The Shopwada Journal

Game-day notes

Sizing help, team-order tips and gear ideas for golf, bowling, billiards, pickleball and archery — from the Shopwada team.

Hunter in a reed camo hoodie training a pointer in autumn grass

Vizsla vs German Shorthaired Pointer: Differences

Color, size, origin, field work and which pointing dog fits your home.

3 min read
Saltwater angler in a navy fishing shirt releasing a redfish in shallow water

Redfish vs Black Drum: Key Differences

Color, size, habitat, seasons and table fare of red and black drum.

3 min read
Angler in a black and green fishing shirt holding a muskie at a northern lake

Muskie vs Pike: How to Tell Them Apart

Markings, tail, jaw pores, size and range: how to tell a muskie from a pike.

3 min read
Hunter in an orange spaniel hoodie walking with a dog in a pheasant field

Springer Spaniel vs Cocker Spaniel: Key Differences

Size, head, ears, coat and how each spaniel hunts.

3 min read
Woman golfer in a pink cactus-pattern polo playing desert golf among saguaros

How to Play Desert Golf: Shots, Rules and Tips

The shots, rules and heat tips for firm desert golf courses.

3 min read
Offshore angler in a blue camo tuna fishing shirt reeling in a tuna

Yellowfin vs Bluefin Tuna: How to Tell Them Apart

Fins, size, lifespan and taste: how to tell yellowfin from bluefin.

3 min read
Offshore angler in a blue marlin fishing shirt fighting a leaping marlin

Blue Marlin vs White Marlin: How to Tell Them Apart

Size, fin, bill and range: the clues that tell these billfish apart.

2 min read
Pool player in a green-accent polo beside a classic green felt table

Why Are Pool Tables Green? The Lawn Game Origin

From lawn game to green baize, and why TV tournaments use blue.

2 min read
Angler in a trout fishing shirt beside a clear stream holding a rainbow trout

Rainbow Trout vs Brook Trout: How to Tell Them Apart

Markings, native range and how to catch rainbow and brook trout.

3 min read
Hiker in a black long-sleeve coonhound shirt with bluetick and redbone dogs

Bluetick vs Redbone Coonhound: Key Differences Explained

Coat, ancestry, hunting style, temperament and downsides compared.

3 min read
Pool player in a blue splash billiard polo lining up a cue shot

How to Aim in Pool: Ghost Ball, Cut Shots and Drills

The ghost ball method, pro aiming tricks for each cut, and drills.

4 min read
Golfer in an argyle polo preparing a shot on a sunny fairway

Why Do Golfers Wear Argyle? History and How to Wear It

Where argyle came from, argyle vs plaid, and how to wear it on the course today.

3 min read
Angler fighting a jumping mahi-mahi from an offshore boat wearing a long sleeve mahi scale fishing shirt

How to Catch Mahi Mahi: Where, When, Bait and Tackle

Where to look, best months, tackle, bait and three proven methods.

3 min read
Player throwing a dart at a bar dartboard wearing a black darts polo with blue and purple flames

How to Play Baseball Darts: Rules, Scoring and Tips

Innings, scoring, extra innings, house rules and strategy.

3 min read
Woman aiming a pool cue with a bridge hand on a billiard table wearing a pink and white 8 ball billiard polo

How to Hold a Pool Cue: Grip, Bridge and Stance Steps

Grip, bridge types, stance, common mistakes and drills.

4 min read
Woman golfer finishing a swing on a palm-lined fairway wearing a cactus and flower print golf polo

Can You Wear a Hawaiian Shirt Golfing? Dress Code Guide

How dress codes treat aloha shirts, styling tips and floral polo options.

3 min read
Upland hunter in a golden field with an English setter wearing an orange and camo setter hoodie

English Setter vs Llewellin Setter: Key Differences

History, size, coat, hunting style and temperament compared.

3 min read
Angler fighting a walleye on a bent rod from a boat at dusk wearing a long sleeve walleye fishing shirt

How to Catch Walleye: Best Times, Spots, Rigs and Bait

Best times, seasonal spots, four proven rigs, bait and gear.

3 min read
Player throwing a dart at a dartboard in a bar wearing a black darts polo with green lightning

Darts Checkout Chart: Finishes From 170, Bogey Numbers, Tips

Common finishes, bogey numbers, two-dart outs and tips to learn them.

3 min read
Duck hunter in a marsh blind with a Chesapeake Bay Retriever bringing back a mallard, wearing a white and camo retriever hoodie

Are Chesapeake Bay Retrievers Good Hunting Dogs?

Strengths, temperament, training and how the Chessie compares with a Lab.

3 min read
Golfer filling in a scorecard beside a golf cart wearing an orange camo golf polo with crossed clubs

How Does a Golf Handicap Work? Index, Course Handicap, FAQ

Handicap Index, Course Handicap and what common handicap numbers mean.

4 min read
Angler casting a surf rod from a rocky jetty at sunrise wearing a white long sleeve striped bass fishing shirt

Best Time to Fish for Striped Bass: Time of Day and Season

Time of day, peak months by region, tides, weather and bait for stripers.

3 min read
Motocross rider braking into a dirt corner with roost flying wearing a red flame motocross jersey with number 07

How to Brake on a Dirt Bike: Step-by-Step Technique

Body position, engine braking, front vs rear brake and drills to practice safely.

3 min read
Player throwing a dart at a dartboard in a pub wearing a black darts polo with a blue grunge American flag

Darts Terms: A Plain-English Glossary of Darts Slang

Score slang, board areas and checkout words, explained in plain English.

3 min read