Gear Up for the Water
with Confidence

No hype. No jargon.

Just solid advice and real-world reviews
from anglers who care about quality over buzzwords.

If you're into fishing, whether from the bank, a kayak, or a bass boat, you’ve probably spent hours scrolling through “Top 10” lists that don’t say much. We’re here to change that. At TrueBlueFishermen, we don’t copy product specs and call it a review. We test gear, compare features that matter, and break it all down in plain English.

If a fish finder’s GPS lags or a reel doesn’t hold up to saltwater, we’ll tell you straight. This site is built for U.S. anglers who want gear that performs, without the marketing fluff.

Fish Finders

Fish Finders

We review sonar units, GPS combos, and portable models for kayaks and small boats. Whether you fish freshwater or saltwater, we’ll help you find tech that actually finds fish.

Fishing Rods

Fishing Rods

From ultralight rods for trout to beefy surf rods, we cover what works for different species and fishing styles. Expect honest breakdowns, not brand worship.

Fishing Reels

Fishing Reels

We compare spinning reels, baitcasters, and trolling setups with a focus on real performance and value. We’ll tell you where to save and where not to.

Fishing Lines

Fishing Lines

Braid, fluoro, mono, we test line strength, knot reliability, and stretch so you don’t waste money on hype.

What Makes Us Different?

Gear

We don’t recommend gear we wouldn’t use ourselves

Avoid

No filler content, no paid placements pretending to be reviews

Real

We keep it real — even if it means calling out overrated gear

US market

Every guide is written with the U.S. fishing market in mind