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This collection of fishing lures are sure to be a hit with the forward facing sonar crowd.

Why These Are the Best Lures for Forward-Facing Sonar Anglers

The best fishing lures for forward-facing sonar users, featuring baits that show up clearly, stay visible, and trigger bites in real time.

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Bass Fishing

What to Know About the 2026 Bassmaster Elite Season as New Sonar Limits Take Effect

The Bass Baits That Defined My 2025 Season

The Glidebait Mistakes I Finally Stopped Making—and the Fish That Changed Everything

The Resolutions That Put the Fun Back in My Fishing

Why a Motocross Star Launching a Fishing Brand Actually Makes Perfect Sense

A 5-Year-Old’s Dream—and Hope for the Future of Fishing

What Really Triggers Florida’s Biggest Bass Spawns and Other Top Stories from Fishing on SI

We Created a Florida Fishing and Camping Road Trip to Test the Limits of an Electric RV

The Lower Niagara River Isn’t What I Thought—Especially With a Fly Rod

Fly Fishing

Big 'bows still eat in the cold.

Why the Blue Ridge Mountains Are One of the Best Winter Trout Fisheries in the U.S.

A little more than an hour outside of Charlotte, NC, can get you into some good striped bass fishing on a fly rod.

I Went to Charlotte for the Food—Then I Found a Striped Bass Fly Blitz Nearby

Classic combination. A Kabuto custom fiberglass fly rod matched with a Heritage Hardy Perfect fly reel with agate line guide.

The Fiberglass vs Graphite Debate, Here’s When I Choose a Glass Fly Rod to Fish

On the Lamar River, you're often sharing the water.

The Best Fly Fishing Spots in Beautiful Yellowstone National Park

Gear Reviews

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The Rapala Busch Light Original Giant Lure will add fishing flair and originality to any cottage, office, or man cave wall.

Rapala’s Giant Busch Light Original Lure Is a Must-Have for Fishing Collectors

AI Fishing Day vs. a Bass Pro and Other Top Stories from Fishing on SI

Ross Reels, Coors Beer, fly fishing for trout, and snowy mountains. This has Colorado written all over it.

A New Ross × Coors Fly Reel With a Built-In Warm-Water Reality Check

The right kennel goes a long way.

This is the Best Way to Travel With Dogs

I let an AI-powered fishing app plan my entire day on unfamiliar Florida water, then tested that plan on the water with a veteran bass pro. The results were surprisingly close.

I Let AI Plan My Fishing Day—Then Tested It With a Bass Pro

We’re living in an all-electric RV for 30 days to see if electric camper life can truly support a fishing-first outdoor lifestyle.

Is My Fishing Lifestyle Ready for an All-Electric RV?

Fish still bite in the rain.

What I Finally Figured Out About Fishing Sunglasses

The Sitka Core Merino 330 Half Zip Pullover

The Unexpected Fly Fishing Gift Borrowed from Hunters

Destinations

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In Key West, the decision not to fish shaped the experience just as much as any day on the water.

Why I Didn’t Fish Key West — And What I’d Do Differently Next Time

Running across Lake Worth Lagoon, it was hard to believe how remote the water felt for a Palm Beach-area fishery.

Fishing West Palm Beach Felt More Remote Than We Imagined

The ending of a very good day.

Wadeable White Sandy Flats, Crystal Clear Water, Cruising Striped Bass. A Fly Angler's Paradise in the North East

Evenings like this made St. Augustine feel less like a stop on our big tour and more like a place we could really settle into and enjoy.

We Left St. Augustine Thinking We’d Already Found Our Favorite Stop of the Trip

Fly fishing the Niagara River; a Florida fishing road trip; and a 5-year old bait shop owner.

Fly Fishing the Lower Niagara River Isn’t What I Thought and Other Top Stories from Fishing on SI

Mandolins & dry flies - a match made in heaven.

Why Every Great Fly Fishing Trip Needs A Little Bluegrass

A healthy Klickitat River steelhead.

Want to Catch Trout, Steelhead & Salmon in the Lower 48?

Gunpowder released 27 blue marlin in a single day to set the new Atlantic record.

'Gunpowder' Sets New Blue Marlin Release Record Fishing Out of Marina Cap Cana

Freshwater

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Midwinter perch can often be found on deep mud flats. Use large spoons to get down quickly and attract fish from a distance.

The Muddy Midwinter Perch Pattern Most Ice Anglers Miss

The transducer's cone angle is important: the wider the cone angle, the more of the bottom you can see.

How Much of the Bottom Does My Fish Finder See While Ice Fishing?

Ciscoes form large schools, fight hard and taste great. Plus, they are willing biters all winter long.

Why Ciscoes are My Favorite Fish to Pull Through the Ice

It probably makes perfect sense that the last week of January was dominated by ice fishing stories.

Fishing Lake Superior All Winter—Despite the Risks and Other Top Stories from Fishing on SI

Crappies are generally pretty cooperative, but even they can be finicky at times. Employ these five tips to help put more crappies on the ice.

My 5 Favorite Ice Fishing Moves to Make Crappies Bite

If the ice is thick enough, use a snowmobile, ATV or truck to get away from the crowds and find unpressured fish. If the snow is deep and travel is difficult, you can really escape the crowds.

Why the Best Ice Fishing Is Where Other Anglers Won’t Go

Fish sometimes get diseases. This northern pike is heavily infected with neascus, which is commonly called black spot disease.

What’s Growing on My Fish—and Is It Safe to Eat?

The author holds a 14-pound Lake Superior lake trout caught while jigging from a small boat on a rare warm, calm January day—proof that winter sometimes rewards dedication.

Why I Fish Lake Superior for Lake Trout All Winter—Despite the Risks

Saltwater

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Surprise the special angler in your life with one of these fishing gear stocking stuffers.

10 Fishing Gear Stocking Stuffers for the Anglers on Your Christmas List

Utah fly fishing guide Sammy Elam dialing in on the right pattern for the Provo River.

How to Fly Fish: Pay Attention - Success Is Found in Awareness

The view from my 5th floor terrace at the Sports Illustrated Resorts Marina & Villas Cap Cana.

Staying in Style: Dominican Republic's Sports Illustrated Resorts Marina & Villas Cap Cana

Marina Cap Cana is a state-of-the-art port for billfish anglers to chase their blue marlin dreams.

Inside Marina Cap Cana: The Caribbean’s Safest and Most Stunning Sportfishing Hub

A blue marlin ready for release during the 2025 Cap Cana Classic.

Inside the 2025 Cap Cana Classic: Dominican Republic’s Premier Billfish Tournament

Winter time fly fishing for redfish can be the best time of the year for success in the Lowcountry.

Why Is Charleston the Best Winter Spot for Redfish, Great Eats, and Southern Charm?

On the set of Looking Though Water in Belize.

Looking Through Water | A Fly Fishing Film That Anglers Will Appreciate

Ouch! Getting hooked isn't a fun experience, but with a little planning, you can remove a hook from your body without a doctor visit.

How to Remove a Fishhook From Your Skin: Simple, Safe, and Effective Methods

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A rare golden crappie pictured with a normally colored black crappie. A condition called xanthochromism likely gave the fish the unusual color.

Minnesota Ice Anglers Stunned by Rare Golden Crappie

Walleyes got lockjaw? Trout bite reliably all winter and are a lot of fun to catch.

When Walleyes Won’t Bite, Trout Will

Few anglers target this fish in the winter, but they are aggressive feeders, provide great sport and are delicious when filleted properly.

The Perch and Walleye Bite Shut Down—Then This Underrated Fish Saved the Day

Mandy Hertzfeld pictured with her paintings in Colorado. Hertzfeld is a fly fishing guide and painter whose work is informed by time spent on the water.

Why Some of the Best Fishing Guides Are Also Artists

It's not a gradual warming trend and it's not the moon phase that triggers Florida’s biggest bass spawning waves. JT Kenney explains how to time the best fishing days of the year.

JT Kenney Explains What Really Triggers Florida’s Biggest Bass Spawns

From the Fly-Fishing Gift Everyone Overlooks, to the Best Gifts for Fishermen That Aren’t Fishing Tackle, to the Perfect Gifts for People Who Love to Fly Fish, these stories captured our Sports Illustrated fishing reader’s attention on Fishing on SI this past week.

The Fly-Fishing Gift Everyone Overlooks and Other Top Stories from Fishing on SI

Fish sometimes get sluggish and are slow to bite in winter. Pay attention to their reaction and mix up your jigging to trigger fish to bite.

How to Turn Finicky Winter Fish Into Biters

These ice fishing stocking stuffers get our seal of approval as perfect Christmas gifts.

Ice Fishing Stocking Stuffers Under $100 Anglers Will Actually Use

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Not sure what to buy the angler who has everything? These tested gift ideas—from sunglasses and whiskey to eBikes and cameras—go beyond fishing tackle.

The Best Gifts for Fishermen Aren’t Always Fishing Tackle

This winter, anglers on Minnesota's Mille Lacs lake are allowed three walleyes in possession with a minimum size limit of 17 inches, and only one fish allowed over 20 inches.

New Mille Lacs Walleye Regulations Set for This Winter

Today on The Starting Spot: 2026 Bass Pro Tour Schedule Includes First Event at Legendary Lake Hartwell; Never Compare Your Bass Fishing Journey to Anyone Else's; and the Best Baits for the Drop Shot Rig

2026 Bass Pro Tour Schedule Includes First Ever Event at Legendary Lake Hartwell and Other Top Stories

The beginning of a good day.

The Fly-Fishing Gift Everyone Overlooks, But Every Angler Needs

Today on The Starting Spot: Bass pro Wesley Strader shares his new perspective on tournament bass fishing as he heads into next season; five bass fishing styles/techniques you need to know; and how, when, and where to vertical jig for winter bass

An Old Bass Pro’s New Perspective On Tournament Fishing and Other Top Stories

This Lure That’s Banned In Some Tournaments Can Catch You a Lot of Bass This Winter: Heavy Metal Lures for Winter Smallmouth; and How Ice Fishing Can Make You a Better Open Water Bass Anlger

This Banned Tournament Lure Can Catch You a Lot of Bass This Winter and Other Top Stories

Perfect gifts for people who love to fly fish, to ice fishing tips and resorts on Red Lake, MN, to classic fly fishing holiday gifts.

Perfect Gifts for People Who Love to Fly Fish and Other Top Stories from Fishing on SI

Arctic Char

Why a Christmas Gift Combo of Fishpond Nets and Cling Is a Win - Win

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A Turning Point for Tournament Integrity? MLF and B.A.S.S. Announce Major Updates

Nothing puts a bend in an ultralight rod quite like a beefy bluegill. Follow these tips to put more slab bluegills on the ice.

Catch More Bluegill Through the Ice: Why Big Bluegills Charge Your Jig…Then Swim Away

The Cling Mag Grab Plus is a great docking station for your flies and nippers.

Affordable Stocking Stuffers That Still Make Great Fly Fishing Gifts

It doesn't matter how long you've waited or how eager you are to get on the ice, safety always comes first.

Ice Fishing Safety Tips: How to Know When Ice Is Safe and What to Do If Things Go Wrong

Expert walleye troller Jason Julian of Church Tackle explains how to slow down, size up, and follow shallow bait to catch trophy Lake Erie walleyes when the water dips below 50°F.

Most Anglers Quit Too Soon! It’s Not Too Late to Catch Giant Open-Water Walleyes

Today on The Starting Spot: Know the Shad to Know the Bass, Ehrler’s Big Finish, and a Life Chasing Smallmouth Bass

The Starting Spot: Know the Shad to Know the Bass, Ehrler’s Big Finish, and a Life Chasing Smallmouth Bass

Today on The Starting Spot: AL Bass Tournament Changes, Bernie Schultz LIVE!, and Louisiana Focused on Bass Fishing

The Starting Spot: AL Bass Tournament Changes, Bernie Schultz LIVE!, and Louisiana Focused on Bass Fishing

First-ice walleyes are aggressive and willing to bite.

First Ice Walleye Fishing Tips and Techniques: Now’s the Time to Catch Aggressive Early-Winter Fish

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Today on the Stating Spot KVD Predicts the Future of Bass Fishing, Tim Little's New Presonal Best Smallmouth Bass, and Cold Water Shallow Buzzbait Tips

KVD Predicts the Future of Bass Fishing and More Bass Stories You Can’t Miss

You can't go wrong with any of these fishing jackets.

How to Unlock Winter Fly Fishing

Today on The Starting Spot: 2026 Bassmaster Elite Field, the Youngest Bassing Millionaire, and Winter Reservoir Bass

The Starting Spot: 2026 Bassmaster Elite Field, the Youngest Bassing Millionaire, and Winter Reservoir Bass

A quality fly reel can last the lifetime of the angler, and gets better as it ages.

Perfect Gifts for People Who Love to Fly Fish

Today on The Starting Spot: Winter Bass Fishing, Anaya Grabs Final Classic Spot, and How to Dial In Your Electronics

The Starting Spot: Winter Bass Fishing, Anaya Grabs Final Classic Spot, and How to Dial In Your Electronics

The Top 3 Fishing Stories of the Week: First Ice Walleye, Bass Advent Calendar, and Red Lake Ice Guide

Top 3 Fishing Stories of the Week: First Ice Walleye, Bass Advent Calendar, and Red Lake Ice Guide

It's hard to beat high-quality old-school fly fishing gear.

Win the Holidays With Classic Fly Fishing Gifts

Fish Minnesota’s Red Lake for fast walleye action plus overlooked trophy pike, big crappies, and quality perch. Learn tips, regs, access, and where to stay this winter.

Red Lake Ice Fishing Guide: World-Class Walleyes Plus Overlooked Pike, Crappies & Perch

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These are the Top 3 Fishing Stories of the Week: Behind the Tournament DQs, Bass Advent Calendar, and Top 10 Bass Lure Gifts

Top 3 Fishing Stories of the Week: Behind the Tournament DQs, Bass Advent Calendar, and Top 10 Bass Lure Gifts

Teamwork makes the dream work.

How to Find the Right Fly Fishing Guide

Today on The Starting Spot: More Info on B.A.S.S. DQs , NPFL 2026 Pro Lineup, and the Maryland Bass Conservation Fund

The Starting Spot: More Info on B.A.S.S. DQs , NPFL 2026 Pro Lineup, and the Maryland Bass Conservation Fund

Here's Your 'Bass Fishing Lure' Christmas Gift Guide!

Top 10 Best Bass Fishing Lure Gifts For Christmas

A truly one-of-a-kind Clutch glide bait is hidden in a random pair of Bajío sunglasses. Order yours for a chance to win the rarest big-bait of 2025.

A True Unicorn Glide Bait Is Up for Grabs in the Bajío x Clutch Giveaway

Shallow lakes and protected bays often give ice anglers the first chance to get on the ice. But especially at early ice, be extra careful.

Early Ice Fishing Hotspots: Where to Find Safe, Fish-Filled First Ice

The perfect advent calendar for every angler on your Christmas list.

Best Gift for Bass Anglers: Strike King's 12 Days of Fishmas 2025 Advent Calendar

Keeping myself protected from the sun with HUK technical fishing shirt and hoodie - Fly fishing for redfish in Melbourne, Florida - Fly rod: The Moonlit Fiberglass 8-weight.

The Fly-Fishing Shirts I Actually Wear All Year (And Why They Make Great Christmas Gifts)

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Our holiday gift guide will keep the angler prepared for any weather while on the water.

Top Men’s Outdoor Clothing Gifts for Fishermen This Christmas

Today on The Starting Spot: Lucas and Ehrler Win at Cross Lake, Lake Fork Amateur Bass Tourney, and a Louisiana Bass Survey

The Starting Spot: Lucas and Ehrler Win at Cross Lake, Lake Fork Amateur Bass Tourney, and a Louisiana Bass Survey

Prep gear early to ensure a fun and productive season of ice fishing.

Ice Fishing Gear Checklist: Prep Early for Your Best Hardwater Season Yet

These are theTop 3 Fishing Stories of the Week: Benchmade Kitchen Knife, Classic Fly-Fishing Gift, and 5 New Berkley Bass Lures

Top 3 Fishing Stories of the Week: Benchmade Kitchen Knife, Classic Fly-Fishing Gift, and 5 New Berkley Bass Lures

Disputed polygraphs, opaque rulings, and rising DQs involving Tai Au, K.J. Queen, Scott Martin, and others have anglers questioning the integrity of the tournament system itself.

Behind the DQs: Is a Broken System Adding to Bass Fishing’s Integrity Crisis?

Quality watches and fly reels share the same spirit of craftsmanship – they’re built with care, meant to last, and get better the more you use them.

Why the Oris Divers Date Watch Is the Best Gift for Fly Anglers

Today on The Starting Spot: Mercer Interviews Robertson, Crews’ Favorite Bait, and the Best Move to Trigger Bass

The Starting Spot: Mercer Interviews Robertson, Crews’ Favorite Bait, and the Best Move to Trigger Bass

Find and fish the best lily pad beds for a quicker limit of largemouth bass.

4 Bass Fishing Tips For Finding The Best Lily Pad Beds

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