Fishing Gear
Hip, Waist or Chest Waders… Which is Best?
By Chance Allen | April 26, 2025
One of the quickest ways to ruin a fishing trip is to get wet, cold, hurt or worse. I’ve done…
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Selecting an Ice Fishing Shelter. Which is Best?
By Brian Walters | August 25, 2024
With all the ‘Best of the best’ and top 10 ice fishing guides floating around how can you tell which…
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12v, 24v and 36v Trolling Motor Battery Wiring Diagrams and Instructions
By Brian Walters | January 6, 2024
Smaller, lighter boats, including Jon boats, flats skiffs, even kayaks, typically require a single 12v marine battery to meet trolling…
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Kayak Trolling Motor Selection, Setup and Size Charts
By Brian Walters | December 26, 2023
Installing an electric trolling motor on your kayak will open a whole new world of fishing opportunities. With a trolling…
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Ice Fishing Gear: Essential & Optional Equipment
By Brian Walters | June 3, 2023
Having ice fished no less than a dozen lakes from Utah to North Dakota I can tell you from experience…
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Trolling Motor Size Charts – Thrust and Shaft Length
By Brian Walters | May 3, 2023
When selecting a trolling motor, there are two important considerations: thrust and shaft length. Having enough thrust will ensure you…
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Best Fishing Line Configurations for Trout: Conventional and Fly-Fishing
By Brian Walters | November 22, 2022
Aggressive strikers, fun fighters, and delicious table fare it’s no wonder the country has trout fishing fever.…
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Baitcasters vs Spinning Reels: Which is the best?
By Brian Walters | November 15, 2022
The age long argument of baitcasters vs. spinning reels is a heated topic amongst anglers. But who is right, and…
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27 Most Common Types of Fishing Hooks
By Brian Walters | October 21, 2022
The fishing hook is the most important piece of terminal tackle. Knowing the right hook size and type of hook…
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Choosing a Fishing Rod: Which Type is Best for You?
By Brian Walters | June 10, 2021
One of the most important decisions you’ll make as a fisherman is which type of rod to buy. Many people…
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The 6 Types of Fishing Reels – Which is best for you?
By Brian Walters | April 1, 2021
There are five main types of fishing reels: spincast, spinning, baitcast, fly and conventional. However, if you break conventional reels…
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