The 10 Best Winter Steelhead Flies for Any River

Winter steelheading splits cleanly between two worlds: the swing game on Pacific Northwest rivers and the dead-drift nymph-and-egg approach that dominates Great Lakes tributaries. The flies that work in cold water earn their place because steelhead metabolism slows in colder months, pushing fish ...

By James Chen •

AllOutdoor Review: 5.11 Defender-Flex Utility Jean

I have been wearing 5.11 Tactical pants for hard work, everyday work, work work, ect for a good while now, so when the 5.11 Defender-Flex Utility Jean showed up unannounced early this summer I was curious to see if a pair of jeans could keep up with the rest of their utility style pants (I [&#823...

By Sam.S •

TFB Review: Vortex AMG UH-1 Gen II Holographic Sight

Holographic sights have never really been my wheelhouse. I know they get pricey, and I know the usual knocks against them are battery life and reticle quality, but past that, I do not have a ton of experience with them. So when  Vortex Optics  sent over their  AMG UH-1 Gen II &nbsp...

By Sam.S •

Gill Marine Orion Reversible Jacket and Vest – Insulated Fishing Jacket

Gill Marine is adding to its outdoor collection of apparel with the new Orion Reversible Jacket and Vest, a versatile and insulated collection designed for lightweight warmth, practical performance, and an adaptable style for a day on the water. Designed for unpredictable weather and active days ...

By Eugene L. •

Capt. Dale Dye: Making “Band of Brothers”

Surely a highlight of a long, frenetic, and eclectic career in an out of uniform was the work I did on HBO’s “Band of Brothers.” That epic miniseries is passing a milestone 25th Anniversary this year, causing me to review how we managed to capture lightning in a bottle and turn it into the ...

By Capt. Dale Dye, USMC (Ret) •

Supreme Court Declines Review of Maine’s 72-Hour Gun Waiting Period

The U.S. Supreme Court declined on October 19, 2026, to review Maine's 72-hour firearm waiting-period case, Beckwith v. Frey. The order leaves the First Circuit's preliminary-injunction decision undisturbed, without deciding whether the law is constitutional. The post Supreme Court Declines Revie...

By Brandon Curtis •

Fudd Friday: In Memory Of The Late, Great Single-Shot Shotgun

Everyone knows a rifleman wants to make every shot count, but in the world of shotgunning, it’s kind of a given that you’re going to miss some shots, especially when you’re inexperienced. At least, you’re likely to have some misses when you’re wingshooting, especiall...

By Zac K •
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