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…

How to Spool a Spinning Reel Without The Line Twist

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It’s always more fun to fish than it is to futz around with your gear, but some types of maintenance are unavoidable. For example, you have to change your line periodically to ensure that a big fish doesn’t snap off your line and break your heart.

Fortunately, spooling your reel with a fresh line is an easy task especially for anglers who use spinning reels. You don’t need any tools other than a pair of line cutters, and the entire job can be completed in less than 10 minutes.

Choosing The Best Spinning Reel in 2017 w/ 4 Reviews

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While bass anglers and trolling aficionados often prefer baitcasting reels, and most kid-friendly rod and reel combos feature a spincasting reel, spinning reels are undoubtedly the most popular option for most fishermen and fisherwomen.

This is probably due in part to the simplicity of spinning reels which allow anglers to fish while experiencing relatively few technical problems.

As long as you start with a properly strung reel and exercise a little care, you aren’t likely to deal with many tangles or backlashes.

Spinning reels also work for catching a wide variety of fish — whether you target 50-pound muskies or 2-pound rainbow trout, there is one for you.

But as with every other piece of fishing gear, you need to understand the differences between the various models and brands on the market and choose one that suits your needs best.

Getting Started With Digiscoping ( All You Need To Know )

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One interesting aspect of spotting scopes is the ability to turn them into a powerful camera lens. Digiscoping applies to both spotting scopes and more powerful telescopes. Spotting scopes and cameras are often used to film nature, while telescopes and cameras are used for scanning the skies.

Digiscoping is otherwise called digital afocal photography. We are going to focus on the popular method of combining a camera to a spotting scope.

Digiscoping allows nature enthusiasts to take amazing pictures of Mother Nature. The combination of a spotting scope and a camera allows the photographer to capture close-ups of animals in their habitat. You can take these photos from a safe position without disturbing the animal.