Meet the Team Behind TopGearTackle
At TopGearTackle.com, our content is created and reviewed by a dedicated team of anglers, testers, and researchers with real-world fishing experience. Every review, guide, and recommendation is backed by hands-on testing, careful research, and strict editorial standards.
Our mission is simple: help anglers choose the right gear with confidence.
Michael Turner
Founder, Lead Gear Tester & Editor-in-Chief
Michael Turner is the founder of TopGearTackle.com and the driving force behind its testing standards and editorial direction. With over 15 years of hands-on fishing experience, Michael has personally tested fishing rods, reels, and tackle across freshwater and saltwater environments.
As Lead Gear Tester, he oversees product evaluations, comparison frameworks, and final publishing decisions—ensuring every recommendation is based on real performance, not marketing claims.
Expertise:
Rods & Reels Testing · Product Comparisons · Editorial Oversight
Sarah Mitchell
Content Editor & Fact-Checking Specialist
Sarah Mitchell is responsible for content accuracy and clarity across TopGearTackle.com. With more than a decade of fishing experience, she specializes in spinning tackle, lure selection, and beginner-friendly fishing setups.
Her role focuses on fact-checking technical details, verifying product specifications, and ensuring all guides remain practical, up to date, and easy to understand.
Expertise:
Fact Checking · Fishing Techniques · Spinning Tackle · Educational Content
Andrew Collins
Head of Research & Gear Analysis
Andrew Collins leads research and data analysis at TopGearTackle.com. He specializes in product research, material evaluation, and long-term gear performance studies.
Andrew supports hands-on testing with in-depth research, market trend analysis, and specification verification—helping ensure every buying guide is evidence-based and trustworthy.
Expertise:
Gear Research · Performance Analysis · Market Trends · Product Data
TopGearTackle.com maintains full editorial independence. All opinions are our own and based on testing, research, and experience.