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

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The Best Fish Finders of 2023

By Pete Robbins

The Best Trolling Motors of 2023

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The Best Rod And Reel Combo to Make Fishing Easy

By Ryan Chelius

Best Swimbaits for Bass of 2023

By Pete Robbins

The Best Crappie Lures of 2023

By Cory Schmidt

Stay Comfortable and Safe on the Water with the Best Fishing Life Vest

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

By Ryan Chelius

Best Fishing Pliers: The Fishing Tool Every Angler Needs

By Sage Marshall

The Best Fly Fishing Waders for 2022

By Kevin Hughes

The Best Saltwater Fishing Rods for 2022

By Ric Burnley

Best Float Tube: Don’t Just Get on the Water—Get in It

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The Best Bass Fishing Rods of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

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The Best Baitcasting Rods for Bass of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

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The Best Musky Reels of 2023

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The Best Saltwater Fly Rods of 2023

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The Best Drop Shot Rods of 2023

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The Best Trout Fly Rods of 2023

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The Best Frog Rods of 2023

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The Best Catfish Rods of 2023

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Best Tenkara Rods of 2023

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The Best Crappie Rods of 2023

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The Best Kids Fishing Poles of 2023

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The Best Spinning Rods of 2023

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The Best Trout Spinning Reels of 2023

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Best Fly Reels for Trout, Saltwater, Big Game, and More

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The Best Saltwater Fly Reels of 2023

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The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2023

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The Best Saltwater Spinning Reels of 2023

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The Best Spinning Reels for Bass of 2023

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The Best Surf Fishing Reels for 2022

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

By Ryan Chelius

The Best Rod And Reel Combo to Make Fishing Easy

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The Best Inshore Spinning Reels of 2023

By Ric Burnley

Best Fly Fishing Combos for Beginners of 2023

By Monte Burke

Penn Slammer IV DX Review: A Serious Gamefish Reel

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Best Bass Lures of 2023

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The Best Lake Trout Lures of 2023

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The Best Baits for Striped Bass of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

By John Skinner

How to Catch Trout on Soft Plastics

By Joe Cermele

Best Walleye Lures of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

By Ross Robertson

The Best Musky Lures

By Kristine Fischer

The Best Walleye Ice Fishing Lures

By Ross Robertson

The Best Crappie Lures of 2023

By Cory Schmidt

Best Trout Lures of 2023

By Kevin Hughes

Are Duck, Rat, and Snake Lures Legit or Gimmicks?

By Joe Cermele

The Best Ice Fishing Lures for Perch

By Jim Edlund

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By Joe Cermele

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/ Jan 19, 2023

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