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Where’s my golf ball?

No wonder I can’t find my golf balls on this course. They’re being SNAPPED away.  Read More →

What is the best braided fishing line?

Hello all, We get this question a lot and I’m very pleased to say we have been getting great customer response from Cortland Master Braid. There are many fine brands in all price ranges, and many people love their line and wouldn’t try something different if you gave it to them. But, if your disappointed with your current braid or just looking for a superior braided line at great prices please take a minute to read further. We had just recently replaced selling PowerPro with Cortland’s braided fishing line. I was apprehensive at first not personally familiar with this particular brand. But after personal testing and numerous comments from our customers, we made the right choice. It’s everything you want in a braid and more. This braid casts long, super strong given it’s small diameters, and best of all WE (Blue Lake Tackle) have the best selection and prices anywhere on the Internet.  From light tackle to big water line Cortland Master Braid covers it all. One other very important aspect we’ve learned about this line is it’s longevity. Not trying to bash any other manufacturers but we have had problems with people buying other brands of braided line... [Read more of this post]

Introducing Cortland Master Braid

We use to sell Power Pro Braid as a premium braid line, but after personal experience I’m proud to say we’ve replaced this fine braid with the superior Cortland Master Braid. Not only have we added this fine line we have added Scotty Downrigger Line. Focusing not on major distributors we are more concerned with offering the best line available.  Read More →

Quality Pistol Safes are Hard to “Crack”

A safe can be compromised in mere seconds with a good ear, steady hands or by using a sophisticated set of explosives. While cracking a safe isn’t as easy it may appear, expert safecrackers can “crack” a safe with the right tools, skills, and some patience. That is why it’s important to have a quality safe. While safes are designed to be “safe” they do have a shortcoming, they must be accessible to a locksmith or others in case of a lock-out or malfunction.  That is why we  need safecrackers,  and consequently thieves do take advantage of  this vulnerability. Methods of Safecracking: Take it and Go If a thief can steal something, they will find a way to do it. A popular method of cracking a safe  is to simply steal the safe and move it to a place where the safecracker has time to take the safe apart and remove the contents. But there are other ways that a safe can be cracked without physically removing it. Sight, Sound, and Touch The lock of a safe can be compromised to obtain the combination without damaging the safe. Sounds and/or feel may be used to determine the combination on some simple rotary locks. Combination Hunting Many manufactured... [Read more of this post]

Early Spring Hiking Tips

  TRAVEL RESPONSIBLY Travel responsibly on designated roads, trails or areas. Stay on the trail even if it is rough and muddy. Walking on the track edge and cutting switchbacks increase damage, causing erosion and visual scarring. Walk single file to avoid widening the trail. Spread out in open country where there are no trails. Spreading out, rather than following each other’s footsteps, disperses impact and avoids creating a new trail. Flagging and marking trails is unsightly. If flagging is necessary, remove it as you leave. Consider using a Global Positioning System (GPS) instead of flagging. Comply with all signs and respect barriers. Buddy up with two or three hikers, reducing vulnerability if you have an accident. Avoid unfavorable conditions such as wet trails that could cause slips or falls. Make sure someone at home knows your location, arrival time and estimated departure time at the trail.  Make sure you have a cell phone that is charged and is GPS enabled if you dont have a GPS unit. RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS Respect the rights of others, including private property owners, all recreational trail users, campers and others so they can enjoy their... [Read more of this post]

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