Anthony Rubeo Outdoors

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04/13/2026

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04/13/2026

I want to put this on official record that Facebook is withholding my access to my 1099 form to file my government taxes right now. I've done everything support has told me to do and I still cannot access it, Facebook for Creators . So if the government comes after me for this, I want the world to know that I've been denied access to my 1099 despite my best efforts. I've downloaded all my page's data and gone through everything, and I still can't access it.

Facebook you actually need to call me on my phone number on my page from somebody at your Facebook headquarters in California.

Because you’re a Third World country support is incapable of having access to the support that’s needed right now 

04/13/2026

Facebook for Creators your customer support is not helping me be able to access my 1099 to file my government taxes

Y’all need to do better.

I need help from somebody at the headquarters because your support tab is completely incapable of helping me. Facebook
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04/11/2026

There is a current midge and mayfly hatch going on right now for my fly fishermen folks who want to know.

04/09/2026

IP 28 in the state of Oregon will prevent rodent control. Over 250 million people have directly died a slow, brutal death in human history from diseases spread directly by rodents.

04/09/2026

IP 28, if passed in the state of Oregon, would also directly affect your veterinarian and their ability to care for your loved animals.

04/09/2026

If passed, Oregon's IP 28 would violate Articles 11 and 25 of international human rights law by hindering access to free-range food and self-sustainability.

04/09/2026

Bullhead catfish question pertaining to hooks.
Catching bullheads is super easy. In fact, it’s easier to gut hook almost every fish you catch, because once they eat it, they swallow it. There’s nearly a 100 percent fatality rate when it comes to bullheads. Even if you cut the hook off and release the fish, they typically don’t make it.
Now, in my pond, bullhead catfish are the main food source for the bass. While I want to catch them, I don’t want to eliminate that food source.
So the question is, what is the ideal hook size to catch them in the lip and prevent them from swallowing it?
Now we’re talking mechanics. Obviously, circle hooks are the best option. Here’s some background on what I’ve experienced: I’ve had fish swallow every hook I’ve used, including a 3/0 octopus hook, completely down into the stomach before I could even react. They bite, you try to set the hook, and it’s already gone.
So how big of a circle hook should I be using? 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, 6/0? Do I go as big as a 7/0 to try and force a lip hookup?
That’s really the core question. How do you prevent them from swallowing the hook, and how big do you go?
One approach I’ve considered is float fishing, letting the wind drift the float toward structure while keeping the bait just off the bottom. I’d run something like a 4/0 thin wire circle hook so the float helps hook the fish. A thin wire hook penetrates easier, requires less force, and acts almost like a needle. It’s big enough to get a bite, but still sharp and efficient enough to stay pinned in the lip.
But again, how big would you go to maximize lip hookups while minimizing gut hooking?
The bullheads in my pond average around two pounds. Their mouths are roughly three to four inches wide, and they can easily open wide enough to swallow something the size of a golf ball. That’s something to consider.
I even have a set of 6/0 circle hooks from Mustad, and they could still swallow those without much issue, both horizontally and vertically.
So the question remains, how big of a hook gives you the best chance at hooking the lip while reducing the likelihood of gut hooking?
That’s the question of the day, with enough detail to hopefully get some solid, educational answers.

04/09/2026

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04/07/2026

The two most popular fish targeted by rod and reel anglers are very different depending on where you look.
In the United States, bass dominate. A lot of that is influenced by the fishing industry, media, and especially social media. Most anglers here have smartphones, and they constantly share content. That visibility makes bass fishing seem even bigger.
Globally, carp are right there, and in many places across Asia and Europe, they are even more popular.
The difference really comes down to technology and exposure.
There are massive numbers of anglers in remote parts of Asia, the Middle East, and South America who fish for carp. Many of them do not have access to smartphones or social media, so they are not posting their catches or contributing to what people see online.
Because of that, the perception of what is most popular gets skewed.
If you level the playing field and give everyone equal access to technology, carp likely surpass bass by a large margin. There is a huge number of anglers targeting carp that simply are not visible online.
That silent majority matters.
In today’s world, popularity is often driven by what people see. The more something is posted, the more popular it appears. But that does not always reflect reality. It reflects access.
When you factor in global population, regional species, and access to technology, carp stand as one of the most widely pursued fish in the world, even if they do not dominate social media.

04/07/2026

I just saw a video from PNWGorilla, a company out of Washington that sells surplus military gear, uniforms, and similar items. In the video, someone had left a target on a tree that was completely riddled with bullet holes.
That brings up an important point-if people keep shooting trees and destroying the environment, we’re going to lose access to these areas. If we want to continue using the woods, we need to act like responsible adults.
It should be common sense: if you’re putting up a target, you need a proper backdrop. Recently, near where I live, there was a ricochet that ended up hitting a mosque during Eid. It caused a lot of concern, and from what I understand, it was just a local farm kid who made a mistake. Even though it happened out in the country, it highlights how critical a safe backdrop really is.
One of my preferred setups is using a pallet placed in front of a solid dirt berm. I’ll hang a paper target, sometimes even something reactive like a golf ball, and shoot knowing that any deviation-especially shooting freehand-is safely caught by that dirt backdrop.
I enjoy shooting freehand. I’m not trying to bench-rest for precision; I like the challenge. It’s about timing, control, and consistency. But with that comes responsibility. If you’re going to exercise your rights and use these tools, especially as someone who values putting food on the table if needed, you have to do it the right way.
I’ve been up to Browns Camp in the Coast Range, an ATV area that used to be old homestead land. There’s a designated shooting area there, but I’ve seen car doors, TV monitors, and piles of trash left behind. Thousands of spent shells, boxes thrown off the side-just litter everywhere.
That’s not how you preserve access.
Being a good outdoorsman and conservationist means packing out what you bring in-and more. And one key rule: don’t shoot trees. Damaging trees affects their health, and trees play a critical role in keeping ecosystems balanced. They regulate temperature, produce oxygen, and support wildlife. They matter.
There are plenty of places with proper dirt backstops. Avoid rocky areas whenever possible-rocks can cause dangerous ricochets. If you do shoot in an area with rock, you need to understand the risk and think about where a deflected round could go.
At the end of the day, it comes down to awareness and responsibility.
Be smart. Be educated. Be aware of your surroundings-and act like a responsible adult.

04/07/2026

Friendly reminder:
Chile banned trawling in 2017 in 98% of their waters ecozone. Jumbo wild chinooks are now plentiful there for freshwater anglers. Chile is also experiencing a traveling angler economy boost now like Alaska used to have in the 90’s.

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