50 Years of Ugly Stik - Tough since 1976
We have all heard of Ugly Stik most likely used one in your life. Exceptionally approachable on the price and available in almost all major retailers. Earlier this year I received a fantastic 50th year care package full of goodies. Ranging from coolers to cozies the highlight of the package was the 50th year rod and reel combo. This 6'6" medium rod is desi…
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topwater
Berkley Introduces the SlapGill
Berkley Introduces the SlapGill, a New Topwater Bait That Mimics Distressed Panfish Panfish profile, action, and color to entice even the most pressured bass COLUMBIA, S.C. (Sept 2, 2026) – Berkley is once again focusing on ultra-realism with the all-new SlapGill, a topwater bait designed to combine biological accuracy with an action that replicates a panfish'…
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BWCA Closed Under Emergency Order Through October—But It Could Reopen Sooner
For those of us who measure summer in portages, campfires and nights listening to loons, this one hurts. Photo by Lorie Shaull, licensed under CC BY 4.0. The U.S. Forest Service has closed the entire Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness under an emergency order that runs through October 1, 2026—or until officials determine that conditions allow them to rescind or r…
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Van Staal
Van Staal Completes the Ultimate Surf System With VSX2 Surf Rods
Van Staal Completes the Ultimate Surf System With VSX2 Surf Rods Premium surf rods engineered to complete the Van Staal No Limitations ecosystem COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 30, 2026) - Fo r decades, Van Staal has embodied the pinnacle of surfcasting reels. Now they are bringing the same No Limitations DNA to a new line of surfcasting rods built for the world's most d…
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Tails Fly Reel
Greys Fly Fishing Set Up Review
I just really got into fishing within the last 3 years. Whenever I hit the local sporting goods store, I continually have a 20-40 dollar problem with my tackle. That's okay if you have fun and can't put a price on fun. This year I decided to try my hand at fly fishing. I have some basic knowledge on how to tie the proper knots and the motion required to get …
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ugly stik
Fathers Day Fishing Gift Guide - 2026
Looking for a gift for the Dad who has everything? Don't worry we have you covered. Plano StowAll Zip Pouches + Waterproof Zip Pouches ($8.99-$34.99) Plano StowAll Zip Pouches offer versatile, durable storage solutions designed to keep gear organized and protected in any environment. Available in both standard mesh and IPX7-rated waterproof options, these pou…
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live scope
Next-Generation Ice Fishing With Humminbird ICE XPLORE + MEGA Live 2 Bundle
RACINE, W.I. (Jan. 22, 2026) – As open water gives way to hard water, anglers across the northern states begin the annual transition from boats and long rods to ice shelters and short sticks. While the season changes, the goal remains the same: stay efficient, stay mobile, and stay on fish. That’s where Humminbird’s ICE XPLORE + MEGA Live 2 Bundles , paired with…
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womens
Fjallraven - Kanken Laptop Backpack - Gear Review
With Summer fast approaching and school on the brink of summer break, the last thing on people's minds right now is backpacks. But I have found the game changer for all genders and ages for carrying your essentials, the Fjallraven Kånken. In 1978, Fjallraven created this pack for Swedish school children to help prevent back issues. This grew from a child…
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