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Father’s Day is almost here, but you still have time to get Dad something he’ll actually use. If he's a fisherman, these five Orvis gifts are practical, well-made, and something he would enjoy receiving.

Gear Reviews

Father’s Day is almost here, but you still have time to get Dad something he’ll actually use. If he's a fisherman, these five Orvis gifts are practical, well-made, and something he would enjoy receiving.

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My Van Staal VR75. The more I beat it up, the better it looks. Earned scars.

Gear Reviews

High-end Father’s Day gifts for the dad who deserves the best, with premium fishing, outdoor, survival, and adventure gear worth going all out for.

The Bluefin Lace Sneaker from Strike are designed with advanced traction, fast water drainage and a locked-in fit.

Gear Reviews

Strike promises advanced design and technology with their Bluefin Lace Sneaker. I wore them fishing for a month to test out those claims.

The Bollé Airfin fishing sunglasses are one of seven field-tested picks for the fishing dad in your life.

Gear Reviews

Seven field-tested Father's Day gifts for fishing dads, picked by a fishing journalist with 30 years in the industry — from a $15 pack of soft plastics to a $2,000 eBike.

The common ground of "fishing" is sometimes where the best connections happen between fathers and sons.

Gear Reviews

Skip the predictable Father's Day gifts this year. Every item in this guide is gear I've tested and continue to use. Some are inexpensive, others cost more, but all have earned a place in my fly-fishing and outdoor system.

Bass Fishing

How good is the lure selection in the Mystery Tackle Box Swimbait Sensation Bass Fishing Kit? Within ten minutes, the first bait I tied on hooked two big largemouth at the same time. Good baits!

The new Abu Garcia VoltiQ baitcast reel.

Gear Reviews

Abu Garcia’s new VoltiQ baitcast reels use electronic braking to reduce backlashes and improve casting distance. Justin Hoffman tested one on the water.

Can a guy who has built his entire wardrobe around being an angler make the transition to responsible, well-dressed adult...who still fishes?

Gear Reviews

Anglers don't have to choose between functional and presentable. Here's the gear taking me from the water to the dinner table—and actually impressing my wife.

Academy Sports' H2OX Carbon rods deliver great performance at a budget-friendly price.

Gear Reviews

Academy Sports’ new H2OX Carbon rods deliver surprising performance for just $79.99. Joe Shead tested them on bass, walleyes, white bass, and inshore saltwater fish.

The right gear makes all the difference when you're shooting professional bass fishing's biggest events.

Gear Reviews

I used Sony's A1 II at the Bassmaster Classic and the A9 III at REDCREST. Here's which flagship mirrorless wins for fishing and outdoor photography.

The Shimano Vanquish C is a lightweight powerhouse

Gear Reviews

We tested the Shimano Vanquish spinning reel for 8 weeks. Here’s how it compares to the Stradic and Stella—and whether it’s worth the $530 price.

The Berkley Dough Rider spinner has a unique Scent Vent pocket in the body, designed to hold scented Berkley PowerBait dough to attract more fish.

Gear Reviews

The Berkley Dough Rider Spinner adds scent to a classic inline design. Here’s what happened when one angler fished it below a dam after a cold front.

Tenkara rods are compact and easy to use, perfect for squeezing in some extra fishing on a road trip

Fly Fishing

Travel light and fish anywhere. Discover why tenkara is the perfect compact rod for spontaneous trout fishing in the Eastern Sierra.

The semi-rimless Pilothouse PRO is Costa’s first attempt at a more open, less obstructed view of the water.

Gear Reviews

Costa’s Pilothouse PRO sunglasses use a semi-rimless design to open up your field of view. Here’s how they perform on the water.

Gear Reviews

Turn your March Madness winnings into a few pieces of gear you’ll actually use all summer on the water.

The Pacific Coast Sportfishing Show is Southern California's premier outdoors trade show

Saltwater

Read more about the six favorite products seen at the 2026 Pacific Coast Sportfishing Show

Dye was added to the scent powder for this demo only, but it paints a dramatic picture of how this baits leaves a scent trail to convince wary bass to bite.

Bass Fishing

Berkley lifts the curtain on its Lab Series baits after Dylan Nutt’s Bassmaster Classic reveal, including new minnows, worms, and scent tech.

Gear Reviews

This Mystery Tackle Box finesse kit is built for pressured bass. See what’s inside and why finesse fishing is more important than ever.

YETI gear is built for the cold and ready for the catch.

Gear Reviews

Hit the ice with this YETI bucket seat, blanket, cooler and tumbler this winter to keep drinks hot, fish fresh, and yourself comfortable.

Fishpond welcomed anglers to a converted trailer full of new gear. You could come and hang out, talk with the reps, and go hands-on with gear you might want.

Gear Reviews

Winter drags on, but The Fly Fishing Show offers gear testing, casting lessons, and a hands-on reminder that fly-fishing season is close.

The best Valentine’s Day gifts for anglers are the ones that fit seamlessly into time spent on the water.

Gear Reviews

Thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift ideas for anglers, from practical upgrades to unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime. Field-tested picks they’ll actually use.

Gear Reviews

A day redfishing Florida's Space Coast revealed how modern fiberglass rods load quickly, cast short and accurately, and still handle real-world distance.

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

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.

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

Fly Fishing

Graphite is the tool. Fiberglass is the vibe. Add a click-and-pawl reel, and you’ll understand the obsession.