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Fishing With WD-40: Is This a Joke or Genius Idea

December 3, 2019 By Mike

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Maybe you’ve heard about it through the next-door neighbor or from a video on YouTube. Everyone is claiming that fishing with WD-40 is the secret sauce to catching your next big fish. Could it be true, or is this just one of those old jokes floating around? In the over sixty years that WD-40 has been around, no one truly knows what the ‘secret sauce’ to it is, as the formula … [Read more...]

13 Effective Ways For Getting Fish Smell Off Your Hands

November 27, 2019 By Mike

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It's always nice to have a successful day on the water, however once the day is over with, it's now time to clean your catch. The problem that I always run into after cleaning dozens of fish is the fish smell that seems to linger on my hands. In this article we're going to tell you the most effective way to get fish smell off your hands, plus 10 other ways that are pretty good … [Read more...]

5 Best Baitcasting Reels For Beginners (Pros TOO)

November 3, 2019 By Mike

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If you are in a hurry and just want to find out what the best baitcasting reel for the money is, then we recommend the ABU GARCIA Revo SX Low Profile reel. Maybe you’re looking to try your hand at baitcasting for the first time? Or maybe you’ve been doing it your whole life and are just looking for something new to step your game up? Either way, this is the place to start … [Read more...]

Best Saltwater Fly Reels For The Money: Top Reels For Less

November 3, 2019 By Mike

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If you are in a hurry and just want to find out what the best saltwater fly reel for the money is, then we recommend the Piscifun Platte Large Arbor Fly Reel as the best all around. There’s no better feeling than getting out on the water and casting the perfect line to hook a stubborn fish. Of course, without a reliable reel you’ll likely end up wasting hours with … [Read more...]

Best Budget Saltwater Spinning Reels: Good Quality LESS Money

October 25, 2019 By Mike

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If you are in a hurry and just want to find out what the best budget saltwater spinning reel is, then we recommend the Piscifun Carbon X Spinning Reel as the best one. It’s safe to say that there are lots of excellent spinning reels on the market nowadays. Manufacturers are currently using the latest technologies to offer more durable, more powerful, and more sensitive reels … [Read more...]

7 Best Saltwater Spinning Reels: Comparisons & Reviews

October 7, 2019 By Carter Reschke

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If you are in a hurry and just want to find out what the best saltwater spinning reel is, then we recommend the Shimano Stradic HG. If you’ve spent any time in the salt, you no doubt already know that a quality reel is crucial. Saltwater can corrode and damage reels within a matter of weeks, and choosing the right saltwater reel is crucial if you want to have successful … [Read more...]

Best Fish Finder Reviews & Buyers Guide 2018

April 1, 2018 By Mike

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Are you tired of getting skunked? Fed up with spending all day on the water, only to go home with no fish to show for it? If so, then it might be time to get yourself a good fish finder. Keep in mind though that all fish finders are not created equal! The best fish finder for shallow water anglers will not be the best for offshore fishermen. While we believe that the … [Read more...]

10 Best Fly Fishing Destinations for Beginners

December 24, 2017 By Mike

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If you love fly fishing, then you're gonna want to check out our list of the 10 best fly fishing destinations for beginners. Not only are they some of the most beautiful locations in the United States, but they offer some of the best fly fishing anywhere in the world. So, whether you love to cast flies at tailing reds in Louisiana, or hook up with schools of brown and rainbow … [Read more...]

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Hi, I’m Mike! I’m the guy behind Skilled Outdoors! Other than spending time with my wife and two girls, there’s nothing that I would rather be doing than spending time outdoors, whether that be chasing after reds on the flats or camping and hunting in the great outdoors.

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