Today’s will be the last cooking-themed post for a little bit, but I wanted to share with you guys one of the best boating/camping grills you can possibly buy. At only $30, this is an extremely cost-effective way to grill hamburgers or other meat, but even better, it can double …
This has always been about halfway a food blog, and today’s post is no exception. I received a Lodge cast iron dutch oven for Christmas in the 12-inch size, and I love it. Dutch ovens meant for campfire cooking are different than those you’d put in your home oven. See …
This summer we’re having a biggest fish photo contest with prizes! Click the graphic above for more information.
Costa Sunglasses have made a two-fold push this year. First, they unleashed a slew of shades in the ladies’ market, which I’ll …
Fishpond acquired Nomad nets last summer, and they have recently released their first line of Fishpond-branded nets. These things are seriously bad …
My friends almost uniformly comment on (make fun of) my habit of sketching out product ideas on legal pads. Sometimes I come …
This is bargain economics week, I think. Earlier, I discussed the sweet spot of the fly rod market and how to get …
Here’s a hypothetical: you have $350 to spend on a new fly rod. Do you buy a brand new mid-market design from …
If you follow this blog you know that one of the key criteria I apply to gear quality is its portability. For …
There are two things that can really ruin a fishing trip: weather, and the sun. Ask anyone who’s ever forgotten the sunscreen …
This will be a preliminary review, as I’ve just picked this bag up and haven’t had it on the water yet. …
A couple years ago I bought a Marmot Never Summer 0° sleeping bag, and I would have sworn it was the finest …
A couple quick things about fly tying vises. First, a word about a common malapropism: this is a fly tying vise, not …
This is a great product. I’ve been hunting in the original version for the last several years. The only difference that I …
Your boat is sinking, and it’s your fault. How did this happen? Most likely, you dropped anchor in too strong a flow. …
I wear a lot of Sitka gear during hunting season. Their 90% pants, Jetstream Jacket, and and an older Celsius Vest are …
In Fishpond terms, this thing has been in the line since the dinosaurs. I think I’ve had mine since 2009. For a …
Patent law has weird impacts on when products come to market. The first Boga Grip was designed and invented some time back …
Way back in the heyday of Miami Vice, the Miami Dolphins, and rolled sleeves on men’s suits, Costa Sunglasses (then Costa Del …
Whoa, this thing is new and bad-ass. The lower end is all metal, but vacuum-sealed like an old-school Stanley thermos. The lid …
Push poles are surprisingly expensive when you consider that they are, after all, nothing more than really long sticks. In fact, for …
THE FIRE CRACKLED and threw shadows against the opposite bank as I methodically shot fly line into the dark water. With only …
I NEARLY TRIPPED OVER the shed antler, one side of what had been an impressive 10-point whitetail buck’s rack. It was concealed …
“SNICK!” I felt—more than heard—the sound, as the tension on my fly line suddenly gave way, sending it rebounding in puddles through …
“DEAR SIRS,” the e-mail started, “My name is Reginald Kibugi, and I am seeking to sell you excellent-quality fishing flies.” My cursor …
