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Gear Review: Gill XPEL Sun Hoodie

WHAT IS IT?  Gill XPEL Sun Hoodie WHAT SETS IT APART? Gill employed its expertise in technical and lifestyle apparel to create the XPEL Tec collection, which includes the men’s...

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Gear Review: VMC Ned Rig Jig

WHAT IS IT? VMC Ned Rig Jig WHAT SETS IT APART? The Ned rig has morphed from specialty to mainstream lure, and VMC has taken the go-to bait to another...

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Gear Review: Rapala OG Tiny 4

WHAT IS IT? Rapala OG Tiny 4 WHAT SETS IT APART? This is 2019 Bassmaster Classic champion Ott DeFoe’s latest addition to his self-designed OG (Ott’s Garage) Series — the...

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Gear Review: Shakespeare EZ-Grow 4+ Combo

WHAT IS IT? Shakespeare EZ-Grow 4+ Combo WHAT SETS IT APART? Give a young angler a full-sized fishing rod and it’s probably going to be overkill. I may be more...

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Gear Review: Hobie iTrek 9

WHAT IS IT? Hobie iTrek 9 WHAT SETS IT APART? If a standup paddle board and a kayak had an offspring, it would likely resemble the Hobie iTrek 9, an...

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Gear Review: Gamakatsu Split Ring Pliers

WHAT IS IT? Gamakatsu Split Ring Pliers WHAT SETS IT APART? Gamakatsu Split Ring Pliers solve an annoying, time-consuming task when it comes to replace treble hooks on hard baits. ...

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Gear Review: Daiwa Steez CT70

WHAT IS IT? Daiwa Steez CT70 WHAT SETS IT APART? Expanding on the performance of its high-end Steez line, Daiwa introduced the new lightweight, low-profile CT70. The reel optimizes the...

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