Mark Modoski

Those little local waters packed with hammer-handle pike probably have some trophy fish too. Here's how to catch them

These lures might not be easy on the wallet, but they’ll put a hurt on giant bass

From the best ice fishing jigs to super spoons to killer crankbaits, here are our picks for the top ice fishing lures for walleye, pike, lake trout, crappies, and more

Don’t let tough conditions keep you off the ice. Brave winter weather and hook up like the pros

The best new baits to keep in your tackle box this Fall.

We found the hottest new rivers, lakes, and streams—one for every state—to catch big bass, trout, walleye, catfish, and more. Road trip, anyone?

The best crankbaits, jigs, plugs, and plastics thrown in the top tournament

Having a hard time finding your way through the bizarre world of topwater lures? We’ve got you covered with these standby strike producers. Here are some of the best-hit baits...

A rundown of the best grips, kits, pliers, and knives that will make your life easier on the water

We put 10 new pairs of cold-weather gloves through the paces to see which would serve winter anglers best