The top saltwater rods are built not only to battle the larger fish present in the world’s oceans, but also to resist the highly corrosive effects of exposure to saltwater. Whether you are targeting ...

For a versatile all-conditions pick, the Northland Fishing Tackle Deep-Vee Jig is the best overall walleye lure. For trolling open water, the Rapala Down Deep Husky Jerk is the top choice.

For the most versatile all-around option, the Okuma Safyre is the best sub-$100 spinning reel tested, covering freshwater and saltwater alike. For the best bang-for-buck pick, the Shimano Catana FE ...

Bass fishing rod prices can run anywhere from the price of a super-sized meal deal at a fast-food restaurant to something that requires a considerable portion of a paycheck. Add the various lengths, ...

Spinnerbaits are some of the most productive yet simplest bass lures of all time. They can be used to target spotted, largemouth, and smallmouth bass from a foot of water out to about 20 feet with ...

For best overall versatility, the Lipsey's S&W Model 386 Night Guard is the top pick. For hunting, the Dan Wesson Kodiak leads the field. For everyday carry, the Wilson Combat Bulwark is the standout ...

Last year, the Field & Stream team of editors decided to perform the most comprehensive and detailed fly rod test in the publication’s history. Naturally, we chose trout as the target species. That ...

Find the best hunting knives reviewed by Field & Stream’s gear experts. From fixed-blade skinning knives to versatile folding models, we test knives for edge retention, handle ergonomics, and field ...

The author holds up the Shimano Caius with a small bass he caught while testing the best casting reels under $100. (Photo/Shaye Baker) The Shimano Caius 150 casting reel feels a lot like the brand’s ...

Catch crappie year-round by matching your tactics to the season. In spring, target shallow water when temps hit 50–65°F using light tackle, small jigs, and tubes under a float or fished vertically.

Shotguns digest more shells in a season than most rifles will in a lifetime. They get knocked around in the uplands, splattered with mud in the marsh, and shot and shot and shot at the range. A lot of ...

Back in the March, Field & Stream reported on a Public Land Order that removed protections from Alaska’s famed Dalton Highway—a vast swath of federally managed public land known for caribou hunting ...