Are Crankbaits the Best Baits for Landing Bass?

Article Credit: The Fishing Wire Confidence baits. We’ve all heard the phraseology. It’s that lure or select few baits anglers go-to at the onset, or if what’s supposed to be in play according to your horoscope or bait shop intelligence…isn’t. Full disclosure. Hardbaits were my Achilles heel, or rather, a category I avoided for years […]

Alabama: Amberjack and Triggerfish Seasons Open August 1

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) announces that Alabama state waters and federal waters will open to private vessel anglers, federal for-hire vessels and state-licensed commercial party boats (operating within the 9-mile state reef fish jurisdiction) for greater amberjack and gray triggerfish on Sunday, August 1, 2021. The […]

Bond Arms: a Unique Choice for Everyday Carry

In the not-too-distant past I was very lucky to test a handgun that I have had little experience with–the derringer. My fortune started when crossing paths with Gordon Bond the owner of Bond Arms Inc. at a Blue August media event in Texas and then again at subsequent SHOT Shows. A homegrown company in Granbury, […]

Burgers’ Smokehouse Wild Game Samplers

Wild Game Sampler

Delight the outdoor enthusiast in your life with a Wild Game Sampler gourmet food gift from Burger’s Smokehouse. Who wouldn’t love to receive a gourmet assortment of smoked duck, pheasant, venison and other delicious wild game meat? These unique, outdoorsy gift packages, which are shipped in Realtree camo boxes, are ideal for birthdays, holidays, get […]

Cold Steel Introduces Spetsnaz Entrenching Shovel Series

Cold Steel, manufacturer and innovator of purpose-built knives and blade tools for everyday carry, tactical, hunting and outdoor applications, is now offering a series of entrenching tools suitable for multiple field uses and survival scenarios. The new Special Forces Shovel and the Trench Shovel comprise the Spetsnaz® Shovel Series. These robust tools are modeled after […]

B&T USA Introduces New SPR300 PRO Model

B&T USA is excited to announce the release of its next generation SPR300 (Special Purpose Rifle 300BLK), the SPR300 PRO. Built for maximum accuracy out to 165 yards, the SPR300 PRO features a 9.8-inch 1:8 twist barrel chambered for 300BlackOut (7.62x35mm). The platform features a foldable, fully adjustable stock; extended top rail designed to accept […]

Why Choose a “Peep” Sight for a Rifle?

All military battle rifles and many “Dangerous Game Guns” have been fitted with peep sights for at least the last 70 years.  There is a good reason for this.  They are the fastest and most accurate iron sight you can put on your rifle.   Here is some information on sighting errors as put forth by […]

Yamaha Unveils New EF2200iS Generator with CO Sensor

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, today announced the new EF2200iS inverter generator, highlighted by the addition of a new Carbon Monoxide Sensor (CO Sensor) integrated into a detection and shutdown system. Designed for emergency home backup portable power use, RV and camping power needs, and as a power source on many DIY home projects, the EF2200iS […]

HEVI-Shot Introduces HEVI-XII Tungsten Waterfowl Loads

More than 20 years ago, HEVI-Shot sought out to make a non-toxic waterfowl shell that outperformed steel. What they produced was ammunition that exceeded expectations by performing even better than lead. HEVI-Shot’s 12 density Tungsten revolutionized waterfowl ammunition. Now hunters can get this legendary product in 25-count boxes to shoot on every hunt, not just […]

Shimano Unveils the World Minnow 115SP

Shimano World minnow

Effective in both cold and warm water, jerkbaits represent a staple in every serious angler’s tackle collection for largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass alike. Indeed, few lures capture more bass than jerkbaits. At ICAST 2021, Shimano upends the bass fishing universe with the new World Minnow 115SP: A technology-infused jerkbait that triggers strikes from trophy-caliber […]