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9 Fishing Apps for Maps, Forecasts, Catch Logs and More
From detailed lake maps and bite forecasts to tournament scoring and catch logs, these nine fishing apps take very different approaches to helping anglers make the most of their time on the water.
Fishing
Dock Fishing for Bass: Tips, Tackle & Techniques for More Bites
Boat docks provide shade, cover and prime ambush points for bass, but the easiest targets aren't always the best ones. A tournament angler explains where to cast, how to approach docks and which lures and tackle can help you reach fish other anglers miss.
Gear
9 New Hard Baits from ICAST 2026
Soft plastics may have drawn much of the attention at ICAST 2026, but lure makers also unveiled an impressive collection of new hard baits. Here are nine crankbaits, topwaters, swimbaits and other hard-bodied lures that caught the attention of Hook & Barrel.
Fishing
Rapala's "CrushCity" Soft Baits Tap Elite Angler Jacob Wheeler for Custom Feel
Called "CrushCity," five new soft baits from Rapala look to level up the game for hardcore bass anglers this fall. And tournament angler Jacob Wheeler reeled in nearly $250,000 competing with the lineup in 2023.
Destinations
Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife
Johnny Morris, founder and CEO of Bass Pro Shops, began his career by selling fishing tackle out the back of his father’s store. His reputation has evolved into that of...
