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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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How to Fish Bass Baits in Tandem

By Shaye Baker

Some bass baits work best when fished side-by-side. Here’s when, where, and how to throw complementary baits to land more bucketmouths and bronzebacks

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The 10 Best Winter Steelhead Flies

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Fill your box with these patterns for both Pacific Northwest steelhead and Great Lakes chromers

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The Best Big Baits for Fall Trout

By Kade Gewanter

Use these five baits to catch the biggest trout of your life. Plus, tips and tactics for hooking autumn browns and rainbows

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The Best Bass Jigs, Expert Tested

By Shaye Baker

Our bass expert recommends his top jigs for every situation, along with how to fish them

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The Complete Guide to Fishing Spoon Lures in the Fall

By Joe Cermele

Why this simple lure is the best bait for bass, crappie, pike, trout, walleyes, and more

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Get Snake-Bit: Catching Snakeheads on Topwater Lures Is Fishing’s Most Addictive Bite

By Joe Cermele

Here’s what our fishing editor learned after a summer-long quest to catch his personal-best snakehead

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How to Catch Striped Bass with Giant Flutter Spoons

By Joe Cermele

Find out how a specialized largemouth bass lure is taking the salty striper scene by storm

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Suspending Jerkbait: How to Fish These Tricky Lures

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Learn how to alter jerkbaits to catch more predatory fish in cold water

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How to Snell a Hook

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Learn how to create the strongest connection for all types of baitfishing

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