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Fishing gear
Andy Whitcomb
Components of Lead Free Fishing Weights
Nov 11, 2024
Electric fishing reel
Andy Whitcomb
A Brief Guide to Electric Fishing Reels
Jun 24, 2024
Two people boating
Debbie Hanson
High-Tech Fishing: Are Smart Fishing Reels Worth the Money?
Jun 05, 2024
Fishing spoons
Debbie Hanson
Use These Late Winter Trout Fishing Lures for Success
Jan 29, 2024
Woman gifting her partner a holiday gift
Debbie Hanson
5 Best Fishing Gifts for Anglers Who Have Everything
Dec 04, 2023
Woman tying a fly for fly fishing
Melissa Ceren LPCC, M.Ed., Ed.S.
The Value of Local Fly Shops
Nov 22, 2023
Woman holding rainbow trout
Debbie Hanson
How to Find the Best Beginner Fly Fishing Gear for Women
Nov 06, 2023
Woman fishing in shallow water
American Fishing Tackle Company (AFTCO)
Fishing Shirts: UPF + Features Explained
Sep 12, 2023
Young woman fly fishing
Andy Whitcomb
Three Factors Regarding Fly fishing in May
May 04, 2023
Woman holding largemouth bass
Debbie Hanson
4 Types of Fishing Techniques for Freshwater Anglers
Apr 20, 2023
Woman with her dog at a national park
Sunshine Sol
Fishing in the National Parks
Apr 17, 2023
People on boat at sunset
Debbie Hanson
7 Spring Freshwater Fishing Gear Basics for Beginners
Apr 06, 2023
Tackle shop
Anietra Hamper
5 Questions to Ask in a Tackle Shop the First Time Saltwater Fishing
Apr 03, 2023
Woman holding trout
Melissa Ceren LPCC, M.Ed., Ed.S.
Starting a Lifelong Passion: Intro to Fly Fishing
Mar 23, 2023
Child looking at tackle box
Anietra Hamper
Spring Tackle Tune-Up
Mar 13, 2023
Man ice fishing
Ken Schultz
Practical Safety Tips for Ice Fishing in March
Mar 07, 2023
A group of friends wearing outdoor gear
Jeff Bogle
The Best Winter Outdoor Gear
Feb 23, 2023
Woman holding largemouth bass
Debbie Hanson
4 Best Baits for Winter Fishing: Tempting Cold Weather Bass
Feb 21, 2023
Young woman fishing
Sunshine Sol
Best Fishing Gear for Beginners
Feb 08, 2023
Two women ice fishing
Ken Schultz
The Best Lures and the Best Bait for Ice Fishing
Feb 02, 2023
Man going ice fishing
Debbie Hanson
5 Ice Fishing Knots to Learn This Winter
Jan 24, 2023
Woman fishing from a dock
Sunshine Sol
My First Fishing Experience & Tips for Beginners
Jan 12, 2023
The Sturgeon Bay Canal lighthouse in Door County Wisconsin
Anietra Hamper
Ice Fishing in Door County Wisconsin
Dec 15, 2022
A family ice fishing with young kids
Debbie Hanson
Ice Fishing Basics: 5 Guidelines to Get You Started
Dec 14, 2022
Dad teaching his son how to go ice fishing
Anietra Hamper
A Beginner’s Guide to Ice Fishing
Dec 06, 2022
Kids opening gifts during the holidays
Jeff Bogle
Holiday Gift Guide for Outdoorsy Kids
Dec 01, 2022
Couple walks in the snow holding holiday gifts
Jeff Bogle
Holiday Gift Guide for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Nov 30, 2022
Woman receiving gift from daughter
Debbie Hanson
5 Practical and Budget-Friendly Fishing Gifts for Women
Nov 28, 2022
Man and child fishing
Debbie Hanson
Catch and Release Fishing: 4 Tips for Easier Hook Removal
Nov 16, 2022
man fishing on a river on a cloudy day with a rain jacket on
American Fishing Tackle Company (AFTCO)
Fishing Jackets & Bibs – Which one is best for you?
Nov 07, 2022
rod and reel surf fishing
Debbie Hanson
Selecting the Best Rod and Reel for Surf Fishing
Aug 29, 2022
two people on a boat
Debbie Hanson
Features of Top 9 Boat Shoes for Comfort on the Water
Jul 05, 2022
chef cutting shashimi with AFTCO knife
American Fishing Tackle Company (AFTCO)
5 Tips for Using Fish Fillet Knives
May 23, 2022
fishing poles
Ken Schultz
An Introductory Guide to Fishing Poles and Rods
Mar 24, 2022
fishing reels
Andy Whitcomb
A Brief Guide to Fishing Reels
Mar 21, 2022
Women’s Ice Fishing Gear: 5 Hard Water Must-Haves
Debbie Hanson
Women’s Ice Fishing Gear: 5 Hard Water Must-Haves
Jan 27, 2022
Debbie Hanson
6 Steps to Making a DIY Fishing Rod Holder
Dec 02, 2021
gifts for kids
Jeff Bogle
10 Best Fishing Gift Ideas for Kids
Dec 01, 2021
fishing tackle storage
Debbie Hanson
Fishing Tackle Storage Ideas for Freshwater Anglers
Nov 02, 2021
drone over water
Andy Whitcomb
How Does Drone Fishing Work?
Nov 01, 2021
woman fly fishing
Debbie Hanson
How to Find the Best Women’s Fly Fishing Gear
Oct 25, 2021
saltwater fishing
Andy Whitcomb
Choosing the Best Fishing Reels for Saltwater
Sep 06, 2021
water resistant fishing gear
Gill Fishing
How to choose the best rain gear for any fishing condition
Sep 02, 2021
PFD for boating
Debbie Hanson
Personal Flotation Device Types: Choosing the Right PFD
Jul 13, 2021
tackle box organization
Debbie Hanson
How to Organize a Tackle Box
Jun 15, 2021
fishing in mud water
Ken Schultz
Best Lure Color for Muddy Water Fishing
Jun 09, 2021
cheap fishing gear
Debbie Hanson
Where to Get Cheap Fishing Gear: Best Ways to Save
Apr 28, 2021
salmon fishing in rivers
Ken Schultz
6 Best Salmon Lures for River Fishing
Apr 19, 2021
spinning rod and reel
Ken Schultz
Why a Spinning Rod & Reel Combo is Best for Beginners
Mar 12, 2021
father and son fishing
Debbie Hanson
How Your Cost to Start Fishing Can Be Less Than $50
Mar 08, 2021
braided fishing line sunset
Ken Schultz
There Are Many Benefits to Using Braided Fishing Line
Mar 05, 2021
deep water fishing fish finder
Debbie Hanson
How to Read a Fish Finder: The Basics
Feb 15, 2021
Debbie Hanson
Ice Fishing: Essential Gear for Hard Water Season
Dec 13, 2020
Andy Whitcomb
Consider the Ice Fishing Inline Reel
Dec 11, 2020
Alycia Downs
Tips for Choosing the Best Fishing Rods for Trout
Dec 17, 2019
tackle box
Alycia Downs
Beginner Fishing Gear Checklist
Nov 07, 2019
Kids Fishing Poles
Alycia Downs
Kids Fishing Poles: What to Know Before You Buy
Sep 05, 2019
pier fishing gear fishing rods
Debbie Hanson
10 Pier Fishing Gear Essentials to Get You Started
Aug 05, 2019
Beginners anglers jigging
Alycia Downs
Jigging for Beginners: 5 Tips for Gear, Tackle, and Technique
Jul 02, 2019
Braid to Fluorocarbon line
Debbie Hanson
Braid to Fluorocarbon Knot: Steps for Tying the Uni-to-Uni
Jun 27, 2019
split grip rods
Andy Whitcomb
Three Differences with Split grip rods
May 08, 2019
how to fish with crankbaits
Debbie Hanson
How to Fish With Crankbait Lures for Bass
Apr 30, 2019
angler holding a saltwater fishing net
Alycia Downs
4 Things to Consider When Buying a Saltwater Fishing Net
Apr 29, 2019
angler using a fish grabber, a unique fishing gear
Andy Whitcomb
Four Pieces of Unique Fishing Gear
Apr 17, 2019
Angler balancing a fishing rod
Ken Schultz
What You Should Know About Balancing a Fishing Rod
Apr 10, 2019
dacron fishing line knots you can use
Alycia Downs
Dacron Fishing Line Knots You Need to Know
Apr 04, 2019
Best Knot to Tie Braid To Mono Leader
Debbie Hanson
Best Knot to Tie Braid To Mono Leader Depends on These Factors
Mar 27, 2019
sea fishing tackle tips you can use
Alycia Downs
9 Sea Fishing Tackle Tips for Beginner Offshore Anglers
Mar 25, 2019
Different fly fishing rod length for beginners
Ken Schultz
Determining the Right Fly Fishing Rod Length for Beginners
Mar 14, 2019
ice fishing tackle and ice fishing accessories
Debbie Hanson
10 Ice Fishing Accessories for Hard Water Success
Feb 27, 2019
Saltwater vs Freshwater Fishing Rods
Debbie Hanson
Saltwater vs Freshwater Fishing Rods: What to Know Before You Buy
Feb 26, 2019
different types of king mackerel lures
Alycia Downs
6 King Mackerel Lures Every Angler Should Have
Feb 11, 2019
Put Sinkers on Fishing Line
Alycia Downs
How, When and Where to Put Sinkers on Fishing Line
Jan 21, 2019
Andy Whitcomb
Freshwater Fishing Lures for the Entire Water Column
Sep 28, 2015
Tom Keer
Rigging Fishing Tackle So It’s Ready to Use
Sep 23, 2015
Andy Whitcomb
Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass
Sep 21, 2015