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Kayak Angler Vs Goliath, Reflective Waders, Bahamas Fishing Trip
May 24, 2013
Kayak Angler Vs Goliath, Reflective Waders, Bahamas Fishing Trip
Watch We've never seen anything like these cool waders, which employ a unique reflective camouflage system to minimize spooking fish, called &quo...
Sexy 4.9-Ounce Baitcaster
May 23, 2013
Sexy 4.9-Ounce Baitcaster
Over the past several years there's been a space-race to build the lightest baitcaster. Case in point, in 2011 Quantum launched the 5.7-ounce E...
Three Super-Cool Buzzbaits
May 22, 2013
Three Super-Cool Buzzbaits
Buzzbaits are one heck of a great way to draw bass out of shallow cover, resulting in powerful surface strikes. Here's three that deserve some ser...
Must-Have Bass Cranks Up Close
May 09, 2013
Must-Have Bass Cranks Up Close
Ask any crankbait ninja what separates good baits from awesome baits and chances are they'll mention cranks that 'hunt.' See, it all co...
New Baits That Change Color
April 30, 2013
New Baits That Change Color
To be honest, the first thing that came to mind when we saw these baits was color-changing t-shirts from the early 1990s, a brief fashion fad that had...
Learn The Jika Rig
April 25, 2013
Learn The Jika Rig
We know more than a few smart bassers who keep an eye on what's happening in Japan. Each year more Japanese baits and techniques are coming states...
Super Strange Leech-Like Bait
April 18, 2013
Super Strange Leech-Like Bait
Thought we should let you in on one of the coolest off-the-radar baits we've discovered this year. Called the VibraGRUB, this soft plastic look...
New Weedless Topwater Is All The Buzz
April 16, 2013
New Weedless Topwater Is All The Buzz
Used to be that everyone had a Jitterbug and Hula Popper in the tackle box. Smart sticks still do! Bass pro Tim Horton, knows that classic baits are s...
Best Panfish Gear?
April 11, 2013
Best Panfish Gear?
Meatless Wanna put together a fish fry in record time? Try mimicking the microorganisms panfish eat. Crappies, 'gills and trout all prefer a rece...
Coolest Baitcaster Tweak
April 02, 2013
Coolest Baitcaster Tweak
First time we ever saw these bad boys was on Great Lakes pro-basser Joe Balog's baitcasters. Then, at the recent 2013 Bassmaster Classic we lost c...
Spring Crankbait Color Secrets
March 28, 2013
Spring Crankbait Color Secrets
Once you have the right crankbait action dialed in for your spring water temp—typically tighter for colder water, wider wobble as it warms&mdash...
New Must-Have Soft Plastics
March 26, 2013
New Must-Have Soft Plastics
Seems every year more tackle companies are using the Bassmaster Classic as the place to introduce baits. And this year was no different. In 2012 ou...
Be A Fishing Gear Test Pilot
March 05, 2013
Be A Fishing Gear Test Pilot
Companies not only want to know how their gear performs when pros and guides use it, but also how it works for passionate anglers like yourself—...
 World's Fastest Fillet Job, Sebile And Metallica, Fish With Hank
March 01, 2013
World's Fastest Fillet Job, Sebile And Metallica, Fish With Hank
Win Enter now and you could win a summer fishing trip with our buddy Hank Parker, courtesy of Exmark's "Mow & Go with Hank Parker" ...
Fishing With A Briefcase Or Man Purse?
February 26, 2013
Fishing With A Briefcase Or Man Purse?
Unless you've already got a dozen rigged rods on deck, finding the perfect bait in just about any tackle box can be a nightmare when the bass acti...
Insane Bass Blitz, WIN a Pelican Cooler, Al's Secret Rap
February 22, 2013
Insane Bass Blitz, WIN a Pelican Cooler, Al's Secret Rap
Watch You can take Al Lindner's word when he says a new bait is a big deal and "catches loads of fish." From what we hear, it's the...
3 Unusual Wacky Rigs
February 21, 2013
3 Unusual Wacky Rigs
WackOjig With a bait-keeper ring molded right into the head, the WackOjig serves double-duty. It preserves delicate stickbaits and takes them down fa...
Aaron Martens' DIY Tackle Organization
February 13, 2013
Aaron Martens' DIY Tackle Organization
For bass pro Aaron Martens, finding the right bait when the heat is on can mean thousands of dollars. And while that may not be the case for the rest ...
Best New Way To Store Crankbaits
February 06, 2013
Best New Way To Store Crankbaits
Recently, we discovered a super nifty way to store crankbaits that we'd never seen before. The brainchild of some local Missouri River sticks, ...
Computerized Fishing Rod, Win Waders, Giant Squid Caught On Video
January 25, 2013
Computerized Fishing Rod, Win Waders, Giant Squid Caught On Video
Wow Under nearly 3,000 feet of Pacific Ocean, researchers have finally captured live underwater footage of a giant squid, which has long been conside...
Best New Tackle Bags?
January 24, 2013
Best New Tackle Bags?
  If you didn't make a New Year's resolution, here's one for you! How 'bout getting all those hooks sharpened and the tangle...
Classic Reel Reissued And Casts Even Farther
January 22, 2013
Classic Reel Reissued And Casts Even Farther
  Ask any angler—even pros—and chances are they wish they could cast farther. Guess that's what has crankbait gurus David...
Crazy Boat Fire, Get Cash From Okuma, Shark Destroys Tarpon
January 18, 2013
Crazy Boat Fire, Get Cash From Okuma, Shark Destroys Tarpon
Wow Don't get us wrong, boat fires are no joke. But what's cool about this crazy video is the creative way one boater used his noggin (and ho...
New Equal Opportunity Shads Shake Things Up
January 17, 2013
New Equal Opportunity Shads Shake Things Up
  When the first two sizes of these baits came out, they made a pretty big splash with walleye anglers (pun intended). First off, they we...
3 Top Tents For Backcountry Fishing
January 08, 2013
3 Top Tents For Backcountry Fishing
With today's tent innovations, there's really no reason to suffer another cold and clammy night fishing in the backcountry.   ...
15-Pound Bass, Coolest Guy At The Boat Ramp, Free Baits
January 04, 2013
15-Pound Bass, Coolest Guy At The Boat Ramp, Free Baits
Wow This 15.02-pound pot-bellied pig validates the "Everything's bigger in Texas" bumper stickers. The latest Toyota ShareLunker entry ...
3 Funny Baits: Boob Jig, Dangle Berry, Balls O' Fire
January 03, 2013
3 Funny Baits: Boob Jig, Dangle Berry, Balls O' Fire
Boob Jig Designed to look like... er, where babies feed, anglers can choose from 1/8-ounce A cup through 3/4-ounce DD cup sizes. Okay, so they'd ...
Why Fishermen Are Crybabies
December 19, 2012
Why Fishermen Are Crybabies
  Spend hours drifting winter steelies, crouched in a duck blind, or dunking minnows through a hole in the ice, and sooner or later you'...
Three Cool Last-Minute Fishing Gifts
December 18, 2012
Three Cool Last-Minute Fishing Gifts
Mil-Spec Fishin' Vest Cabela's new Heated Performance Gear vest will help you stay warm and fish longer. Powered by a rechargeable lithium po...
Sexy Tracy On Trout, Fishing Tragedy, Get Lowrance Bucks
December 14, 2012
Sexy Tracy On Trout, Fishing Tragedy, Get Lowrance Bucks
Wow "Montana" Matt is one lucky dude. Not only does he have a sweet drift boat setup and all the right gear, he has a sexy girlfriend named...
A Man Without Courage...
December 13, 2012
A Man Without Courage...
  According to Ben Franklin, "A man without courage is a knife without an edge." Whether you think of him as a statesman, print...
Slither Rig Defies Grass For More Bass
November 06, 2012
Slither Rig Defies Grass For More Bass
When it comes to fishing thick, matted grass, this new bait might be a game changer. It even has one of jig fishing's top gurus, Denny Brauer, excited...
New Buffet Rig Slays Bass & Panfish
November 01, 2012
New Buffet Rig Slays Bass & Panfish
  Given the popularity of the Alabama Rig over the past year, it doesn't come as a huge surprise that the multiple bait phenomena has fi...
A-Rig Monster, Sexy Fishing Tech,  Win Hook, Line & Shifter
October 26, 2012
A-Rig Monster, Sexy Fishing Tech, Win Hook, Line & Shifter
Watch It was only a matter of time before touchscreen sensitivity came to freshwater sonar, and it's downright sexy! It comes with StructureScan ...
Smoke Bass On Fish Dope, Floats And Flies
October 23, 2012
Smoke Bass On Fish Dope, Floats And Flies
When the water temp drops below 55 degrees, bass feeding behavior can become subtle and infrequent. Yet, fishing a float-and-fly set-up can be an extr...
Fish With Iron Maiden, Snell Knot Demystified, Win A Seat With Skeet
October 12, 2012
Fish With Iron Maiden, Snell Knot Demystified, Win A Seat With Skeet
Wow Whether you're making live bait rigs, fishing yarn flies or spawnbags for salmon, or want to increase bass hook-ups when fishing punch baits ...
Get Skunked, Take A Bimbo Fishin'
October 09, 2012
Get Skunked, Take A Bimbo Fishin'
  Fishing guide Ted Peck described the 'Skunk as a "Wooly Worm on steroids" and said it was the best panfish bait he'd dis...
Gary Loomis' New Rods
October 03, 2012
Gary Loomis' New Rods
  Over the years the name Gary Loomis has become synonymous with quality and performance. Many consider him the Thomas Edison of rod buildin...
New Speed Craw Perfect For Grass ... And More
September 27, 2012
New Speed Craw Perfect For Grass ... And More
  We first caught wind of the Havoc Rocket Craw back in March, when Skeet Reese claimed this new design as his "money" bait. Four ...
Bass Love Dead Rabbits?
September 05, 2012
Bass Love Dead Rabbits?
  Old school jigs flat out catch fish. Especially in highly pressured waters, everything old is new again. Like marabou and rabbit hair jigs...
Punch Bass In The Face ... With Claws
August 28, 2012
Punch Bass In The Face ... With Claws
  More often than not, we motor past the really thick weed growth, shaking our heads, keeping on the lookout for something easier to fish. B...
Trolling Motor Miracle
August 22, 2012
Trolling Motor Miracle
  When it comes to boat control, the latest from Minn Kota may give fishermen the biggest leg up yet. Now you can control your trolling moto...
Robot Bait Destroys Bass
August 08, 2012
Robot Bait Destroys Bass
  Designers of this radically versatile new bass bait say robotic, shape-shifting Transformers were the motivation behind its design. Even t...
Sneak Peek: This Swimbait Is Sick
August 02, 2012
Sneak Peek: This Swimbait Is Sick
  Bass pro Skeet Reese calls his new Havoc swimbait a "Scooby snack for bass." Never heard of the Scoob? That's okay, all y...
Oh Calcutta, Hobie Marvel & Balsa Xtreme
July 13, 2012
Oh Calcutta, Hobie Marvel & Balsa Xtreme
Calcutta D It's always exciting to see what Shimano will unleash at the annual ICAST show, and this year one of the stars is its new Calcutta D r...
Berkley's XL and XT Monos Grab Headlines
July 12, 2012
Berkley's XL and XT Monos Grab Headlines
  ICAST is where fishing manufacturers from around the world break the news about what they've been working on for the coming year. So w...
Sneak Peek At St. Croix Rods
July 10, 2012
Sneak Peek At St. Croix Rods
  Tonight in Orlando, Florida, fishing gear manufacturers from all over the world will unveil their new rods, reels, lures, electronics and ...
Video: Flip 'Em The Bird
July 05, 2012
Video: Flip 'Em The Bird
  Spend enough time on the water and sooner or later you'll witness a bass destroy a finch, red-winged blackbird or some other hapless a...
One-Of-A-Kind Tackle Box
June 21, 2012
One-Of-A-Kind Tackle Box
  Alabama rigs, A-rigs, whatever you like to call them, castable umbrellas are about the hottest thing to hit b...
First Look At The New Revo Reels
June 20, 2012
First Look At The New Revo Reels
  Abu Garcia's Revo baitcasters have been a sensation since they first hit tackle shop shelves, but that didn't...
Rare Lures Now Available In U.S.
June 19, 2012
Rare Lures Now Available In U.S.
  Bentley's "underground" Jack Custom Baits are now officially available in the U.S. ...
Classiest Panfish Rods
June 14, 2012
Classiest Panfish Rods
  Some of our fondest memories revolve around fishing with dad—bluebird skies, warm summer breezes and dropping...
3 Gorgeous Reels For Dad
June 12, 2012
3 Gorgeous Reels For Dad
Back In Black You'd think this thing had an ammunition chamber with how good it feels in your hand. Like a fine handgun, you should prob...
Ultimate Live Bait Transporter
June 07, 2012
Ultimate Live Bait Transporter
  Nothing attracts gamefish like a fresh, live minnow. Trouble is; the little buggers tend to die off in a bait...
Outdoor Gear Giveaway
June 06, 2012
Outdoor Gear Giveaway
  Yeah, we do the 'Dew—on-the-rocks, neat, anyway we can get it. Sure, it's a refreshing beverage, but we think...
This Paddletail Swings!
June 05, 2012
This Paddletail Swings!
  Paddletail swimbaits catch fish—no question! They look like fleeing baitfish, and that rhythmic thump from th...
Best Cabela's Rod Series Yet!
May 31, 2012
Best Cabela's Rod Series Yet!
  We were disappointed when we learned the Cabela's XLMTi rod lineup was going away. One of our editors claims...
Video: Latest In A-Rigs, Bass Tell-All, Win A Million
May 18, 2012
Video: Latest In A-Rigs, Bass Tell-All, Win A Million
Win Don't forget that Mustad is putting up $1,400,000 in the 2012 Hook A Million State & World Record Contest! Be one of the first t...
Full-Meal-Deal For Bass
May 15, 2012
Full-Meal-Deal For Bass
  Largemouth bass, especially BIG largemouth bass, are a lot like your brother-in-law when you're hitting the d...
Zombie Rats Slay Bass
May 10, 2012
Zombie Rats Slay Bass
  Toledo Bend-based tournament angler David Truax started a trend when he used a white pa...
New Chug'n Spook Best Yet
May 08, 2012
New Chug'n Spook Best Yet
Since the Heddon Zara Spook first hit the water in 1939, no walking bait has equaled its legendary status. Until now, perhaps. If you haven't seen ...
NEW 2013 Frog Colors...Now
May 03, 2012
NEW 2013 Frog Colors...Now
  If there's a way to fish bass that's more fun than working a frog, we haven't found it!...
Bleeder Chains Improve Baits
May 02, 2012
Bleeder Chains Improve Baits
A bleeding baitfish is the equivalent of aquatic fast food. It means wounded, dying or dead, and an easy, no-hassle meal for gamefish. As a former...
150 Hair Jig Color Combos
April 26, 2012
150 Hair Jig Color Combos
Any serious bass, panfish or walleye stick around Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, can tell you all you want to know about Tim "Hutch" Hutchison and how ...
Ripped Crank Caller Talks To Bass
April 18, 2012
Ripped Crank Caller Talks To Bass
Like most crank callers, this one's ripped, loud and will wake you up! But the only heavy breathing you'll hear on the line will be yours...when you b...
Sexy Dawg Walks On Water
April 10, 2012
Sexy Dawg Walks On Water
The pegboards at your local baitshop are stacked with topwaters, but how many of them were designed by KVD? Until now, none of 'em! Guess that...
Video: Loose Lips Sink Ships?  Guide Tells All
April 04, 2012
Video: Loose Lips Sink Ships? Guide Tells All
Ever tapped a guide for free info? At best, you'll get a vague response like "they're deep" or a shake of the head. In the world of guiding—...
6 New Ultra-Realistic Cranks
April 03, 2012
6 New Ultra-Realistic Cranks
Get out your tackle box and make room for six new ultra-realistic must-have cranks. At $6.99 each, you won't have to brown-bag it the entire workw...
Video: Right Way To Spool Your Reels
March 29, 2012
Video: Right Way To Spool Your Reels
After poorly-tied knots, the number-one cause of lost fish, and f-bombs randomly flying about the boat, is old fishing line. Our recommendation. Chang...
Giant Worm Throw-Down!
March 09, 2012
Giant Worm Throw-Down!
Big & Smelly At a whopping 12 inches in length, this worm makes just about any fish you catch look small in p...
What The Hellgrammite?
March 07, 2012
What The Hellgrammite?
It typically takes a pitcher or two at the local watering hole before a serious smallmouth stick admits that hellgrammites—the larvae of the dob...
Best-Looking, Most-Coveted Cranks Revealed
February 23, 2012
Best-Looking, Most-Coveted Cranks Revealed
Sexy Catches Fish! Not only does sex sell, it also catches fish. Case in point: Peepers's WEC E1 Crankbaits ...
WIN A $350 Abu Revo MGX Baitcaster!
February 22, 2012
WIN A $350 Abu Revo MGX Baitcaster!
  Floating in mid-air, as if by magic, it was hard not to notice Abu Garcia's new Revo MG...
Five Bass On One Cast ... Win An Alabama Rig
February 15, 2012
Five Bass On One Cast ... Win An Alabama Rig
We can't guarantee you'll catch five bass on one cast the way Ken Golub recently did on Conesus Lake, New York, but the North American Fishing Club i...
Giant Worm Throw-Down!
February 09, 2012
Giant Worm Throw-Down!
Big & Smelly At a whopping 12 inches in length, this worm makes just about any fish you catch look small in p...
UV Weapons Slay Fish
February 02, 2012
UV Weapons Slay Fish
Severe storms are dark, dreary and dreadful, generally speaking, but the new Ultra-Violet Bright Storm lures are anything but (unless you're a fish, i...
VIDEO: Evil Fishing Prank, Trophy  Caught From Cliff, WIN
January 27, 2012
VIDEO: Evil Fishing Prank, Trophy Caught From Cliff, WIN
Watch We've seen lots of fishing pranks over the years, but this one takes the cake for being just plain sini...
Our New Favorite Bait Container
January 26, 2012
Our New Favorite Bait Container
It's not often that a bait container comes along that really impresses us. Fact is, there's nothing worse than spending a lot of time (or money) o...
PK Lures Giveaway
January 25, 2012
PK Lures Giveaway
Fishing pros, outdoors writers, and guides have known for some time that tackle genius Pat O'Grady's unique bait designs catch a lot of fish. But on...
The $416 Swimbait
January 12, 2012
The $416 Swimbait
What's the most you've ever paid for a bait? The consensus here is $30 maybe $40. Still, even the most expensive big-fish baits in our tackle b...
Video: Kevin Short's Winter Faves Fit In One Hand
January 10, 2012
Video: Kevin Short's Winter Faves Fit In One Hand
You can fit all the baits you need for winter bassin' in the palm of one hand. North American Fishing Club's "Web Guy Greg" Huff recently got a loo...
Redneck Girl Likes Bass,  Man Vs Giant & WIN
January 06, 2012
Redneck Girl Likes Bass, Man Vs Giant & WIN
Watch Self-proclaimed redneck Heather is the real deal. She has a pet chicken named "Gumbo" and talks smack t...
3 Hush-Hush Baits That Slay Bass
January 05, 2012
3 Hush-Hush Baits That Slay Bass
Tiny Paca Craw Don't be fooled by this bait's size. Its giant flapping claws displace a lot of water. Perfec...
Double Down For Big Bass
January 03, 2012
Double Down For Big Bass
Fact: The water temp right now is about as cold as it's going to get all year. And for bass fishermen, that can mean some tough fishing. Biologica...
Globetrotters Fish, KVD & Bill Dance Bloopers, WIN
December 23, 2011
Globetrotters Fish, KVD & Bill Dance Bloopers, WIN
Watch What do you get when you put KVD, Bill Dance, Stacey King and a rooster together on a camera? A whole l...
Top Secret Soft Plastic
December 22, 2011
Top Secret Soft Plastic
Chances are, you've got tons of soft plastics ... but we're willing to bet you haven't fished these. Long story short: We were looking for new ways t...
Facebook Now Another  Tool in the Tacklebox
December 21, 2011
Facebook Now Another Tool in the Tacklebox
Can Facebook help you catch more fish? That's the challenge North American Fisherman TV Host Steve Pennaz extended to NAFC Social Media Editor Greg...
Sexy Fishing Prank, FREE Bass Cat, Fishing Flick
December 09, 2011
Sexy Fishing Prank, FREE Bass Cat, Fishing Flick
Win Here's a contest you don't want to miss. Simply fill out an online form—no purchase required—...
Fisherman's Christmas List
December 06, 2011
Fisherman's Christmas List
T-minus 19 days until Christmas! And that means not much time left to let Santa (or your wife, girlfriend, kids, parents, or friends) know what you wa...
Freak Octopus, 85-Year-Old Catches Giant, WIN Tackle Kit
December 02, 2011
Freak Octopus, 85-Year-Old Catches Giant, WIN Tackle Kit
Watch While we've seen tons of big fish caught from small watercraft, this is the first video we've ever seen...
Mutant Rifle/Fishing Rod Combo
December 01, 2011
Mutant Rifle/Fishing Rod Combo
Whether you're into survivalist or utility gear—or simply appreciate unique, made-in-the-good-old-USA hunting and fishing equipment, you must ch...
Cold-Water Bass Tackle Kit Giveaway
November 29, 2011
Cold-Water Bass Tackle Kit Giveaway
There's no denying cold-water season is here. And while many fishermen have retired their bass gear to concentrate on fishing other species or sho...
WIN Rapala Sportsman's Combo
November 23, 2011
WIN Rapala Sportsman's Combo
Fish without a quality pliers and you may end up walking your buddy through this trick. Here's the solution. Enter to win a Rapala Sportsman's Com...
WIN A MarCum Ultimate Underwater Viewing System
November 16, 2011
WIN A MarCum Ultimate Underwater Viewing System
We know how difficult it can be to locate "spot-on-the-spot" structure and the fish that stack up in these areas. We'll bet there have been times when...
Three Sexy Must-Have Reels
November 10, 2011
Three Sexy Must-Have Reels
Smooth Performer Pinnacle's Performa XT is a great spinning reel for under 100 bucks. Perfect for finesse appli...
Insane Video: Hand-Feeding Monster Fish
November 04, 2011
Insane Video: Hand-Feeding Monster Fish
Watch You've gotta see this video to believe it! "Tunas everywhere! Tunas everywhere!" yells one fisherman as g...
North American Fisherman FREE On iPad
November 03, 2011
North American Fisherman FREE On iPad
In keeping with its reputation for staying ahead of the curve, and responding to its readers' demands, North American Fisherman is now offering a FREE...
WIN a $400 Cabela's  Dry-Plus Tourney Trail Rainsuit
November 01, 2011
WIN a $400 Cabela's Dry-Plus Tourney Trail Rainsuit
The temperature drops, the wind picks up, wet stuff falls from the sky ... and the fish go berserk! It's one of fishing's many ironies—the w...
Redneck Fishing Cannon +  23 Fishing Hotties
October 28, 2011
Redneck Fishing Cannon + 23 Fishing Hotties
Watch Want to know what you can cobble together with 20 bucks of PVC, glue, propellant and a Coleman lantern ig...
Watch Emergency Bass Surgery
October 26, 2011
Watch Emergency Bass Surgery
  You've caught your share of bass. And chances are you're a pretty mean stick when it ...
WIN $350 Ultimate Fall Fishing Kit!
October 25, 2011
WIN $350 Ultimate Fall Fishing Kit!
When it comes to fall bass fishing, tons of lures work: cranks, spinnerbaits, soft plastics, swimbaits, topwater, etc. The only rule is there are no ...
Funny Video: Man Fights  Grizzly For Salmon
October 21, 2011
Funny Video: Man Fights Grizzly For Salmon
Wow Some guys will go to any length to take home a trophy fish—like this raving kook! Talk about a candidate for the Darwin Awards ... An...
Win A Premium Lowrance  Endura Sierra GPS
October 18, 2011
Win A Premium Lowrance Endura Sierra GPS
Whether you're fishing from a bass boat, kayak, canoe or even from shore, nothing beats knowing exactly where you are. Not only does this knowledge ai...
Gila Monster Slays Bass
October 06, 2011
Gila Monster Slays Bass

This bait rests head-down, tail-up, giving it that egg-robber posture that drives big fish nuts!

WIN Wicked-Awesome Simms Waders
October 04, 2011
WIN Wicked-Awesome Simms Waders

Whether you want to get in a few casts before or after work, or fish spots inaccessible by boat or kayak, you'll be good to go with these waders.

Win Kick-Butt Halogen Landing Net
September 26, 2011
Win Kick-Butt Halogen Landing Net
  We've all been there ... You hook a massive fish, play it for what seems like hours, a...
Video: Jellyfish In A Blender
September 23, 2011
Video: Jellyfish In A Blender
Wow Like something out of a classic '50s sci-fi flick, the northern coasts of Japan are being invaded by giant jellyfish ... Frustrated f...
Video: New Drop-Shot Secret
September 22, 2011
Video: New Drop-Shot Secret
Holy crap! Sorry for the expression, but truth be told that's a toned-down version of what most anglers said when they first saw VMC's brand new SpinS...
Video: Monster Catfish Smashes Rod
September 21, 2011
Video: Monster Catfish Smashes Rod
  The guys at Team Catfish know a thing or two about monster cats, and here's video ev...
The Reel To End All Reels?
September 19, 2011
The Reel To End All Reels?
Are YOU a master angler? Then build the master reel. Lots of sites claim to let you "build your own," and then offer you about three meager levels of ...
Fishing Stuff You've Never Seen
September 15, 2011
Fishing Stuff You've Never Seen
  The right belt buckle does a lot more than simply keep your pants up—it lets folks k...
Video: $1,500 Redneck Giveaway
September 13, 2011
Video: $1,500 Redneck Giveaway
  Right now, many of us are preparing for deer hunting. And we know how much work it ca...
Top Secret Lake Maps Giveaway
September 08, 2011
Top Secret Lake Maps Giveaway
  Sometimes there's only one difference between fishermen who catch fish and those who...
Win A UTV! | $16,000 Prize Package
September 06, 2011
Win A UTV! | $16,000 Prize Package
  Imagine being able to navigate wicked terrain and fish difficult-to-reach waters ......
Rockstar Provokes Violent Fish Attacks!
September 01, 2011
Rockstar Provokes Violent Fish Attacks!
  Toronto-based lure designer Clive Mathias doesn't mince words about what kind of fisherman he had in mind with...
Addicted To Bass(aholic) Babes
August 30, 2011
Addicted To Bass(aholic) Babes
  Do you think about fishing 24/7? Have you ever missed a day of work to fish? Have you ever sat in a baitshop p...
69 Ways To Lunkerville
August 25, 2011
69 Ways To Lunkerville
  Fishermen and hunters are the original conservationists. And unlike the politically correct tree-huggers who'v...
Video: If John Wayne Were A Fisherman ...
August 24, 2011
Video: If John Wayne Were A Fisherman ...
  If John Wayne were a fisherman, this would've been his honey hole. The desert oasis draws anglers with its rug...
Video: Don't Hook Her ... Grabbar
August 23, 2011
Video: Don't Hook Her ... Grabbar
  If you're like us, you're constantly on the lookout for a better way to keep your favorite lures organized and...
Video: Explosive Topwater Tip
August 22, 2011
Video: Explosive Topwater Tip
  Like a good action-packed Hollywood thriller, frog fishing is all about suspense. You can never be quite sure ...
Top Five Funniest Fishing T-Shirts
August 16, 2011
Top Five Funniest Fishing T-Shirts
Fishermen usually have a good sense of humor, which is why we know you'll get a chuckle over these funny fishing T-shirts. Here are the top five from ...
Video: Lizard Eats Bass For Breakfast
August 15, 2011
Video: Lizard Eats Bass For Breakfast
Meet renegade bait designer Larry The Lizard, a guy who came out of nowhere and made a name for himself almost overnight with his innovations to the p...
So You Think You Can Fish?
August 10, 2011
So You Think You Can Fish?
  STAR in a fishing video! WIN $899 Prize Pack! So, You Think You Can Fish? Here's your chance to be a fishing s...
Video: Fastest Way To Fish
August 09, 2011
Video: Fastest Way To Fish
  You don't typically associate sumo wrestlers with speed—or with fishing, for that matter—but you just might af...
Video: Catch Fish On Pulled Pork
August 08, 2011
Video: Catch Fish On Pulled Pork
Minnows and worms die in the late-summer heat, and leeches just plain suck. Live bait sure does catch fish, though, you say. And you're right. So what...
Video: Will A Half-Ton Truck Crush This Reel?
August 04, 2011
Video: Will A Half-Ton Truck Crush This Reel?
  A couple weeks ago, we broke the story on the crazy-light Revo MGX. Well, guess what? It’s got company in the ...
Video: Funny Fat Boy Catches Fish
August 03, 2011
Video: Funny Fat Boy Catches Fish
  You know from a recent Fishin' Informer that there are a lot of custom luremakers out there who'll paint just ...
A Six-Inch Whale That Catches Fish
August 02, 2011
A Six-Inch Whale That Catches Fish
  Soft swimbaits are obviously everywhere in bassin' these days. We've seen 'em all, and a lot of 'em look and a...
Fish Stink ... You Don't Have To
August 01, 2011
Fish Stink ... You Don't Have To
We'll bet dollars for donuts that your wife or girlfriend isn't too keen on the smell of dead fish. And it's not that fishermen don't wash their hands...
F-Bombs ... And How To Avoid 'Em
July 26, 2011
F-Bombs ... And How To Avoid 'Em
  Don't like the taste of soap? No problem. We know a better way clean up your language. Rid yourself of the sit...
Iaconelli's NEW Reel Weighs Mere Ounces
July 21, 2011
Iaconelli's NEW Reel Weighs Mere Ounces
Abu Garcia is launching what's looking to be the best Revo yet—the MGX. It's early in the game, but after fishing pre-release samples, we can tell you...
Video: Crazy Outboard Has GPS
July 19, 2011
Video: Crazy Outboard Has GPS
  "Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door." Well, the same could be said for outbo...
Killer Crank For Deep Down Bass
July 18, 2011
Killer Crank For Deep Down Bass
  In the 1980s many of us drove Camaros and Trans Ams and sported moustaches (to be like Burt Reynolds). We had ...
Fisherman Saves Finger
July 14, 2011
Fisherman Saves Finger
  The dude in this video didn't just save his finger, he saved your finger. If watching this clip inspires you t...
Get Baits Unavailable In The U.S.
July 01, 2011
Get Baits Unavailable In The U.S.
  Boilies are to carp what Texas-rigged worms are to bass—they're the core baits in the elite carp angler's arse...
Our Top 3 Frogs
June 28, 2011
Our Top 3 Frogs
  A Live Target This award-winning frog is darn near anatomically correct! Watch Dave...
Smokin' Bug Dope
June 27, 2011
Smokin' Bug Dope
Some old timers say fish don't really start biting until the mosquitoes hatch. Whether or not this is true, there's no argument that flying pests are ...
Top Beers For Fishermen
June 23, 2011
Top Beers For Fishermen
We can all agree that a fish fry washed down by a cold beer is a great way to finish a day on the water. But kind of like the big-fish story ol' Uncle...
Catch Giant Bass On Donkey Donger
June 22, 2011
Catch Giant Bass On Donkey Donger
  Wouldn't it be cool to watch a huge largemouth bass devour a 10-inch snake? Well, cast a Donkey Donger and han...
Must-Have Baitcasting Rods For All Pockets
June 20, 2011
Must-Have Baitcasting Rods For All Pockets
Fishing a great crank, spinnerbait or jig with a run-of-the-mill rod is like dousing a perfectly grilled T-bone with ketchup. It's just not right! Kic...
Turn Your Old Lures Into Cash
June 15, 2011
Turn Your Old Lures Into Cash
  Remember those yard sale lures you talked your mom into buying for a quarter? Chances are, you forgot 'em with...
Cast A Football Field With This
June 14, 2011
Cast A Football Field With This
In this corner, measuring 2.7-inches and weighing in at 3/16 of an ounce, is the Jackall Soul Shad 68SP. With an intro lik...
Secret Fishin' Gear Fix
June 09, 2011
Secret Fishin' Gear Fix
Ever have your sonar or GPS decide to turn itself on? Or worse yet, turn itself off? Boat-mounted fishing electronics can ...
Video: Giant Bass Clackin'
June 08, 2011
Video: Giant Bass Clackin'
  Come to think of it, "Giant Bass Clackin'" kind of sounds like the bass are doing the clackin'. Maybe today's ...
3 Wicked Bass Bait Combos
June 06, 2011
3 Wicked Bass Bait Combos
"Many anglers miss the boat by seeing jig trailers solely as craws, forgetting about baitfish," says fishing tackle promoter Scott Kinard. Kinard adju...
3 Lethal Leadheads
June 02, 2011
3 Lethal Leadheads
It's safe to say that more fish have been caught on jigs than any other type of artificial lure. Here are three that raise the bar even higher. ...
Video: Crazy Panhandler Fillets Fish In Seconds!
June 01, 2011
Video: Crazy Panhandler Fillets Fish In Seconds!
  The kitchen is off limits to fish cleaning, right? So, it's out into the heat, mosquitoes and black flies. You...
Win An Epic Family Fishing Trip
May 31, 2011
Win An Epic Family Fishing Trip
  You've dreamed of taking the family to one of America's great fishing destinations, but with gas at $4 a gallo...
Blonde In A Life Jacket
May 25, 2011
Blonde In A Life Jacket
  It's National Boating Safety Week, and the girl in this video is definitely ready. But don't take our word for...
3 Ways To Catch More Fish
May 19, 2011
3 Ways To Catch More Fish
What repels fish more, gasoline or sunscreen? Well, it may come as a surprise, but according to fish biologists, sunscreen is the biggest offender. ...
Win Al Lindner's Fishing Rig
May 17, 2011
Win Al Lindner's Fishing Rig
Ever wondered what it'd be like to own the best fishin' gear available—to be outfitted like a fishing pro? Well, here's your chance! ...
Secret Fixes Backlash In Seconds!
May 13, 2011
Secret Fixes Backlash In Seconds!
  Watch Despite our best efforts to correctly spool our reels with fresh, quality fishing line, eve...
Fish Off-The-Grid Without Losing Power
May 12, 2011
Fish Off-The-Grid Without Losing Power
Yeah, you talk a big game to your urbanite friends, bragging about how you're drawn to waters off the beaten path and roughing it on backcountry fishi...
What Good Anglers DON'T Do!
May 10, 2011
What Good Anglers DON'T Do!
  Fishing with old line on your spinning reel or baitcaster is like driving on bald tires—in the rain. And, yes,...
3 Unbeatable Bluegill Baits
May 09, 2011
3 Unbeatable Bluegill Baits
  Throw A Slider Fact: Grub-style softbaits are like sweet potato pie to big bluegills. Of these, C...
A Must-Read For Those Who Love To Fish
May 05, 2011
A Must-Read For Those Who Love To Fish
As a fisherman it's easy to feel like your voice gets lost in the big world of politics and economics. Probably because, as one whose very soul is bou...
Free Fishing Funnies For Your PC!
May 04, 2011
Free Fishing Funnies For Your PC!
  Dig deep enough into some fishing-related websites and you'll see that the folks who build and sell the tackle...
Where Bass & Walleyes Are Spawning Now!
May 03, 2011
Where Bass & Walleyes Are Spawning Now!
  In many waters bass and walleyes are protected during the spawning season, but that doesn't mean you should ig...
Win A Boat-Load Of Baits ... And A Boat!
April 29, 2011
Win A Boat-Load Of Baits ... And A Boat!
  Watch No matter the species or technique, PowerBait just works. Well, there's a brand spankin' ne...
Best Fishing Reel Ever Built?
April 28, 2011
Best Fishing Reel Ever Built?
  Even if you didn't actually get to fish one of the classic Mitchell spinning reels, as a kid, chances are that...
Lock And Chock Your Rig
April 25, 2011
Lock And Chock Your Rig
  Imagine waking up to find your boat gone. Boat, trailer, motors, electronics, rods, reels, tackle—everything o...
3 Super Models, All Suck!
April 21, 2011
3 Super Models, All Suck!
Hands down, the best way to package fish and game is with a quality vacuum sealer. I know we're preachin' to the choir, but how many different sealers...
Knot Wars App Now Available For Droid!
April 19, 2011
Knot Wars App Now Available For Droid!
The Knot Wars app, showing animated tying instructions for 40 of the toughest fishing knots ever conceived, has been downloaded to thousands of iPhone...
Best Fried Fish--Hands Down!
April 18, 2011
Best Fried Fish--Hands Down!
Your wife, doctor and every TV nutritionist on the planet might sing the same song: "You should broil your fish...or bake it...or steam it...blah, bla...
Oddball Baits That Catch Catfish
April 14, 2011
Oddball Baits That Catch Catfish
  Besides being things ...
Live Bait Must-Haves
April 11, 2011
Live Bait Must-Haves
We love throwing cranks, soft plastics, and other artificial baits. And while it seems like we've got the techniques and tackle for just about any sit...
Bunk With Hank, All-Expenses-Paid
April 08, 2011
Bunk With Hank, All-Expenses-Paid
Win Berkley's Big Fish Contest offers anglers a chance to win outstanding tackle prizes—every month! In addition, a selection of monthly ...
Pimp Your Genny For Any Fuel
April 07, 2011
Pimp Your Genny For Any Fuel
As fishermen, we often find ourselves in far away, off-the-grid locations with boat, auto or ATV batteries that need charging. The solution? A portabl...
3 Kick-Butt Tents, 75 Mph Winds
April 04, 2011
3 Kick-Butt Tents, 75 Mph Winds
Sure, you can buy a tent where you get your groceries, but we'll bet it doesn't last a year. Remember Father's Day 2008? Yep, that tent ended up in a ...
3 Killer Fly Combos Under $500
March 31, 2011
3 Killer Fly Combos Under $500
Isn't it about time you retire grandpa's ol' glass fly rod and clunky automatic reel? Honor gramps by putting it on display above the fireplace—and up...
Last Waders You'll Ever Buy
March 28, 2011
Last Waders You'll Ever Buy

Wade fishing can get you on a hot bite when nothin' else will. Wanna fish those spots inaccessible by boat, even a kayak?

3 Shocking Trout Picks
March 27, 2011
3 Shocking Trout Picks
High Voltage What's "shocking" about an inline spinner? We've used Mepps and Panther Martins since trout and dinosaurs shared the same wa...
Light So Tough It Must Have Tiger Blood
March 23, 2011
Light So Tough It Must Have Tiger Blood
Every angler's been there. Picking at a bird's nest, tying up a rig or unhooking a fish with the sun below the horizon is a pain. And handheld flashli...
Killer Fishin' Mounts
March 21, 2011
Killer Fishin' Mounts
  You stepped up from ...
Win a Truck! | $500,000 Lesson  from Van Dam
March 18, 2011
Win a Truck! | $500,000 Lesson from Van Dam
Win Cabela's is celebrating 50 years in the outdoors biz. As a big thank you to customers they're giving away 50 Chevy pick-ups, 50 firea...
3 Boat Battery Must-Haves
March 10, 2011
3 Boat Battery Must-Haves
Are your boat batteries ready to fish? Not sure? Well, if you wait any longer to find out you may find yourself stuck on shore with a motor that won't...
3 Fishin' Trip Must Haves
February 22, 2011
3 Fishin' Trip Must Haves
It's late February and colder than a brass suppository. Everywhere, fishing opportunities are limited. Football's over. You've cleaned your reels, spo...
Knot Wars Breaks Top 5 Downloads
February 17, 2011
Knot Wars Breaks Top 5 Downloads
Fishermen across the country have spoken. They love the new Knot Wars app for their iPhones, iPods and iPads. In just two months since it rolled out, ...
Gear For Your Girl
February 16, 2011
Gear For Your Girl
It's easy to tell when a fishing manufacturer aims its new rod, reel or tackle box at the female fisherman. Typically, it's colored pink. Hot pink, pa...
3 Fishin' Trip Must Haves
February 12, 2011
3 Fishin' Trip Must Haves
It's late February and colder than a brass suppository. Everywhere, fishing opportunities are limited. Football's over. You've cleaned your reels, spo...
Watch Fish Flicks, Crash A Boat Party, Win A Bass Cat
February 11, 2011
Watch Fish Flicks, Crash A Boat Party, Win A Bass Cat
Watch Fish Flicks The second best thing to doing is watching. Of course, we're talking about fishing. The Fly Fishing Film Tour, simulcast to cities ...
Back From The Dead: 3 Killer Bass Lures
February 10, 2011
Back From The Dead: 3 Killer Bass Lures
  You find that one bait that's got the perfect action, color, profile, whatever—and what usually happens? It ge...
3 Gorgeous Must-Have Fishing Reels
February 09, 2011
3 Gorgeous Must-Have Fishing Reels
Try a reel from this list of gorgeous must-have reels and you may just abandon your old gear... Sometimes you gotta have the right tool for the job. ...
Rocket Science = More Fish
February 08, 2011
Rocket Science = More Fish
The guys with pocket protectors seem pretty darned convinced that rocket science is gonna put more fish in your boat. While working overtime in the Sp...
Every Fisherman Deserves A Throne
February 02, 2011
Every Fisherman Deserves A Throne
If a fisherman's castle is his cabin on the lake, what's his throne? Well, here's a chair that deserves consideration ... along with a couple tackle s...
Most Disturbing Fishing Tip
February 01, 2011
Most Disturbing Fishing Tip
  We're fairly sure you've watched at least one video clip where an angler explains how to pop a buried fish hoo...
Our Testers Loved This Tackle Box
January 31, 2011
Our Testers Loved This Tackle Box
  You want to downsize your presentation, but when you pluck that smaller jig or spinnerbait out of the box, thr...
Win A Boat, Make 5 Grand, Nominate A Hero
January 28, 2011
Win A Boat, Make 5 Grand, Nominate A Hero
  Win A Boat No matter where you live chances are you're toughing out the most miserable winter in ...
Weekend Edition: Win A Truck, Watch  The Interview & Join The Battle
January 21, 2011
Weekend Edition: Win A Truck, Watch The Interview & Join The Battle
Win A Truck Cabela's has been outfitting anglers and other outdoor diehards for 50 years, and to celebrate this milestone, they're giving...
Weekend Edition: Prepare Your Gear, Plan A Trip & Enjoy The Action
January 14, 2011
Weekend Edition: Prepare Your Gear, Plan A Trip & Enjoy The Action
Mid January and prime fishing time is a ways off. Instead of moping, invest a few hours in preparing for future trips. ...
Tackle Testers Rated This Reel 9.6
January 13, 2011
Tackle Testers Rated This Reel 9.6
When we got our first look at Abu Garcia's C500ALBi series spinning reels, we knew we liked them. They felt solid, with a good multi-disc drag, and ju...
Weekend Edition: Year-End Deals & Catch A Boat
January 07, 2011
Weekend Edition: Year-End Deals & Catch A Boat
See A Show A Boat Show, that is. The annual cavalcade of outdoor recreation events is just beginning, and what better place to start off ...
3 Top Fishing Boat Picks
January 06, 2011
3 Top Fishing Boat Picks
Each of these fishing rigs will do specific jobs for a particular type of angler. What's the common thread? We like 'em because they offer the feature...
Angler Grapples 300 Pounder In The Pads
January 05, 2011
Angler Grapples 300 Pounder In The Pads
  It's hard to beat a clever fishing commercial, like this one for Rapala's Trigger X softbaits. The company cla...
Try This Interactive Boat Selector
January 04, 2011
Try This Interactive Boat Selector
  Okay, the decision to get a fishing boat has been made. Surprise! They get tougher after that. What type do I ...
Get The Best Deal Of The Year
January 03, 2011
Get The Best Deal Of The Year
All the excitement and good cheer the holiday season brings might be waning, but anglers still have something thrilling to look forward to—Boat Show ...

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