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Danner 453 Hiking Boots
I started wearing my Danner 453s in 2013 when I started working on the Fishing Mount Hood Country book with co-author Robert Campbell. First trip was to the East Fork Hood River with one of my pro-staffers, Tommy Brown. We jumped from log to log and waded across gravel bars to float dry flies in…
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Wilsonville, Where the Good Guys Have Lasers and Fast Cars
“If you want a glimpse of the future just look behind you.” Thus begins Fast and Furious 7. When I looked back, I saw myself on the track at Portland International Raceway, in the driver seat of a big block ’66 Ford as the lights on the “Christmas tree” bounced from red to yellow to…
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New Boats, Motors for 2015
Each year our favorite boat and motor manufacturers roll out their new models. If you are looking for the next boat, there are dozens of choices in every category, with options you may never have thought of. For 2015, expect higher quality materials, more comfort and better fuel economy. Here, with your first look at…
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What’s Hot from SHOT Show 2013
Play word association with Las Vegas and you see electric lights and neon and hear the bells on the slot machines and the tinkle of coins. But there is another side to the World’s Most Exciting City. Outside of town, we gathered on the windswept Boulder City gun range at the SHOT Show’s 2013 Media…
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The Rhino Grip
www.tarpclipstore.com Tenting, fishing, hunting, backcountry hiking and mountain biking. If you’re like me, you’ve got gear and you need to hook it, hang it, loop it, clamp it, tie it down and cinch it up wherever you go. In Alaska, at Naha Bay, we hung a salmon by the tail then looped the Rhino Grip…
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2011 Bass Cat Eyra
The 2011 Bass Cat Eyra gives an angler the flexibility to choose between an economical 175HP and a radical 285HP engine with the ability to push the needle to 70MPH. A 20 foot, 2 inch boat, it weighs in at 1,650 pounds with a fuel capacity of 52 gallons. Built of fiberglass with a vacuum…
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Gerber Omnivore
Have you ever been in camp and run out of batteries for your flashlight? You’ve got extra AAAs, but your light prefers a diet of AAs or vice versa? We’ve all been there. Now, from Gerber, comes a compact light powered by your choice of AA, AAA or CR123 batteries. Pick your power source and…
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Envelop’s Corrosion-Proof Gun Cases
We all know about layering. 21st century textiles can operate as an individual heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. Now there is high-tech layering to protect expensive firearms. I used an Envelop case for my over-and-under on bird hunts last winter. Even on extended wet weather trips in Oregon and Washington, with the gun riding…
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Koffler – 17’ High Side, Wide Bottom Drift Boat
Built of 6061-T6 aluminum alloy, Koffler’s 17-foot high side, wide bottom drift boat is a good choice for running heavy white water in big western rivers. Features include a bow shelf, a mug holder knee rest, a magnum storage seat and three padded metal seat backs with cushions. The oarsman seat is adjustable and includes…
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Cabela’s Blue Ridge Deluxe Muzzleloader
Cabela’s upgraded an old favorite to introduce the 50-caliber Blue Ridge Deluxe Kentucky Rifle. Hand-finished in high-grade fancy maple, the rifle is set with a polished brass patch box, buttplate and trigger guard. This classic is available in percussion and flintlock models. The 39-inch browned barrel is rifled with a 1-in-48-inch twist. Triggers are adjustable…
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Gear Reviews
In his years of hunting, Gary has had the opportunity to try out a lot of hunting and fishing gear. Because of his experience in this area, he has a lot to offer in the way of hunting and fishing gear reviews. From trucks to flashlights, Gary has tried out most of the outdoor gear imaginable—so he knows what gear is good enough to get.
Looking for a new boat? Check out what Gary has to say about a few different kinds that he’s been able to try out. Need a moisture-proof gun case for wetter climates? Gary has the scoop on those. Binoculars? Ear muffs? GPS units? Gary will keep you in the loop with all the outdoor gear reviews you’ll need in order to find the hunting and fishing gear you require for your next adventure.
Check out the different types of hunting and fishing gear that Gary Lewis has reviewed below: