FISHVAULT

Excited to be able to partner with a such a great group of like mineded guys on an incredible mission and all with growing the sport of fishing as a baseline.  

FishVault is a Family / Veteran Owned subscription brand focused on fishing gear. It was established in 2019 by the team that developed HuntVault - the first ever hunting-specific subscription box.

The goal with FishVault is to introduce members to new brands and products they might not otherwise encounter in addition to innovative and industry famous products – all while giving back to causes near and dear to our team’s collective heart.

We have some pretty special fishing trips planned this summer and you will want to keep your eye out for some pretty neat things that we will be doing in collaboration.  

Stay tuned for more, but in the mean time, check out FishVault and get yourself signed up, you won't be disappointed in the great brands of stuff they have.  

Open Water Season Is Finally Here

It has been a long winter here in MN and many lakes are still ice covered but we are starting to see open water in the metro.  

Excited to get started in May at Sturgeon Bay with big Smallmouth and then onto Mille Lacs Smallmouth.  I am booking trips now for both Mille Lacs Smallmouth as well as all the good metro bites.  Its going to be a spring/summer fishing season to remember with the cold spring we have been having.  Going to push the spawn back a bit and keep the fish shallow for weeks.  Get at me soon if you want to get out on the water for snatching or for some lowrance electronics training.  

Until next time, Fish On!  

My Favorite Christmas Ideas For The Outdoors Person In Your Life

Its that time of year again and everyone is looking for a Christmas gift for a loved one that might be an outdoor enthusiast. So here is my list in no particular order for those looking for maybe the latest in greatest in outdoor products and I am going to cover everything from big ticket items to stocking stuffers.  

1. Mathews V3X - The latest and greatest bow from Mathews just launched a few weeks ago and is going to be a hot item for the next 12 months.  It has some awesome new features including the bridge lock sight mounting system.  If you are looking to knock the socks of any bow hunter on your list, this one would leave them wow'd!

2. FXR Mens Expedition Lite Jacket - A jacket that we designed and worked on to be a killer layer piece under say your ice fishing gear but can also be worn as a stand alone piece.  It is designed for those guys that might not want to wear their bigger ice jacket but want warmth and comfort.  FXR nailed it with this piece. 

3. Polaris Auger Carrier - This is an acc that Polaris developed a few years ago and I have been running one for the past 2 ice seasons on my snowmobile.  You guys are all well aware that if I put my stamp of approval on anything it has to work, well this works and is a great addition to any ice fishermans arsenal.  There are many other great snowmobile acc available for the ice fisherman in your house if this one doesn't fit the bill.   

4. Lowrance Active Target - Although this item is $1,500 and you may not even be able to find one due to how popular they are, it is one of the best inventions in fishing in many years.  It can be used both on the boat and for ice fishing.  Will completely change your world when it comes to fishing any time of year.  I would not ice fish with out one, ever, its that amazing and fun.  

5. Recteq Pellet Grill - You will not be disappointed or regret this purchase.  Many different sizes available and I own everyone of them.  Jen purchased me my first one many years ago for my birthday and then gifted me a 340 for Christmas a few years back so I am able to take one on the road with me for cooking on fishing and hunting adventures.  Absolutely love my grills and the quality.  You ask anyone that owns a Recteq and they will second that they rock.  Not only is it this a great gift its a win win for all parties since you will be eating some of the best food of your life off this thing.  

6. Grizzly Grip Can - This is a very simple gift but one I have learned I can't live without on the boat, in the ice house, back at camp after a hunt, or just at the house.  Available in a few different colors to spice up your beverage holder.  It will honestly keep your beverage cold on the hottest of summer days on the boat.  Great stocking stuffer! 

7. Rapala R12 Heavy Duty Lithium Fillet Knife - I think a fillet knife or a knife in general has made my Christmas list every year and this year is no different.  This is an upgrade to the lithium knives we have used over the past 4-5 years and they really made some nice upgrades.  The one who does the fish filleting will appreciate this gift for many years to come.  

8. Relion Portable Power - If you live in the outdoor space its inevitable you will find yourself eventually in a situation where you wish you had POWER.  Well Relion has come up with a few different solutions to allow you to still be able to have power when unplugged from the world.  You can charge devices of all sorts, you can power a small fridge, TV, or many other items with the solutions they offer.  I have been using these portable power options and have found them to be so useful when in the middle of no where for days on end.  

9. Shimano Vanford 2500 or 3000 Spinning Reel(or 500 for ice fisherman) - Shimano made this spinning reel with the freshwater walleye and bass guy in mind.  It is light weight, strong, has an incredible drag, and priced to not break the bank.  An awesome reel packed with all the best features and reliability you would expect from Shimano.  

10. Strikemaster 40V Pro Lithium Auger - When you think the best ice auger in the world can't get better, they go out and make it better.  Hard to believe but this thing is the real deal and the ultimate for any ice fisherman on your list.  If they don't have an electric auger, look no further, they will never use a gas auger again after one day with this thing.  

11. Huntvault - Subscription based gift that keeps giving.  A fun way to give him or her something new and unexpected time and time again.  A surprise in every box of new hunting related items.  Right when you think they have everything, this proves there are new items they will appreciate in every box.  

12. OnX Hunt - An app that every outdoors person must have.  It is a wealth of knowledge and full of features for all hunting activities.  If they don't have this, it would be a must have for a stocking stuffer gift.  

As Always Time Flies

The 21' soft water fishing and tournament season is behind us and it was once again a year to remember.  Had incredible time sharing a boat with guys in May and June at Lake Mille Lacs, went on to win the Whitefish Champions Tour in June, and eventually led the AOY race going into the final few events where I just couldn't fend off Noah for my 3rd AOY in 4 years.  I finished the tour season in 3rd in points and am already gearing up and getting things organized for next year.  

As many of you know, I love the fall and love chasing critters with my bow.  I spent much of September in MT chasing elk and was lucky enough to get a nice bull elk with my bow.  Hit the road right there after for a few weeks of shows with FXR and returned in time to spend a few days in the whitetail woods.  With the warmer the usual Nov temps our rut in WI was a little slower then years past and therefore I passed many young bucks with the hopes of seeing a big mature buck, but the one I was after just never showed himself. 

Presently, I have returned back home and was blessed with a beautiful baby boy on Nov 16th, Hunter David Peters.  Been spending the last few weeks with Hunter and keeping an eye on the weather as we all know the next season is about to start.  ICE ICE BABY!

Ice fishing on Lake Of The Woods has already started for those that are willing to poke around on a bit of sketchy ice yet.  In the next week it looks like we will be full steam ahead with ice fishing trips, snowmobile adventures, and many ice holes drilled.  Shaping up to be a great winter season and look forward to seeing many of you on the ice. 

I am going to drop a Christmas top 10 list for the outdoor enthusiasts who are looking for some of the latest and greatest gifts from the outdoor industry.

Until nex time, fish on!