Chasing blue marlin, especially in tournaments, used to mean pulling out the big guns — those big gold Penn 80s and 130s that hold a mile of monofilament and cost more than my first car. But even ...

Cipher Fishing has launched its brand to produce refined tackle for anglers. The brand was founded by manufacturing and business development veteran Ryan Chris and pro-anglers Cody Murray and Cody ...

I think it’s fair to say that the average angler gravitates toward the latest and greatest developments in tackle. Don’t get me wrong, I do too. I’m always eager to try a new lure on my home waters, ...

Tackle store shelves are teeming with every size, color, and shape of walleye lure imaginable. And if you're new to fishing for walleye, deciding on what baits to choose can be a daunting task. This ...

A backpack can be a great way to carry all of your fishing gear, whether you’re headed around the block or around the world. Face it, your old-school tackle bag can get heavy when you load it up, and ...

When it comes to antique fishing lures and other tackle, I’m more of an accumulator than a collector. If I see something cool for short money at a tag sale, then I’ll latch on to it. I don’t collect ...

No piece of fishing tackle generates more heated debate than the choice of fishing lures. So with the caveat that there is no “best” fishing lure for each unique angler and body of water, here are ...

Learn how to identify valuable antique and vintage fishing lures, from Heddon and Pflueger classics to the rare Haskell Minnow. Discover why lure boxes matter, what collectors look for, and how to buy ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

Oh yeah, this is that time of year. The snowbanks are shrinking, the tributaries are waking up, and chrome is on the move.

The best fishing backpacks keep everything organized, are built to last, and stay out of the way when it’s time to fish. During college, I had one fishing backpack. It came with me whether I was ...