Forever Overland – The Redfish Bum Diaries

Gear and Gadgets

July 26, 2016July 26, 2016Posted in Adventure Camping, Fishing, Gear, UncategorizedTagged Adobe, Anker, Cherokee, Cjsmithfl, exploring, Fishing, Florida, Forever Overland, Future, Gear, Getting started in photography, Guide, inspiration, jeep, jokes, Life, live, love, nature, Nikkor, Nikon, outdoors, outdoors photography, Photography, respect, Skinny Water Culture, Sknnywaterculture, The Chronicles of Christopher Smith, thoughts, Trucks, truth, VideographyLeave a comment

Over the past years I’ve had a lot of questions about my gear. More so about camera hardware and post processing software. I’m not a professional and the gear I have selected offered me the greatest value per dollar I could personally afford. Keep in mind I didn’t just buy all of this stuff in one sitting, I have accumulated this over several years through trial and error. I’m usually in less than favorable conditions for Photography and Videography so to speak. My gear is subjected to moisture, saltwater, dust, dirt, mud, sand, loose women, curious children and rain more often than not. Anyone who is interested in nature (fishing, hunting or exploring) can tell you this is a problem that will remain consistent.

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Reflecting On Reality

July 19, 2016Posted in Fishing, UncategorizedTagged Bulow Creek, Cjsmithfl, Conservation, Crab, East Cape Canoe, East Cape Skiffs, exploring, Fiddler Crab, Fishing, Florida, Forever Overland, Gladesmen, inspiration, Life, live, love, nature, Nikon, Photography, Reflections, Relax, respect, Skiff, Skinny Water Culture, Sknnywaterculture, The Chronicles of Christopher Smith, thoughts, truth, WaterLeave a comment

Reflections can be scary and often they show you things in life that may often pass without acknowledgment. The truth is I was loosing a battle with technology and the social media applications that have hijacked our lives. Yes, in some instances they can be great and connect you with some great people. However the fact is it pulls you from the true meaning of life. I have completely lost any form of respect for most social media outlets. Its become a melting pot of attention and self-boasting egos larger than the applications that individuals themselves interact with.

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Wednesdays are for wondering

September 17, 2015July 19, 2016Posted in Adventure Camping, FishingTagged Adobe, Bulow Creek, Cjsmithfl, Clouds, Conservation, Custom Gheenoe, exploring, Fishing, Florida, Forever Overland, Future, Gheenoe, Life, live, love, Nikon, Photography, Relax, Skinny Water Culture, The Chronicles of Christopher Smith, thoughts, Wednesdays are for wondering1 Comment

A dry boat meets the water and the day’s worries are left behind. The trailer creeks and clunks every mile until its rest. the screech of metal taught friction from my right foot as I apply force to the brake petal. The vehicle slows and comes to a brief stop. For only seconds I wish for it to continue its mechanical existence. With the boat residing in the current, I park my vehicle in its resting place for several hours as I submerge myself amongst all things foreign to most. Those that keep themselves at home away from interaction with nature and the wild unknown, need not apply for friendship. If you are looking for a greater porpouse in life, grab a cold one and come aboard.

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Saturday and Waiting

September 15, 2015July 19, 2016Posted in Adventure Camping, FishingTagged Bulow Creek, Cjsmithfl, Clouds, Conservation, Custom Gheenoe, exploring, Florida, Forever Overland, Future, Life, love, LT25, nature, Photography, respect, Skinny Water Culture, Sunlight, Sunrise, SunsetLeave a comment

I’ve taken a lot for granted, I usually go out and just search for fish while out on the water to eat artificial lures and flies that I’ve longed to throw in front of their faces. I look around and see things a lot simpler now although most if it is far to complex for me to explain. All I can do is share the little moments with you. Life doesn’t always make sense, and I’m sure at times it seems dauntless (it is). While were out most would think that it is reckless and at times dangerous. there will always be problems and hard times will come and go.

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The Rescue

May 5, 2015May 6, 2015Posted in UncategorizedTagged 4runner, Big Scrub, Cjsmithfl, exploring, Fishing, Florida, Forever Overland, Hep's, inspiration, Life, love, nissan, Nissan xterra, Ocala, Ocala National Forest, Photography, Sknnywaterculture, Toyota, toyota four runnerLeave a comment

For those of you that are unfamiliar with the the Ocala National forest, It is the second largest nationally protected forest in the united states. According to wiki it makes up roughly 430,447 acres and was established in 1908. I’ve never been one to find pleasure in staying home over the weekend and apparently it was a mission between the two of us (Nate and myself) to makes sure we weren’t to miss out on an evening of star gazing, tossing back brews, chatting with friends, And laughing out loud.

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The Driving Force

March 5, 2015March 27, 2015Posted in UncategorizedTagged 4runner, Big Scrub, Cjsmithfl, exploring, Fishing, Florida, Forever Overland, Geocaching, Gheenoe, Hep's, inspiration, lawbreaker lake, Life, love, Nissan xterra, Ocala, Ocala National Forest, Photography, Redfish, Sknnywaterculture, Toyota, toyota four runner, Trail ride, truthLeave a comment

Have you ever awoken to find the world was just as you had left it ? Me either.

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Attempted Cache

March 3, 2015March 3, 2015Posted in UncategorizedTagged 4runner, Bass, Big Scrub, Cjsmithfl, exploring, Fishing, Florida, Forever Overland, ForeverOverland, Geocache, Geocaching, ladybug, lawbreaker lake, Nissan xterra, Ocala, Ocala National Forest, Photography, spider, Toyota, toyota four runner, Trail ride2 Comments

My day had started somewhat early with a quick walk outside checking the weather and scanning the forecast for the local weather conditions, I had all intentions of spending this afternoon on the water in my canoe. With the wind and possibility of rain I needed a backup plan. For myself spending the afternoon searching for spring fed ponds and Geocaching with a couple of friends sounded all too perfect. I knew of several good spots during the summer I like to visit when the humidity here in Florida is thick enough to sink your teeth into. With several phone calls and a couple of items loaded into my daily driver I was on my way to meet up with several hooligans.

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