Our Commitment to You
At FishingGears.org, we believe in being 100% upfront with our readers. This page explains how we make money and how that never compromises the honesty of our reviews.
Amazon Associates Program
FishingGears.org is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Our affiliate tag is orgfg-20.
This means that when you click a link marked "View on Amazon" on our site and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission — at absolutely no extra cost to you. The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our link or go to Amazon directly.
How This Helps You
The small commissions we earn help us keep FishingGears.org free to access, cover the costs of research and content production, and — most importantly — keep the DU Tech Team out on the water testing more gear for you. Without this support, we couldn't do what we do.
Our Editorial Integrity
We only recommend gear we genuinely believe provides value to the USA fishing community. Our reviews and recommendations are based on deep research, field-testing principles, and verified buyer feedback — not on commission rates or sponsorship deals.
A product's affiliate commission has zero bearing on whether it appears in our guides, where it ranks, or what we say about it. If a product has a flaw, we say so. If a cheaper alternative works just as well, we tell you. That is our promise.
Other Affiliate Programs
From time to time, FishingGears.org may also participate in other affiliate or referral programs beyond Amazon Associates. When this is the case, it will be clearly indicated near the relevant link or section. The same editorial integrity standards apply to all affiliate relationships.
FTC Compliance
This disclosure is made in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255). The FTC requires that websites disclose any material connections between the site and product sellers when those connections might affect the credibility of the recommendation.
We take this requirement seriously because we believe you, the reader, deserve to know the full picture. Transparency is not just a legal requirement for us — it is a core value.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we select products for our guides, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're happy to explain our process in detail.