Ancient Chinese philosopher Laozi says the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. For beginner kayak anglers, the journey begins with the right gear and a few basic skills. Kayak Angler's ...

While freshwater fishing is often calm and meditative, saltwater fishing can feel like a contact sport. Between wading or boating into choppy surf, baking in the hot sun, and getting doused in salty ...

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Most anglers assume when building a new rod and reel combo, you should match the approximate price of your reel to the rod. Since most manufacturers seem to combo their own gear using an approximate ...

Fishing season brings long days out on the water in serene settings. It’s honestly one of the best ways to spend a summer's day. The last thing you want when you’re out on the water is to deal with a ...

What Is a Soft Stickbait and Why Do Bass Love It? A soft stickbait is a cylindrical 'worm' that is commonly found in four to six inch sizes. With no fancy appendages, lips or moving parts, these ...

It didn’t hurt that his years of excellence coincided with a massive shift in the quality of lines, hooks and other gear. When Martens began his professional career in the 1990s, braid had just come ...

For years, lots of allegedly serious bass anglers didn’t want to use anything less than 20 pound test line. It was seen an unmanly, undignified and unlikely to win big money tournaments. I credit the ...

Active Gear Review is supported by its audience. If you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Spring is finally arriving here in the Colorado Rockies. The snow is ...

In this video, we’ll be comparing 9 Fishing Rods that are designed for different kinds of users. Not only will we take build quality into consideration, but also unique selling features, so that you ...

The modern spinning rod and reel combo offers a convenience that’s hard to beat. Manufacturers like Shimano, Penn, and Abu Garcia have taken the guesswork out of pairing rods and reels, making it a ...

Whether you’re traveling to a dream fishing destination or on a business trip and looking to make a few casts between meetings, the latest generation of travel fishing rods take high performance on ...