Product Reviews

Independent field test reviews on fishing products.

The Past is Alive and Well...in Powassan, Ontario

21.10.2013 by Harold Ball

It’s often said that there are occasions when you have to step back in order to move forward, although in this particular instance, they happen to one and the same.

Hooking You Up

15.04.2013 by Harold Ball

The time has finally arrived to get our boats dusted off and rigged up for the much anticipated open water season, because after the winter we just had – it couldn’t come soon enough.

The Plano Deluxe Hard Rod Case

1.10.2012 by Harold Ball

So why is it that someone cannot, or more particularly, will not, build a decent rod case for the general fishing public that will safely carry one piece rods over six feet in length?

Killing, or at the very least attempting to effectively dissuade insects from making a meal out of us is a multi billion-dollar industry, and how our imaginations have soared over the years as we continue struggling to invent a better mousetrap – or in this instance – bug trap.

The Camp Chef - Expedition 3X - Triple Burner Stove

2.05.2012 by Harold Ball

I have to admit, I got a kick out of reading the promotional materials for this product claiming that if you take this stove along on your next camping trip, it will be just like cooking at home. In a word. Not.

Chilling With a Yeti

14.02.2012 by Harold Ball

Just to be clear, I am not suggesting a trip into the Himalaya’s to go one on one with the legendary fur ball that supposedly roams those parts. This Yeti is much closer at hand, and a great deal easier to find. Just head on over to a quality outdoors store, and with a bit of luck, you may have a verifiable sighting.

The TRUGLO Switchback Watch

9.11.2011 by Harold Ball

After ten years of reliable service, my Timex Expedition watch was finally starting to show its age. To be honest, it was not just the watch that was showing a bit of wear and tear, my eyesight not being what it once was, I was having trouble making out what appeared to be the ever shrinking digital numbers on the watch face, particularly in bright sunlight.

The Mackenzie River Guide - A Paddler's Guide to Canada's Longest River - by Michelle N. Swallow

21.09.2011 by Harold Ball

For thousands of years the Dene have referred to this giant of a river as Dehcho – Deh meaning “river” and Cho meaning “big” or “worthy of respect.”

The Coleman Portable Camp Oven

23.11.2010 by Harold Ball

“Don’t let life put you back on your heels. Lean into it.” Sheldon Coleman - Founder You wouldn’t think that the Coleman Portable Camp Oven has much in common with a B17 or B29 bomber, but nevertheless they share a common history.

The Kinedyne Steadymate Transom Trapper

6.10.2010 by Harold Ball

This past spring and summer I logged over 7000 km between my two boat trailers.

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The Minn Kota iPilot - Gadget or Godsend?

18.06.2010 by Harold Ball

Unlike the various choppers, blenders and other gadgets featured on those annoying infomercials, every so often a product comes along that is not only innovative and useful, but actually delivers on the pre release hype.

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