Aptitude Outdoors Podcast

Embark on a journey into the wild with the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast, where we delve into the intricacies of DIY hunting and the profoundness of enjoying outdoor adventures on your terms. In this episode, we explore the meticulous process of crafting a DIY hunting saddle, ensuring safety, and comfort without breaking the bank. Our host, Paul Fuzinski, shares a step-by-step guide on building your own harness, tested rigorously for over a year, and costing just a little over $200.

But that's not all! We also dive into the essence of self-reliance in outdoor adventures, discussing various aspects from physical activities, adhering to a diet, spiritual life, and dedicating time to hobbies. Plus, get a sneak peek into our new documentary, "Flying Upstream," which encapsulates the spirit of fly fishing in Oklahoma, portraying that you don’t need to be a millionaire to enjoy the serene beauty and thrill of fly fishing.

Whether you're a seasoned hunter, an amateur DIYer, or someone who finds peace in the heart of nature, this episode is crafted just for you! Join us as we navigate through the woods, explore the waters, and find tranquility amidst the wilderness, all while learning and having fun.

🌲 DIY Hunting Saddle Guide 🎣 Fly Fishing Adventures 🏞️ Outdoor Activities & Spiritual Growth 📽️ Exclusive Insights into Our Documentaries 🛠️ DIY Tips & Tricks for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Subscribe, and let the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast guide you through a world where the wild reigns supreme, and every adventure brings new learnings and exciting stories!

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I recently took a trip to Estes Park Colorado and did some fishing and wildlife photography. I talk with Chester Moore and Cameron Gorbett about what we learned and what you can expect when coming here.

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I've gone down a ton of hunting and fishing rabbit holes over the past few years and I have found that to get started in any new endeavor, the same process applies. You need to find someone to show you the ropes, find affordable gear to start, decide what you like and don't like and inevitably upgrade equipment. I explain in detail the process I use to explore any new facet of the outdoors and hopefully it will help you do the same.

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I traveled to Gulf Shores, Alabama for the Outdoors Writers Association of America Conference and I'd be damned if I left my fly rod at home. I carried my 4 piece, 8 weight and rush ordered a new reel and threw on some saltwater line, grabbed a few clousers, hopped on a plane and hit the beach as soon as I could. What a great time. This is the story about how it went and what I leanred. 

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I spent all summer reading books on specific fish species and my ability to catch each individual species increased exponentially. I have a few recommendations for you to check out for yourself. 

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It has been almost 7 years since I began hunting and I take a look back to the root of it all and why I began in the first place. 

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As the summer is coming quickly to an end it's time to start gearing up for hunting season and that is always a fun and stressful time of year. Busting out the bow, the waterfowl calls, the waders and camo and putting up the rods and reels. That's the territory that comes with trying to become a well rounded outdoorsman! 

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Brian Ellithorpe is a NW Ohio outdoorsman with a passion for hunting and fishing on Lake Erie. Learn how he does it on this episode of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast.

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Over the past 5 months of going from never having fly fished once, to essentially fly fishing everyday, I have learned a few truths and fallen for a few lines of B.S. Heres what I have learned in that short amount of time. 

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Derek York recaps his fishing adventure catching goliath grouper, talks about some of his favorite things from Icast, what it was like meeting Bill Dance and Toby Keith and much more on this episode.

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I had seen pictures and heard of people catching smallmouth bass on the local river near my home (The Maumee River) and decided to go see if I could find them myself. Here's how it went.

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Nick Minesinger is a fly fishing guide for Schultz Outfitters out of Ypsilanti, Michigan. I recently went out on a trip with him and we discuss how to catch smallmouth, life as a guide and the best ways to become an all around better angler.

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I borrowed a junky kayak, threw in a rod and drifted across a lake on a windy day with a drop shot tied on to see what happened. Here's how it went.

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Clayton Keene started Casting Lures for Cures to help a young friend with cancer. To date he has raised over $40,000 for The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. On this episode I am joined by Clayton and Chris Geib of The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation and we discussion how they both turned their passion for fishing into a way to help others in need. 

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I often find myself in unfamiliar places with no understanding of the water, where structure is or even where deeper water starts. What I do have available is a lot of books I've read and an undersatinding of basic concepts of fish habitat that help me reel in a few everytime I hit a new body of water. Here's how I dowrk through that process. 

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Turner Rowland talks about his 5 year journey trying to bow hunt an elk, give tips on fly fishing, details his life growing up fishing and more!

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I recently went on a trip to Washington DC and of course I brought my fly rod. I had to see what I could get into in the nation's capitol.

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Captain Steve "Scooby" Stubbe talks about why you should fly fish Toledo bend Reservoir for bass, how he builds his amazing custom fly rods and what it means to be a guide.

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I am always out on the water in the summer and the 4th of July weekend is by and far one of the most dangerous times to be out on the water in a boat from my experience. I go over how to stay safe, keep all your fingers and protect wildlife during my favorite holiday of the year.

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Hero Hunt, Inc. organizes exciting and therapeutic game hunts for disabled veterans and first responders from across the country throughout the year. More than the hunt, they offer healing, understanding, and camaraderie to those who have served our country and our citizenry so valiantly. They envision a world where all injured and disabled servicemen and women and first responders have a total support system in place where they are loved, cared for and respected with zero suicide.

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