Fishing Gear

We review the best fishing gear including baits, lures, reels, rods, and more.

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drop shot rig
Fishing

How to Fish a Drop Shot: A Complete Guide

By Derek Horner

The Best Kids Fishing Poles
Gear

The Best Kids Fishing Poles

By Christine Peterson, Alice Jones Webb

waterproof jacket in rain
Gear

Water Resistant vs Waterproof: Here’s What You Need to Know

By Christine Peterson

Bass Pro Shops Crappie Madness
Gear

We Found Killer Deals on Crappie Rods, Reels, Baits, and More

By Scott Einsmann

best baitcasting reels with lures and a rod
Gear

The Best Baitcasting Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Pete Robbins, Kevin Hughes

Baitcaster vs Spinning Reel
Gear

Baitcaster vs. Spinning Reel

By Pete Robbins, Alice Jones Webb

Tester fishes from a kayak inshore.
Gear

The Best Beginner Fishing Rods of 2025

By Pete Robbins

survival knots
Gear

How to Tie a Knot: 22 Essential Knots You Need to Know (Photos and Video)

By Bob McNally, Tim MacWelch

An angler preparing to cast a wacky rig.
Fishing

Wacky Rig: A Complete Guide on Rigging, Setups, and How to Fish It

By Derek Horner

A pile of fish next to three of the best fillet knives
Gear

The Best Fillet Knives of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Michael Pendley

when do crappie spawn
Fishing

How to Use Forward-Facing Sonar to Catch Crappie: Settings, Modes, and Mounts Explained

By Chad Morgenthaler

Ice Fisherman with a catch
Gear

The Best Ice Fishing Fish Finders of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Cory Schmidt

One of the best trolling motors.
Gear

Minn Kota Trolling Motors on Sale: Options from $100 to $3,000

By Scott Einsmann

An angler scans using a side-imaging fish finder
Gear

Bass Pro Shops Marine Sale: Deals on Fish Finders and Trolling Motors

By Scott Einsmann

A largemouth bass caught on a texas rig
Fishing

How to Fish a Texas Rig: A Complete Guide on Baits, Tactics, and More

By Derek Horner

A man on a rocky beach holding a large striped bass
Gear

The Best Bait for Striped Bass of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By John Skinner, Joe Cermele

Testing the best spinning reels under $100
Gear

The Best Spinning Reels Under $100 of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Kevin Hughes

The author tested the best trout lures in a wide variety of locations.
Gear

The 10 Best Trout Lures of 2025, Proven Fish Catchers for All Trout Species

By Kubie Brown

The Best Crappie Lures of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Gear

The Best Crappie Lures of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Cory Schmidt

The best saltwater trolling motors control your boat's position in deep water and allow you to fish shallow.
Gear

The Best Saltwater Trolling Motors of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ric Burnley