May 2026

Trolling Methods

Forward-Facing Sonar Is Rewriting Bass Fishing. Not Everyone Likes the New Rules

Bass Pre-Spawn Playbook: Lure Selection, Water Temps, and Stealth

Your First Real Rod: What to Buy Without Wasting Money

Catch & Release

Catch-and-Release in Warm Water: The Mistakes That Kill Fish After You Let Them Go

What Your Local Tackle Shop Knows That Amazon Reviews Never Will

Five Spinning Reels Under 100 Dollars That Survived Six Months of Weekend Abuse

Local Regulations

Free Fishing Days 2026: Every State, Every Date, No License Needed

Fishing With Kids: How to Keep It Fun Past the First Fifteen Minutes

Trout Fishing Techniques: From Nymphing to Dry Flies in Moving Water

The Freshwater Angler's Guide to a First Saltwater Trip

The Retrieve Nobody Talks About: Why a Dead-Slow Crank Outfishes Everything in May

Plano Airliner Telescoping Rod Case Review: a tough travel tube that just gets the job done

Local Regulations

Black Sea Bass Gets a 20% Bag Bump: What Changed for Your Summer Trips

Endangered Species

23 Right Whale Calves and a Hard Question About Fishing Gear

Freshwater Lakes

Reading Shallow Flats in Summer: What Bass Do When Water Hits 75 Degrees

Endangered Species

Pacific Salmon Quietly Rebounding After 25 Years of ESA Protection

Shimano Vanquish 2026: Field Notes After Six Outings on Moving Water

Greys Tital Fly Fishing Reel Review: a tough large-arbor workhorse for trout and light salt

Abu Garcia Beast X Casting Rod Review: a chunky lure stick for big pike and zander

Goture Telescopic Fishing Rod Combo Review: a handy grab-and-go kit for casual anglers

HAWKRIDGE COLORADO 9’6” #7 Review: a no-nonsense stillwater combo that actually feels decent on the water

Berkley Flex Trout Spinning Rod Review: a very soft light rod that’s fun but a bit whippy

Local Regulations

Anglers Fund Most Habitat Conservation. Should Everyone Else Chip In?