If you're new to fishing, selecting your first rod can be a bit overwhelming. Even if you've fished a lot but are looking to take your bass fishing a little more seriously it can be a daunting task to ...

It’s no secret that Bass Pro Shops is the place to go when you need a new rod or reel—or any piece of fishing gear and equipment, for that matter. While the massive outdoor retailer carries big brands ...

If you’re just getting started with bass fishing, you’ll quickly notice that experienced anglers seem to use one of two distinctly different styles of fishing reels. But how do they choose between a ...

Like many bass anglers, John Deshauteurs has an abundance of specialized tackle. Rods with a broomstick-strength backbone and multi-gear reels that are engineering marvels. Tools to drop a jig into a ...

Immersing yourself in the great outdoors, unwinding, reconnecting with nature and indulging in a sport Herbert Hoover once described as “a chance to wash one’s soul with pure air,” fishing holds a ...

A Chatterbait (AKA bladed jig or vibrating jig) is one of the most beloved "power fishing" lures in a bass angler’s arsenal. It combines the flash of a spinnerbait, the vibration of a crankbait, and ...

I collect baitcasting rods like some people collect coins or Beanie Babies or other ephemera. While choosing the best baitcasting rod may be a matter of fishing conditions and personal preference, I ...