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The Best Fishing Reel Grease (For Saltwater and Freshwater)

best saltwater reel grease

(Top Pick) The Best Fishing Reel Grease For Saltwater and Freshwater Maintaining your fishing reels and keeping them clean and well lubricated in extremely important for all your reels. But it's especially important to routinely lube your saltwater fishing reels. Unfortunately, I've had to learn this lesson the hard way. *a moment of silence for my Shimano … [Read more...]

Best Rod and Reel Combo (For Bluegill, Crappie and Other Panfish)

best rod and reel combo for bluegill crappie panfish

Rod and Reel Combos For Bluegill Not only are bluegill, crappie and other members of the panfish family pound for pound some of the best fighting fish out there. But these fish are also delicious to eat. Sure, they're not the biggest fish you can catch, but they're definitely some of the most fun. And when you get into them, you can find yourself catching fish all day … [Read more...]

Maui Jim vs Costa: Who Makes The Best Sunglasses for Fishing

maui jim vs costa

Battle of The Fishing Sunglasses: Costa vs Maui Jim (Who Makes The Best?) Are you trying to decide between a pair of Costa sunglasses or Maui Jim? If you’ve got your eyes set on a new pair of sunglasses for fishing, you really can't go wrong with either one of these! While there are many brands on the market to choose from, these two brands stand out above the rest. And … [Read more...]

Tackle Box Essentials: 21 Items All Fishermen Should Have (Freshwater and Saltwater)

tackle box essentials

If you’re just getting into fishing, whether it be freshwater or saltwater, it can be a little confusing as to what you should have in your tackle box. Obviously, you need some fishing lures and tackle, but what else? To help get you on the right track, I’ve compiled a list of 15 items that every saltwater angler should have in their tackle box. It doesn’t matter what type … [Read more...]

5 of The Best Coolers for Kayaks: Reviews And Buyer’s Guide

kayak cooler

Whether you’re looking for a floating kayak cooler or another type of cooler for your kayak, odds are, you’ve found it difficult to find the right balance between size, maneuverability and carrying enough supplies with your current setup. This is probably especially true if you’re part of the growing kayak camping trend. You’ve got to fit all of that gear in a small space … [Read more...]

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