An outdoor blog, by Arturo Murphy
Outdoor Stories & Notes

Every Brilliant Thing &
the small joy of finding it.

A blog by Arturo Murphy: field notes, gear thoughts, fishing tackle, travel stories, motor talk and cycling musings — written from the trail, the shore, the road.

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Types of Bikes for All Sorts of Riders

Nowadays cycling is a very popular means of transportation. If you look around the road, you will see different walks of people are riding different kinds of bikes. Each of the categories has its own…

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How to Tackle Carp Fishing

Fishing may be one of the most relaxing and the most popular past times and/or sport there is today. And carp may be one of the most popular fish to be caught by anglers, both…

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How To Choose The Right Carp Fishing Tackle

Carp fishing is a great sport that a lot of people are getting interested in. It is both fun and challenging. The challenge comes as carp have enormous strength. Carp fishing therefore, would not end…

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Shed Hunting 101- Part 2: Tips

One of the best bets for finding sheds , is to get out before the horns drop, and keep an eye on the wintering grounds. Find the areas where deer and elk have migrated to…

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Shed Hunting 101- Part 1: The Gear

Whether as a hobby , sport, or obsession, shed antler hunting can be a great way to stay in shape and scout new hunting grounds in the off season. I personally enjoy the hiking aspect…

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