The Marshall Plan
Marshall is a Missouri Sports Hall of Famer for clay shooting, a pro fisherman, and family. He's a true renaissance man of the outdoors: hunting, shooting, fishing and just about everything in between. Before any product earns his name, it has to earn its keep in the field: real trips, real fish, straight-talk verdicts. This is his corner of the store.
- 0Marshall Approved
- 9On the test bench
- 100%Fished, not just unboxed
Marshall: Missouri Sports Hall of Famer, pro fisherman, family
If it doesn't catch, it doesn't make the cut.
Every product on the Marshall Plan has to live up to five rules, then get scored on the Marshall Scale.
The Marshall Scale
-
It gets fished
No unbox-and-rave reviews. Every product goes on real fishing trips before Marshall says a word about it.
-
It has to catch
Specs are nice. Fish are better. If it does not help put fish in the boat, it does not get approved.
-
It has to last
Rain, sun, salt, drops and dock rash. Gear has to hold up to the way anglers actually fish.
-
He tells it straight
Pros, cons and who it is really for. If something falls short, the review says so.
-
Only the best get the badge
Marshall Approved goes only on gear he would put in his own boat.
Gear that earned a spot in his boat.
Products that passed Marshall Law and scored high on the Marshall Scale. Tap any one to read his full review.
On Marshall's test bench
Lined up for his next trips. Want the verdict first? Open any product and leave your email, or join the Fishing Club below.
On the bench
On the bench
On the bench
On the bench
On the bench
On the bench
On the bench
On the bench
On the benchStraight from the water.
Put it on the bench.
Wondering if a fish finder, reel or lure is worth the money? Ask Marshall to test it, or send him a fishing question.
Get Marshall's verdicts first.
Join free and get every new Marshall review, field report and test-bench update in your inbox, plus fishing news and 10% off your first order.
- New Marshall verdicts the day they drop
- Field reports from his testing trips
- First look at what is going on the bench
- Members-only deals on Marshall Approved gear
Questions for Marshall
Who is Marshall?
Marshall is a Missouri Sports Hall of Famer for clay shooting, a pro fisherman and part of the Camping Store Deals family. He's a renaissance man when it comes to the outdoors (hunting, shooting, fishing and more), and he tests the gear we carry and tells you what he really thinks of it.
What does Marshall Approved mean?
It means Marshall fished it, scored it on the Marshall Scale, and would put it in his own boat. Look for the badge on product pages and in our shop.
What is the test bench?
Products lined up for Marshall's on-the-water testing. When he finishes, each one gets a verdict and a full review on its product page.
Can I ask Marshall to test something?
Yes. Use the Ask Marshall form to request a product or send a fishing question.
Where can I read the full reviews?
On each product page and in Marshall's Field Reports. Join the Fishing Club to get them first.