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The Best Bass Lures For Winter
Cold temperatures and short days make bass, and bass anglers, lethargic. But hardy souls who brave the elements are rewarded with the biggest bass...
Best Saltwater Spinning Reels For 2026
Here's an observation I’ve picked up over five decades fishing the Virginia coast: spinning reels and saltwater do not mix. The spinning reel’s moving...
Best Trout Lures For 2026
Sadly, there’s no magic lure that entices trout all the time. What I’ve found is that the best lure for trout depends on where...
Best Spinning Reels For 2026
Spinning reels are more popular than ever. Once considered beginner tackle, they’ve gained pro-angler attention for finesse fishing and forward-facing sonar. As a result,...
Best Baitcasting Reels For 2026
A baitcasting reel combines the precision of a Swiss watch and the power of a hydraulic winch. That’s why a casting reel requires precision...
Best Striped Bass Lures For 2026
Striped bass are aggressive and reckless, making them a perfect target for artificial lures. From the Northeast to the mid-Atlantic, striped bass anglers score...
Best Fishing Line For Baitcasters For 2026
Even the best anglers in the world occasionally fall victim to the dreaded backlash. Casting a baitcasting reel without modulating the spool speed causes...
Best Smallmouth Bass Lures For 2026
In the world of American fishing, bass is king. While largemouth may be the more sought after variety, the smallmouth bass isn’t far behind....
Best Fishing Sunglasses For 2026
Contrary to assumptions, testing the best fishing sunglasses is hard work. Waking up before dawn, paddling into the sunrise, hours in the blazing heat,...
Best Inflatable Fishing Kayaks For 2026
The word “inflatable” is enough to make most hardcore anglers hesitate. For more seasoned (a polite way of saying skeptical and old) anglers like...
Best Cheap Fishing Kayaks Under $500 For 2026
Believe it or not, you can get a good fishing kayak for less than $500. As long as your expectations are realistic, you can...
Best Ocean Fishing Kayaks For 2026
Modern kayak fishing was born on the ocean. Malibu surfer Tim Niemier developed the first sit-on-top kayak to paddle past the breakers and target...
Best Pedal Fishing Kayaks For 2026
For centuries, inventive minds have experimented with leg-powered propulsion systems for small boats. Archeological evidence traces the development of the pedal drive watercraft back...
Best Tandem Fishing Kayaks For 2026
Tandem kayaks are for dreamers: anglers who dream of sharing the fishing and kayaking experience with a friend or family member. But the dream...
Best Fishing Kayaks
Asking me to pick the best fishing kayak is like asking a mother to pick her favorite child. I love them all for their...
3 Experts On What Makes A Great River Fishing Kayak
In 2022, three kayak manufacturers released new river-focused fishing boats. Just one year ago, a swiftwater angler’s options were limited. Now, there are more...
Best Bonafide Kayaks For 2026
In 2009, Luther Cifers was an avid kayak angler looking for a better way to add a navigation light to his kayak. Working in...
Essential Gear For Beginner Anglers
You bought the kayak, paddle, PFD and safety equipment. You already have fishing rods, tackle boxes, lures and rigs. What’s next? In addition to...
Best Kayak Fish Finders For 2026
Kayak anglers want to have our cake and eat it, too. We want the convenience of a small, plastic boat and the fishing capability...
Best Saltwater Spinning Reels For 2026
Here's an observation I’ve picked up over five decades fishing the Virginia coast: spinning reels and saltwater do not mix. The spinning reel’s moving...
Best Spinning Reels For 2026
Spinning reels are more popular than ever. Once considered beginner tackle, they’ve gained pro-angler attention for finesse fishing and forward-facing sonar. As a result,...
Best Baitcasting Reels For 2026
A baitcasting reel combines the precision of a Swiss watch and the power of a hydraulic winch. That’s why a casting reel requires precision...
Minn Kota’s Affordable And User-Friendly Trolling Motor
Folks have been really excited about the Minn Kota Kayak Terrova motor since it launched. The big reason why is it is a kayak-specific...
Best Fishing Line For Baitcasters For 2026
Even the best anglers in the world occasionally fall victim to the dreaded backlash. Casting a baitcasting reel without modulating the spool speed causes...
Beginner Bargains: Start Kayak Fishing On A Budget
“I always start by asking a new angler where he intends to fish,” Mark Lozier says. Lozier is manager at Oceans East Bait and...
Best Trout Lures For 2026
Sadly, there’s no magic lure that entices trout all the time. What I’ve found is that the best lure for trout depends on where...
Best Striped Bass Lures For 2026
Striped bass are aggressive and reckless, making them a perfect target for artificial lures. From the Northeast to the mid-Atlantic, striped bass anglers score...
Best Smallmouth Bass Lures For 2026
In the world of American fishing, bass is king. While largemouth may be the more sought after variety, the smallmouth bass isn’t far behind....
Best Crappie Lures For 2026
I’ve caught approximately half a bazillion crappies over the years, and all but a handful of them bit the most basic hooks, feathers, and...
Best Bass Lures For Fall 2025
Bass anglers wait all year for fall. As the water temperature drops and the days get shorter, bass put on the feedbag before the...
Best Shrimp Imitation Lures For 2025
If a complete stranger brought a pound of fresh shrimp to my house, I would let him in the door. The smell, taste and...
Best Bass Lures For Summer 2025
Hot weather and long days are great for kayaking, but tough for bass fishing. Warm water and bright sun put largemouth and smallmouth in...
The Best New Z-Man Lures For 2025
I ran into Drew Gregory, Bassmaster Kayak Series Champion and host of the Kayak Angler Series tournament trail at the Z-Man booth where we...
This Techy Fishing Shoe Is Ready To Make A Splash
You can tell right away the Columbia Whipray looks different than your average fishing shoe, and that’s because there is a lot of visible...
Best Fishing Sunglasses For 2026
Contrary to assumptions, testing the best fishing sunglasses is hard work. Waking up before dawn, paddling into the sunrise, hours in the blazing heat,...
Best Fishing PFDs For 2025
I remember when the worst part of fishing was wearing a PFD. Hot, heavy and bulky, life jackets were less than comfortable. The old...
Best Fishing Shirts For 2025
I spend half my life in a hoodie. On a chilly fall morning, blazing hot summer afternoon, spring shower or winter snow squall, I...
9 Travel Essentials For Your Next Fishing Road Trip
In the last few years, more people are traveling to more places than ever before. One of the challenges of traveling is enjoying the...
First Look: Award-Winning Costa Del Mar Grand Catalina 580 Gold Mirror
It’s no secret, I am a big fan of Costa Del Mar’s Gold Mirror lenses. I even composed a little song I sing when...
The Best New Columbia Gear For 2025
Premium outwear can get expensive, but the wind and waterproof technology pays off when the weather turns to crap. On the flip side, no...
First Look: Smith Hookset Sunglasses
I remember the day I noticed a fishing guide wearing Smith sunglasses. When I tried on his shades, I understood why many pros have...
