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Tackle Test 2021: Best New Swimbait Rods Reviewed

We put seven of the best swimbait rods through their paces out on the water.

Dr. Todd A. Kuhn

Tackle Test 2021: Best New Flipping Sticks Reviewed

We put these seven technique-specific rods through their paces out on the water.

Dr. Todd A. Kuhn

Tackle Test 2021: Best New Spinning Rods Reviewed

We field-tested 14 spinning rods too find the best in our annual fishing gear reviews.

Dr. Todd A. Kuhn

Tackle Test 2021: Best New Baitcasting Rods Reviewed

Which rods were the Editor's Choice and Great Buy winners in Game & Fish's annual fishing gear

Dr. Todd A. Kuhn

Make Your Own Rod Tube That Can Withstand a Lawnmower

4 steps to building a sturdy fishing-rod case with PVC pipe for protection during travel

Bryce M. Towsley

Fishing Gear Review Rewind: Look Back at Best Baitcasters of '20

With Tackle Test 2021 baitcasting reviews coming soon (May 7), we review last year's winners.

Dr. Todd A. Kuhn

Tackle Spring Fishing With These Great New Gear Items

Here's the lowdown on top new rods, reels, baits and other gear to get your season started

Game & Fish Staff

Budget-Friendly Trout Fly-Fishing Combos

Get into fly fishing this season without emptying your bank account with these three combos.

John Taranto

Iconic Fishing Brand Zebco Acquired by Rather Outdoors

The company has been making fishing rods, reels, accessories since 1949.

Game & Fish Staff

New Hard-Core Hardwater Fishing Gear

Make your ice-fishing time more productive with these new gear items.

Drew Warden

Build Your Rod, Your Way in 11 Steps

A custom rod can be affordable and enjoyable to build when you use a kit that comes with

Bryce M. Towsley

Good Deeds: Bass-Fishing Santas Raise $15K in Toys for Kids

Ugly Stik's Santa Claus Bass Tournament featured 298 Santa-suit-wearing anglers at Lake

Game and Fish Staff

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