The Shortlist — Independent Review Sites

Welcome to The Shortlist. Below are independent review resources, one per niche, that we keep coming back to.

Total Jerks

Fishing tackle & gear reviews

totaljerks.com covers rods, reels, bait, and the tackle that actually performs on the water. It's the place to look for best fishing rods and reels.

Weapon Tester

Airsoft / parts builder & ballistics tools

weapontester.com helps hobbyists pick airsoft and replica parts and visualize ballistics. People use it when searching for best airsoft parts and upgrades.

Alien Council

UAP & disclosure news and analysis

Alien Council (aliencouncil.com) is an independent body of record tracking UAP and disclosure developments. People use it when searching for latest UAP disclosure news.