I think that outdoor writers, "educators", and posters should disclose when/if they get discounts/compensation/free stuff from gear, boat manufacturers, lodge owners, etc..

This would help me at least. I would like to know when opinions have been bought. Bought is OK, I just want to know so I can consider it.

example: I know of two "experts" who claim a 4:1 advantage for a certain *-chip flasher...rubbish...I had a 100 King year and I can say the *-chip lost (to std H-_pot_ and also delaminated. Bud of mine who had similar year has same data.

thoughts?