I have spent more than 200 days wading rivers across the Rockies, Appalachians, and Pacific Northwest over the last six years. My waders have seen everything from spring creeks in Montana to slick boulder fields in New York. After slipping, stumbling, and testing my way through dozens of pairs, I can tell you that finding … Read more

If you have ever watched a flock of mallards circle your spread and then flare off at the last second, you already know that finding the best duck decoys can make or break an entire season. I have been waterfowl hunting for over a decade, and I have spent the last 60 days hauling, throwing, … Read more

I still remember my first winter out on the lake without a shelter. The wind cut through three layers, my fingers went numb within an hour, and I packed up and left before catching anything. That was the year I bought my first ice fishing tent, and I have never looked back. If you are … Read more

I still remember my first surf rod. It was a hand-me-down Ugly Stik I borrowed from my uncle, and I lost two rigs in the wash before I figured out that casting past the breakers was a totally different game than pond fishing. That lesson is why I take surf rod testing seriously now, and … Read more

I’ve spent the last three months testing underwater camera housings in tropical reefs, cold Pacific waters, and backyard pools. Some leaked, some fogged, and one saved my GoPro from a 40-foot drop onto coral. After sinking thousands of dollars of camera gear into salt water, I can tell you the right housing makes or breaks … Read more

If you just bought a new pontoon boat, the first thing you realize out on the water is that the factory setup only gets you so far. A bare deck, a couple of seats, and a motor are a starting point, not a finished experience. After spending the last two summers outfitting my own pontoon … Read more

I’ve spent the last three months standing in cold rivers, knee-deep mud, and brush-choked creeks testing every wader I could get my hands on for this guide to the best fishing waders in . From sub-$50 bootfoot options for weekend crabbing trips to premium Simms and Orvis chest waders that guide-grade anglers swear by, I … Read more

I have spent the last few summers testing dock equipment from the Great Lakes down to the Gulf Coast, and boat lifts keep coming back as one of the smartest upgrades a boat owner can make. The best boat lifts protect your hull from algae, barnacles, and freeze damage, while saving you hours of scrubbing … Read more

I used to drag my 70-pound fishing kayak across 200 feet of gravel and wet sand every launch. My shoulders ached for days, my paddle scratched the hull, and I dreaded every trip. The day I strapped a kayak cart under the bow, my whole routine changed. One solo trip, no scraping, no swearing. That … Read more

Cutting through 18 inches of solid ice with a dull hand auger while your fingers go numb is a rite of passage I do not recommend. After one too many seasons of cursing at frozen gears and dead batteries, I started testing every ice auger I could get my hands on. Our team ran side-by-side … Read more