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An angler with a big chinook salmon caught in Montana.

Watch: Montana Retiree Catches Pending State-Record Chinook Salmon from His Pontoon Watch: Montana Retiree Catches Pending State-Record Chinook Salmon from His Pontoon

Podcast: The Cheapest Way to Catch Tuna Podcast: The Cheapest Way to Catch Tuna

A tarpon jumps out of the water.

Watch: Maryland Charter Captains Keep Spotting 100-Pound Tarpon in Chesapeake Bay Watch: Maryland Charter Captains Keep Spotting 100-Pound Tarpon in Chesapeake Bay

Indiana angler with record spotted gar.

Watch: Indiana Kayak Fisherman Shatters Another State Gar Record on His Quest to Break All 3 Watch: Indiana Kayak Fisherman Shatters Another State Gar Record on His Quest to Break All 3

Using Forward Facing Sonar to Locate Fish

7 Forward Facing Sonar Tips: Settings, Mounting, and Techniques Explained 7 Forward Facing Sonar Tips: Settings, Mounting, and Techniques Explained

By Chad Morgenthaler

geecrack cuebomb

How to Fish the Geecrack Cue Bomb — and Other Rubber Dice Baits How to Fish the Geecrack Cue Bomb — and Other Rubber Dice Baits

Wade fishermen on Gulf Coast.

Texas Fisherman Dies from Flesh-Eating Bacteria After Wade-Fishing in Flip Flops Texas Fisherman Dies from Flesh-Eating Bacteria After Wade-Fishing in Flip Flops

Everything you need to know to catch bass on a strolling rig

A Complete Guide to Strolling for Bass: The Ultimate Rig for Forward-Facing Sonar A Complete Guide to Strolling for Bass: The Ultimate Rig for Forward-Facing Sonar

By Derek Horner

How to Fish the Geecrack Bellows Gill: This JDM Lure Is Starting to Catch Big Bass in the U.S. How to Fish the Geecrack Bellows Gill: This JDM Lure Is Starting to Catch Big Bass in the U.S.

biggest crappies ever caught

The Biggest Crappies Ever Caught The Biggest Crappies Ever Caught

By Ken Perrotte

Man holds large channel catfish.

West Virginia Angler Smashes State Catfish Record Using His Daughter’s Pink Kiddie Rod West Virginia Angler Smashes State Catfish Record Using His Daughter’s Pink Kiddie Rod

By Alice Jones Webb

Progar TR-55 crab trap full of crabs sitting on dock.

Gear

The Best Crab Traps of 2025 The Best Crab Traps of 2025

The best drop shot rods are sensitive and light, yet powerful enough to pull up giants

Gear

The Best Drop Shot Rods of 2025 The Best Drop Shot Rods of 2025

By Pete Robbins

Man shoots muskie in old-school photo.

Wisconsin to Repeal Outdated Gun Law Designed to Prevent Fishermen from Shooting Muskies Wisconsin to Repeal Outdated Gun Law Designed to Prevent Fishermen from Shooting Muskies

A New Hampshire wildlife officer with striped bass that were confiscated from a poacher.

East Coast Poacher ‘Caught Red-Handed’ with 14 Oversized Stripers Admitted He Planned to Sell Them East Coast Poacher ‘Caught Red-Handed’ with 14 Oversized Stripers Admitted He Planned to Sell Them

By Alice Jones Webb

how to catch suckers

Podcast: How to Catch Suckers (and Why You Should) Podcast: How to Catch Suckers (and Why You Should)

Forward facing sonar has changed fishing, and the next evolution is FFS specific baits and gear

Gear

New Lures, Reels, Rods, and Lines Designed for Forward Facing Sonar New Lures, Reels, Rods, and Lines Designed for Forward Facing Sonar

By Derek Horner

Here’s Why Forward Facing Sonar Won’t Be Banned from Professional Bass Fishing Here’s Why Forward Facing Sonar Won’t Be Banned from Professional Bass Fishing

By Derek Horner

A spearfisherman with a chunky bluegill.

South Dakota Diver Spears a State-Record Bluegill South Dakota Diver Spears a State-Record Bluegill

A biologist handles red drum fingerlings.

Texas Will Stock Its One Billionth Saltwater Gamefish This July Texas Will Stock Its One Billionth Saltwater Gamefish This July

A smiling fisherman holds up a fat cutthroat trout.

‘It’s What I Live For.’ Angler Breaks Tennessee Cutthroat Record on a Fishing Trip with His Buddies ‘It’s What I Live For.’ Angler Breaks Tennessee Cutthroat Record on a Fishing Trip with His Buddies

Author holds fish caught with one of the best inshore spinning rods.

Gear

The Best Inshore Spinning Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Inshore Spinning Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Kevin Hughes

A breaching whale lands on a boat.

Watch: Humpback Whale Capsizes Boat, Launching Two Fishermen Overboard Watch: Humpback Whale Capsizes Boat, Launching Two Fishermen Overboard

The potential new state-record bull shark.

‘It Was a Brutal Fight.’ Alabama Tourney Fisherman Catches Pending State-Record Bull Shark ‘It Was a Brutal Fight.’ Alabama Tourney Fisherman Catches Pending State-Record Bull Shark

Angler holds up new Trika 6X rod on lake.

Gear

Trika 6X Collection: A Lighter, More Sensitive Carbon Weave Fishing Rod Trika 6X Collection: A Lighter, More Sensitive Carbon Weave Fishing Rod

By Derek Horner

The best baitcasting rods for bass allow you to present lures and set the hook

Gear

The 12 Best Baitcasting Rods for Bass, Tested and Reviewed The 12 Best Baitcasting Rods for Bass, Tested and Reviewed

By Pete Robbins

A blue marlin nearly spears a deckhand aboard the Jubilee.

Watch: Crazed Marlin Nearly Impales Deckhand When It Leaps into the Boat Watch: Crazed Marlin Nearly Impales Deckhand When It Leaps into the Boat

How to Fish the Carolina Rig: A Complete Guide How to Fish the Carolina Rig: A Complete Guide

By Derek Horner

An angler with a big coho salmon.

This Giant Coho Salmon Is a Sign the Illinois State Record Is About to Fall, Captains Say This Giant Coho Salmon Is a Sign the Illinois State Record Is About to Fall, Captains Say

A swordfish that was bitten by a shark.

Charter Captains Say Sharks Are Out of Control and They’re Losing More Fish to the ‘Taxman’ Charter Captains Say Sharks Are Out of Control and They’re Losing More Fish to the ‘Taxman’

trout fishing at night

Podcast: How to Catch Giant Trout at Night Podcast: How to Catch Giant Trout at Night

A kid holds up a croaker.

How to Catch Saltwater ‘Panfish’ on Your Family Vacation How to Catch Saltwater ‘Panfish’ on Your Family Vacation

Illustrated swordfish leaping out of the water

I Fought an 11-Foot Swordfish Solo from My 17-Foot Boat I Fought an 11-Foot Swordfish Solo from My 17-Foot Boat

By Larry Litvinoff as told to Earl Gustkey

Angler with smallmouth bass.

Fisherman Catches Trophy Smallmouth, Breaks Minnesota Catch-and-Release Record on Guided Trip Fisherman Catches Trophy Smallmouth, Breaks Minnesota Catch-and-Release Record on Guided Trip

Spearfisherman with fish; aftermath of shark attack.

Spearfisherman Attacked by Bull Shark Says It’s a ‘Blessing’ He Kept His Hand Spearfisherman Attacked by Bull Shark Says It’s a ‘Blessing’ He Kept His Hand

new york record bass

Tournament Angler Catches Record-Breaking Largemouth Bass While Practice Fishing in New York Tournament Angler Catches Record-Breaking Largemouth Bass While Practice Fishing in New York

A USFWS biologist with a collared goose.

Hunting and Fishing Makes Us Better Environmental Stewards, Study Shows Hunting and Fishing Makes Us Better Environmental Stewards, Study Shows

South Carolina angler with state-record amberjack.

Huge Amberjack That Ate Snapper Off Angler’s Line Breaks South Carolina Record Huge Amberjack That Ate Snapper Off Angler’s Line Breaks South Carolina Record

Fried fish tails one a white play.

Why You Should Eat Fried Fish Tails Why You Should Eat Fried Fish Tails

A man snaps a young angler's fishing rod in half.

Watch: Irate Homeowner Confronts Boys Fishing Private Pond, Snaps Their $200 Rod Watch: Irate Homeowner Confronts Boys Fishing Private Pond, Snaps Their $200 Rod

idaho tiger trout

Idaho Angler Lands Record Breaking Tiger Trout Idaho Angler Lands Record Breaking Tiger Trout

A Humminbird and Garmin fish finder on the deck of a boat.

Gear

MEGA Live vs LiveScope: What’s the Best Forward Facing Sonar? MEGA Live vs LiveScope: What’s the Best Forward Facing Sonar?

By Pete Robbins

A 12-year-old catches the new Montana state-record sucker.

‘Bro I’m in Disbelief!’ Watch This Montana 12-Year-Old Catch the State-Record Sucker ‘Bro I’m in Disbelief!’ Watch This Montana 12-Year-Old Catch the State-Record Sucker

micro ned rig fishing

Micro Ned Rigs: The Ultimate Bait for Targeting Bluegills and Bass at the Same Time Micro Ned Rigs: The Ultimate Bait for Targeting Bluegills and Bass at the Same Time

By Alex Robinson

old school bass lures

Quick Strike Podcast: 3 Old-School Bass Lures the “Cool Kids” Hate (and Why You Should Be Fishing Them Now) Quick Strike Podcast: 3 Old-School Bass Lures the “Cool Kids” Hate (and Why You Should Be Fishing Them Now)

Minnesota state record black crappie.

Minnesota Angler Breaks His Own State Record With 17.5-Inch Crappie Minnesota Angler Breaks His Own State Record With 17.5-Inch Crappie

By Natalie Krebs

The free rig on the deck of a boat.

How to Fish a Free Rig: Here’s What You Need to Know About This Underrated Bass Technique How to Fish a Free Rig: Here’s What You Need to Know About This Underrated Bass Technique

By Derek Horner

Four biologists with Atlantic sturgeon

Massive 200-Plus-Pound Sturgeon Caught Just Upriver from New York City Massive 200-Plus-Pound Sturgeon Caught Just Upriver from New York City

The Everglades backcountry.

Fishing the Lost World of the Everglades, From the Archives Fishing the Lost World of the Everglades, From the Archives

By Charles Elliott

The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Gear

The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

A man on a rocky beach holding a large striped bass

Gear

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

By John Skinner

Angler fishing with the best saltwater fishing rod

Gear

The Best Saltwater Fishing Rods for 2025 The Best Saltwater Fishing Rods for 2025

By Ric Burnley, Kevin Hughes

Georgia landowner confronts kayak fisherman.

Watch: Landowner Tells Kayaker There’s No Fishing Allowed on ‘His’ Side of the River Watch: Landowner Tells Kayaker There’s No Fishing Allowed on ‘His’ Side of the River

collage of record bass snapshots

The Biggest Bass Ever Caught The Biggest Bass Ever Caught

By Ken Perrotte, Dac Collins

The Wake Surfing Problem: Big Waves and Big Controversy Are Coming to a Lake Near You The Wake Surfing Problem: Big Waves and Big Controversy Are Coming to a Lake Near You

By Christine Peterson

Ugly Stik makes some of the best catfish rod and reel combos

Gear

The Best Catfish Rod and Reel Combos of 2025, Tested The Best Catfish Rod and Reel Combos of 2025, Tested

By Travis Smola

no trespassing sign

Here’s What National Water Access Issues Can Teach Us About Losing Our Favorite Fishing Spots Here’s What National Water Access Issues Can Teach Us About Losing Our Favorite Fishing Spots

Two Arkansas men with a paddlefish.

Arkansas Fisherman Catches New State-Record Paddlefish by Accident Arkansas Fisherman Catches New State-Record Paddlefish by Accident

Fisherman Drowns While Trying to Retrieve His Keys on a Father’s Day Trip

Fisherman Drowns While Trying to Retrieve His Keys on a Father’s Day Trip Fisherman Drowns While Trying to Retrieve His Keys on a Father’s Day Trip

By Natalie Krebs

Throw Big Rat Baits to Catch Bigger Bass Throw Big Rat Baits to Catch Bigger Bass

By Pete Robbins

How to Catch Carp: Tips and Tactics for Beginners How to Catch Carp: Tips and Tactics for Beginners

The best spinning reels help you use some of the best fishing catching tactics

Gear

The Best Spinning Reels for Bass of 2025: Premium to Budget Options The Best Spinning Reels for Bass of 2025: Premium to Budget Options

By Pete Robbins

angler with a bluegill

How to Catch Bluegills: 11 Tips for Landing Giant Bluegills This Summer How to Catch Bluegills: 11 Tips for Landing Giant Bluegills This Summer

7 New Bass Species Just Became Eligible for World Records, Including Florida and Alabama Bass 7 New Bass Species Just Became Eligible for World Records, Including Florida and Alabama Bass