HUNTING & FISHING GEAR
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Top 10 Must-Have Ice Fishing Gear Ideas
Ice fishing season is upon us, and it’s time to gear up for the season. I’m not the kind of guy who has to replace or upgrade every year, but I am always looking to be more efficient on the ice. When it comes to my ice fishing gear, I factor price and longevity with...
Jigging Raps – Simple Tricks for Walleyes
Oh no, another article on jigging raps right? Wrong. I’m not going to talk about how great they are, just how to use them effectively. At this point, you're already interested and possibly convinced they work for catching walleyes (and they do)... I kind of fought...
Custom Painted Crankbaits – The Future or Fad?
One thing I’m guilty of and I see I’m not alone these days is my addiction to custom painted crankbaits. Fishing is all about confidence, no matter the presentation or species you’re targeting. I mean, if you don’t think you’re going to catch anything, are...
Best Walleye Crankbaits – CrankBait Color Review
(Updated 6/24/19) I don't care where in the world you live, whether you're fishing a small river or lake to large reservoirs; there's a place in your arsenal for trolling or casting crankbaits for walleyes. I personally LOVE trolling crankbaits for big walleyes. In...
Muck Boots – An Honest Review
I’ve had numerous pairs of Muck Boots on my feet through the years. In fact, I’ve owned 2 pairs of Muck Boots Wetlands, a pair of Muck Boots Chore St., and a pair of Muck Boots Arctic Pro boots. I like slip-on style boots, that you can get on and off quickly and away...
Waterfowl Hunting Etiquette 101 – If You Don’t Know, You’re Probably That Guy
As someone who's been passionate about waterfowl hunting all my life, I’ve learned a thing or two along the way about hunting partners. We can all relate, we’ve all had “blind dates” that go bad, while others start lifelong friendships. That’s the beauty of the...
What Dove Hunting Gear You Need to Succeed
When it comes to dove hunting gear, it’s really not rocket science. Dove hunting can be as simple or complex as you want it to be (I’m usually leaning towards the latter). You can lay along a treeline, fenceline, or even a ditch. You name it, if there are doves flying...
Best Video Camera for Hunting – Start Filming Your Hunts
I started filming hunts back in 2004, and have been having fun doing amateur video ever since. I get it, I’m not George Lucas and never will be...but I like having decent video cameras to capture memories as I get older.Nowadays, I like to have the camera...
Morel Mushroom Hunting Bag – Explaining The Mesh Spore Bag Myth
Every mushroom hunter has heard it at least ONCE in their lifetime...."Using mushroom mesh bags spreads morel spores and makes more mushrooms for years to come". But is a morel mushroom hunting bag really that important? I mean, can such a statement really...
The Drifter By Grizzly Coolers – Not Your Typical Soft Sided Cooler Bag
The Grizzly Drifter 20 - The Best Soft Sided Cooler Bag?I know what you are thinking....I know, I have never really been a big fan of soft sided coolers either. They typically lack style, the sides collapse on you at the worst possible time, they lack...
First Aid Kit by HART Outdoor -Hiking, Backpacking, Travel
 Do I really need a first aid kit? Hate feeling unprepared when something bad happens? We have all been there and it is flat out one of THE WORST feelings. Especially if you are an avid outdoorsman. There is nothing worse that being in the middle of nowhere and...
Best Rechargeable Hand Warmer – Reusable is the Future
My hands get cold...easy. It's a curse for an outdoorsman because we spend so much time out in the cold. I spend a lot of time in the ice house as well as long days afield. I've tested gloves after gloves, only to end up buying the throw away hand warmers. It's not...