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Middle-aged man with glasses wearing a white cowboy hat and a pink checkered shirt.
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Idaho Press: Claycomb: Choosing Gear As Gifts
I test out tons of gear every year so I’ll list out some of the items that have tested out well for me.
Tom Claycomb
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December 2, 2025
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Row of ten yellowish fish on a cutting board with a green electric fillet knife and yellow sheath below.
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Idaho State Journal: Claycomb: Perch Fishing
A review of a day of perch fishing with Tom Claycomb.
Tom Claycomb
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September 22, 2025
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Row of ten yellow perch fish lined up on a cutting board beside two fillet knives.
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Idaho Press: Claycomb: Calamity Strikes On Perch Fishing Trip
Tom Claycomb's summary of a perch fishing trip.
Tom Claycomb
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September 16, 2025
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White quart jug of Sawyer Stay Put SPF 30 sunscreen lotion with pump on a wooden surface.
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Idaho Press: Claycomb: The Cause of Sunburns
I asked their sunscreen experts if they would mind teaching us what to look for when guarding against sunburns and they were gracious enough to help.
Tom Claycomb
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June 30, 2025
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Large hiking backpack loaded with camping gear stands near a log on a forest trail.
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Idaho Press: Claycomb: A Christmas List for the Outdoorsman
A list of gift ideas for an outdoorsman.
Tom Claycomb
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December 27, 2024
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Stack of packed backpacks and outdoor gear including bags, mats, and poles leaning on a log outdoors
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Idaho State Journal: Claycomb: A Christmas list for the Outdoorsman
A review of Christmas gift ideas for outdoorsmen.
Tom Claycomb
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December 11, 2024
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