CRASH TEST: send it and we will bend it

Realistically, I guess you could catch fish just fine with a cane pole, heavy sewing thread and a modified safety pin. And, if you really wanted to, you could use the same ol' .30-.30 that your grandpappy brought West during the Gold Rush. But, really, where's the fun in that? Our Wild Country crew members are confirmed gearbashers, one and all - they never met a piece of fishing, hunting, boating, camping and outdoors gear they didn't like. They've also never met a piece of metal they can't bend, fiberglas composite they can't shatter, aluminum they can't dent and GoreTex they can't rip.

All in a day's work at the "Crash Test" proving grounds.

The Wild Country "Crash Test" exists solely because of our stubborn belief that you're only as good as your gear. It can make the difference between a "so-so day of fishing" and a "Defcon 4 bite!". Your equipment can make you a hero. And, by God, we're here to make you a hero! But, before you open up the wallet and set the plastic on fire at the checkout counter of your local outdoors shop, check out the following "Crash Test" pages and tune in every Saturday as the Wild Country crew puts the newest, hottest outdoors gear to the test. Check back often: this page is updated regularly, and sometimes features clues to on-air giveaways of some of the gear we review.

LATEST CRASH TESTS

OR Celestial Jacket - Aug. 19, 2007

Pautzke Fire Corn - Aug. 19, 2007

US Reels 230 & 240 Supercaster - Aug. 19, 2007

Teva Sunkosi - Aug. 19, 2007

Abu-Garcia 5500 & 6500LC - Aug. 17, 2007