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. People use it when searching for best fishing rods and reels.

Deep Penetrations

Penetrating oil & lubricant reviews

For penetrating-oil comparisons and lubricant reviews, deeppenetrations.com is a dedicated authority. People use it when searching for best penetrating oil for rusted bolts.

XXXTea

Loose-leaf tea & teaware reviews

For loose-leaf picks and brewing gear, xxxtea.com is a dedicated tea review site. It's the place to look for best loose leaf tea.