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7 Unbelievable True Fishing Stories of Record Catches, Wild Fights, and One Pissed-Off Shark 7 Unbelievable True Fishing Stories of Record Catches, Wild Fights, and One Pissed-Off Shark

By Paul M. Liikala

An angler preparing to cast a wacky rig.

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

By Derek Horner

A Beginner’s Guide to Surf Fishing A Beginner’s Guide to Surf Fishing

when do crappie spawn

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

By Chad Morgenthaler

How to Tie a Loop Knot How to Tie a Loop Knot

Ice Fisherman with a catch

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

By Cory Schmidt

A largemouth bass caught on a texas rig

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

By Derek Horner

Longnose gar record Maryland

‘We Kept Fishing.’ Angler Breaks Maryland Longnose Gar Record Twice in 20 Minutes ‘We Kept Fishing.’ Angler Breaks Maryland Longnose Gar Record Twice in 20 Minutes

A man on a rocky beach holding a large striped bass

Gear

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

By John Skinner, Joe Cermele

Two fishermen rescue driver from drowning.

‘I Knew We Had to Get Him Out.’ Tourney Fishermen Rescue Elderly Man Trapped Inside Sinking Car ‘I Knew We Had to Get Him Out.’ Tourney Fishermen Rescue Elderly Man Trapped Inside Sinking Car

A Maryland angler holds up a yellow perch.

‘Big as a Yellow Submarine.’ Yellow Perch Caught in the Tidewater Breaks 46-Year-Old Maryland Record ‘Big as a Yellow Submarine.’ Yellow Perch Caught in the Tidewater Breaks 46-Year-Old Maryland Record

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

A bass angler holds up three fish caught on one rig.

‘What Do I Do Here?’ Watch Angler Catch 19 Pounds of Bass on a Single Cast ‘What Do I Do Here?’ Watch Angler Catch 19 Pounds of Bass on a Single Cast

Chatterbait bass.

How to Fish a Chatterbait: A Complete Guide How to Fish a Chatterbait: A Complete Guide

By Kristine Fischer, Derek Horner

The Best Crappie Lures of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

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The Best Crappie Lures of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Crappie Lures of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Cory Schmidt

ice fishing in subzero temperatures

Gear

The Best Winter Jackets for Extreme Cold, Tested at 20 Below in Alaska The Best Winter Jackets for Extreme Cold, Tested at 20 Below in Alaska

A Wisconsin angler stands next to a lake sturgeon in a truck bed.

Near-Record Sturgeon Pulled Through the Ice Was So Big It Took Two Spears to Land Near-Record Sturgeon Pulled Through the Ice Was So Big It Took Two Spears to Land

An ice fisherman kneels with a fat catfish on the ice.

Quick Strike Podcast: How to Catch Monster Catfish Through the Ice Quick Strike Podcast: How to Catch Monster Catfish Through the Ice

We tested the best spot lock trolling motors.

Gear

The Best Spot-Lock Trolling Motors of 2025, Expert Picks for Fresh and Saltwater The Best Spot-Lock Trolling Motors of 2025, Expert Picks for Fresh and Saltwater

By Pete Robbins

The Ned Rig: A Complete Guide to Baits, Gear, and How to Fish It

The Ned Rig: A Complete Guide to Baits, Gear, and How to Fish It The Ned Rig: A Complete Guide to Baits, Gear, and How to Fish It

By Derek Horner