Spinning rods are not just good for bass fishing, they’re lifesavers when the fishing gets tough. Most bass anglers may have a love affair with baitcasting rods and reels, but you’d be hard-pressed to ...

It’s no secret that Bass Pro Shops is the place to go when you need a new rod or reel—or any piece of fishing gear and equipment, for that matter. While the massive outdoor retailer carries big brands ...

Like many bass anglers, John Deshauteurs has an abundance of specialized tackle. Rods with a broomstick-strength backbone and multi-gear reels that are engineering marvels. Tools to drop a jig into a ...

I collect baitcasting rods like some people collect coins or Beanie Babies or other ephemera. While choosing the best baitcasting rod may be a matter of fishing conditions and personal preference, I ...

Immersing yourself in the great outdoors, unwinding, reconnecting with nature and indulging in a sport Herbert Hoover once described as “a chance to wash one’s soul with pure air,” fishing holds a ...

Fishing season brings long days out on the water in serene settings. It’s honestly one of the best ways to spend a summer's day. The last thing you want when you’re out on the water is to deal with a ...

How to Identify Largemouth Bass? The largemouth bass is a freshwater species of fish commonly found in waters ranging from the Great Lakes to giant reservoirs to rivers to local, neighborhood ponds ...