The top saltwater rods are built not only to battle the larger fish present in the world’s oceans, but also to resist the highly corrosive effects of exposure to saltwater. Whether you are targeting ...

Reliable baitcaster combos can make casting all day efficient and enjoyable. Baitcasting reels are known for accurate, long casts and quick follow-up casts. But if you’re new to fishing with a ...

Spinnerbaits are some of the most productive yet simplest bass lures of all time. They can be used to target spotted, largemouth, and smallmouth bass from a foot of water out to about 20 feet with ...

Bass fishing rod prices can run anywhere from the price of a super-sized meal deal at a fast-food restaurant to something that requires a considerable portion of a paycheck. Add the various lengths, ...

Last year, the Field & Stream team of editors decided to perform the most comprehensive and detailed fly rod test in the publication’s history. Naturally, we chose trout as the target species. That ...

As the dog days of summer come to a close and water temperatures begin to fall, trout fishing across the country picks up again. Autumn is also one of the best times of the year to catch giant ...

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 ...

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 ...

Poppers are topwater lures with concave mouths that create fish-attracting commotion when twitched across the surface. They work by trapping water in their scooped face and shooting it forward when ...

Catch crappie year-round by matching your tactics to the season. In spring, target shallow water when temps hit 50–65°F using light tackle, small jigs, and tubes under a float or fished vertically.

Back in the March, Field & Stream reported on a Public Land Order that removed protections from Alaska’s famed Dalton Highway—a vast swath of federally managed public land known for caribou hunting ...

I recently finished our annual test of new crossbows, and although it was a tight race, the TenPoint TX Ultra 29.5 ultimately came out on top. This is TenPoint’s newest flagship model, featuring Zero ...