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The Latest & Best Summer Heat Lures & Tackle (2021)
Pro angler, John Hunter, spills the secrets to catching big bass in the Summer heat! He explains what lures to use in the Summer, where to fish, what reeling methods to use and a whole lot more! Bass fishing gets hard in the heat, so John Hunter tells us why it's harder to catch bass in the Summer and what you can do to catch them anyway. https://youtu.be/0hPhjrKY67k...read more
What's the Best Smoker for Wild Game Meat (2021) | Ceramic, Offset, or Pellet?
You can't eat the horns but you can and SHOULD eat as much of the wild game meat you can get from your taken animal! Cooking that meat to delicious perfection will make your future pursuits even more fun each time you go. Brad will be covering the main reasons to add a smoker into your arsenal, the differences between the main types of smokers, the pros and cons to the ceramic smoker and who should consider them, the pros and cons of the offset smoker and who should consider them, the pros and cons of the pellet smoker and who should consider them, and more!...read more
Using Topwater Frogs for Big Bass Blowups
GoWild Team Member, Jacob Knight, explains how the topwater frog is a great option for catching Summer bass. There are certain frogs that work best so Jacob shares his favorite. He also explained his tip for making sure bass don't miss the hooks on the frog to increase your chance of actually landing most of the bass that strike your frog! https://youtu.be/z5Nee8U95yw...read more
Prepping for Whitetail Bow Season
Whitetail season is around the corner and a lot of us can't wait any longer to start preparing for the best deer season we've ever had. David Giarizzo joins Gearbox Talk to explain how he approaches bow and arrow maintenance—or in other words, what should you be looking for when you knock the dust off your bow. He also shows off his complete bow setup, answers the age old question—leather or rubber boots, explains how he decides to be stationary vs. run and gun. Brad and David also talk blinds vs. stands, and David unveils his number one favorite piece of gear for whitetail hunting. ...read more
Bass Fishing with Spinnerbait: Presentation & Retrieval Tips
In week 2 of the GoWild Bass Fishing Tournament, anglers are encouraged to use a spinnerbait. GoWild Team Member, Jacob Knight, brings us back to his pond to share how to choose which spinnerbait to use depending on water clarity and some tips on how to retrieve a spinnerbait. The spinnerbait blades and trailers you choose will make a big difference on how well you're able to pull in those nice summer bass. https://youtu.be/WGVmaNTFSx4...read more
The Keys to Landing Big Bass in any Pond (2021)
There are a few tips that will make all the difference for you and your bass fishing pursuits no matter what pond you choose to fish. Jacob Knight, GoWild's resident bass fishing master, shares what he looks for in the water and surrounding areas to decide what to throw, how much he moves around the pond, how fishing a pond is different from fishing a lake, the one lure he chooses for each time of day, pond management, his spinning and baitcasting setup for pond fishing. https://youtu.be/4kXWtqNBpz4...read more
Bass Fishing with Senkos: Tips for Rigging & Retrieval
In week 1 of the GoWild Bass Fishing tournament, anglers are encouraged to use Senkos or stickbaits. GoWild Team Member, Jacob Knight, takes us out on his pond to give some helpful tips on how to wacky rig and texas rig a Senko. Jacob also explains how to retrieve a wacky rigged Senko for bass fishing, how to retrieve a texas rigged Senko and options for weights on each. Plus he gives insights on which color senkos to use for morning and evening bass fishing. https://youtu.be/IUFV8jFpTzo...read more
Essential Spearfishing Gear Breakdown with an Expert Spearfisherman & Free Diver
Eric Keener, the expert spearfisherman, and Brad talk spearfishing gear and share tales of their most frightening shark encounters. Eric also covers what defines this type of fishing as spearfishing, the basic gear you need to get started spearfishing, the various types of spearfishing, choosing a speargun, the dangers of the deep waters, finding a good spot to spearfish, and Eric’s favorite piece of spearfishing gear. ...read more
The Essential Gear for Landing Steelhead Trout & How to Start Steelhead Fishing
Steelhead trout fishing is a whole new ballgame for those that are used to bass fishing, rainbow trout fishing, or salmon fishing. The gear required and the lure presentations can be pretty different so it’s important to learn the different techniques required for landing a nice steelhead. Cody Allison, tournament angler and big fish lander, came to Gearbox Talk to share the variations in approach for trout, steelhead and salmon, his rod and reel setups for trout vs. steelheads, whether you need a GPS for your kayak, and a few other questions you’ll just have to stick around to hear the answers to. ...read more