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The Best Smallmouth Bass Lures, Tested and Reviewed
Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Smallmouth Bass Lures, Tested and Reviewed

By: Pete Robbins

How to Choose a Fly Fishing Line
Fishing

How to Choose a Fly Fishing Line

By: Joe Cermele

The Best Crappie Rods of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
Crappie Fishing

The Best Crappie Rods of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

By: Cory Schmidt

Best Fly Reels of 2024
Fishing

Best Fly Reels of 2024

By: Monte Burke

The Best Inshore Spinning Reels of 2024
Fishing Gear

The Best Inshore Spinning Reels of 2024

By: Ric Burnley

The Best Drop Shot Rods of 2024
Bass Fishing

The Best Drop Shot Rods of 2024

By: Pete Robbins

Best Magnets for Magnet Fishing of 2024
Fishing Gear

Best Magnets for Magnet Fishing of 2024

By: Katie Hill

The Best Crab Traps of 2024
Fishing

The Best Crab Traps of 2024

By: Ric Burnley

Best Saltwater Baitcasting Reels of 2024
Fishing Gear

Best Saltwater Baitcasting Reels of 2024

By: Kevin Hughes

Best Baitcasting Reels Under $100
Fishing Gear

Best Baitcasting Reels Under $100

By: Pete Robbins

Girl Catches 5-Pound Bass on Chicken Nugget. Are We Giving Fish Too Much Credit for Being “Smart?”
Baits, Lures, & Flies

Girl Catches 5-Pound Bass on Chicken Nugget. Are We Giving Fish Too Much Credit for Being “Smart?”

By: Joe Cermele

The Best Bait You Can Buy at the Dollar Store
Bluegill Fishing

The Best Bait You Can Buy at the Dollar Store

By: Raymundo Ruiz Jr.

Angler Dies After Trying to Save Fishing Rod that Went Overboard
Fishing

Angler Dies After Trying to Save Fishing Rod that Went Overboard

By: Joe Cermele

The Best Fish Finders Under $1,000
Fishing Gear

The Best Fish Finders Under $1,000

By: Pete Robbins

The Best Bass Lures for Summer of 2024
Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Bass Lures for Summer of 2024

By: Pete Robbins

The Best Bass Boats of 2024
Bass Fishing

The Best Bass Boats of 2024

By: Outdoor Life Commerce Team

The Best Redfish Lures of 2024
Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Redfish Lures of 2024

By: Kevin Hughes

The Best Crankbait Rods of 2024
Fishing Gear

The Best Crankbait Rods of 2024

By: Pete Robbins

The Best Spinnerbait Rods for 2023
Fishing Gear

The Best Spinnerbait Rods for 2023

By: Pete Robbins

The Best Surf Fishing Reels of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
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The Best Surf Fishing Reels of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

By: Ric Burnley

Kayak Fishing Tips from a Pro Angler
Fishing

Kayak Fishing Tips from a Pro Angler

By: Kristine Fischer

Best Garmin Memorial Day Deals on Watches, inReach, Fishfinders, and More
Camping Gear

Best Garmin Memorial Day Deals on Watches, inReach, Fishfinders, and More

By: Outdoor Life Commerce Team

Humminbird Helix 7 Review: A Value Packed Fish Finder
Fishing Gear

Humminbird Helix 7 Review: A Value Packed Fish Finder

By: Pete Robbins

The Best Travel Fishing Rods of 2024
Fishing Gear

The Best Travel Fishing Rods of 2024

By: Pete Robbins

The Best Fishing Coolers of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
Fishing Gear

The Best Fishing Coolers of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

By: Ric Burnley

Bass Pro Shops Memorial Day Summer Sale: Deals on Fish Finders, Tents, Grills, Yeti Coolers, and More
Camping Gear

Bass Pro Shops Memorial Day Summer Sale: Deals on Fish Finders, Tents, Grills, Yeti Coolers, and More

By: Outdoor Life Commerce Team

How to Spool a Spinning Reel
Fishing Gear

How to Spool a Spinning Reel

By: Pete Robbins

The Best Jon Boats of 2024
Fishing Gear

The Best Jon Boats of 2024

By: Ric Burnley

How to Tie a Fishing Knot: The 9 Best Knots for Fishing
Fishing

How to Tie a Fishing Knot: The 9 Best Knots for Fishing

By: Pete Robbins

The Best Carp Baits of 2024
Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Carp Baits of 2024

By: Kevin Hughes

How to Pick the Right Kind of Fishing Line
Fishing Gear

How to Pick the Right Kind of Fishing Line

By: Bob McNally

Best Fly Fishing Combos for Beginners of 2023
Fishing

Best Fly Fishing Combos for Beginners of 2023

By: Monte Burke

How to Read a Fish Finder
Bass Fishing

How to Read a Fish Finder

By: Pete Robbins

The Best Fly Fishing Waders for 2023, Tested and Reviewed
Fishing

The Best Fly Fishing Waders for 2023, Tested and Reviewed

By: Kevin Hughes

Simms G3 Guide Wader Review: These Classic Waders Put Fit and Comfort First
Fishing Gear

Simms G3 Guide Wader Review: These Classic Waders Put Fit and Comfort First

By: Kevin Hughes

The Best Bass Lures of 2023
Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Bass Lures of 2023

By: Pete Robbins

The Best Hip Boots of 2023
Fishing Gear

The Best Hip Boots of 2023

By: Outdoor Life Commerce Team

The Best Fishing Kayaks Under $1,000 of 2023
Fishing Gear

The Best Fishing Kayaks Under $1,000 of 2023

By: Ric Burnley

The Best Fishing Kayaks of 2023
Fishing Gear

The Best Fishing Kayaks of 2023

By: Ric Burnley

The Best Swimbaits for Bass of 2023
Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Swimbaits for Bass of 2023

By: Pete Robbins

The 12 Best Bass Flies for Catching Largemouth and Smallmouth
Bass Fishing

The 12 Best Bass Flies for Catching Largemouth and Smallmouth

By: Dac Collins

The Best Fishing Backpacks of 2023
Fishing Gear

The Best Fishing Backpacks of 2023

By: Pete Robbins

The Best Rod And Reel Combo to Make Fishing Easy in 2023
Fishing Gear

The Best Rod And Reel Combo to Make Fishing Easy in 2023

By: Ryan Chelius

The Best Float Tubes of 2023: Don’t Just Get On the Water—Get In It
Fishing Gear

The Best Float Tubes of 2023: Don’t Just Get On the Water—Get In It

By: Outdoor Life Commerce Team

The Best Saltwater Lures of 2023
Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Saltwater Lures of 2023

By: Ric Burnley

The Best Saltwater Spinning Reels of 2023, Tested
Fishing Gear

The Best Saltwater Spinning Reels of 2023, Tested

By: Ric Burnley

The Best Spring Bass Lures of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Spring Bass Lures of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

By: Pete Robbins

When Do Crappie Spawn? Tips and Tactics for Spring Crappie Fishing
Crappie Fishing

When Do Crappie Spawn? Tips and Tactics for Spring Crappie Fishing

By: Cory Schmidt

Abu Garcia Revo Rocket Spinning Reel Review
Bass Fishing

Abu Garcia Revo Rocket Spinning Reel Review

By: Pete Robbins

Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic: Last Minute Deals
Fishing Gear

Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic: Last Minute Deals

By: Outdoor Life Commerce Team

The Best Composting Toilets of 2023
Camping Gear

The Best Composting Toilets of 2023

By: Justin La Vigne

The 5 Best Baits from the 2023 Bassmaster Classic
Bass Fishing

The 5 Best Baits from the 2023 Bassmaster Classic

By: Shaye Baker

The Best Waterproof Hiking Boots of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Camping Gear

The Best Waterproof Hiking Boots of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By: Laura Lancaster

The Best Walleye Lures of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Walleye Lures of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

By: Ross Robertson

The Best Topwater Lures For Bass of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Topwater Lures For Bass of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

By: Pete Robbins

The Best Soft Plastic Baits for Bass of 2023
Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Soft Plastic Baits for Bass of 2023

By: Pete Robbins

Amazon’s Best Deals on Sport Watches
Camping Gear

Amazon’s Best Deals on Sport Watches

By: Outdoor Life Commerce Team

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

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

By: Pete Robbins

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

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

By: John Skinner

The Original Nintendo Game Boy Was Compatible with Sonar for Fishing?
Fishing

The Original Nintendo Game Boy Was Compatible with Sonar for Fishing?

By: Joe Cermele

The Best Sunglasses Discounts on Amazon
Camping Gear

The Best Sunglasses Discounts on Amazon

By: Outdoor Life Commerce Team

The Best Backpack Coolers of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
Camping Gear

The Best Backpack Coolers of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

By: Laura Lancaster

River2Sea Whopper Plopper: Review and Fishing Tips
Baits, Lures, & Flies

River2Sea Whopper Plopper: Review and Fishing Tips

By: Pete Robbins

Bass Pro Shops Crappie Madness Sale
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Bass Pro Shops Crappie Madness Sale

By: Outdoor Life Commerce Team

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Charter Captain Rescues Floatplane Pilot and 3 Anglers Who Literally Crashed His Fishing Spot
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Charter Captain Rescues Floatplane Pilot and 3 Anglers Who Literally Crashed His Fishing Spot

By: Bob McNally

Thermal Shift

Thermal Shift

By: Outdoor Life Brand Team

The Best Inshore Spinning Rods of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
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The Best Inshore Spinning Rods of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By: Kevin Hughes

The 280 Ackley Improved Is Still One of the Greatest Western Big Game Cartridges
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The 280 Ackley Improved Is Still One of the Greatest Western Big Game Cartridges

By: Andrew McKean