21.htm

Fishaholic Fishing: https://www.youtube.com/user/fishaholictv247

Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing Series: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxGQMCT70DALylKj9CQl2sw

Figure out what works in Fishing and other activities. Best teacher is time on the water.

Pennsylvania Regulations: https://www.fishandboat.com/Fish/PennsylvaniaFishes/Trout/Pages/default.aspx

The Edge Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119051/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_56

Going IKE Fishing in Philadelphia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDD0L4Zzk6Q&t=186s

Is Maine the dream for outdoor enthusiasts? You decide and let us know in the comments.

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Today I am joined by Joey McCormack. We talk a little about Michael’s travel bug, some wild Skiing down Half Dome and Lampreys in New Jerseys Brooks.

Michaels Cat Finnegan joins us for a moment. He can be found on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/finnegans_adventures/

Men ski Half Dome in Yosemite: https://www.fresnobee.com/news/california/yosemite/article249467170.html

Is it faux pas to wear hiking boots while hiking in California? Let us know by leaving a message on our anchor account.

Stanley Tucci’s Searching for Italy: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/stanley-tucci-searching-for-italy-restaurants/index.html

Well Traveled people visit Italy 7 times? Joe disagrees.

Joe’s favorite BBQ location…. Memphis

National Park Service announcing Brown Trout incentive: https://www.nps.gov/glca/learn/news/20210222.htm?fbclid=IwAR3oqGnT4CgjYLI72A60Nje7geyBQO7zdL3MaA6Ucbyt8ag5b9RgxGNOre0

Did Michael find a Sea Lamprey in a Brook in North Western NJ? Check our instagram to decide for yourself.

Goby: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goby

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Today I am joined by both Brian Hacker and Joey McCormack. We talk a little about the WSL revised tour schedule before jumping into the FLW Lake Murray event. Joey goes through some of his prep for the big show and his tips and techniques for catching bass. We hope you enjoy our Point Break antics along the way.

Joe gives some great nuggets about improving your fishing so I recommend listening all the way through.

Highlights:

WSL Changed tour revised schedule: https://stabmag.com/news/breaking-wsl-cans-snapper-adds-two-brand-new-tour-stops-in-australia/

Shark attacking spear fishermen: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLhLiGVhiT_/?igshid=s4dbniqvb31o

Saltwater Croc attacks a goose: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CLh8ZxvJQ07/?igshid=9da4hzvqc6o6

How does Joey approach new water?

Joey goes through what he would do to practice for events, covering water and what was working in Lake Murray. These tips are great for approaching any body of water.

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On todays episode I am joined by Brian Hacker where we talk about getting into fly fishing for striped bass and prepping for Trout Opening day.

Highlights:

Striped Bass Season opens March 1

Trout Season opens April 10

Why do bass fishermen hate trout fishing?

NJ Skillful angler program: https://www.njfishandwildlife.com/skflang.htm

We talk through some of the Skillful angler awards for 2020.

We debate the size rod needed for Striped Bass and salt water angling.

We talk about our fishing goals for the season and wanting to go full fly fisherman even for salt water angling.

Is opening day Trout fishing worth it?

We talk about going to the less frequented sections of rivers to get that peace and quiet.

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On todays episode I am joined with Joey McCormack where he recaps the conditions on February 13, 2021’s Lake Murrays Fishing Tournament.

I’ll leave a little spoiler. It was COLD!

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Today I am joined with Brian as Joey is prepping for his big BFL Tournament in Lake Murray, South Carolina. We go through traveling to Florida in an epic road trip through the Blue Ridge Mountains, Elk being reintroduced to Kentucky and everything else along the way.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: https://www.rmef.org

Meat Eater Kentucky Elk Hunt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkdD1DCv8-g

Kentucky Elk Hunting: https://fw.ky.gov/Hunt/Pages/Elk-Hunting.aspx

Blue Ridge Mountain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Ridge_Mountains

Cherokee National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/cherokee

Malsons BBQ in Kingsland, GA: https://www.yelp.com/biz/malsons-bbq-kingsland?osq=bbq

Snowboarding in the Alps: Snowboarding the Infamous Tunnel Run - Alpe d'Huez - 4K

Travis Rice Natural Selection Tour: https://www.redbull.com/us-en/natural-selection-tour-travis-rice-interview

Travis Rice Resetter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHSjInARd_0

3800 Yard Shot by the HCR Team: 3800 Yard Shot by HCR Team

MLF Fishing Lake Murray: https://majorleaguefishing.com/bfl/lake-murray-should-offer-good-fishing-for-south-carolina-division-start/

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Today I am joined with Brian and Joey and our guest Reneil Alcordo @hoyzn on Instagram. We go through Brian’s want of a dirt bike but he contemplates using his tractor on the track. We recap Neil’s first time backpacking and realizing real quick, its not always a walk in the park. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, leave us a comment, a like, and Without further ado.

Slide Mountain Loop: https://www.nynjtc.org/hike/slide-mountain-highest-peak-catskills-loop

Ethan Dunn: https://www.instagram.com/ethan_g_dunn/

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Joey can be found on instagram @joeymccormack81  https://www.instagram.com/joeymccormack81/ and Snapchat at Joey4881 .