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The Whale Shark: Giants of The Deep (Fun Facts)
Lance Wilkins
Whale Shark? Is it a whale? Or is it a shark? If you already know the answer you’re probably looking for more facts about this awesome creature… One of the largest fish species in the world today. Thankfully, plenty of men smarter than myself have done the work
Lance Wilkins
Co-founder & Editor in Chief
Hi, my name is Lance and welcome to CallOutdoors!
I’m a regular guy who loves the outdoors. Since getting my first Swiss army knife as a youngster I’ve been fascinated with how tools and gear can help us thrive in the outdoors.
At CallOutdoors, our goal is to create a new type of community for outdoors people, where we could our tips, tricks and insights online.
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Baitcaster vs Spinning Reel: Which One is Best For Fishing?
Lance Wilkins
Dotted throare many to choose from, like the Penn Pursuughout the vast reaches of fishdom, there are reel aficionados who insist that the casting
How to Put Line on a Spinning Reel (Easy Step-by-Step Guide)
Lance Wilkins
How to put line on a spinning reel seems simple enough when you think about it. Just wind the new line on the spinning
Pier Fishing Rigs: The Ultimate Guide (Tips for 2022)
Lance Wilkins
If pier fishing was the only type of fishing you could ever access, then you’d still be one heck of a lucky angler. Fish
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Top 7 Best Lowrance Fish Finders Reviewed (2022 Buyer’s Guide)
Lance Wilkins
Lowrance is one of the most popular fish finder brands around and you’ll find their units along with Garmins on most professional fishing boats
Best Fish Finder for Small Boat Reviewed (2022 Buyer’s Guide)
Lance Wilkins
Best Fish Finder For Small Boat There’s a quick answer to the question “what is a fish finder?” Fish finders make catching fish a
The Best Portable Fish Finder of 2022 (Buyer’s Guide)
Lance Wilkins
Having the best portable fish finder with you at all times when fishing really can change the game. They’ll fit into your fishing tackle
The Best Phone Fish Finder of 2022 (Buyer’s Guide)
Lance Wilkins
Smartphones have changed the way we live, but did you know they could change the way you fish? Well, unsurprisingly they can. Nowadays you
Top 7 Best Garmin Fish Finders Review (2022 Buyer’s Guide)
Lance Wilkins
Have you been scrolling through all the Garmin fish finder reviews trying to work out which Garmin fish finder will suit you best? Well,
Top 8 Best Fishing Kayaks Under $1000 (2022 Buyer’s Guide)
Lance Wilkins
Have you ever thought ‘wow that water looks good for fishing, I just wish I could afford or have access to a boat so
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7 Best Saltwater Baitcasting Reels (2022 Top Picks)
Lance Wilkins
When it comes to finding the right baitcaster for saltwater fishing there are a few things you need to be careful about… When fishing
Top 7 Best Saltwater Spinning Reels (2022 Buyer’s Guide)
Lance Wilkins
Saltwater fishing spinning reels live in the toughest environments and you need the best saltwater spinning reel that can handle it. It’s not just
Top 7 Best Catfish Reels of 2022 (Detailed Buyer’s Guide)
Lance Wilkins
If you’re reading this, I guess you’re going to try and catch catfish. These fish are no joke and grow to be some of
7 Best Crappie Fishing Reels of 2022 Reviewed
Lance Wilkins
Fishing for crappies is all about finesse and accuracy… You’ll be spending all day casting into tight spots, experimenting with your depth and retrieve.
6 Best Underspin Reels in 2022 Reviewed (Buyer’s Guide)
Lance Wilkins
Underspin reels (also known as triggerspin reels) have always been thought of as newbie or kids reels thanks to how lightweight and simple they
Top 7 Best Baitrunner Reels Reviews (2022 Buyer’s Guide)
Lance Wilkins
If you’re a bait fisherman, and most of us are on some days, then you’ll know that having a fishing reel with a baitrunner
Top 10 Best Travel Fishing Rods 2022 Review (Buyer’s Guide)
Lance Wilkins
One of the best things about fishing is the environments that it takes you to. The best fishing is found in the most pristine
The Best Rod and Reel Combo For The Money (2022 Guide)
Lance Wilkins
Rod and reel combos, oddly enough, appear in Greek, Chinese and Egyptian art dating back thousands of years. Obviously they’ve evolved a lot since
Top 5 Best Surf Fishing Rod and Reel Combos (2022 Guide)
Lance Wilkins
As with all rod and reel combos, identifying the best surf fishing rod and reel combo is kinda fraught. The first hurdle is this;
Top 5 Best Frog Rods Review (2022 Complete Buyer’s Guide)
Lance Wilkins
Frog fishing is about as fun as bass fishing can get. Dancing a topwater lure to entice an adrenaline-fuelled eat from a largemouth or
Top 7 Best Baitcaster Combos Reviewed (2022 Buyer’s Guide)
Lance Wilkins
I rarely do this, but I’m going to make a pretty brutal confession here. Ready? Brace yourself… Most people use it for freshwater fishing,
Top 7 Best Backpacking Fishing Poles of 2022 (Ranked and Reviewed)
Lance Wilkins
While hiking around the mountains, you often go past stunning rivers and lakes that are full of fish. It would be a huge shame
