It’s been refreshing the past couple years to see crossbow makers shift their focus away from the speed-at-all cost race and instead toward models that are stronger, more accurate, and easier to ...

Ticks are arachnids, not insects, and they must feed on blood to survive. They quest by waiting on brush or grass with front legs extended until a host passes. Most tick-borne disease transmission ...

Match the jig style to the depth and cover you're fishing. Football jigs drag bottom in deep water (10-plus feet), swim jigs cut through shallow vegetation, flipping and pitching jigs target heavy ...

For versatile freshwater and saltwater performance, the Shimano TwinPower SW is the best overall pick. For freshwater-only anglers, the Vanford is the top choice. Bass fishermen should look at the ...

Most new bass baits for the upcoming year are revealed at ICAST in July. Though many of those lures aren’t available for purchase until the fall. Which means we usually don’t get to see what the ...

Reliable baitcaster combos can make casting all day efficient and enjoyable. Baitcasting reels are known for accurate, long casts and quick follow-up casts. But if you’re new to fishing with a ...

For most anglers, the Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B offers the best overall performance with strong drag and excellent casting ability. Budget-conscious anglers should choose the Daiwa Aird 80, while the ...

For a do-everything deer rifle built to last a lifetime, the Wilson Combat NULA Model 20 is the top pick. For hunters on a budget, the Ruger American Gen II delivers strong value. For long-range work, ...

What makes the SPRO Dean Rojas Bronzeye Frog 65 so great? It has everything you want in a hollow-body frog. It holds up to heavy abuse but will also collapse when a bass smacks down on it for a ...

Whether fishing out of your kayak after work, on the boat for the weekend, or on the ice in winter, a portable fish finder will come in handy. The movable device will help you determine structure, ...

For streams and rivers, the Panther Martin Holographic Spinner and Worden's Rooster Tail cover most trout situations with proven in-line action. For big water and trophy browns, jerkbaits like the ...

For the most versatile all-around option, the Okuma Safyre is the best sub-$100 spinning reel tested, covering freshwater and saltwater alike. For the best bang-for-buck pick, the Shimano Catana FE ...