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Discover expert fishing gear reviews from Field & Stream's angling team. We test rods, reels, lures, and tackle in freshwater and saltwater conditions to help you catch more fish. From budget-friendly spinning combos to premium fly fishing equipment, explore comprehensive reviews, gear comparisons, and buying guides backed by on-the-water experience across all fishing techniques and target species.

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6 Forward-Facing Sonar Baits To Help You Catch More Fish

By Alice Jones Webb— August 20, 2026

Love it or hate it, FFS is becoming a trend—and these high-tech lures are designed to take advantage of it

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The Best Fishing Boots, Tested by a Lifelong Angler

By Max Inchausti— August 18, 2026

Whether you are wading in a river or running up the gunwales of a boat, these boots will help you keep your footing

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Sage Arrow Fly Rod Review—Field Tested

By Ryan Chelius— August 18, 2026

Sage’s newest mid-tier trout rod performs like a premium model without the flagship price tag

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We Took 20 Fly Rods to One of America’s Toughest Trout Rivers—These Made the Cut

By The Editors— August 18, 2026

We tested today’s most innovative and affordable trout rods on the Delaware

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The 50 Best Fishing Lures of All Time

By Joe Cermele— August 12, 2026

From the top bass baits to proven trout slayers to secret weapons that’ll catch any fish in any water, here are our picks for the best fishing lures ever made

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The Best Bass Lures of 2026—Expert Tested

By Shaye Baker— August 12, 2026

Urchin baits exploded onto the bass scene in 2026. Here are our bass expert’s favorite new Coike-style baits and the other new lures he’s most excited to fish

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The Lightweight Fishing Rods I’d Pack Into the Backcountry

By Max Inchausti— August 11, 2026

These backpacking rods won’t add much weight to your pack the next time you’re chasing hard-to-find fish

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The 5 Fly Fishing Nets That Make Landing Trout Easier

By Max Inchausti— August 5, 2026

The right net equates to more fish landed regardless of tricky currents and long rods

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I’ve Been Alpine Fishing My Whole Life—This Is the Gear I Always Bring

By Sage Marshall— July 30, 2026

From rods and reels to packs and even float tubes, these are the essentials I take into the backcountry

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The Best Fly Reels, Handpicked by Our Experts

By Amanda Oliver— July 28, 2026

Whether it’s for freshwater or saltwater, these are our favorite fly reels for every budget

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