Ice fishing is loved by so many because it is so accessible if you have access to some hard water (that’s ice for you newbies). Jay Hale is bringing 4 decades of experience to this episode of Gearbox Talk. He explains how he approaches finding a good spot by learning from old ice holes, he shares why he usually prefers a hand auger over a gas powered one and where to find good auger blades, and he shares how to test ice to make sure it’s safe to fish on. Jay also goes in depth into the gear t...

It’s not too expensive to get into ice fishing, but it can require quite a bit of gear. Jimmy Glaeser explains all the gear in his ice fishing setup and how he uses each item. He gives ice fishing tips along the way like: how to pick a spot to drill a hole, what auger to start with, what tip-ups he uses, his go to jigs, what he looks for in an ice fishing shelter, how to transport all your gear onto the ice, and the tool he uses to get the fish off the hook when it’s freezing cold.Gearbox Tal...

Hog hunting is a true public service for land owners in places like Texas. Hogs tear into crops, buildings, waterways and all kinds of other places they shouldn’t. People like Cable Smith help out their neighbors by hunting these boars down whenever they can. Hog hunting where it’s hot, like Texas, the best time to hunt is at night. However, the hogs still come out in the heat so having a daytime and a night time hog hunting setup is the best way for Texas hog hunters to drop as many pigs as ...

Catching bass in cold weather requires a different strategy. Dean Rojas, pro bass fisherman, shares his tips for catching big bass in the cold! Dean explains how to catch bass before and after a cold front, what type of lures and what size lures to use, how fast to retrieve your lure in the cold, what baits cover the different columns in the water, the best time to go fishing in cold weather, where the fish go when the cold weather hits, and what spots to hit if your fishing on the bank. This...

Tim Kennedy has slayed thousands of hogs in Texas. In this episode Tim breaks down his 2 hog hunting setups. First up is his ground rifle, optics, laser and ammo. Next is his helicopter hog hunting gear, his rifle, optics, and laser. Tim Kennedy shares a little bit about his strategy for taking out multiple hogs in one line instead of just nailing a single hog as well as how he approaches shot placement on hogs. Tim Kennedy has a background in MMA and the Special Forces. His career in both is...

Get that outdoorsmen or women what they've been dreaming of for years, a Garmin! Garmin creates the best outdoor tech products on the market. If you're trying to find a gift for that outdoorsy friend or family member in your life Garmin makes it easy. Rehan and Brandon, from Garmin's team, explain what the best gifts for different types of hunters like elk hunters, deer hunters, bird hunters and more. They also shared what they believe the best Christmas gift for an angler will be. This episo...

The everyday carry (EDC) setup for a woman is important for safety and utility. Women have different EDC options than men. Women where different clothes and carry different items, like purses. While women carry the same gear as men, they might need carry it in different ways. Should you conceal carry in your purse? What's a safe way to have a handgun around the house? What gear should a woman carry? Arica Johnson, Director of Marketing & Creative at GoWild, and Erin Crooks, Owner of Raise...

Clay Newcomb breaks down his bear hunting archery setups. He shares his trad (traditional) bow setup and his compound bow setup. Clay explained all of his bear hunting archery gear including; his bows, his broadheads and his arrows. He also went into detail to explain the importance of shot placement (accuracy) on a bear versus draw weight or broadhead, how simplicity is a good thing when selecting broadheads and how he strives for maximum penetration instead of just arrow speed. Clay Newcomb...

Tim Kennedy's everyday carry (EDC). Few on earth understand preparedness like our nations' Special Forces. Tim Kennedy is an incredibly dynamic human being. He has held many impressive titles including Special Forces Sniper, Army Ranger, UFC fighter, Founder of Sheepdog Response, and even more. He came to Gearbox Talk to dump his everyday carry (EDC) gear and teach us a thing or two. He shared the fundamentals of being prepared both physically and mentally, the importance of training, gear aw...

Watch this episode:https://youtu.be/fXkP8_Mw-N4Hunting to survive in a dire situation is a different ballgame. If you find yourself in a do or die situation with limited access to food, you need to know how to provide for yourself and others close to you. Laura Zerra, the Naked and Afraid all star, explains how she has been able to become explains how she has been able to become an incredibly successful survival hunter. Her straightforward methods of acquiring meat and surviving in a difficul...