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Fishing advice for everyday anglers

Straight answers on what to buy, what to skip, and how to catch more fish from the bank or a small boat, without spending a fortune.

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Latest gear guides

Buying Guides

Simple picks for bass, trout and panfish, from budget all-rounders to upgrades you won't outgrow.

Beginner's Guide

Everything you need for your first trip in one list, split into the essentials and the nice-to-haves.

Buying Guides

Which line to use for each technique, what pound test to spool, and the lines worth buying.

Trev's pick

Rod, line, hooks, weights, bobbers and a handful of lures. The beginner tackle checklist covers it all, with the gear worth buying for each item.

Find your next read

Gear worth the money, and what to skip.

Start here if you're new to fishing.

Rods, reels, line and lures, tested.

Bass, trout, panfish and catfish.

Rigs, knots and how to find fish.

Pick a rod, spool the right line and pack a simple tackle box. These three guides get you from the store to your first fish.

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