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Fly Fishing | Gear Tips & Questions Answered by a Fly Fishing Biologist (2021) | Eeland Stribling
A biologist that fly fishes is one heck of a resource for folks that want to learn about fly fishing. Eeland Stribling sees things in more complete way when it comes to approaching fly fishing and he came to Gearbox Talk to share what he's learned. Eeland covers questions like, what are your top 3 favorite flies for Spring Trout, what do you look for in the water and/or on the bank to know where to cast, what piece of fly fishing gear would you recommend spending the most on and what would you recommend spending the least on, what is your favorite rod and reel combo, and how do you decide what fly you’re going to throw out at any given time?...read more
Safe Storage for EDC & Hunting Firearms | Melissa Bachman from Deadly Passion
Responsible firearm ownership requires that storing firearms properly and safely is a top priority for the owner. Having firearms ready for action and storing firearms safely are not mutually exclusive. The technology available today makes it quick and easy to access firearms from a stored location if quick retrieval is required. Melissa Bachman from the Deadly Passion show came to Gearbox Talk to discuss holsters, home storage, and unveils her favorite type of safes. One of the safes Melissa Bachman covers is a new kind of safe that you can actually transport without a five man crew and a fork lift....read more
A Pro Angler's Fish Finder Setup & Tips
Pro angler, John Hunter, takes a break from the FLW circuit to discuss all things fish finders. John breaks down the specifics of every fish finder he is currently running on his boat during the fishing tournaments. Including how many he has, where they are positioned on the boat, how he displays the fishing navigator, how he displays side imaging vs down imaging. But this Gearbox Talk isn’t ALL pro talk, John also breaks down the basics of how to read a fishing graph and gives some quick tips to easily identify structure and fish. ...read more
Inshore Saltwater Fishing Gear & Tips | With The Salt Strong Brothers
What gear do you need for saltwater fishing? More importantly, what gear do you NOT need. There are all kinds of products out there that are designed to catch more fisherman than fish. The Salt Strong brothers, Joe and Luke Simmons came to Gearbox Talk to share the craziest thing they’ve purchased that literally made zero difference in their performance, the gear you might be overspending on, the most misunderstood part of saltwater fishing, the go-to rod and reel combos for beginners, and they'll answer the question "should beginners, hire a guide or go it alone?"....read more
Gearbox Talk: Fly Fishing Gear with James Nash & Jacob Knight
Fly fishing guide and Purple Heart recipient James Nash came to Gearbox Talk to share what gear he recommends for catching trout. James explains how he learned to fly fish and what gear he used at first, the biggest mistake beginners make when starting out and how to fix it, the biggest obstacle for folks wanting to get into fly fishing, the bare essentials to start fly fishing when it comes to gear, his perspective on reels for new anglers, what to look for in a good fly fishing spot, he demystifies fly names, what flies to use when you don’t see any bugs on the water and what flies to go to first, and his favorite piece of fly fishing gear....read more
Jack Carr's Everyday Carry (EDC) 2021
Jack Carr’s EDC gear dump. The Navy Seal & NYT Best Selling author shares all of his everyday carry choices and explains why he carries each piece of gear. Jack Carr shows his 2 everyday carry (EDC) pistols, his edc knives, his edc belt, his edc flashlights, and the mindset required for safely carrying and using all of this gear....read more
Spring Bass Fishing Gear With UK Linebacker Kash Daniel (2021)
The weather is turning and the bass are biting! It's time to get on the water and catch some Spring bass. Kash Daniel, UK Linebacker & bass angler, came to Gearbox Talk to explain how to find bass in the Spring, his favorite bass lure across each column of water, how to use attractants on lures, why he focuses on shallow water, his favorite rod and reel combo, and his favorite go-to bass lure of all time. ...read more
Jack Carr's Long Range Shooting Setup | Navy SEAL Sniper & Best Selling Author
Jack Carr spent two decades as a Navy SEAL sniper where he led assault and sniper teams through Afghanistan, Iraq, and beyond. In this episode of Gearbox Talk Jack Carr breaks down his approach to long range shooting and his personal gear setup. Jack explains what the primary factors for ammunition selection are, his approach to spotting scopes, how to approach wind meters and ballistics software, how he uses DOPE logs, and he shows 2 of his long distance shooting rifle setups that he uses for hunting. Jack Carr became a New York Times best selling author when he rolled his real-world combat experience into an incredible thriller series. ...read more
How to Start Camping
Camping is for everyone, you just need to know a few things before you give it a go. Earl B Hunter, Jr. from Black Folks Camp Too joins Gearbox Talk to explain how to choose the right style of camping for you, common mistakes camping newbies make, Earl’s favorite way to prep camp food, choosing the right backpacking bag, and how to keep a campsite safe....read more