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, ...

For a versatile all-conditions pick, the Northland Fishing Tackle Deep-Vee Jig is the best overall walleye lure. For trolling open water, the Rapala Down Deep Husky Jerk is the top choice.

My first pair of wading boots lasted me over five years. When I hung them up for good, the re-glued soles were falling off again. But I was a broke college grad who thought money could be better spent ...

Choosing the fluorocarbon line for your style of fishing is not as complicated as you might think. There is a lot of hype and stigma around fluorocarbon, but really it’s a pretty uncomplicated fishing ...

For anglers who want the best all-around baitcasting rod regardless of price, the Okuma X-Series is the top pick. For strong performance at a lower cost, the Lew's Custom Lite is the best value.

Spin fishing for trout starts with matching your gear to the water. On small streams, use a 5.5- to 6.5-foot ultralight rod with 2- to 4-pound fluorocarbon and tight-quartered lures like inline ...

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 ...

For anglers who fish hard in the worst conditions and want the best waterproofing available, the Simms ProDry Jacket and Bibs is the top pick. For serious performance at a lower price point, the FXR ...

As the dog days of summer come to a close and water temperatures begin to fall, trout fishing across the country picks up again. Autumn is also one of the best times of the year to catch giant ...

The author holds up the Shimano Caius with a small bass he caught while testing the best casting reels under $100. (Photo/Shaye Baker) The Shimano Caius 150 casting reel feels a lot like the brand’s ...

Back in the March, Field & Stream reported on a Public Land Order that removed protections from Alaska’s famed Dalton Highway—a vast swath of federally managed public land known for caribou hunting ...