Dale Broughton

Electric reels have become serious tools for deep-drop fishing, where manually cranking up a 6-pound grouper from 1,000 feet is simply not practical. After testing the Shimano Beastmaster 9000B, PENN

Finding the best ice auger comes down to three things: how fast it cuts, how much it weighs on a long hike to your fishing spot, and whether it will still have power on hole number 40 in single-digit

After testing dozens of portable shelters across frozen lakes in Minnesota and Michigan, we narrowed the field to three models that consistently hold up against wind, retain heat, and set up in under

Storing fishing rods properly keeps guides aligned, blanks scratch-free, and your tackle room from looking like a yard sale. After testing floor, wall, and rolling storage options across garages and b

Finding the best fishing coolers comes down to three things: how long they hold ice, whether they can keep live bait alive, and how well they survive a full day on the water. After testing options acr

Finding the best fishing lines comes down to three variables most buyers underestimate: breaking strength relative to diameter, memory stiffness in cold water, and spool length versus price per yard.

Finding the best fishing rod and reel combos means balancing sensitivity, durability, and price without getting burned by gear that fails on the water. After hands-on testing, three setups consistentl