Today, we're talking casting reels. With the weather getting colder, and Christmas right around the corner, now's the time to talk some gear, and if you're lucky... buy some new gear. A number of ...

Tis the season... the fishing gear shopping season. Up here in Wisconsin, it's been cold... really cold. Ice fishing is already underway across much of the state, even on the smaller lakes in the ...

Spinning reels are more popular than ever. Once considered beginner tackle, they've gained pro-angler attention for finesse ...

Imagine, just for a moment, that you’re standing on the edge of a quiet and serene lake. It’s the early morning; there’s no one else around, and for a brief moment in time, it’s just you, the trees, ...

Kurt Mazurek writes about all things fishing and the outdoor lifestyle for Fishing On SI -a division of Sports Illustrated. Before writing On SI he enjoyed a successful career in the fishing industry, ...

How to Identify Largemouth Bass? The largemouth bass is a freshwater species of fish commonly found in central and eastern portions of the United States, southeastern Canada as well as northern Mexico ...

Fishermen are always looking for a leg up. From a slew of new fishing apps to 'fish call' speakers, amateur and professional anglers alike seem to spend as much time searching for the next great ...

You already know there is no more exciting and satisfying way to catch a bass than with a topwater lure, but which one is best, when and where? The following list highlights the five most universally ...

Catching fish on top-water lures can be so exciting that some anglers would rather catch one fish on a top-water than two or three down deep. Lures that splash and dance across the surface are ...

Just getting started in astronomy? These beginner telescopes are ideal for finding your way around the skies as a newbie. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

This guide is for those just starting to explore the fantastic world of binocular observation. Whether it's stargazing or observing birds from a bird hide, we will walk you through each of the most ...

Texas angler Goya Lin has combined his knowledge of mechanical engineering with a passion for fishing to create a unique bass lure that looks like a string of ducklings. A couple weeks ago, Lin caught ...