Cole & Jay explain how to spool braided line and tie the best knots for fishing success.

As he delivered the thick walled, 7-foot cardboard tube to my doorstep, the UPS driver asked, good-naturedly, “just how many fishing poles do you need?” I took no offense to his observation, one ...

Here’s an observation I've picked up over five decades fishing the Virginia coast: spinning reels and saltwater do not mix.

As early ice settles in across the region and anglers take their first tentative steps out onto their favorite waters, the excitement builds for a season full of fast action, especially at the outset ...

Need some last minute Christmas ideas for the bass angler in your life? Look no further. The truth is, buying for a fisherman is tough, and to be perfectly honest, you are probably better off not ...

Today, we're talking casting reels. With the weather getting colder, and Christmas right around the corner, now's the time to talk some gear, and if you're lucky... buy some new gear. A number of ...

From friendly negotiation to fierce haggling, there are those who love the art of bargaining. And then there are those who ...

Many anglers are guilty of neglecting maintaining reels, the single piece of fishing tackle that can most spell success ...

With Christmas shopping season upon us, many people who don't hunt, fish, hike or otherwise spend times outdoors are in ...

Buying gifts for an outdoor person can be difficult or virtually impossible. I have everything I need for fishing and, up ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more "I have too much gear," said no angler ever. Which is why we are so excited for this year ...

Winter fishing can be some of the best times on the water all year — if you are prepared. For most anglers, prepared means warm clothes, hot drinks, and the right assortment of baits & lures; but what ...