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An Inexpensive 50mm Lens: A Fly Fishing Photographer's Best Friend

My workhorse lens is also my least expensive lens. It's been with me for 20 years and still producing. Learn why this lens is the one I use the most for fly fishing photography.

Ken Baldwin
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Fly Fishing

An Inexpensive 50mm Lens: A Fly Fishing Photographer's Best Friend

My workhorse lens is also my least expensive lens. It's been with me for 20 years and still producing. Learn why this lens is the one I use the most for fly fishing photography.

Ken Baldwin
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Fly Fishing

Inexpensive Holiday Gifts for Fly Fishing That Give Big Returns

Looking for the perfect fly fishing stocking stuffers? Check out these affordable and useful gifts that any angler will love.

Ken Baldwin
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Follow along with my Huminbird Helix 10, DIY kayak fish finder installation.
Gear Reviews

Transform Your Kayak Bass Fishing: DIY Install Humminbird Helix 10 on Old Town Bigwater

Upgrade your kayak fishing game with the Humminbird Helix 10! Learn how to install top-tier fish finders on your Old Town Bigwater kayak.

Kurt Mazurek
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My Malone MicroSport XT Trailer is now fully assembled and ready for the road. They delivered the best kayak trailer right to my door and assembly was surprisingly easy.
Gear Reviews

The Best Kayak Trailer Shipped To Your Door: Malone MicroSport XT Trailer Review

Discover why the Malone MicroSport XT Trailer is the ultimate kayak trailer for durability, capacity, and highway towing. Lightweight, easy to assemble, and perfect for heavy kayaks—get yours shipped to your door today!

Kurt Mazurek
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A 5/6 Weight Ross Evolution Fly Reel in Matte Olive
Gear Reviews

Ross Evolution FS Fly Reel | American Made Performance and Good Looks

Looking for a fly reel that blends performance, durability, and style? Ross Reels are made in America and their Evolution FS is especially adapted for fresh and saltwater.

Ken Baldwin
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A seamless fishing setup featuring the MEGA Live 2 and XPLORE Series, empowering anglers with next-level sonar and mapping integration.
Gear Reviews

Humminbird Unveils MEGA Live 2 and XPLORE Fish Finders: A Great Day For Fishing Technology

Discover the all-new Humminbird MEGA Live 2 forward-facing sonar and XPLORE fish finders, offering real-time imaging, advanced mapping, and seamless integration to elevate your fishing experience in 2025.

Kurt Mazurek
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In 1981, Daiwa introduced its innovative Magforce reel, a fishing tool that promised to eliminate backlash. But how does it hold up against modern reels like the Shimano Curado DC?
Bass Fishing

1981 Daiwa Magforce Reel: Vintage Nostalgia or Better Than Modern Fishing Reels?

Discover how a 1981 Daiwa Magforce reel stacks up against today's high-tech fishing reels like the Shimano Curado DC. A nostalgic yet practical comparison!

Kurt Mazurek
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The Crush City Mooch Minnow bass fishing lure is finally available to patient bass anglers everywhere.
Bass Fishing

The Most Winning Bass Lure in Professional Fishing Is Finally Here: Crush City Mooch Minnow

Discover the Rapala Crush City Mooch Minnow, the winning bass fishing lure that dominated the 2024 Bass Pro Tour. Learn why anglers love its realistic action, durable TPE material, and proven tournament performance.

Kurt Mazurek
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Blane Chocklett, the designer of the TFO BC Big Fly fly rod with one of his Game Changer streamers.
Gear Reviews

TFO BC Big Fly Rod Review: More Than Just a Musky Rod

This TFO BC Big Fly rod review reveals its surprising versatility. Casts big streamers AND smaller flies with ease. Great for fresh and saltwater.

Ken Baldwin
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These are musky fishing gifts picked for real anglers, by a real angler...me.
Gear Reviews

Top 10 Musky Fishing Gifts under $500 for 2024

Discover the ultimate gift ideas for musky anglers in 2024! From rods and reels to cold-weather gear, find affordable, high-performance fishing gifts under $500.

Kurt Mazurek
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Durable and lightweight, SPY+ sunglasses protect your eyes while keeping your style game strong.
Gear Reviews

SPY+ Polarized Fishing Sunglasses Review: Stylish, Comfortable, ANSI-Certified Safety Gear for Anglers

Discover SPY+ REBAR ANSI polarized fishing sunglasses. Built for durability, safety, and style, these ANSI-certified glasses are perfect for anglers.

Kurt Mazurek
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Putting it right where they are.
Gear Reviews

St. Croix Fishing Rods Make for a Great Gift: One-Piece or Travel Rod - How To Decide

A St. Croix one-piece is a great fishing rod, a three piece travel rod can save the day. Which do you get?

Ken Baldwin
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The Top 10 Bass Fishing Gifts as recommended by a real bass fisherman.
Bass Fishing

Top 10 Bass Fishing Gifts Under $50 for 2024

Top 10 Bass Fishing Gifts Under $50 for 2024.Affordable, can’t miss, unique, perfect, gift ideas for every bass angler on your list (including yourself)

Kurt Mazurek
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Top 10 Bass Fishing Gifts Under $200 for 2024. The best fishing gift ideas for every bass angler on your list (including yourself).
Bass Fishing

Top 10 Bass Fishing Gifts Under $200 for 2024

Top 10 Bass Fishing Gifts Under $200 for 2024. The best fishing gift ideas for every bass angler on your list (including yourself).

Kurt Mazurek
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Top 10 Fishing Gifts for Kids for 2024–from practical must-haves to unique specialty finds your fishing kids will love.
Gear Reviews

Top 10 Fishing Gifts for Kids for 2024

Top 10 Fishing Gifts for Kids for 2024. The best fishing gift ideas for every kid angler on your list (and a few you might want yourself).

Kurt Mazurek
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The Benchmade ReDoubt is a working knife that makes for a great stocking stuffer.
Gear Reviews

Stocking Stuffers for Fly Anglers - Small Gifts with Big Impact

Stocking stuffers should not be a throw-away gift, but instead, well thought-out and useful to the fly angler in your life. Here are a few stocking stuffers that have proven their usefulness in real life.

Ken Baldwin
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Ready to go.
Gear Reviews

Yeti Crossroads Luggage: Tough Enough for Any Fishing Adventure

Yeti's built a reputation for bombproof coolers. Now they're doing the same for luggage.

Ken Baldwin
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Top 10 Walleye Fishing Gifts for 2024 The best fishing gift ideas for every walleye angler on your list (including yourself).
Gear Reviews

Top 10 Walleye Fishing Gifts for 2024

Top 10 Walleye Fishing Gifts for 2024. Discover the best fishing gift ideas for every walleye angler on your list (including yourself)

Kurt Mazurek
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Oversized, Lightweight, and Ready for Adventure, the Rugged Road 115 is the ultimate big cooler.
Gear Reviews

Ultimate Big Cooler Review: Oversized, Lightweight, and Ready for Adventure

Discover the Rugged Road 115, the ultralight, award-winning cooler built for adventure. Holds 115 cans, retains ice for 7+ days, and is tough enough to support a Jeep—all at half the weight of comparable coolers.

Kurt Mazurek
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Fly fishing Alaska in the Fall is about as good as it gets.
Gear Reviews

Quality and High Performance Fly Fishing Apparel Gift Ideas

A list of apparel gift ideas that has proven itself on the water, in challenging weather, and even good looking enough to wear into town.

Ken Baldwin
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Almost There
Gear Reviews

Help Hurricane Helene Victims by Shopping Black Friday for Quality Outdoor Gear

Shop Black Friday for outdoor gear until Dec. 6th and help support North Carolina communities that were devastated by Hurricane Helene.

Ken Baldwin
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The Trout Shop, Craig, MT
Gear Reviews

Top Fly Fishing Travel Gear: Simms Rod Vault & Backpack Review

Simms fly fishing luggage and backpack that made the difficulty of airlines travel not so difficult.

Ken Baldwin
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Could the iKon VLX be the best bass boat? Like the Corvette, iKon's boats have earned a reputation for their aggressive, good looks and top-level performance at a price well under the competition.
Bass Fishing

A More Affordable Bass Boat That’s Even Faster: The New VLX20 from iKon

Discover the iKon VLX20 bass boat—premium design, unmatched speed, and advanced features under $100K. Your next bass tournament victory awaits!

Kurt Mazurek
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That wonderful feeling.
Fly Fishing

Best Fly Fishing Gifts for Beginners: Rod & Reel Combo + More

If you are looking for something to get the beginner fly angler, here's a gift that saves money and get them on the water right away.

Ken Baldwin
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Bad weather coming in.
Gear Reviews

Fishing Gear That Lasts: My 20-Year Journey to the Perfect Fishing Net

A good net can become a versatile and valued to

Ken Baldwin
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