A handheld VHF radio is one piece of safety gear I never leave the dock without. Whether you are sailing offshore, fishing a coastal bay, or paddling a kayak across a lake, having a portable way to reach the Coast Guard, other vessels, or your own crew on Channel 16 can be the difference between … Read more
Finding the right trolling motor without overspending used to mean choosing between power and price. Our team spent three months testing budget trolling motors on jon boats, kayaks, and small fishing boats to find which models actually deliver. We measured thrust, battery drain, noise levels, and durability across 15 different motors from brands like Minn … Read more
Finding the best Minn Kota trolling motors in comes down to matching thrust, mount style, and GPS features to your boat and fishing style. Our team has spent the past three seasons testing Minn Kota models across bass boats, jon boats, kayaks, and saltwater rigs to figure out which ones actually hold up under real … Read more
I have spent the better part of three seasons testing GPS trolling motors on lakes, rivers, and coastal flats, and the technology has completely changed how I fish. The first time I hit Spot-Lock on a windy point and watched my boat hold position while I casted with both hands free, I knew there was … Read more
Finding the best saltwater trolling motors in comes down to three things: corrosion resistance, GPS positioning power, and the right thrust for your boat. After comparing 10 of the most popular coastal-rated models from Minn Kota, Newport Vessels, and AQUOS, I can tell you the spread is wider than most anglers expect. Some of these … Read more
Finding fish in saltwater is a completely different challenge compared to freshwater. The water is deeper, the targets move faster, and the conditions punish electronics that are not built for it. After spending three months testing 12 of the most popular units on the market, I put together this guide to help you find the … Read more
Finding fish through two feet of ice used to mean drilling a dozen holes and hoping for luck. The best ice fishing fish finders changed that completely, turning a guessing game into a precise science where you can see exactly what is happening below you in real time. I have spent the last several winters … Read more
I have spent the better part of three seasons running Lowrance units on a 19-foot bass boat, a fishing kayak, and a buddy’s offshore center console. The reason is simple: Lowrance builds the kind of marine electronics that hold up to real abuse, and they have a model for nearly every angler and every budget. … Read more
Fishing without electronics used to mean guessing where the fish were hiding. I remember spending entire afternoons casting into dead water before I picked up my first portable unit. That single purchase changed how I fish from my kayak, from the bank, and through the ice. If you are looking for the best portable fish … Read more
Picture this: you are live on Twitch, someone asks a question in chat, and you need to mute your mic, switch OBS scenes, trigger a sound effect, and turn on your Philips Hue lighting in the span of two seconds. A few years ago, I would have fumbled through six keyboard shortcuts and probably botched … Read more