Review: Vortex Viper HD Spotting Scope

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The Vortex Viper is one of the three spotting scopes that Vortex creates. It is a mid tier optic that is unique enough to avoid middle child syndrome. It comes in 15-45x65mm and 20-60x80mm.

It seems purposely built for the hunting grounds, and the 15-45x magnification is friendlier to hunters. It’s built for rough and hard environments, it’s meant to be packed on long hauls, and designed to take a beating. It meets the needs of hunters quite well.

Review: Redington Classic Trout Fly Rod

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The world of fly fishing gear is saturated with specialty items, especially when it comes to fly rods. The problem is, the more specialized it is, the more expensive it becomes.

Luckily, Redington flipped this concept on its head by releasing a fly rod that is both highly specialized and affordable — the Redington Classic Trout.

Saltwater Vs Freshwater Reels – What Is the Big Difference?

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Although most anglers ply their craft in broadly similar ways, there are a few significant differences between those who fish in freshwater and those prefer fishing in the sea.   

Saltwater anglers, for example, must often fish deeper and with much more robust gear than their freshwater counterparts, and they often employ different strategies, tackle and techniques in their pursuit of fish.

But one of the biggest differences between the two boils down to the water itself.  

Most reels are perfectly capable of handling a bit of freshwater inside the gear mechanisms, but saltwater can quickly ruin reels not built to withstand it. Accordingly, most saltwater anglers prefer to use reels specifically designed to withstand salty water.

Best Saltwater Spinning Reels In 2017: Top 4 Reviewed

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Selecting your next saltwater spinning reel can be a daunting task.

• How do you tell if model A is better than model B?
• Will the reel you like handle the fish you are targeting?
• Are you getting a good deal?

These are but a fraction of the 100’s of questions I imagine are dancing around in your head. Let us make it a little easier for you by explaining what to look for, which features are a “must have” and how to compare one reel to another.

Finally, we will provide you with our choices for the best option in four of the most popular categories.

The reel is one of the most important aspects of your fishing rig, and the one you select determines whether or not you have a full creel or empty hooks.

Your reel provides more than a place to hold your line – it also assists in casting and…