It may be hard to believe, but yes there are still a few American Made fishing rod companies. The ODM surf rods from OutDoor Monkeys, LLC of Jersey City, New Jersey are a prime example. ODM Rods were first introduced to the public in 2015 and since, have built a reputation for the highest quality, … Read more
I have, and continue to use, reels from a number of companies. I have reviewed several including: Penn, Shimano, Okuma, Daiwa and Piscifun to name a few. The folks at Shimano are always one of the leaders in new technologies and innovation and they didn’t disappoint this year. We’re going to look at 4 of … Read more
If you’re like most of us, you go fishing when you can, not necessarily when the conditions are ideal. Often, in fact, we are faced with not so ideal of conditions like rough water. Depending on where in the world you fish, rough surf can mean vastly different conditions. Along the Gulf of Mexico coasts … Read more
As Fishermen, we are all too familiar with the fact that fishing gear is expensive and only going to get more expensive over time. But there are some new companies that are emerging that offer direct to consumer sales of high quality less expensive fishing gear. Piscifun is one of those companies that can save … Read more
If you are into Surf fishing or are thinking of giving it a try, you will need some specialized gear, including surf rods. The best surf rods will, in general, be longer and with a heavier action than your standard inshore or freshwater rods. You need the longer, heavier action rods to handle large fish … Read more
Daiwa spinning reels have been around longer than I have and I’m pretty sure they will be around long after I’m gone too. 😉 Spinning reels have the advantage of casting distance, ease of use, and no backlashes. This makes them a great choice for the beginner or inexperienced angler as well as the old … Read more
There are two types of boaters in the world, those that have broke down and needed to be towed in, and those who will break down and need a tow. TowBoatUS is ready 24/7 365 when you find yourself stranded and needing a tow back to the dock, or something as simple as a jump … Read more
We have looked at beach and fishing carts in previous articles. As you may have noticed, some “top-of-the-line” fishing carts can get rather pricey to say the least. There are some good quality alternatives available and we will take a look at what I think are some best beach and fishing carts that won’t break … Read more
We all have our favorite fishing holes or our home waters, so to speak, but sometimes we venture out and try new areas. Either by design or necessity, we find ourselves fishing unfamiliar waters. The question is; What do you do now? Where to fish, how to fish, what to fish for all come to … Read more
If you are new to surf fishing, or like me a veteran of the beach front, you know that hauling all the gear you need for a surf fishing trip can be a real challenge. Particularly when it comes to your expensive rods and reels. Bouncing around in the back of your vehicle can result … Read more
