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Old Boat, New life

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Check out this old boat to new life Tracker 1648 in progress from none other than Matt Downs from Tricked Tins. I love watching the work being done instead of just the normal before and after videos you normally see. Check out the Tricked Tins YouTube channel, and be sure to subscribe. Matt’s adding videos all the time. If you have questions, you have many… ...Read More

Project El DiabLOWE

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Project El DiabLOWE. A perfect name for an awesome, awesome, awesome, Lowe 170 boat transformation. Something about red does it for me, but the quality and details in this boat are just perfect. Anthony Jones from Brigade Boats does quality work, trust me on this as I have been following him for a long time on Social Media and Youtube. I highly suggest you check… ...Read More

Tracker Boat Restoration

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Take a look at this final Tracker Boat Restoration video from Jon Boat Rescue. He has broken out this build into 9 different videos, so if you’re interested, check out the channel and watch all the videos. In my opinion, he does awesome work. Check out and subscribe to the Jon Boat Rescue YouTube Channel for all his builds. Also, join our free forum and show… ...Read More

SUNBLESA Waterproof Lamp Review

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I wanted to do a quick SUNBLESA Waterproof lamp review as I’m super impressed with this little lantern. I was looking for a small, rechargeable lamp that I could use in dark spaces (obviously) that could be used anywhere. Specifically, I wanted a light I could use on my boat, Striper fishing at night, overnight cooks on my smoker, and a light source while… ...Read More

Outdoor Edge Razorlite Review

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Here is my unbiased Outdoor Edge Razorlite knife review. Follow along if you are looking for the sharpest knife you will ever hold in your hand. There are some things that I really like about this knife which include a pocket clip, textured grip, and most importantly, replaceable blades. The Outdoor Edge Razorlite comes in two sizes, a 3.5 inch and a 3.0 inch. I… ...Read More

Autism Awareness

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This is autism awareness done right. Autism Anglers and SixGill fishing got together through the Sixgill Cares initiative to help raise over $40,000 for Autism Anglers. As Autism hits close to home with me, this was a no-brainer donation for me. I ended up preordering a reel which was very cool. This reel only lasted a day as I turned around and donated it to a gentleman… ...Read More

How to build a Back Deck in a Jon boat

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How to build a Back Deck in a Jon boat is a common ask for many folks who get their hands on a Jon boat. Matt Downs from Tricked Tins put this great little video that shows how he builds back decks for his customers. Matt does a step-by-step walk-through. Check out the Tricked Tins YouTube channel, and be sure to subscribe. Matt’s adding videos all the time. If… ...Read More

Fenix HL18R-T Review

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I did a thing, I took the plunge and bought a Fenix HL18R-T headlamp. This was one of those purchases that I was overthinking way too much. As you continue to read below, remember this is my Fenix HL18R-T Review, paid for with my own money and my own opinion.… ...Read More

AFS is growing!

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I have some exciting news, AFS is growing. That’s right, the Aluminum fishing series is expanding into more states this year. There are now three divisions for 2022 and I bet this will continue to grow. There is the Northeast Division (Massachusetts & New Hampshire), the Central Division (Minnesota & Wisconsin), and the Southern Division (Tennessee,… ...Read More
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