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![Author holds fish caught with one of the best inshore spinning rods.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/best-inshore-spinning-rods-lead.jpg?w=719)
The Best Inshore Spinning Rods of 2024, Tested and Reviewed The Best Inshore Spinning Rods of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
By Kevin Hughes
July 25, 2024
![Angler fishing with the best saltwater fishing rod](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/31/2-2-scaled.jpeg?w=675)
The Best Saltwater Fishing Rods for 2024 The Best Saltwater Fishing Rods for 2024
By Ric Burnley, Kevin Hughes
June 27, 2024
![The author caught a wide range of species while testing the best inshore reels.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/inshore-reels-2.jpg?w=719)
The Best Inshore Spinning Reels of 2024, Tested and Reviewed The Best Inshore Spinning Reels of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
By Kevin Hughes
June 7, 2024
![best baitcasting reels with lures and a rod](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/27/best-baticasting-reels-1-scaled.jpeg?w=664)
The Best Baitcasting Reels, Tested and Reviewed The Best Baitcasting Reels, Tested and Reviewed
By Pete Robbins, Kevin Hughes
May 28, 2024
![We reviewed the Newport NK300.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/catching-fish-with-newport-nk300.jpg?w=719)
Newport NK300 Kayak Motor Review Newport NK300 Kayak Motor Review
By Kevin Hughes
May 1, 2024
![Testing the best kayak carts in rough terrain.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/kayak-cart-tested.jpg?w=771)
The Best Kayak Carts of 2024 The Best Kayak Carts of 2024
By Kevin Hughes
March 26, 2024
![Testing the best spinning reels under $100](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/under100-reels-4.jpg?w=795)
The Best Spinning Reels Under $100, Tested and Reviewed The Best Spinning Reels Under $100, Tested and Reviewed
By Kevin Hughes
March 26, 2024
![A man holding a large trout](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/08/TroutLures_Feature.jpg?w=719)
The Best Trout Lures of 2024, Chosen by Guides and Experts The Best Trout Lures of 2024, Chosen by Guides and Experts
By Kevin Hughes
February 29, 2024
![Author fishing with the best saltwater fly reels.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/12/author-fishing-with-best-saltwater-fly-reels.jpg?w=635)
The Best Saltwater Fly Reels of 2024 The Best Saltwater Fly Reels of 2024
By Kevin Hughes
February 6, 2024
![The best trout spinning reels help you fight these hard charging fish and present tiny lures.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/15/IMG_7343-e1655314281593.jpeg?w=600)
The Best Trout Spinning Reels of 2024 The Best Trout Spinning Reels of 2024
By Kevin Hughes
February 5, 2024
![Best rain gear for fishing](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/12/2-3-scaled.jpeg?w=675)
The Best Rain Gear for Fishing of 2024, Tested and Reviewed The Best Rain Gear for Fishing of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
By Pete Robbins, Kevin Hughes
January 8, 2024
![The Best Life Jackets of 2024, Tested and Reviewed](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/best-life-jackets-feature-1.jpeg?w=642)
The Best Life Jackets of 2024, Tested and Reviewed The Best Life Jackets of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
By Kevin Hughes
December 27, 2023
![A man in the water wearing a fishing sling pack holding a large fish](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/14/GuideSling1.jpg?w=600)
The 6 Best Waders of 2024 The 6 Best Waders of 2024
By Scott Einsmann, Christine Peterson, Joe Genzel, Kevin Hughes
December 18, 2023
![The author holding a musky caught on one of the best musky reels](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/31/Muskyreeks.jpg?w=635)
The Best Musky Reels of 2024 The Best Musky Reels of 2024
By Kevin Hughes
September 6, 2023
![We tested the Shimano Tranx 150HD.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/08/Tranx-Feature-1-scaled.jpeg?w=600)
Shimano Tranx 150HG Review: A Versatile and Durable Baitcaster Shimano Tranx 150HG Review: A Versatile and Durable Baitcaster
By Kevin Hughes
August 8, 2023
![Casting on of the best saltwater baitcasting reels](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/26/IMG_0650-scaled.jpg?w=600)
Best Saltwater Baitcasting Reels of 2024 Best Saltwater Baitcasting Reels of 2024
By Kevin Hughes
June 26, 2023
![A man holding a redfish](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/17/Feature_RedfishLure.jpg?w=600)
The Best Redfish Lures of 2024 The Best Redfish Lures of 2024
By Kevin Hughes
June 8, 2023
![A man holding a fish on a river](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/24/FlyWaders_Feature.jpg?w=600)
The Best Fly Fishing Waders, Tested and Reviewed The Best Fly Fishing Waders, Tested and Reviewed
By Kevin Hughes
April 25, 2023
![Hughs wears G3 waders and holds fish.](https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/21/simms-g3-testing.jpg?w=635)
Simms G3 Guide Wader Review: These Classic Waders Put Fit and Comfort First Simms G3 Guide Wader Review: These Classic Waders Put Fit and Comfort First
By Kevin Hughes
April 21, 2023