Field & Stream

2 days ago | fieldandstream.com | Amanda Oliver

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn moreNo matter your style of angling, there’s no denying that a good pair of fishing pliers makes life easier on the water. They can perform a range of important tasks, like cutting line, removing hooks, and crimping leader. Right now, you can get the highly rated Booms lightweight fishing pliers on sale at Amazon for just $8. That’s a price that’s pretty hard to pass up for a quality tool.

6 days ago | fieldandstream.com | Shaye Baker

For many bass fisheries across the country, the post-spawn is upon us. This means fish have made their beds, laid their eggs, and tiny little fry are beginning to hatch. The good news for anglers is that the big bass are still lurking nearby in the shallow water. And now is one of the best times to land a giant largemouth or smallmouth. According to our spawn reporters, the post-spawn bite in regions two and three (see map below) should just be heating up.

6 days ago | fieldandstream.com | Amanda Oliver

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn moreIf Mom is the type who loves to fish almost as much as she loves her kids, Mother's Day is a great time to upgrade her angling setup. Sure, flowers and a thoughtful card are nice, but what's better than a brand new rod and reel she can take for a spin later that afternoon?

1 week ago | fieldandstream.com | Phil Bourjaily |Will Brantley |Travis Hall |Matthew Every

A turkey hunter's life, to paraphrase what they say about a soldier’s, is 99 percent boredom, 1 percent sheer excitement (instead of terror). You make plans, scout, walk for miles, and wait for hours, days even, in hopes of a momentary thrill. But those few minutes can change your whole season, even your entire spring. Like many Americans, I am blessed, and slightly cursed, to live a comfortable, unexciting life.

1 week ago | fieldandstream.com | Amanda Oliver |Derrek Sigler |Craig Caudill |T. Edward Nickens

This Portable Knife Sharpener Is Perfect for in the Field—And It’s Only $35 Right Now_We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›_Every outdoorsman knows the importance of a good knife, whether you’re deep in the woods or out on the water. But even the best hunting knifeor pocket knifeisn’t going to do you much good if it isn’t razor sharp.