Justin Hoffman

Joined: Jun 2, 2025

Justin Hoffman is an outdoor writer and photographer with 25 years of experience producing media content for a host of North American fishing and hunting publications. With an ardent passion for bass fishing, as well as chasing panfish on the fly, this Ontario-based angler is always seeking out new water to wet a line - and along with that, interesting stories to write and share.

The new Mystery Tackle Box 'Finesse' Bass Fishing Kit curates the perfect selection of lures to coax finicky bass.

Bass Fishing

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

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

Freshwater

Rapala’s new Busch Light Original Giant Lure turns one of fishing’s most iconic crankbaits into a bold wall display for cabins, offices, and man caves.

The author reflects on the winning fishing lures that made a difference to his bass game success this past season.

Bass Fishing

A season recap of the bass baits and techniques that helped me fish smarter, slow down, and catch more and bigger largemouth bass in 2025.

Freshwater

Small changes can transform your time on the water. Here’s how a few new simple fishing ideas brought balance, fun, and adventure back into my season.

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

Freshwater

These five ice fishing gear items fit in a stocking and make the perfect gift for all hardwater anglers come Christmas.

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

Freshwater

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

Bass Fishing

Here's our picks for the top 10 best bass fishing lure gifts for Christmas. From topwaters to soft plastics, this guide will make gift giving a breeze for the fishermen on your holiday list.

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

Gear Reviews

Count down the days to Christmas with the Strike King 12 Days of Fishmas advent calendar - a gift that reveals a lucky lure or bait in each covered box.

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

Freshwater

Get ready for ice fishing season with this full gear-prep checklist. Shelters, augers, electronics, lures, rods, reels, safety gear—tune up before first ice.

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

Bass Fishing

Not all lily pad beds are created equal. Learn to identify the most productive when fishing to help catch more and bigger largemouth bass.

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

Saltwater

Twenty-seven blue marlin were released on a single day giving the sportfishing vessel Gunpowder the new Atlantic record title. Marina Cap Cana billfish capital.

Bass Fishing

From topwater screamers to soft glide baits, these five new Berkley bass lures for 2025 bring cutting-edge design and serious fish-catching power.

Justin Hoffman

Joined: Jun 2, 2025

The Finesse Fishing Kit Built for Today’s Pressured Bass

Busch Light and Bass Pro Shops Release Limited-Edition Collectors Can Collab

How to Modify a Flipping Jig to Catch More Largemouth Bass

YETI Has the Ultimate Gear for Your Ice Fishing Adventures

Bass Fishing

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

Freshwater

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

Bass Fishing

The Bass Baits That Defined My 2025 Season

Freshwater

The Resolutions That Put the Fun Back in My Fishing

Freshwater

Ice Fishing Stocking Stuffers Under $100 Anglers Will Actually Use

Freshwater

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

Bass Fishing

Top 10 Best Bass Fishing Lure Gifts For Christmas

Gear Reviews

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

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

4 Bass Fishing Tips For Finding The Best Lily Pad Beds

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

5 New Berkley Bass Fishing Lures You Must Try in 2025