Crappie are one of the most popular freshwater fish species to target because they’re easy to catch and don’t require high-end equipment....

The Shimano SLX Spinning and Casting rods are specialized rods that are specifically designed to be paired with the SLX DC baitcasting...

See our guide to the best musky fishing reels, with reviews of our favorite heavy-duty baitcasters and spinning reels.

See our guide to the best reels for spinnerbait fishing, with reviews of our favorite reels from Daiwa, Shimano, Abu Garcia, and more.

Skipping jigs under docks is one of the most rewarding ways to catch trophy bass. Fish that hand out in hard-to-reach areas aren’t used...

The hook is an essential part of any bass fishing rig. Hook design is often overlooked, as using the right hooks for your presentation...

We review the best rod and reel combos for walleye fishing, with guides to the top gear from Fenwick, Pflueger, Daiwa, and other brands.

See our guide to the best finesse spinning rods, with reviews of sensitive spinning rods for all budgets and techniques.

The drop-shot rig is a simple presentation, yet it’s one of the most effective bass fishing techniques. Drop shots will catch fish...

See our guide to the best crappie jig heads of 2022, with reviews of weedless, colored, glowing, and other jig head types.

The two main types of surf fishing reels are conventional and spinning reels. While spinning reels are easier to use, conventional-style...

See our guide to the best rod for whiting fishing of 2022, with reviews of surf fishing rods, boat rods, and bank spinning rods.

See our guide to the best reel for panfish in 2022, with reviews of top spinning reels for all anglers with all budgets and experience.

Fishing a swim jig is one of the most effective ways to catch big bass. These baits are typically used in the spring and fall seasons and...

Whether you're a beginner angler or a professional bass fisherman, fishing the wacky rig is one of the best ways to put fish in the boat....

We review the best rods for the Shimano SLX DC baitcasting reel, with top rods from Fenwick, Shimano, and St. Croix.

While new bass fishing lures enter the market every year, traditional soft plastic baits continue to be the most reliable. Senko worms,...

See our guide to the best rods for deep diving crankbaits, with reviews of top crankbait rods from Lew's, Dobyns, St. Croix, and more.

See our guide to the best Texas rig hooks of 2022, with reviews of bass fishing hooks from Mustad, Gamakatsu, Owner, and more.

See our guide to the best swimbait reel of 2022, with reviews of top baitcasters from Daiwa, Shimano, Abu Garcia, and more.