EssentialColumbia
PFG Bahama II Long Sleeve Shirt
A loose, vented nylon fishing shirt with UPF 50 sun protection. People pick it for long hot days on the water, and many wear it hiking or working outside too.
Apparel
TrendingHuk
Pursuit Performance Hoodie
A light polyester sun hoodie with mesh vents on the sides and UPF 50 fabric. Anglers pick it to cover arms, neck and head on long, hot days on the water.
EssentialSimms
Freestone Stockingfoot Waders
Simms' entry-level breathable chest waders with neoprene stocking feet. Anglers pick them as a tough, comfortable first pair of quality waders for trout and steelhead.
Fishing Tools
TrendingBubba
9 in. Tapered Flex Fillet Knife
A fillet knife with a coated stainless blade and Bubba's grippy trigger-style rubber handle. Anglers pick it for a secure hold with wet, slimy hands and for filleting bigger fish.
NewFrabill
Sliding Folding Conservation Net
A landing net with rubber or micro-mesh netting and a hoop that folds flat for storage. Anglers pick it for kayaks and small boats, and to keep fish healthy for release.
EssentialGerber
Magniplier Salt Fishing Pliers
Spring-loaded aluminum fishing pliers with carbide line cutters and a sheath. People pick them for a strong, comfortable grip when pulling hooks and cutting line.
EssentialKastKing
Paradox Fishing Lip Grip
A stainless steel lip grip with spring-loaded jaws and a trigger handle. Anglers use it to hold toothy, spiny or slippery fish while unhooking, without squeezing the fish or cutting their hands.
EssentialRapala
Fish'n Fillet Knife
The classic birch-handled fillet knife with a thin, flexible stainless blade and a leather sheath. People pick it as a low-cost, proven knife for cleaning panfish, trout and walleye.
Fly Fishing
EssentialEcho
Lift Fly Rod Outfit
A beginner fly outfit that pairs Echo's Lift rod with a Base reel, line, leader and case. People pick it for a forgiving rod, a lifetime rod warranty and a kit that comes ready to fish.
EssentialOrvis
Encounter Fly Rod Outfit
Orvis's starter fly fishing kit: a 4-piece rod, large-arbor reel, line, backing and leader in one box. People pick it so they can buy flies and tippet and go fish.
EssentialRedington
Original Fly Rod Kit
A complete fly fishing kit with a 9-foot 5-weight rod, reel, floating line, leader and case. People pick it as a first fly rod that is good enough to keep using for trout and small bass.
Line & Tackle
EssentialBerkley
Trilene XL Monofilament
A soft, low-memory nylon monofilament made for spinning reels. People pick it as an easy, cheap, all-around line for panfish, trout and light bass fishing.
EssentialPowerPro
Spectra Braided Line
A long-running braided line made from Spectra fiber with almost no stretch. Anglers pick it for sensitivity and a fair price on bulk spools.
EssentialRapala
Original Floater Minnow
The balsa-wood minnow lure that made Rapala famous. It floats at rest and wobbles like a hurt baitfish when reeled, and people pick it because it catches trout, bass, walleye and pike in many waters.
EssentialSufix
832 Advanced Superline Braid
An eight-fiber braided line with one GORE fiber woven in for abrasion resistance. Anglers pick it for thin diameter, smooth casting and toughness on spinning and baitcasting reels.
TrendingZ-Man
Ned Rig Kit
A boxed kit of Z-Man's stretchy ElaZtech soft baits and matching mushroom-head jigs for the Ned rig, a slow finesse method. People pick it as a simple way to start fishing a technique that catches bass when fish are picky.
Rods & Reels
EssentialAbu Garcia
Revo SX Low Profile Baitcast Reel
A fifth-generation low-profile baitcaster built as a workhorse for bass fishing. Anglers pick it for strong drag, easy-to-tune brakes and a comfortable palm feel at under $200.
EssentialDaiwa
BG MQ Spinning Reel
A saltwater spinning reel with a one-piece aluminum body and oversized gears, sold in sizes from inshore trout reels to offshore tuna reels. Anglers pick it for a stiff, strong reel that costs far less than flagship saltwater models.
TrendingKastKing
Sharky III Spinning Reel
A low-cost spinning reel with a graphite body, lots of drag and a spool you can fill with braid without backing. People pick it as a first reel or a spare that can go from ponds to salt water.
NewPENN
Battle IV Spinning Reel
A full-metal spinning reel with sealed internals, sold in sizes from small inshore reels up to big surf and nearshore models. People pick it when they want one tough reel that can live in salt water without babying.
TrendingShimano
Stradic FM Spinning Reel
A mid-price spinning reel that borrows gearing and water-protection ideas from Shimano's top reels. Anglers pick it for a very smooth, light reel that handles bass, trout and inshore fish.
NewSt. Croix
Triumph Spinning Rod
St. Croix's value freshwater rod series, made in dozens of lengths and powers.
EssentialUgly Stik
GX2 Spinning Combo
A matched spinning rod and reel, pre-paired by Ugly Stik in eight length and power options. People pick it because it is cheap, simple and very hard to break.
Sunglasses
TrendingCosta Del Mar
Fantail Pro Sunglasses
A slimmer, sportier version of Costa's Blackfin, with polarized glass lenses and side shields. Anglers pick it for cutting glare and seeing fish in bright sun on open water.
EssentialSmith
Guide's Choice Sunglasses
A wide, wraparound fishing sunglass with Smith's ChromaPop polarized lenses. Anglers pick it for big coverage, a secure fit and lenses that make fish and structure easier to spot.
Tackle Storage
TrendingKastKing
KarryAll Tackle Backpack
A large tackle backpack with rod holders, many pockets and four tackle boxes included. Anglers pick it to carry a full day of gear while walking banks, piers or trails to the water.