Daiwa Tatula MQ LT 2500 FC & 3000 XH Finesse Spinning Reels

Daiwa is releasing two new finesse-focused models to its already proven Tatula MQ line of spinning reels: the Tatula MQ LT 2500 FC and 3000XH. The Tatula MQ LT 2500 FC is built on the 1000 size Zaion V MQ body for a lighter overall weight on the “Finesse Custom” design. It focuses o...

By Eugene L. •

Abu Garcia Zenon CX – Pushing the Limit of Lightweight Design

Abu Garcia has taken its finesse fishing tackle to a new level with the new Zenon CX spinning reels and rods, pushing the limits of lightweight tackle design. Engineered to deliver an ultra-lightweight, high-performance system for anglers looking for maximum sensitivity and minimal weight. The ne...

By Eugene L. •

Duckett Updates the Crappie Slayer Rod With Cork and Longer Models

Duckett Fishing’s Crappie Slayer rod has been the company’s dedicated panfish rod for a few seasons now, and the newest version brings a new handle, two longer lengths, and a slightly lower price. The updated Crappie Slayer swaps the previous model’s EVA grip for a carbon-reinforced handle ...

By Sam.S •

Shakespeare Micro Series Adds Light and Ultralight Rods and Reels

Shakespeare has sold Micro rods and combos for years, and the brand is now building that name out into a full light-tackle series. The expanded Micro series covers spincast and spinning reels, casting, spinning, and travel rods, and a handful of complete combos, all built around light and ultrali...

By Sam.S •

6 Motion Decoy Tactics That Actually Finish Ducks

Motion in a decoy spread works because live birds are never still, and ducks are naturally wired to pick out certain kinds of movement. Water that sits dead still will push birds beyond shotgun range, while a spread with ripples, swimmers, and spinning wings reads as a feeding, resting flock. The...

By James Chen •

Google Business Profile for FFL Dealers: The Near-Me Playbook

Paid distribution is closed to gun shops, which makes the map pack the whole funnel. A practical Google Business Profile setup for FFL dealers: the fields that decide the click, what gets a profile suspended, and the facts buyers verify before they call.

By Sara Owens •

Review: Hornady High Speed 3-in-1 Power Case Trimmer

Editor’s Note: For this Hornady case trimmer review, the author received the unit for testing from the company. All opinions are those of the author’s. Reloading can be a meticulous and laborious task—but also rewarding. It can also feel intimidating. There are many steps, different met...

By Cory Ross •

Fishing the Bahamas: Six Keys to a Smart Crossing

Running the Gulf Stream to fish the Bahamas rewards planning far more than it rewards luck. The crossing itself throws steep seas and shifting current at you. On the far side, the fishing changes with tide, water clarity, and predators that can end a hot bite in minutes. Anglers who arrive prepar...

By James Chen •

They Built a Rifle Cartridge That Could Change Hunting and Shooting Forever

Federal's Peak Alloy lead engineer and its rifle product line manager explain where the Peak Alloy came from, the challenges with the 7mm Backcountry introduction, and why 80,000 psi doesn’t mean more recoil or a burned-out barrel The post They Built a Rifle Cartridge That Could Change Hunting ...

By Alex Robinson •

Chasing Fall Giants: A Spin Angler’s Trout Playbook

Fall gives spin anglers a real edge on big trout, and the reason comes down to what the fish are eating. From late spring through the middle of September, wild trout across much of the country are locked onto aquatic insects, which makes a spinner or jerkbait nearly useless even when trout are ri...

By James Chen •
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