There are plenty of great 2025 options when it comes to finding the right rod-and-reel setup for your fishing adventures.

Two bass fishing experts share insights on how anglers can catch bass in most parts of. Here's what you need to know.

The whippy action of a nimble fly rod makes anglers think they've got a tiger by the tail when it may only be a dink at the ...

You are new to fly fishing, you don't have much experience fighting fish, and now you have the biggest fish you've ever ...

Spring was in the air at Reseda Park on Saturday morning, March 15, as a group of eager beginners lined the grassy edge of Reseda Lake, fly rods in hands. For many, it was their first time holding a ...

The weedless spoon currently ranks among my most productive baits for the pot-bellied largemouths of early spring.

It’s been a tough winter. No question. But when winter finally loosens its icy grip on the land and redbuds bloom on ...

With that in mind, the best all-around smallmouth fly rod is a seven-weight ... fast, whips of the rod tip. Quite often, though, smallmouth attack the lure during a pause when it isn’t moving at all.

With over 30 fly rods in action, the sight of people “fishing ... Precision. “In conventional lure fishing, once you retrieve your lure, you must bring it all the way back before casting ...

This story, “The Hammerhead,” appeared in the January 1953 issue of Outdoor Life. Something had to give. My fly rod had that deadly arc indicative of ultimate stress. The bend was severe just above ...

You get an instant reeling ability due to the rod’s 95% lure speed, its resilience and control are high enough to get the mythical, exotic, and secret fishes. So, the best enchants for this rod aren’t ...

You may be tempted by the Lucky Rod, but its lure speed, low resilience, and lighter max weight potential will make grinding for your next rod a real chore. Resist the urge. The best tier 2 Fisch ...