Fishing Gear
Fishing gear reviews about rods, reels, baits, gadgets, and tackle that will help you pick quality gear so you don’t waste your money. Our hands-on fishing gear product reviews, buyer’s guides, and tips will help you cut through the marketing bologna so you know exactly what you’re buying and what you can expect. Whether your just getting started or you won the lottery and want to buy the most expensive fishing reel possible, there’s something here for you.
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Fishing Gear Guides and Reviews
10 Best Coolers of 2024
We have over 60 different coolers currently sitting in a storage unit that we have acquired over the past couple of years ...
What Are the Most Common Types of Fishing Reels?
The difference between reels is often a confusing subject for anglers — especially those who are new to the sport — but ...
Fishing Reel Sizes Explained! All Reel Types with Charts
Every bit of fishing gear has an effect on what you can catch and how easy it’s going to be to reel ...
Only the Best Black Friday Deals at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s 2023
There are so many outdoor gear deals on Black Friday that it can be hard to decipher which are actually the best ...
6 Best Wheeled Coolers of 2023 and 3 to Avoid
Ever tried to lug a fully loaded cooler all by yourself? All too often once you get where you’re going, suddenly everyone ...
Fishing Rod Size Guide: How To Choose Fishing Rod Length
The perfect cast isn’t always just about the person behind the rod. When any angler goes out to try and bring in ...
What Makes a Good Tube Fishing Rod (3 Best Tube Rods)
Anyone hoping to catch bass can get the most out of fishing tubes. Tubes typically imitate small baitfish or crawfish, and bass ...
What is Drag on a Fishing Reel and How Does It Work?
When a monster grabs your line and starts to pull, you know you’re in for a fight. Over the years, fishing reels ...
The Most Expensive Fishing Reels Money Can (and Can’t) Buy
Buying the most expensive fishing reel you can find and heading out with high hopes of catching a monster is easy. The ...
Where to Get a Fishing Reel Spooled and How Much It Costs
Every now and again, you will encounter issues with your fishing reel and will need it spooled with line again. No matter ...
The Best Colors and Baits for Winter Bass Fishing
The days are colder, the nights longer and the fishing is at its yearly low. Bass anglers around the country are left ...
39 Best Fly Fishing Gifts (We Know They Can be Picky)
Buying gifts for the fly fisher in your life is easy. My wife might not agree with me, but let me explain. ...
44 Best Fishing Gifts for a Fisherman Who Has Everything
Getting the right fishing gift for your favorite angler can be tough, especially if you’re not an avid fisherman yourself. Lucky for ...
Floroclear vs Fluorocarbon: What’s the Difference?
You want to purchase the best fishing line available when you go fishing. Two popular choices are Floroclear and fluorocarbon. But what ...
What You Need to Start Fishing with Kids (Basic Gear & Tips)
Fishing is a tradition that has been passed down through generations and can be an incredible bonding experience. But these experiences don’t ...
Best Cooler for Ice Retention (We Tested 28 to Find Out)
For people who take extended off-grid trips like whitewater rafters, backcountry hunters, and overlanders, how long a cooler holds ice is far ...
Where is My Fish Finder Looking? (Understand Where to Cast)
Fish finders are very helpful tools, but it can be hard to tell where the fish are. Understanding what the fish finder ...
Best Smith Sunglasses for Fishing and Water Sports 2023
If you have honed in on Smith Optics for your next pair of polarized sunglasses for fishing or other fun stuff on ...
My New Favorites: Smith Guide’s Choice Sunglasses Review
Sunglasses should be comfortable, keep the sun out of your eyes, and survive the perils of being tossed around. Bonus points for ...
Smith Castaway Sunglasses Review
The Smith Castaways are some of the newer fishing shades from the reputable eyewear brand. I’ll tell you why they fell just ...