Fishing Gear (Page 4)

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

Latest in Fishing Gear

A Humminbird and Garmin fish finder on the deck of a boat.

MEGA Live vs LiveScope: What’s the Best Forward Facing Sonar?

By Pete Robbins

old school bass lures

Baits, Lures, & Flies

Quick Strike Podcast: 3 Old-School Bass Lures the “Cool Kids” Hate (and Why You Should Be Fishing Them Now)

The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

A man holding a fish on a boat

Best Baitcasting Reels Under $100 of 2026

By Pete Robbins

Angler fishing with the best saltwater fishing rod

The Best Saltwater Fishing Rods for 2026

By Ric Burnley, Kevin Hughes

We tested the best sunscreens.

The Best Sunscreens of 2026, Tested and Ingredients Inspected

By Laura Lancaster

Ugly Stik makes some of the best catfish rod and reel combos

The Best Catfish Rod and Reel Combos of 2026, Tested

By Travis Smola

Baits, Lures, & Flies

Throw Big Rat Baits to Catch Bigger Bass

By Pete Robbins

We tested the best fish scales.

The Best Fish Scales of 2026

By Pete Robbins

We tested the Revo Rocket.

The Best Fishing Lines for Spinning Reels of 2026

By Pete Robbins

The best marine batteries

The Best Marine Batteries of 2026

By Pete Robbins

We tested the best trolling motor batteries.

The Best Trolling Motor Batteries of 2026

By Pete Robbins

The author caught a wide range of species while testing the best inshore reels.

The Best Inshore Spinning Reels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Kevin Hughes

fly fishing for bluegills

Fly Fishing for Bluegills: A Guide to the Easiest Bite of Summer

The best chatterbait trailers

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Chatterbait Trailers of 2026

By Pete Robbins

Make Your Little Kid a Better (and Safer) Wading Angler

how to tie a uni knot

How to Tie a Uni Knot: A Step-By-Step Guide With Photos and Video

We tested the best baitcaster combos.

The Best Baitcaster Combos of 2026: Budget to Premium Options

By Scott Einsmann

Author is roasting a marshmallow with her daughter.

The Best Gifts for Outdoorsy Moms

By Laura Lancaster

We reviewed the Newport NK300.

Newport NK300 Kayak Motor Review

By Kevin Hughes

A man with hat on kayak sailing on the blue sea.

The Best Fishing Kayaks

Two of the best waterproof hiking boots sit in a stream.

The Best Waterproof Hiking Boots of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The best backpack coolers sit on a dock.

The Best Backpack Coolers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best humminbird fish finders.

The Best Humminbird Fish Finders of 2026

By Pete Robbins

A spearfisherman holds a wahoo near the surface as his speargun floats nearby.

The Ultimate Guide to Spearfishing

By Natalie Krebs

The Best Fishing Gloves of 2026

The Best Fishing Gloves of 2026

By Travis Smola

Catch Spring Crappies from Shore

Here’s How Justin Hamner Won the Bassmaster Classic with Forward-Facing Sonar and a Jerkbait

Here’s How Justin Hamner Won the Bassmaster Classic with Forward-Facing Sonar and a Jerkbait

The Diawa Fuego LT reel

The Daiwa Fuego LT Spinning Reel Is on Sale at Bass Pro Shops

By Outdoor Life Staff

Bass Pro Shops Spring Classic

Lew’s Custom XP Baitcast Combo Is $60 Off

By Outdoor Life Staff

Testing the best kayak carts in rough terrain.

The Best Kayak Carts of 2026

By Kevin Hughes

The best drop shot baits for bass work in all conditions.

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Drop Shot Baits of 2026

By Pete Robbins

angler standing on bank holds huge largemouth bass up toward camera

Baits, Lures, & Flies

California Dreaming: How Nintendo Led Oliver Ngy to Big-Bass Superstardom

forward facing sonar

Forward Facing Sonar Deals: LiveScope, ActiveTarget, and MEGA Live

By Scott Einsmann

The best fishing boots

The Best Fishing Boots of 2026

By Travis Smola

fisherman throwing a cast net

The Best Cast Nets of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

the best premium buzzbait

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The 6 Best Buzzbaits of 2026

By Pete Robbins

The best crappie fishing lines being tested on the water.

The Best Fishing Lines for Crappie of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Cory Schmidt

how to catch shad

How to Catch Shad, a Beginner’s Guide

We tested the best spincast reels.

The Best Spincast Reels of 2026

By Travis Smola

A woman in a jacket holding a giany musky on the water

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Musky Lures of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Kristine Fischer

Brian Beckstead casts on the shore of a mountain lake.

Ultra Fishing: Meet the Trail Runner Who Covers 25 Miles in a Day to Catch Unpressured Trout

We tested the best men's waterproof boots.

The Best Men’s Waterproof Boots of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Justin La Vigne

augmented reality glasses

A Bassmaster Pro Is Using Augmented Reality Glasses for LiveScoping

By Pete Robbins

The Best Speckled Trout Lures of 2026

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Speckled Trout Lures of 2026

We reviewed the Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra.

Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv and LiveScope, Tested and Reviewed

By Pete Robbins

The Best Portable Fish Finders of 2026

The Best Portable Fish Finders of 2026

The best baitcasting rods for bass allow you to present lures and set the hook

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Fishing Lines for Bass of 2026

By Pete Robbins

We tested the best fishing pliers.

The Best Fishing Pliers of 2026

By Pete Robbins

Kayak fishing can be as gear intensive as you make it, but these accessories can make your life a lot easier.

The Best Kayak Fishing Accessories of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Kristine Fischer

Testing Orvis Helios in Honduras

Orvis Helios Casting Test: Is This the Most Accurate Fly Rod on the Market?

By Scott Einsmann

inline spinners

Baits, Lures, & Flies

Inline Spinners: How to Pick the Best Spinner for the Conditions

Author fishing with the best saltwater fly reels.

The Best Saltwater Fly Reels

By Kevin Hughes

The best lake trout lures give you a chance at a giant.

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Lake Trout Lures of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Cory Schmidt

The best trout spinning reels help you fight these hard charging fish and present tiny lures.

The Best Trout Spinning Reels of 2026

By Kevin Hughes

The Best Baitcasting Reels for Beginners of 2026

The Best Baitcasting Reels for Beginners of 2026

By Pete Robbins

angler using the best ice fishing lines to catch a walleye

The Best Ice Fishing Lines of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Nicole Stone

A woman catches a fish in one of the best ice fishing shelters.

The Best Ice Fishing Shelters of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

terminal tackle

Terminal Tackle: What You Need to Know for Better Rigs

A hand-tied Clouser Minnow in a vise.

How to Tie the Clouser Minnow, Step by Step

throwing a cast net

How to Throw a Cast Net

fisherman holding up a walleye

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Walleye Ice Fishing Lures of 2026

By Ross Robertson

The author tested the best telescopic rods on his home lake.

The Best Telescopic Fishing Rods

By Pete Robbins

Best winter trout flies

The 4 Best Winter Trout Flies