My first pair of wading boots lasted me over five years. When I hung them up for good, the re-glued soles were falling off again. But I was a broke college grad who thought money could be better spent ...

For most anglers, the Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B offers the best overall performance with strong drag and excellent casting ability. Budget-conscious anglers should choose the Daiwa Aird 80, while the ...

For anglers who want the best all-around performance, the Bajio Zapata with glass lenses leads the pack. For the best value without sacrificing quality, the Island Optics Mako XL is the pick.

The author holds up the Shimano Caius with a small bass he caught while testing the best casting reels under $100. (Photo/Shaye Baker) The Shimano Caius 150 casting reel feels a lot like the brand’s ...

This winter, I set out to test some of the best Shimano reels available, from spinning reels to baitcasters. The test logistics included many moving parts like target species, reel size, and ...

For anglers who want the best all-around baitcasting rod regardless of price, the Okuma X-Series is the top pick. For strong performance at a lower cost, the Lew's Custom Lite is the best value.

Catfish noodling means diving or reaching underwater, sticking your hand into a hole where catfish spawn, letting the fish bite down, then grabbing it by the jaw and wrestling it to the surface. It ...

Pro-hunting groups in Colorado are advocating for a ballot initiative that would codify hunting and fishing as constitutionally protected rights. The effort comes after a 2024 ballot measure that ...

Soft plastic baits are great for catching smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass. These plastic worms, grubs, toads, tubes, and other styles can be fished weightless or rigged for other effective ...

I’ve been running trail cameras since film-based models were all the rage the early 1990s. I remember walking laps around the local Walmart, waiting for the one-hour photo lab to process my prints.

Fishing rod and reel combos are a convenient way to get out on the water quicker. While you can always pair a rod and reel together on your own, trying to find the right setup can be overwhelming and ...

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