Leigh Johnson 
So you’re new to fly fishing and your casting sucks! The best way to improve is to get outside and practice your casting technique on the grass. You don’t need a river or lake. But … Read more
Outdoor activities like hiking and fishing are very popular in New Zealand because it is a very safe place to spend time outdoors. New Zealand does not have snakes – so you will never come … Read more
Finding out which batteries I needed for the Happijac remote control wasn’t high on my list when getting our new Northstar truck camper on the road. That was until the remote stopped working. The Happijac … Read more
Here are some ideas for making your meal planning and preparation easier in a tiny or micro kitchen in a truck camper or RV. New to cooking in a tiny kitchen in an RV or … Read more
There are many similarities and differences between Australia and New Zealand which causes people to ask questions like the ones that follow. 1. Can you drive from Australia to New Zealand? Australia and New Zealand … Read more
Waking up on the riverbank ready for a morning’s fly fishing while boondocking in our compact NorthStar truck camper is a treat. But how to stay warm during these chilly months? The only solution to … Read more
Having done many months of traveling around Asia, Mexico, and Central America with only one small backpack, I can report it’s a very liberating way to travel. But can I carry more than one backpack? … Read more
Fly fishing for supersized New Zealand trout is a favored activity for both locals and international tourists – because we grow trout big here! Here’s why. Trout grow big as the result of four combined … Read more
I started to wonder if cleaning my line would help after noticing it was getting harder to cast. It sure did! As a fly fishing beginner with a questionable casting technique, here’s what I’ve learned … Read more
Searching through the many online shops to find information about how to choose the best fitting wading boots is painful because there is no one answer. That’s until I put together this sizing chart from … Read more