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Baits, Lures & Flies Reviews & Buying Guides

Discover expert reviews and buying guides for fishing baits, lures, and flies at Field & Stream. Our team tests a wide range of tackle across freshwater and saltwater environments to evaluate performance, durability, and effectiveness. Whether you’re targeting bass, trout, or saltwater species, find detailed comparisons and expert recommendations to help you choose the right bait for every fishing condition.

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Jig Fishing for Bass: The Styles You Need and How to Fish Them

By Shaye Baker— July 17, 2026

Wondering what jig to tie on when? Here’s a breakdown of the six most popular jig styles for bass fishing and how to get big fish to take them

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The Best Crankbaits for Bass Fishing

By Shaye Baker— July 9, 2026

Our bass expert’s go-to crankbaits—and when and where to fish them

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Best Frog Lures for Bass, Expert Tested

By Shaye Baker— July 8, 2026

Who doesn’t like a good frog bite? Our bass expert picks the best frogs and toads ever made

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Our Expert’s Guide to the Best Spinnerbaits

By Shaye Baker— July 7, 2026

Find the right style of spinnerbait for every situation with our top picks from a bass fishing expert

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The 20 Best Trout Lures, According to Our Expert

By Joe Cermele— July 7, 2026

Whether you’re chasing “truck trout” or going after giant wild rainbows and browns, these are the top trout lures

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The Best Walleye Lures, Based on Our Tests

By David A. Rose— July 7, 2026

Catch your personal best this year with our experts’ tried-and-true walleye lures

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The Best Bass Lures of 2026, Expert Tested

By Shaye Baker— July 5, 2026

Our bass expert spent months testing the newest and most innovative baits to find the best of the year

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How to Fish with Poppers for The Best Topwater Action

By Joe Cermele— June 29, 2026

Get the most out of these topwater classics with a lesson in their design and function

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The Best Swimbaits of 2026, Expert Tested

By Shaye Baker— June 15, 2026

We put the top swimbaits through the wringer to find the very best

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The Best Jerkbaits for Bass Fishing

By Shaye Baker— June 3, 2026

Our bass expert picks his favorite jerkbaits—plus the best models for forward-facing sonar

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