Fishing Gear (Page 2)

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

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Baits, Lures, & Flies

Those Trendy Creature Baits Don’t Really Catch Fish. Here’s Why Traditional Topwaters Are a Better Option

The Battle of the DC Reels: Shimano Curado DC vs Abu Garcia Revo SX VoltiQ

By Derek Horner

This Is the Best Fishing Rod and Reel for Toddlers

By Scott Einsmann

The 9 Best Fishing Knots: The Only Knots You’ll Ever Need

By Pete Robbins

25 Fourth of July Fishing Deals

By Scott Einsmann

Bass Pro Shops Fourth of July Sale: The 33 Best Deals on Fishing, Hunting, and Camping Gear

By Scott Einsmann

Baits, Lures, & Flies

Berkley Lab Series: Is It Worth the Hype?

By Derek Horner

The 59 Best Prime Day Deals: Great Prices on Outdoor Gear We Actually Use

By Scott Einsmann

The 40 Best Prime Day Fishing Deals: Rods, Reels, Lures, Tackle Storage, and Gear

By Scott Einsmann

Baits, Lures, & Flies

6 Reasons Green Pumpkin Is the Best Bass Lure Color of All Time

By David A. Brown

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The 6 Best Redfish Lures: Proven Baits for Catching Reds

By Kevin Hughes

We Tested the Best $1,000 Fish Finder

By Pete Robbins

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Musky Lures: 6 Classic Baits for Catching the Fish of 10,000 Casts

By Kristine Fischer

We Tested the Best Cast Nets for Everything from Menhaden to Glass Minnows

Baits, Lures, & Flies

Old-School Advice for Catching Giant Bass on Dragonflies

By Robert E. Price

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Lures and Live Baits for Striped Bass

By John Skinner, Joe Cermele

Baits, Lures, & Flies

These Trusty (and Seriously Weird) Baits Still Have a Cult Following

By Byron W. Dalrymple

Garmin Striker 4 Review: A Top Budget Fish Finder for Kayaks and Small Boats

By Daren Wendell

Secret Lures: 9 Crossover Baits That Are Overlooked, Underrated, and Highly Effective

Old Town Memorial Day Blow Out Sale

By Derek Horner

The 74 Best Tackle Warehouse Memorial Day Deals

By Derek Horner

The Best Memorial Day Fishing Deals: Rods, Reels, Baits, Tackle, Storage, and More

By Derek Horner

Cabela’s Memorial Day Sale: The 29 Best Deals on Fishing and Boating Gear

By Scott Einsmann

Best Summer Gear of 2026: These Are the 26 Hottest Items for Fishing, Camping, and Adventuring

By Outdoor Life Staff

The Bass Pro Shops Go Outdoors Sale: 29 Deals on Fishing Gear and Fish Finders

By Scott Einsmann

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Topwater Lures for Bass: 9 Classics That Still Catch Big Fish

By Pete Robbins

Baits, Lures, & Flies

Get Yamamoto Senkos for Under $6 Per Pack

By Scott Einsmann

Baits, Lures, & Flies

How to Catch Big Trout on Soft Plastics

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Ultimate Guide to Fishing a Chatterbait

By Kristine Fischer, Derek Horner

Baits, Lures, & Flies

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

By Derek Horner

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Smallmouth Bass Lures: The Only Baits You Need to Catch Giant Smallies

By Derek Horner

The Only Rod and Reel You Need for Bass Fishing

By Scott Einsmann

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Walleye Lures: Proven Baits That Catch Keepers and Trophy Walters

By Ross Robertson

Baits, Lures, & Flies

Expert Tips for Making Your Own Soft-Plastic Fishing Baits

The Best Fishing Rain Gear of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Pete Robbins

Baits, Lures, & Flies

Micro Ned Rigs: The Ultimate Bait for Catching Panfish and Bass

By Alex Robinson

Baits, Lures, & Flies

How to Fish a Squarebill Crankbait for Giant Spring Bass

By Derek Horner

Tackle Warehouse Reel Deals: Insane Prices on Baitcasters from Daiwa, Abu Garcia, and Quantum

By Jonathon Klein

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Snakehead Lures: What You Need to Catch a Dragon

The Best Spinning Combos: The Easy Button for Solid Rod and Reel Setups

By Alice Jones Webb

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Bass Lures: The Ultimate Guide to Every Type of Bass Bait

By Derek Horner

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Only 8 Lures You Need to Catch Fish, Anywhere

By Kevin Hughes

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Crappie Lures: Proven Baits for Catching Slabs from Spring to Fall

By Cory Schmidt

Baits, Lures, & Flies

5 Overlooked, Old-School Trout Flies to Throw This Spring

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Live Baits Most Anglers Ignore (But Fish Can’t Resist)

How to Fish a Spinnerbait: This Classic Bass Lure Is Just as Effective as Ever

By Derek Horner

The 35 Best Deals of Cabela’s Spring Classic Fishing Sale

By Jonathon Klein

Baits, Lures, & Flies

Save More Than 50% on Fishing Lures, Accessories, and More During the Spring Fishing Classic Deals Event

By Jonathon Klein

Bass Pro Spring Classic Sale: 25 Amazing Rod and Reel Deals Happening Right Now

By Jonathon Klein

These 17 Amazing Deals on Fish Finders and Trolling Motors Will Save You Thousands

By Jonathon Klein

The 36 Best Deals of the Bass Pro Shops Spring Classic

By Scott Einsmann

How to Catch Spring Crappie — and the Gear You Need for Success

By Cory Schmidt

A Complete Guide to Catching Crappie with LiveScope

By Chad Morgenthaler

Get Ready For Fishing Season With These Killer Deals

By Scott Einsmann

The Best Fish Finders: Forward Facing Sonar to Budget Options

By Pete Robbins

The Best Trolling Motors of 2026, According to Guides and Pro Anglers

By Pete Robbins

Quick Strike Podcast: Definitely Don’t Skip This Easy Winter Maintenance for Your Fishing Reels

This Week’s Best Deals on Fish Finders (Boat and Ice), Trolling Motors, and Batteries

By Scott Einsmann

Bass Pro Shops Holiday Sale: 28 Deals on Last Minute Gifts

By Scott Einsmann

Save 50% on Fishing Reels at Scheels: Crazy End of Year Sale on Fishing Gear

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

Save Big on Fish Finders, Reels, Combos, and Trolling Motors at Bass Pro

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

The 17 Best Cabela’s Cyber Monday Deals: Hunting Gear, Fishing Gear, Optics, and Guns

By Scott Einsmann

Walmart Cyber Monday Deals: Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Gear

By Scott Einsmann

The 45 Best Bass Pro Shops Cyber Week Deals

By Scott Einsmann