A cheap rod catches fish, but a cheap reel breaks hearts.” Fishing can be as expensive or as budget-friendly as you make it.

Fishing reels in the $30 to $50 price range can be a bit of a crapshoot—some perform nicely, others are mostly junk. So I was fairly skeptical of Ugly Stik’s new Ugly Tuff spinning reel, which is ...

Anti-corrosion technology protects hooks and lures against rust, with the adjustable dividers and secure twin latches. A great do-it-all tackle bag at a reasonable price point. Nothing says fishing ...

No matter if your species of choice is bass, trout, crappie, or even catfish, Amazon's October Prime Day is stocked to the gills (get it?) with fishing deals. The 2025 October Prime Day takes place on ...

Sure, we’re not in the heart of the fishing season, but that doesn’t mean you can’t stock up on your favorite fishing gear during the off-season. Why wait and pay full price in the Spring when you can ...

Fly anglers can be a sentimental lot. History and heritage play a big part in the fly fishing experience. It's common practice among us to collect old and used gear that holds a story, evokes a bygone ...

Two veteran captains share the durable reels, rods, and apparel that can actually survive a season of corrosive spray.