Fishing Gear

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

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The Garmin Echomap is one of the best budget fish finders.
Gear

Great Deals on Fish Finders Under $500

By Scott Einsmann

The Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 Pro on the water.
Gear

First Look at the Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 Pro

By Scott Einsmann

The best budget fish finder, the Garmin Striker 4.
Gear

Garmin Striker 4 Review: A Top Budget Fish Finder

By Daren Wendell

Best fish finder
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The Best Fish Finders of 2025: Forward Facing Sonar to Budget Options

By Pete Robbins

Mount electronics
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Up to 50% off at Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic

By Ashley Thess

glide baits for bass
Fishing

Glide Baits for Bass: How to Catch a Giant on a Glider

By Joe Cermele

A bluegill caught on a popper.
Fishing

How to Fish a Popper

By Joe Cermele

A kayak angler casts out into a lake.
Gear

‘No One’s Immune.’ Tariffs Set to Wallop the U.S. Fishing Gear Industry

By Dac Collins

The Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic starts today
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The Top 10 Deals of the Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic

By Scott Einsmann

jerkbait
Fishing

How to Fish a Jerkbait Like a Pro

By Joe Cermele

smallmouth bass
Fishing

How to Catch Smallmouth Bass

By Joe Cermele, Derek Horner

How to read a fish finder
Fishing

How to Read a Fish Finder

By Pete Robbins

How to cast a spinning reel
Gear

How to Cast a Spinning Reel

By Pete Robbins, Derek Horner

A man holds up a nice pike he caught while pike fishing on a river.
Fishing

Pike Fishing Tips: How to Catch Pike

By Joe Cermele, Derek Horner

A woman fishes on a lake with a spinning rod and reel combo.
Gear

The Best Spinning Rod and Reel Combos, Tested and Reviewed

By Alice Jones Webb

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 Tested

By Pete Robbins

The free rig on the deck of a boat.
Fishing

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

By Derek Horner

drop shot rig
Fishing

How to Fish a Drop Shot: A Complete Guide

By Derek Horner

The Best Kids Fishing Poles
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The Best Kids Fishing Poles

By Christine Peterson, Alice Jones Webb

Waterproof textile background with water drops vs water resistant
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Water Resistant vs Waterproof: Here’s What You Need to Know

By Christine Peterson