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

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

Fly Fishing

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

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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.

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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.

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.

Gear Reviews

In case they slipped by you, following are the most popular fishing stories of the week. Can AI plan a great day of fishing; MX star Malcolm Stewart has launched a fishing clothing brand; and a fly angler parasite in the Northeast.

Fly Fishing

Ross Reels, Aspire Fly Rods, and Molson Coors are back with another limited-edition run of Coors-themed reels and a rod.

Motocross and fishing may not seem connected—until you hear Malcolm Stewart’s story.

Bass Fishing

Motocross star Malcolm Stewart launches Rivell Fishing, a premium fishing apparel brand rooted in performance, individuality, and a lifelong passion for the water.

Gear Reviews

Because fishing road trips are always better with dogs around.

From bass pro JT Kenney revealing what really triggers bass to spawn in Florida, to the truth about the best sunglasses, to an AI fishing app vs. a real bass pro, these stories captured our Sports Illustrated fishing reader’s attention on Fishing on SI this past week.

Bass Fishing

JT Kenney revealing what really triggers bass to spawn in Florida; the truth about the best sunglasses; an AI fishing app vs. a real bass pro

The plan looked good on paper. Life on the road would decide.

Destinations

We designed a 30-day, 1,600-mile Florida fishing and camping road trip to test whether an electric RV could truly handle real-world outdoor travel.

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.

Bass Fishing

An AI-powered fishing app built a full game plan in seconds. Then I put it to the test on the water with a veteran bass pro.

Gear Reviews

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.

Gear Reviews

Even the best polarized lenses fail when sunlight sneaks in from the side. Here’s why frame design—and side shields—make a difference.

The Sitka Core Merino 330 Half Zip Pullover

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Field-tested Sitka pants and a merino wool pullover I rely on worldwide. Durable, comfortable gear that makes a practical outdoor gift.

Gear Reviews

It’s not flashy, but it matters. This simple first-aid kit covers the real problems fly anglers face—and makes a smart, thoughtful Christmas gift.