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

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The Best Catfish Rods of 2022

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The Best Carp Baits of 2022

By Kevin Hughes

The Best Fishing Coolers for 2022

By Ric Burnley

Best Soft Plastic Baits for Bass

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The Best Fish Grippers of 2022

By Pete Robbins

Best Tenkara Rods of 2022

By Chris Hunt

Best Fishing Shirts of 2022

By Pete Robbins

The Best Crappie Lures of 2022

By Cory Schmidt

The Best Fish Finders of 2022

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The Best Fishing Backpacks of 2022

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The Best Redfish Lures

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The Best Catfish Rods of 2022

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Best Tenkara Rods of 2022

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The Best Saltwater Fly Rods of 2022

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The Best Crappie Rods of 2022

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The Best Kids Fishing Poles of 2022

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The Best Spinning Rods of 2022

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The Best Baitcasting Rods for Bass of 2022

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The Best Musky Reels of 2022

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The Best Rod And Reel Combo to Make Fishing Easy

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The Best Travel Fishing Rods of 2022

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The Best Spinnerbait Rods for 2022

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The Best Crankbait Rods of 2022

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The Best Saltwater Spinning Reels of 2022

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The Best Trout Spinning Reels of 2022

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The Best Spinning Reels for Bass of 2022

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Best Fishing Reels: Spinning Reels, Fly Fishing Reels, Saltwater Reels, and More

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The Best Inshore Spinning Reels of 2022

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Best Fly Fishing Combos for Beginners of 2022

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Penn Slammer IV DX Review: A Serious Gamefish Reel

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Tsunami Evict 2000 Review: A Lot of Power in a Small Package

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Daiwa BG Review: Good Luck Finding a Better Reel at This Price

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The Best Carp Baits of 2022

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Best Soft Plastic Baits for Bass

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The Best Crappie Lures of 2022

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The Best Redfish Lures

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Best Saltwater Lures of 2022

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Best Baits for Striped Bass of 2022

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Best Lipless Crankbaits for Bass of 2022

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Best Spring Bass Lures

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10 Best Topwater Lures For Bass

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The Best Lures for Spanish Mackerel of 2022

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The Best Frog Lures of 2022

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The Best Drop Shot Baits of 2022

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