For the past several months I've been field testing one of the coolest products available for the hunter — Hunting Premium GPS Maps program.
Find public land, boundaries and determine landowner…
In the age of modern ice fishing, set-line strategies tend to get overlooked. This is a mistake. Using extra lines (where legal) to soak a live or a dead minnow is one of the best ways to cover water…
The author loves St. Croix's coil spring bobber system.
Ice fishing season is quickly approaching and I’m looking forward to focusing a lot of my blog content on hard-water topics. This entry gets…
One of the newest and deadliest spinnerbaits to "splash" the market recently for a wide range of freshwater species is Z-Man's ChatterBait lures. From first-hand experience in south Louisiana, and…
I was doubtful the first time I heard about Blakemore's Real Magic many moons ago. A conditioning treatment for line — seriously? Sounds like a gimmick. These were likely the phrases that rattled…
Columbia's latest footgear, the Powerdrain shoe, is a great choice for safety and comfort on a boat or for just walking about town, but especially if you're in a boat and fishing all day. There's…
It is good news for everyone when demand for a newly introduced firearm outpaces supply. That can only mean one thing: The shooting public likes the product for the price.
The author likes the…
Hunting from ground blinds has become extremely popular in the last decade and rightfully so. While tree stands of various types have always been popular, ground blinds offer some distinct advantages…
As a gear junkie I'm always looking for inexpensive products that deliver high value. The MSR Packtowl Ultralite Microfiber Camp Towel is such an item. The large size (36" x 20") weighs only 1.8-…
There's a cornucopia of crankbaits out there for bass anglers, but one of my top choices is a Mann's 1-Minus. This bait catches behemoths. If you're a fan of plying extra-shallow areas, this is a…
In 2009 I purchased the original GoPro Hero camera for kayak fishing because of its waterproof housing and compact design. It performed well and helped me capture some great images and videos. The…
When discussing the best means of handling a freshly-landed trout, which will then be released, opinions vary as whether or not to net the fish.
In the case of medium- to larger-sized trout, a strong…
