June 2026

Trolling Methods

Lake Erie Walleye After Memorial Day: Trolling Depths, Speed, and the Mistake Everyone Makes

How to Set Up a Spinning Rod Without the Tangles: Spool to First Cast

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Seven Review: a heavy but trustworthy workhorse for boat and trolling

Abu Garcia Venerate Casting EVA Review: a light, no-nonsense baitcaster for pike and perch

MAXIMUMCATCH Maxcatch Premier Combo Review: a budget-friendly starter kit that actually feels decent on the water

HARDY Marquis LWT Fly Fishing Reel Review: a classic clicker for people who like things simple and mechanical

Topwater at Dawn: Why the First 45 Minutes Beat the Entire Morning

Saltwater Beaches

July Saltwater Calendar: Where to Be, What's Running, and When to Book

Three Crankbaits That Cover 80% of Summer Bass Situations

Stop Buying Gear and Start Mastering What You Own

Greys Tital 9/10 Fly Reel Review: a solid large-arbor workhorse for big fish and mixed salt/freshwater use

Amundson Savvy Rider Review: a compact grab‑and‑go fishing kit that mostly gets the job done

Abu Garcia ORRA Predator Spinning Rod Review: light, punchy stick for pike and bigger trout

Redington Classic Trout 3WT 7'6" Review: a friendly small-water rod with a few quirks

Five Soft Plastics Every Tackle Box Needs: Shapes, Colors, and How to Rig Them

Freshwater Lakes

The Lake Is Packed: How to Find Fish When Everyone Else Got There First

The Ethics of Spot-Burning: When Sharing Fishing Locations Helps and When It Hurts

Greys Lance Fly Fishing Rod 9'6" 8wt Review: a pretty solid budget stick for big flies and wind

Wychwood River & Stream Fly Reel Review: a light little reel that keeps things simple

Penn Wrath II Surfcast Rod Review: a long beachcaster that does the job without wrecking your budget

Night Fishing for Catfish: Rigs, Bait, and What You Learn After Midnight

Rod Action Explained: What Fast, Medium, and Slow Actually Mean on the Water

Fishing Apps Promised to Make Us Better Anglers. Did They Deliver?

Wading Safety: Reading Current, Picking Footing, and What to Do If You Slip

Hunter Pro 12 ft Sea Venom Surf Rod Review: budget beach caster that actually holds up

BNTTEAM Portable Fishing Combo Review: a compact travel rod that’s decent for casual trips

Mitchell Adventure 2 Surf Fishing Rod Review: cheap, tough, and clearly aimed at beginners

Rigged and Ready S Series S MAX Review: a compact big-fish rod that trades finesse for portability

Sougayilang Surf Rod 12ft Review: a budget heavy surf rod that does the job (with a few quirks)

NGT Carp Max 12ft 3pc Carp Rod Review: a cheap, packable carp rod that does the basics

2 x NGT Carp Max 12ft 3pc Carp Rod Review: cheap, compact carp setup for casual sessions

Sonik NYTRO IMPAX 10ft COMMERCIAL CARP FEEDER ROD Review: a no-nonsense commercial rod that just works

Sougayilang 12ft 3.55lb Carp Rod Review: budget long‑cast stick that gets the job done

Westlake Fury Spinning Rod Review: a light 2.1 m lure rod that does the job without costing a fortune

NGT Carp Fishing Setup Review: budget twin carp rods and baitrunners that just get the job done

Baxnore Mini Portable Carbon Fishing Rod Review: a compact travel rod that does the job if you respect its limits

Qerutk Telescopic Fishing Rod (1.7m) Review: a compact backup rod that’s decent for casual trips

Diwa Spinning Reel Review: a cheap, smooth reel that’s good enough for casual fishing

Pocket Fishing Rod Reel Combo Set Review: a fun backup toy, not a serious rod

Abu Garcia Max X 2500 Review: a light spinning reel that’s good, but not bulletproof

Abu Garcia Cardinal X 1000 Review: a budget spinning reel that gets the basics right

Sougayilang FED5000 Feeder Reel Review: a chunky but smooth budget carp workhorse

Sougayilang Trolling Reel Blue-LDT30 Review: budget boat reel that actually holds its own

Truscend Shadtale Soft Lures Review: simple paddletails that just catch fish

Truscend Easy Catch Swimmax Review: budget-friendly jointed swimbaits that actually move like fish

Shaddock Fishing 66pcs Lure Kit Review: a cheap way to fill the tackle box (with a few duds)

Truscend Swimmax Easy Catch Review: budget jointed swimbaits that actually catch fish

Berkley Limited Edition Pulse Realistic Gift Box Review: a neat starter kit for predator fishing