Fishing Tackle, Rods & Reels

Bass Pro Gary Klein explains and demonstrates how to use a small worm for big bass.

There’s a long list of proven baits that have stood the test of time—lures that have caught a lot of fish in the past, and still can today.

Bass pro, Gerald Swindle shares insider secrets on how to effectively put limits in the boat using jerkbaits.

When wondering what could possibly be next in the crankbait-fanatic’s arsenal, Rapala goes and does it again. Introducing the Scatter Rap.

It's no secret that fall offers some of the year's finest fishing for smallies and largemouths.

Without a doubt, tossing topwaters, especially buzzbaits, is a fun way to fish bass, but too many anglers subscribe to the “throw-and-hope” theory. They count on the lure’s gurgle and squeak to turn on bass and bring them in. Of course, that can and does happen at times. But to elevate your buzzbaiting from a technique that’s always fun to one that’s always fun and often productive, requires the firing of substantially more cerebral neurons.

Anglers are using UV-colors in more and more situations in new regions of the country, leading tackle companies to offer more UV-brightened lure options. Find out the latest here! 

There was so much new ice gear this year, we weren’t able to fit it all between the pages of the December/January issue of North American Fisherman. Here’s even more great stuff for hard water!

Berkley NanoFil was awarded with the Best of Show and Best New Line Awards at this year’s ICAST show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The American Sportfishing Association announced the Best of Show award winners during the Chairman’s Industry Awards Reception at the 2011 ICAST exhibition—where tackle and equipment manufacturers showcase all the new gear that will be available to fishermen in the coming months.