Chasing Montana’s Elusive Paddlefish Catch a living, breathing dinosaur-era trophy fish while exploring the natural wonders of the Treasure State. Sponsored by Montana Department of Commerce November 04, 2025
The Best Fishing Waders of 2025 We tested the leading fishing waders , including options from Patagonia, Simms, and Orvis, to find the best of 2025. Written by Morgan Nowels and Constance Mahoney October 14, 2025
The Best Tackle Boxes for Fishing of 2025 Staying organized on the water is tough. The best fishing tackle boxes are designed to keep you fishing rather than fumbling with gear. Written by Morgan Nowels August 27, 2025
A New Class of On-Water Fun: 2026 Yamaha CrossWave The Yamaha Crosswave is a PWC with a full deck. Add in plenty of cargo space and you have the first in a new class… Written by Evan Williams August 19, 2025
Budget Buoyancy: Goodr Tidal G Floating Sunglasses Review Polarized shades are almost a requirement on the water, but there’s nothing worse than losing them in the drink. Enter the Goodr Tidal G. Written by Morgan Nowels July 08, 2025
Fishing Gifts for Father’s Day 2025 Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift for the fisherman in your life? These top fishing gear picks will keep Dad ready for the water… Written by Rachelle Schrute and M.T. Elliott June 02, 2025
Zipper-Free Soft Cooler Won My Heart: Titan by Arctic Zone HardBody Cooler Review The Titan by Arctic Zone 30 Can Zipperless soft cooler boasts a progressive zipper-free lid, removable shelf, and easy-to-carry design. Written by Constance Mahoney May 23, 2025
Unparalleled Packability, Unwavering Durability: Simms Flyweight Wader Review The Simms Flyweight waders claim to be a compact wader with rugged durability. Those things rarely work together, so we put them to the test. Written by Morgan Nowels May 15, 2025
The Best Bass Fishing Rods of 2025 Is there such thing as a perfect rod? We tested the best from G-Loomis, Fenwick, Dobyns and others to find the best bass fishing rods. Written by Morgan Nowels May 12, 2025
Scorching Survival: ‘Alone’ Season 12 Heads to the Desert Hit survival show ‘Alone’ moves season 12 to a desert billed as one of the most inhospitable places on earth. See where it will be… Written by M.T. Elliott April 30, 2025
The Best Fishing Hats of 2025 Stay protected from the elements with our favorite fishing hats for 2025. Top picks include Shelta, Columbia, Simms, and more. Written by Ben Hickok and Morgan Nowels March 28, 2025
Grit, Grace, and Gunpowder: The 2025 Wild Women’s Rendezvous The WWR is a weeklong backcountry gathering where women from all walks of life come together to sharpen their outdoor skills, build confidence, and take… Written by Rachelle Schrute March 21, 2025
Fishing YouTuber Arrested for Fraud in Texas Tournament Now facing a misdemeanor charge for allegedly falsifying a contest form, the angler called the incident a “massive misunderstanding.” Written by Andrew McLemore December 16, 2024
Lifetime Hunting Licenses Offered to Truckers Who Help Stop Human Trafficking An Arkansas State Representative wants to reward truckers on the hunt for human traffickers with the gift of hunting for lifetime. Written by Rachelle Schrute December 11, 2024
Hunters, Anglers Win Election Fights in Colorado and Florida Sportsmen took to the polls this year to support and oppose major ballot initiatives directed at hunting and fishing rights. Written by Rachelle Schrute November 06, 2024
Seafood Staples That Give Back: Toadfish Coastal Kitchen Collection Review Toadfish’s arsenal of culinary tools is more stacked than ever before, and each Coastal Kitchen purchase continues to improve coastal water quality. Written by Harry Spampinato October 18, 2024
Orvis Lays Off 8% of Workforce, Discontinues Catalog After 170 Years The layoffs announced mean 112 workers will lose their jobs as the brand deals with an “inflection point,” the company president said. Written by Andrew McLemore October 08, 2024
The Best Fishing Shirts of 2024 We tested the best fishing shirts with options for every budget. Top picks include Simms, Costa, Patagonia, and more! Written by Rob Simpson August 29, 2024
Holy Crappie! Fishing Buddies Break State Record Minutes Apart Nothing like some record-breaking, fishing buddy competition on the water. You know what they say: some crappie records are made to be broken. Written by Rachelle Schrute August 26, 2024
Rod, Reel, and MagnaCut Steel: MKC x Huk Flathead Fillet Knife Review A little cerakote on your boat, a little magnacut in your tacklebox: The Flathead Fillet is likely the last fillet knife you’ll ever have to… Written by Rachelle Schrute August 17, 2024
New State Record on the Line: Montana Fisherman Catches Giant Chinook Salmon Jim Fauth snagged the giant fish in Fort Peck Reservoir — the only Montana waterbody that contains Chinook salmon. Written by Andrew McLemore August 15, 2024
Don’t Drink & Fish, Says Beer Brand Selling $540 Drunk, Drowning Fisherman Lure Who knew you shouldn’t drink and fish? Carlsberg’s DrunkenBait paints a dark picture of what might happen if you do. Written by Sean McCoy July 23, 2024
GearJunkie Best in Show: ICAST 2024 The ‘Fly Fishing Takeover’ continues in Orlando, with Western brands seeing top honors at ICAST 2024. Written by Rachelle Schrute July 23, 2024
Redington Grande Reel & Crux Rod Combo: A Utility Fly Fishing Setup That Won’t Break the Bank Built to outlast any fish you hook, the Redington Grande reel and Crux rod provide a feature-rich platform at a price that’s difficult to beat. Written by Zach Burton June 19, 2024
Revamped Iconic Frames and Gold Glass Greatness: Costa Grand Catalina Review All the retro vibes with top-notch performance make the rejuvenated Costa Grand Catalina shades about the coolest pair you can sport on the water. Written by Harry Spampinato June 17, 2024
Shooting the Breeze: St. Croix Launches TECHNICA Series Fly Rods St. Croix Fly promises all the power of a faster action rod with all the delicate finesse of a moderate one. Written by Rachelle Schrute May 31, 2024
Drift Boat Meets Raft: Abstract Watercraft Aims to Revolutionize Fishing With Pricey Hybrid Oregon-based Abstract Watercraft said it combined the advantages of rafts and drift boats into one (expensive) package. Written by Andrew McLemore May 30, 2024
Made for the Waves: Benchmade Water Collection Review Your knife game on the water might have just gotten a much-needed upgrade with the Benchmade Water Collection. I know mine did. Written by Rachelle Schrute May 15, 2024
Missouri Angler Catches World-Record Bighead Carp On March 19, 2024, Chance was bank fishing on the Missouri River when he hooked into the fish of a lifetime — a world-record bighead… Written by Rachelle Schrute April 05, 2024
Justin Hamner Crowned 2024 Bassmaster Classic Champion A true underdog story comes to life at the 2024 Bassmaster Classic, where Justin Hamner walked away with top honors. Written by Rachelle Schrute March 29, 2024
