Morgan Nowels
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Morgan Nowels

Title: Contributor
Email: mnowels@gearjunkie.com 
Location: Nashville, TN
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Expertise

  • Topics of Expertise: Fishing, Hunting
  • Years in Expertise: 12+

Education & Certifications

  • Education: Bachelors of Accountancy, Brigham Young University
  • Years of Writing: 4
  • Certifications: CPR, Avalanche 1, Licensed Guide in State of Tennessee

A Word from Morgan Knowels

From a young age I was obsessed with the outdoors. As an adult, nothing scared me more than working an office job. I began my career working in fly shops and have since worked as a full time fishing guide, writer and sales rep for large fly fishing manufactures. When I’m not “working” you’ll find me doing the exact same things I do for a job – fishing, chasing bird dogs, skiing, backpacking, and running rivers in my raft.


The Plano Guide Series Stowaway Rack System on a deck

The Best Arrows for Hunting

The G-Loomis NRX+ 844 MBR bass fishing rod next to a bass.

The best overall fishing knife, The Benchmade Fishcrafter on the ground

The Johnny Morris Platinum Signature spinning reel on a lake

SITKA Delta Pro Zip GTX Wader

First Lite Treeline Turkey Vest worn while sitting and preparing for a shot

The Best Fishing Knives of 2025 on a cutting board

An angler holds a trout while wearing the Simms Flyweight Wader

The best bass fishing reels on a boat deck by a lake

The best bass fishing rods of 2025 lined up.

Bajio Zapata

Redhead Camo Utility Waterproof Boots by a creek

bowhunting

The Best Fishing Packs of 2025

best fishing hats

The Best Fly Fishing Rods of 2025

Turtle Fur Way Out 5 Panel Fishing Hat floating in a river.

Berkley Forward Braid, a new fishing line hangs on display.

Plano StowAway tackle box next to its predecessor.

Pure Fishing's New Showroom

A fishing pack rests on driftwood. A river flows in the background

Bill Lowen Bassmaster

Bobby Lane celebrates his Bass Pro Tour win, holding a champion trophy as sparks fly on stage

A segmented, lifelike swimbait with a shimmering body and treble hooks, designed to mimic a baitfish

Justin Cooper celebrates his first Bass Pro Tour trophy with a big check and his family

A smiling angler holds a bass with one hand, standing on a boat by a calm lake under a clear blue sky. A dog looks up from the bottom of the frame

Justin Hamner Wins Bassmaster Classic

Old Town Sportsman Autopilot Fishing Kayak

Orvis PRO Wader Review: Durable, Intelligent, and Guide-Approved