Our recommendations usually come from a combination of sources. We aim to be transparent about how they’re used.
FishNY.com exists to help New York anglers make confident decisions—without wasting money on gear that isn’t a fit.
We want to be clear about something up front: we’re not claiming to be the fishing experts. Our role is to organize, vet, and summarize the most useful guidance we can gather—from experienced anglers, credible sources, and (when possible) our own hands-on use—into recommendations that are practical for NY fishing conditions.
If you ever have a question about a recommendation on the site,
We try to recommend gear the way a good fishing buddy would:
Focused on NY conditions and seasons
Clear about tradeoffs (what it’s best for, what it’s not, and who should skip it)
Honest about what we know, what we don’t, and what’s based on community input
We choose gear topics based on:
Our recommendations usually come from a combination of sources. We aim to be transparent about how they’re used.
Because FishNY is built to serve and learn from New York anglers, community input matters a lot. That can include:
We put the most weight on consistent patterns and repeatable advice, not a single hot take.
We evaluate gear through a NY lens—meaning we prioritize fit for:
When we haven’t personally used a product (or when a new model is released), we compare:
We avoid making claims we can’t support. When we don’t have first-hand use, we focus on what we can responsibly evaluate: fit, features, tradeoffs, and comparable alternatives.
Sometimes we do have first-hand experience from fishing, owning, or using certain products. When we do, we incorporate that perspective—especially around ease-of-use, setup, and real-world practicality.
But we don’t pretend we’ve personally tested everything. That’s why community input and transparent comparisons are central to our approach.
Most of our recommendations come down to a few practical criteria:
Does it do the job well for the technique and conditions it’s meant for?
We favor gear that holds up season after season, especially under typical NY conditions.
Not the cheapest. Not always the most expensive. The best value for the intended angler.
Gear should be understandable and usable without guesswork—especially for newer anglers.
Whenever possible, we include:
Anglers don’t always agree—and that’s normal. When we see mixed feedback, we try to:
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Gear changes fast—models change, prices shift, and availability comes and goes.
When it matters, we update review pages to reflect:
If you spot something outdated or incorrect, please contact us
If you have a question about a recommendation, or you think we missed something, please contact us.
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