Gear Reviews

Gear Tested on the Water

Honest, field-tested reviews of the rods, reels, lures, lines, and apparel I actually fish with along the Texas coast and beyond.

Every review here comes from real time on the water — chasing redfish in the marsh, throwing topwaters at first light, and grinding through long days when the gear has to keep up. No sponsored fluff, no spec-sheet copy. Just what works, what fails, and what's worth the money.

Browse the latest gear write-ups below.

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Wilson

What does it say about a person when a cooler becomes a travel companion? Even stranger, I named mine Wilson (reference Castaway).

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Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

More than a decade ago, I got really into nutrition. On the heels of a minor health issue, I started paying attention to and learning about the power of food as medicine.

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Green Tea: The Silent Killer

Green tea better be good for you. If I ever see the headline 'Green Tea: The Silent Killer,' I will likely drop dead on the spot.

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$100 Challenge

Three ways to make yourself a better angler for under $100 Most aspects of recreational angling are not cheap.

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The Other One

I have a long and loyal relationship with Honest Moroccan Mint Green Tea. We have travelled together, fished together and even enjoyed long walks together, but my eye might have wandered.

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EPIC Boat Food

The only thing better than the EPIC Sesame BBQ Chicken Bar is the inspiring entrepreneurial story behind it. The bar itself is shockingly good.

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Woodpecker

I have never been a fan of the woodpecker pattern (red head/white body) in any types of lure. No doubt that it is a truly classic pattern (think back to the early painted spoons in freshwater fishing…

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My Tocayo Backpack

I admit it. Certain YETI products make me feel better as a person. My YETI 35 is named Wilson…and is actually a friend.

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Put On Your Big Boy Pants

I didn’t always wade in long pants, but I do now. Here is my sage warning: never ever, ever wade in running shorts….ever. Jelly fish are a constant threat even if you have not seen one all season.

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A Lonely Lure

I have been accused of having a wading box that more closely resembles a museum collection than a modern tackle selection.

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Troublemaker

Go big or go home. The Heddon Super Spook was built for battle and is truly imposing in every way. You honestly could not stick another treble hook on it.