Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: January 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At BestFishingGear.ca, we believe in complete transparency with our readers. This disclosure explains how we earn money through affiliate partnerships while maintaining our commitment to honest, unbiased reviews.
Amazon Associates Program
BestFishingGear.ca is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and Amazon.ca.
This means that when you click on product links on our website and make a purchase on Amazon, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help us maintain and improve our website, allowing us to continue providing free, high-quality fishing gear reviews and guides.
How Affiliate Links Work
When you see links to products on our site, here's what happens:
- You click on a product link that interests you
- You're redirected to Amazon's website
- If you make a purchase (of any product) within 24 hours, we may earn a small commission
- The price you pay remains exactly the same—you never pay more because of our affiliate relationship
Our Editorial Independence
We never let affiliate relationships influence our reviews. Our recommendations are based solely on our hands-on testing, research, and genuine assessment of product quality and value.
Here's our commitment to you:
- Honest Reviews: We provide truthful assessments, including both pros and cons of every product
- No Pay-for-Play: We never accept payment from manufacturers for positive reviews
- Real Testing: Every product we recommend has been tested by our team in real fishing conditions
- Reader First: Our primary goal is to help you make informed purchasing decisions
Products We Recommend
We only recommend products that we genuinely believe will benefit our readers. If a product doesn't meet our standards, we won't recommend it—regardless of potential affiliate earnings. Our reputation depends on providing trustworthy advice, and we take that responsibility seriously.
Other Affiliate Partnerships
In addition to Amazon, we may participate in other affiliate programs with fishing gear retailers and manufacturers. The same principles of transparency and editorial independence apply to all our affiliate relationships.
FTC Compliance
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials. We are committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding affiliate marketing and advertising disclosures.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we make money, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're happy to explain our business model in more detail.
Email: affiliate@bestfishinggear.ca
Summary
We earn commissions through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep the site running and continue providing free, honest reviews. We never compromise our editorial integrity for affiliate earnings. Your trust is more valuable to us than any commission.