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The Outdoor Gear We Recommend
We may have a little bit of a hoarding problem. Good gear need not be expensive, but it has to improve the experience in some way. Whether it’s the right rod, a certain bait, or the world’s best rainsuit, we’ll give unfiltered opinions on what we use and why we use it.
HPFC Hall of Fame: AFTCO Tactical Shorts
My favorite shorts of all time just keep on going and going and going — with no signs of wearing out or visible tuna blood stains. AFTCO makes good gear.
Seven Reasonably-Priced Gifts for the Mexico-Bound Bass Angler
Gifts don’t need to be super-expensive to be valuable. Try any of these seven items for your Mexico-bound angling friend or family member. They’ll come in handy at El Salto or Picachos.
Gifts for Offshore Angling Adventurers
We’ve loved our 3 trips to Casa Vieja Lodge in (with another on the books for February) and our 3 trips to Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge. Nevertheless, one complication is that you don’t need anything new to go. Nevertheless, I try to get a few new things each time for “testing” purposes. If you know someone headed offshore, here are gift ideas that are sure to please.
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