Author: Mike Coker
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Seadrift Fishing Report
Charles and I made a quick trip down to Seadrift this past weekend. Goal was to chase trout, with redfish being a bonus. We started out hitting some shell islands and landed some small speckled trout. Frankly, we did not have much luck but that is the way it goes. We mainly stuck fairly close…
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Polaris® Off-Road Vehicles Announces New Products and Innovation for 2018 Lineup
Polaris®, the worldwide leader in off-road vehicles, announces several new 2018 models, and an industry first and exclusive suspension technology that will revolutionize the off-road riding experience. Polaris Off-Road Vehicles continue to lead the industry in innovation, bringing intuitive, rider-centric solutions to customers. Check out our review of the 2017 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Utility…
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Wildgame Innovations Silent CRUSH 20 Lightsout Trail Camera
The unit actually contains two cameras – one optimized for daylight, the second for night. Lightsout indicates invisible infrared LED flash. This camera disappears on a tree trunk. The small size along with the “TRUBARK HD” color and texture are a welcome change from the old shiny plastic box design of the past.
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Seadrift Fishing Report
Some friends of mine said they had never been fishing. What? How could that be? Are you serious? Well, I can fix that. So we headed down to Seadrift, Texas to chase trout and redfish. The plan was to put them on fish asap. This wasn’t a trophy hunt for a personal best speckled trout.…
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2017 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Long-Term Test Drive
We have been running our 2017 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Hunter Edition for several months now and remain impressed with its power, ride, and capability. The ProStar engine produces a strong 80hp and 61 lb-ft of torque which translates into real world performance. Everyone who drives it remarks on how fast and powerful it is.…
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FLIR Scout TK Thermal Vision Monocular Review
The FLIR Scout TK is the most affordable thermal monocular in the Scout product line. Thermal vision has become more affordable in recent years and every outdoorsman should carry one. Thermal is one area where you get what you pay and the FLIR Scout TK, with an MSRP of $599, is a competitor to the…
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Trijicon Electro Optics Thermal Riflescopes
Trijicon purchased IR Defense last year and is aggressively moving into Thermal night vision devices. The first four products include the IR-Hunter and REAP-IR thermal riflescopes, the IR-Patrol thermal monocular, and the SNIPE-IR thermal clip-on. One of their target markets is hog hunting. We know hog hunting! It is one of our favorite activities. We were…
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7 Tips You Need To Implement To Become A Better Turkey Hunter
Hunting is an excellent outdoor activity enjoyed by many people. Most people think hunting down a turkey is a walk in the park, forgetting or underestimating the prowess of a turkey and its peas sized head. Turkey hunting may be quite the challenge especially for those who are a tyro in the art of hunting.…
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Wading for Redfish with Capt Nathan Beabout
While we weren’t sure if we were going to be able to go this weekend. We got lucky and the storms passed just inland, leaving the bays a touch breezy, but with no rain. Even with the high winds we were able to find plenty of protected water to fish, concentrating on sand/grass, mud/shell for…
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Fishing Report
First time in a long time I remember wet wading in March. The Spring pattern is definitely here. Fish were holding over knee deep sand pockets, finding the bait was key. Topwaters, softdines, and DSL dirty tequila got the job done. On top of a great day wading, these boys enjoyed an evening last night…
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Texas: Hunting with a Suppressor
Our sister publication Tactical Gun Review published an article about hunting with suppressors. Texas legalized suppressors for hunting game animals in 2012. You can read the article here: Hunting with Suppressors.
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Thermal Scopes Heat Up!
Trijicon’s recent acquisition of IR Defense is an interesting development coming on the heels of FLIR purchasing Armasight last summer. We have field experience with night vision / thermal products from all of these companies and they are all amazing. To be able to spot a wild hog 200 yards away in total darkness is…