Best Open Face Fishing Reels for 2022

Close up fishing reel angler in background

Jon and I both grew up using open face reels whenever we went fishing, to the point where I didn’t even know there were other options until I was already in junior high school and … Read more

The Best St. Croix Fishing Rods

My love of St. Croix fishing rods started during a Lake Erie walleye fishing tournament. One of the prizes I happened to win on my way to a first-place team finish (all thanks to me … Read more

Best Fishing Hook Sharpeners Reviewed

row of new fishing hooks

True made up stat: Aside from muskie, dull hooks are the #1 cause of psychotic breaks in fishermen while out on the water. Think about it – you guzzle the morning coffee in the early … Read more

Quick Hitter: Musky Cradle Net Information

60 inch cradle fishing net

If you have been a long-time reader of amazingoutdooradventures.com; you will know just how much we love fishing for trophy fish like northern pike, muskie, and even walleye (have you checked out our guide to … Read more

The Best Fishing Nets for Muskie Fishing

Predator muskie fishing net

For many anglers, muskie fishing is like chasing that white whale that Herman Melville was talking about in Moby Dick. You can drive yourself crazy and take fishing trips all over North America in search … Read more

The Best Fishing Nets for Trout Fishing

small red mesh trout net

Growing up in Iowa, there is actually some surprisingly good trout fishing streams in Northeast Iowa. Luckily for me, my grandparents lived in that area – and one of my grandpa’s favorite things to do … Read more

The Best Bass Fishing Nets

angler on boat with big bass

I’m going to be completely honest with you, most of the time I’m bass fishing I’m not going to use a fishing net to get the bass into the boat. I’m the type of angler … Read more

Best Bass Fishing Rods

angler holding bass

There really is just something amazing about chasing those hard-hitting freshwater fish – and bass can fit that criteria. While I appreciate the patience of trout anglers, the precision of fly fishing, or the insane … Read more

The Best Walleye Fishing Rods

Walleye fishing is something I’ve done with my family for about 25 years now (which is impressive since I’m only 34…updated for 2019 – I’m 35 now). Walleye fishing ranks right up there with Northern … Read more