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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

These ten fishing gear gift ideas are sure to be a hit with all anglers come Christmas morning. Best gifts for anglers.

Justin Hoffman

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Dec 2, 2025

Bass Fishing

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

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

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

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

Top 10 Best Bass Fishing Lure Gifts For Christmas

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

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

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

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

Fly Fishing

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

Teamwork makes the dream work.

How to Find the Right Fly Fishing Guide

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

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)

Gear Reviews

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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

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

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

These are the Top 3 Fishing Stories of the Week: A Classic Fly-Fishing Gift, 5 New Berkley Bass Lures, and Bass Fishing Integrity

Top 3 Fishing Stories of the Week: A Classic Fly-Fishing Gift, 5 New Berkley Bass Lures, and Bass Fishing Integrity

I'm done searching for a Chef's/Kitchen knife. This Benchmade Station knife does the job better than any kitchen knife I've ever owned, and looks good while doing it.

Benchmade Ended My Long Search for the Best All-Around Kitchen Knife

Free Fly Apparel is bringing bamboo back.

The Most Comfortable Fly Fishing Clothing Is Made of What?

The new Trika CBR Series is a serious crankin' stick sure to please the hardcore crankbait angler.

Trika CBR Rod Review: Is This the Best New Crankbait Rod for 2025?

There is a peace and quiet found in fishing small water deep in the woods.

Here's a Classic Fly-Fishing Gift That Outlasts Every Trend

Destinations

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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

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

Montana Troutfitters is Bozeman's oldest fly shop.

Why Do Anglers Love This Bozeman Fly Shop?

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

A colored-up brook trout caught north of Steamboat Springs

This Forgotten Mountain Town Is a Fly Fishing Paradise

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?

Freshwater

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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

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

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

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

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

Using a boat to scout for fish before lakes freeze can pay huge dividends once it's time to ice fish.

Scout Open Water Now for Early Ice Fishing Hotspots

The browns are spawning, and they're fired up.

Is This the Best Way to Catch Big Trout in the Fall?

Saltwater

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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

What can catching yellowfin tuna on poppers teach you about catching bass back home?

Why Every Bass Angler Should Try Topwater Yellowfin Tuna Fishing with Poppers

Why are bananas considered bad luck on a boat? Lets consider the history and try to decide whether this tradition has any place in modern fishing.

Are Bananas Bad Luck on a Boat? Or a Bunch of Fishing Nonsense?

The Orvis Helios D on the Brewster flats of Cape Cod.

Are Orvis Helios D and F Fly Rods Really That Different on the Water?

A catch of a lifetime in Destination Baja

Destination-Baja: A Rare Fly Fishing Film That Dreams Are Made Of

Watch The Yacht Life, a new TV series blending offshore fishing, luxury center consoles, and saltwater adventure with HCB Yachts.

The Yacht Life : A New TV Series Bringing Beautiful Boats, Big Fish, and Saltwater Adventure to Life

Alaskan Guide Mason Cochran for the assist.

The Morning Hatch - Tuna Blowing Up Fly Rods, Return of a Native Trout, And Tarpon on Top

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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

Today on The Starting Spot: Bass Hall of Fame Nominations, How to Spybait for Bass, and 5 Great Smallmouth Towns

The Starting Spot: Bass Hall of Fame Nominations, How to Spybait for Bass, and 5 Great Smallmouth Towns

Today on The Starting Spot: 2025 Bass Jig Buyer’s Guide, Top Lures on Okeechobee, and Giant Iowa Bass Caught From Shore

The Starting Spot: 2025 Bass Jig Buyer’s Guide, Top Lures on Okeechobee, and Giant Iowa Bass Caught From Shore

Today on The Starting Spot: Meet the 10 New Bassmaster Elites, MLF’s 2026 FFS Rules, and Very late Fall Bass

The Starting Spot: Meet the 10 New Bassmaster Elites, MLF’s 2026 FFS Rules, and Very late Fall Bass

From top-level Elite circuits to local kayak derbies, rules are being broken. This latest scandal just reinforces why integrity is a must for this sport to move forward.

Another Integrity Wake-Up Call for Competitive Bass Fishing

Today on The Starting Spot: Win Howell’s Boat, a FFS Compromise, and Bass Hall of Fame Grants

The Starting Spot: Win Howell’s Boat, a FFS Compromise, and Bass Hall of Fame Grants

Today on The Starting Spot: Fitzpatrick Wins Grand, AR Trophy Bass Program, and Unorthodox Crankbaits for Bass

The Starting Spot: Fitzpatrick Wins Grand, AR Trophy Bass Program, and Unorthodox Crankbaits for Bass

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Berkley hits the bass fishing mark with these five new lure releases.

5 New Berkley Bass Fishing Lures You Must Try in 2025

Today on The Starting Spot: Top 10 Baits on Grand, Her Holy Grail Bass, and Final EQ on Okeechobee

The Starting Spot: Top 10 Baits on Grand, Her Holy Grail Bass, and Final EQ on Okeechobee

The Magellan Jacob Wheeler Flannel Hoodie is ideal for cool fall days on the water.

The Magellan Outdoors Pro by Jacob Wheeler Series: Serious Outdoors Threads at a Great Price

Today on The Starting Spot: International Co-angler Champion, Guide to Bass Jigs, and Trailer Hitch Maintenance

The Starting Spot: International Co-angler Champion, Guide to Bass Jigs, and Trailer Hitch Maintenance

Repping the purple and gold in my fly fishing and EDC.

Bleeding Purple and Gold: Mixing My Love of College Football and Fly Fishing

Top 3 Fishing Stories of the Week: Bass Fishing Integrity, When Can I Bass Fish, and Peak Design Changed My Photography

Top 3 Fishing Stories of the Week: Bass Fishing Integrity, When to Bass Fish, and Peak Design Changes Photography

Today on The Starting Spot: The Bassmaster Fan Cam, the Youngest EQ Angler, and Lipless Crankbaits for Fall Bass

The Starting Spot: The Bassmaster Fan Cam, the Youngest EQ Angler, and Lipless Crankbaits for Fall Bass

Today on The Starting Spot: 10 Best Smallmouth Lures, 2026 BASS Kayak Schedule, and Big Fall Bass on Swimbaits

The Starting Spot: 10 Best Smallmouth Lures, 2026 BASS Kayak Schedule, and Big Fall Bass on Swimbaits

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Catch more bass with the new Berkley Chop Block by mastering these three retrieves.

3 Must-Know Retrieves for the New Berkley Chop Block Glide Bait

Today on The Starting Spot: McKinney Details St Clair Win, Winter Tube Techniques, and Cold November Bass Baits

The Starting Spot: McKinney Details St Clair Win, Winter Tube Techniques, and Cold November Bass Baits

Today on The Starting Spot: Kathy Fennel Cancer Diagnosis, Real Fishing Tales, and Warden Catches Bass Angler

The Starting Spot: Kathy Fennel Cancer Diagnosis, Real Fishing Tales, and Warden Catches Bass Angler

With Aspen Martin and Matt O’Connell disqualified from the MLF BFL Regional at Lake Murray, the bass fishing world may face a larger question: has the sport’s moral compass drifted in the digital age?

Lake Murray DQs Highlight an Integrity Crisis in Competitive Bass Fishing

Find out when bass season is open near you. Be aware of each state’s 2025 catch-and-release and harvest rules so you can fish legally all year.

When Can I Go Bass Fishing Near Me?

Top 3 Fishing Stories of the Week: Largemouth vs. Smallmouth, 5 Tips for Your PB Bass, and the West’s Best Fly Fishing

Top 3 Fishing Stories of the Week: Largemouth vs. Smallmouth, 5 Tips for a PB Bass, and the West’s Best Fly Fishing

The Peak Design Capture Clip. The MVP of my fly fishing/photography system.

Peak Design Gear That Changed How I Fish and Shoot Photos

Today on The Starting Spot: Bass Angler Survey, Catch Schooling Fall Bass, and Evers Introduces the Flux Gill

The Starting Spot: Bass Angler Survey, Catch Schooling Fall Bass, and Evers Introduces the Flux Gill

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The green giant vs. the bronze bruiser—it's the ultimate freshwater fishing rivalry.

Largemouth vs. Smallmouth: Which Bass is Best?

It's easier to smile through the cold when the late season smallmouth bass are biting!

The Best Bite of the Year? Late-Season Smallmouth Bass Heat Up as Waters Cool

Today on The Starting Spot: How Connell Beats a Tough Fall Bite, Go-To Fall Finesse Neko, New Triple Minnow Rig

The Starting Spot: How Connell Beats a Tough Fall Bite, Go-To Fall Finesse Neko, New Triple Minnow Rig

Today on The Starting Spot: Wheeler Connell Win, Greatest Moment in Bassmaster II, Vertical Jigging Spoons for Bass

The Starting Spot: Wheeler Connell Win, Greatest Moment in Bassmaster II, Vertical Jigging Spoons for Bass

Today on The Starting Spot: Greatest Moment in Bassmaster History, Trim is Nation Champ, and Fall Bass Finesse

The Starting Spot: Greatest Moment in Bassmaster History, Trim is Nation Champ, and Fall Bass Finesse

5 Proven Tips to Catch Your Personal Best Largemouth, to Explaining and Converting Bass that Follow Without Biting, and Colorado’s premier fly fishing destinations.

Top 3 Fishing Stories of the Week: 5 PB Bass Tips, Make Followers Bite, and the West’s Best Fly Fishing

The author with a well-worn bullfrog-colored Chug Bug lure, known as ‘Money’.

The Story of My Money Chug Bug: Love, Legacy, Family and the Real Magic of One Lure

Today on The Starting Spot: NPFL President Shares Vision, Bass Fishing the South, and a Great Laker Howell Interview

The Starting Spot: NPFL President Shares Vision, Bass Fishing the South, and a Great Laker Howell Interview

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The WURM Stickity Split is a new wrinkle in the soft plastic stickbait game.

WURM Stickity Split Review: The 32-Inch Customizable Soft Plastic Stickbait

Last year I declared the GT knot as my new favorite. But recently I realized the diagrams I shared were wrong. Take a look at the corrected diagram and give the GT knot a try.

I Was Wrong About the GT Knot—Here’s the Right Way to Tie It

A strong knot is the only link between you and the fish of a lifetime. Every angler should know these three knots.

How to Tie the 3 Fishing Knots Every Angler Needs

Today on The Starting Spot: BPT 2026 Roster, Glide Bait Masterclass, and a New Bass Pro Shop in Texas

The Starting Spot: BPT 2026 Roster, Glide Bait Masterclass, and a New Bass Pro Shop in Texas

Today on The Starting Spot: Happy 30th Z-Man, No-Info Rule Concerns, and Must Fish Fall Topwater

The Starting Spot: Happy 30th Z-Man, No-Info Rule Concerns, and Must Fish Fall Topwater

Think you know walleye? Take this fun 10-question quiz to test your fishing knowledge and see if you’re a true walleye expert.

Think You’re a Walleye Expert? This 10-Question Walleye Quiz Leaves No Doubt

Today on The Starting Spot: Online Tournament for High School Anglers, 4 Fall Bass Tips, and a Reel Designed for the Cold

The Starting Spot: Online Tournament for High School Anglers, 4 Fall Bass Tips, and a Reel Designed for the Cold

YETI is known for its attention to detail and quality build.

Yeti Makes Backpacks and This One Is the Best for Airlines and Adventure Travel

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A clear-water bass shadows a jerkbait without striking. Yes, it's maddening but it's also giving you clues to the subtle adjustments you can make to turn the next follower into a biter.

Why Bass Follow But Don’t Bite—And 5 Steps to Fix It

The only thing better than seeing a bass following your Chop Block glide bait is watching one crush it.

5 Reasons to Love the New Berkley Chop Block Glide Bait

Top 3 Fishing Stories of the Week: The West’s Best Fly Fishing, DIY Grease Your Trailer Bearings, and FFS Myth Busted

Top 3 Fishing Stories of the Week: The West’s Best Fly Fishing, DIY Trailer Bearing Grease, and FFS Myth Busted

Put the odds in your favor for catching a personal best largemouth bass by following these tried-and-true fishing tips.

5 Proven Tips to Catch the Biggest Largemouth Bass of Your Life

Today on The Starting Spot: The Record Bass From the Wrong State, Tucker Smith Tells All, and Windy Bass Fishing Tips

The Starting Spot: The Record Bass From the Wrong State, Tucker Smith Tells All, and Windy Bass Fishing Tips

When you are dropped off in the middle of nowhere, your gear better be reliable.

What Alaska and 50,000 Miles Taught Me About Fly Fishing Gear

Today on The Starting Spot: Tucker Shares Aaron’s Advice, Missile Baits Collector’s Item, and Fast Fall Bassin’

The Starting Spot: Tucker Shares Aaron’s Advice, Missile Baits Collector’s Item, and Fast Fall Bassin’

The $500K Ultimate Angler Championship did not allow forward-facing sonar and 24-year-old FFS master Tucker Smith still dominated. Skill wins tournaments, not tech.

Young Anglers Only Win Because of Forward-Facing Sonar: Myth Busted

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