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Tackle Test 2024: The Best Baitcasting Rods & Reels for Bass Fishing

Our team evaluated the latest rods and reels to help you find best gear for your technique and

Shane Beilue

Tackle Test 2024: The Best Spinning Rods & Reels for Bass Fishing

Here's the straight dope from our team's on-the-water testing of the newest gear.

Shane Beilue

Baitcasting Vs. Spinning: Here's How to Choose for Bass Fishing

There's a time and a place for everything, including your choice of bass-fishing gear.

Frank Sargeant

ICAST 2022 Best of Category Winners (Videos)

Here's a video roundup of the best new fishing gear unveiled at ICAST 2022 in Orlando.

Game & Fish Staff

ICAST: Rise of the New Reel Makers

A group of new reel manufacturers have sprung up in response to the overwhelming demand by

Dr. Todd A. Kuhn

New Fishing Reels from ICAST 2022

Here are some of the new baitcast, spinning and fly fishing reels unveiled at ICAST in Orlando.

Alan Clemons

ICAST Daily: What Caught Our Eye at the Annual Fishing Show (Gallery)

From new gear to spectacular booths, here's a look at the images from ICAST 2022 in Orlando.

Game & Fish Staff

What to Expect from ICAST Fishing Show

The mid-summer trade show in Orlando brings us the latest and greatest in new fishing gear for

Lynn Burkhead

Tackle Test 2022: Top Bass Rods & Reels Reviewed

Our team put 47 new baitcasting and spinning rigs to the test against big bass at Florida's

Dr. Todd Kuhn

Best New Baitcasting Rods & Reels for 2022

Our Tackle Test team reviewed 12 rods and 12 reels to determine the Editor's Choice and Great

Dr. Todd Kuhn

Best New Spinning Rods & Reels for 2022

Tackle Test: Here are the best performers from our annual review of bass-fishing gear.

Dr. Todd Kuhn

Cast Better, Work Baits Precisely, Catch More Fish with Perfect Balance

Whether targeting pint-size panfish or monstrous muskies, the combination of rod, reel, line

Dr. Jason Halfen

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