From rods and reels to lures and tackle kits, the right bass fishing gear can turn a slow day into a personal best. Expert-tested reviews showcase models across budgets that perform well in specific ...

For anyone thinking about trying bass fishing on their own for the first time, a real bass fishing beginner, the vast amount of gear and choices available can be confusing and intimidating. You know ...

Using Rapala lures effectively means matching the right design, color, and technique to the water and fish you’re targeting. Every detail—from lure size to retrieval style—can influence results. With ...

The best fishing backpacks keep everything organized, are built to last, and stay out of the way when it’s time to fish. During college, I had one fishing backpack. It came with me whether I was ...

Finesse fishing tactics are being utilized more often these days as a means to cope with pressured bass. Both largemouth and smallmouth bass shift their feeding habits and activity levels during cold ...

Chris Slusar is a Milwaukee native who loved fishing as a kid. But in the late 1970s a musky fishing trip with his uncle Joe to the Chippewa Flowage near Hayward altered his relationship with the ...