Nature offers plenty of opportunity to put food on the table, but it rarely gives it up easily. Some people assume that harvesting small game or pulling fish from a nearby stream is simple work, but without the right tools, those quick-footed critters and elusive fish can turn a potential meal into a missed opportunity. That’s where this fishing and hunting gear guide earns its keep. From knives to rods, tackle to footwear, these carefully chosen tools are built to help hunters and anglers secure food efficiently and reliably while staying comfortable.
XtraTuf 15-inch Legacy Boots
No matter if you’re fishing commercially or for your own enjoyment or survival, this boot needs to come with you on every outing. Constructed for optimal comfort, durability, and water resistance, the Legacy Boots can take on any environment and continuously protect your feet all day long. Being highly pliable, you’ll move with ease and agility, all the while maximizing its slip-resistant and waterproof properties. Cushioned insoles only add to the comfort level and reduce stress on your legs and back. The Legacy boots are available in eleven convenient sizes.
Specifications
- Triple-dipped outer shell for watertight protection
- Slip-resistant, non-marking outsole
- Hand-layered construction for flexibility and strength
- 100% waterproof
- Open cell footbed for added comfort
- MSRP: $150.00
Grim Workshop Mini Surf and Turf Card
Fishing and hunting tools on a card that can fit inside your wallet? You bet, and that’s just the beginning of these incredible outdoor tools. The Surf and Turf card offers eight arrowheads for both land and water-based game. The arrowheads are ingeniously designed to form broadhead tips or be used individually for your specific food-gathering needs. The card itself is hardened for maximum strength and offers a unique tool retention system for reusability of gear and ease of retrieval and replacement. The entire card was designed, sourced, and manufactured in the USA.
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Specifications
- Standard “credit card” size
- Reusable and replaceable on card
- Adhesive backing for sticking onto most surfaces
- Weighs under one once
- Solid, stainless steel construction
- MSRP: $19.95
Grim Workshop Dave Canterbury Fishing Kit Card
Designed in conjunction with survival expert, Dave Canterbury, this card can help fill your belly with fish when deep in the outdoors. Like all Grim Workshop cards, this small wonder is constructed of durable stainless steel, offers unlimited reusability, is stickable to any flat surface, and is proudly sourced and made in the USA. It features over two dozen fishing tools including lures, jig heads, fishing hooks, hook connectors, and nested hooks. All tools are easy to access and tough as nails under variable outdoor conditions. Keep one of more of Canterbury’s fishing cards in your wallet for on-the-spot fishing wherever you go.
Specifications
- Solid, stainless steel construction
- Replaceable and reusable tools
- Ultra-lightweight, under one ounce
- Stickable, with integrated adhesive backing
- Proudly made in the USA
- MSRP: $21.95
XtraTuf Ankle Deck Boot
All day fishing excursions can take a toll on your feet. This ankle deck boot from XtraTuf changes all that. Equipped with its innovative XPRESSCOOL liner, foot temperature will be regulated to perfection in both cool and warm environments. Its outer shell is fully waterproof, while its slip-resistant outsoles grip and “lock” onto the flooring for maximum safety. Pull-on tabs, a sporty camouflage print, and comfy soft-toe feature round out this fisherman’s must-have footwear.
Specifications
- 100% Waterproof design
- Slip-resistant properties for extreme safety
- Cooling inner liner for temperature regulation
- Comfortable for all-day use
- Decorative coho camouflage design
- MSRP: $115.00
Gerber Gear Downwind Ulu Chopper
Break down large game with rapid ease with the Ulu hunting tool. This timesaver allows you to cleave through muscle, sinew, and bone, while in-the-field, and with minimal user fatigue. Its large cutting surface and ergonomic handle makes short work of just about any sized game acquired on your successful hunt. The Ulu is stout and compact making it easy to carry in the deep backwoods and it convenient waxed sheath and lanyard hole make storage a breeze when not in use.
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Specifications
- Large cutting edge
- Machined multi-layered G-10 scales
- Ergonomic handle for less user-fatigue
- Integrated lanyard hole
- Includes wax canvas sheath
- MSRP: $62.00
Vigilant Trails Pre-Packed Survival Fishing Kit
Increase your odds at catching fish by utilizing both passive and active fishing gear found in this incredible mini kit. The Survival Fishing Kit contains dozens of freshwater fishing items to help land a big one for your dinner table or campsite get-together. Employ such fishing staples such as lures, hooks, line, and sinkers, as well as passive devices like an automatic reel or self-snag hook jig (for use in survival scenarios only.) Other components of this comprehensive kit include a mini first aid kit, signal whistle and reference guide. Small enough to fit into a jacket pocket or small pack, but large enough to score fish after fish in the Great Outdoors!
Specifications
- Compact, portable, and extremely lightweight
- Ideal for both active and passive fishing
- Freshwater focused gear
- One-handed opening knife
- Includes instructions and fishing guide for reference
- MSRP: $30.88
Rigged and Reel X5 Travel Fishing Companion
It’s safe to say that this kit offers some of the best versatility in the compact rod market, with its ten interchangeable sections and multiple fishing style options. Whether you prefer spin, bait casting, or fly fishing, or all three, you’ll reel in your catch and put dinner on the table. The pole units are constructed of extremely durable and flexible high-strength graphite with two included reel options. An included Cordura bag keeps all the parts safe, secure, and easy to transport. The X5 takes versatility up and off the charts.
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Specifications
- Versatile, interchangeable sections
- Reversible handle for extra convenience
- Compact design for easy carry and storage
- Four interchangeable tips
- Includes Cordura tube for airline travel ease
- MSRP: $149.99
CRKT Biwa Fixed Knife
Small and compact, this outdoor marvel tucks away until ready to use, and then it performs on the scene like an absolute pro. The Biwa is ideal for small hunting and fishing tasks, with its extra sharp edge, durable Micarta handle and full tang construction that won’t fall short like other inferior blades. Its slender frame allows for precision cuts, both when at home or when deep in Mother Nature’s backyard. Simplicity is the key to this knife’s superior performance and you’ll experience it firsthand with every cut!
Specifications
- Lightweight, only 1.60 inches
- 12C27 steel blade for superb edge retention
- Full tang design for extra durability
- Black Micarta handle for toughness and durability
- Includes black leather sheath for transport and storage
- MSRP: $60.00
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