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Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 20

Ice Fishing Stocking Stuffers Under $100 Anglers Will Actually Use

Christmas has almost arrived, and for those folk with ice anglers on their gift list, picking out the perfect fishing accessory can be a struggle. That's why we've put together this last minute gift guide, featuring five ice fishing gear items that both fit in a stocking and will make this season a more productive and safe one on the hardwater.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 18

The Best Gifts for Fishermen Aren’t Always Fishing Tackle

If you have an angler on your gift list, you know finding them the perfect gift can be challenging. As you know, they probably already have more fishing tackle than they can use.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 17

New Mille Lacs Walleye Regulations Set for This Winter

Anglers making plans to ice fish Mille Lacs’ walleyes this winter should take note of the new regulations, including updates for perch and northern pike during the 2025–26 winter season.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 17

2026 Bass Pro Tour Schedule Includes First Ever Event at Legendary Lake Hartwell and Other Top Stories

In this edition of The Starting Spot:
 -South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell is a classic bass tournament destination with decades of history. Shockingly, it’s never been on the Bass Pro Tour’s schedule…until February of 2026.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 16

The Fly-Fishing Gift Everyone Overlooks, But Every Angler Needs

A small first-aid kit isn’t flashy, but it’s one of the most important things an angler can carry. I’ve seen enough hooks embedded in hands, cuts, stings, and accidents to know this: when something goes wrong, having the basics close at hand can save a day—or stop a bad situation from getting worse.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 16

An Old Bass Pro’s New Perspective On Tournament Fishing and Other Top Stories

In this edition of The Starting Spot:
 -Heading into his 30th year as a professional bass tournament angler, Wesley Strader has a new perspective. A recent conversation reminded him what’s actually important and just how amazing it has been to live out his dream career as a bass angler.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 15

This Banned Tournament Lure Can Catch You a Lot of Bass This Winter and Other Top Stories

In this edition of The Starting Spot:
 -When the Alabama-rig hit the bass scene about 15 years ago, it caused almost as much controversy as forward-facing sonar has lately.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 14

Perfect Gifts for People Who Love to Fly Fish and Other Top Stories from Fishing on SI

If you don’t fly fish, how do you know what to get for someone who does? These 3 gifts are practical, well-made, and perfect for people who love to fly fish.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 13

Why a Christmas Gift Combo of Fishpond Nets and Cling Is a Win - Win

If you’re not a fly angler and need to buy a gift for someone who is—and you have no idea what the heck to get—this will help. I’ve owned a Fishpond net for more than a decade.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 13

KVD Predicts the Future of Bass Fishing and More Bass Stories You Can’t Miss

In this ALL VIDEO edition of The Starting Spot:
 -Kevin VanDam has long been considered the best ever in the sport of professional bass fishing. He has a year of competitive retirement under his belt and his ready to give his unfiltered perspective on the sport.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 12

How to Unlock Winter Fly Fishing

It’s the middle of December, and winter has just reached us in the South – bringing with it the age-old fly angler’s dilemma: I want to fish, but it’s cold as hell.  “Cold as hell” is relative, of course.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 12

The Starting Spot: 2026 Bassmaster Elite Field, the Youngest Bassing Millionaire, and Winter Reservoir Bass

In this edition of The Starting Spot:
 -Based on the 2026 Bassmaster Elite roster, it should be another outstanding, exciting, competitive year. As Tournament Director Lisa Talmadge describes it.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 9

Perfect Gifts for People Who Love to Fly Fish

Here are three gifts that I use and enjoy, and I'm sure any fly angler would be happy to find them under the Christmas tree. Fly anglers as a whole are an easy bunch to buy a gift for.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 8

The Starting Spot: Winter Bass Fishing, Anaya Grabs Final Classic Spot, and How to Dial In Your Electronics

In this edition of The Starting Spot:
 -Lots of anglers give up on fishing for the year when water dips into the 40s. But if you know the proper adjustments you can have the lake and the bass all to yourself.
 -This 20-year old Alabama angler, Fisher Anaya, is on a serious roll.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 7

Top 3 Fishing Stories of the Week: First Ice Walleye, Bass Advent Calendar, and Red Lake Ice Guide

After months of anticipation, first ice is finally here! And there may be no better time to pull walleyes through the ice. First ice includes green vegetation still producing oxygen, aggressive fish, and some of the most exciting walleye action of the year.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 6

Win the Holidays With Classic Fly Fishing Gifts

One of the most important parts of fly fishing is acquiring more fly fishing stuff than you’ll ever need.  Flies, fly boxes, packs, vests, rods, reels, boots, jackets, waders… even if you try to keep it simple, it adds up.  There’s a good chance the fly angler in your life already has more gear than they know what to do with.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 5

Red Lake Ice Fishing Guide: World-Class Walleyes Plus Overlooked Pike, Crappies & Perch

Minnesota's sprawling Red Lake is a true walleye factory and a top ice fishing destination. Every winter, thousands of walleye anglers pour onto Upper Red for good reason.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 5

A Turning Point for Tournament Integrity? MLF and B.A.S.S. Announce Major Updates

For the past two years, professional bass fishing has been bogged down by high-profile disqualifications, opaque rule enforcement, and disputed polygraph results.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 3

Catch More Bluegill Through the Ice: Why Big Bluegills Charge Your Jig…Then Swim Away

You might think of bluegills as something kids catch from docks in the summertime. But in winter, they are serious sport. They can be willing biters ...

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 2

Affordable Stocking Stuffers That Still Make Great Fly Fishing Gifts

These recommendations come from real life testing—small pieces of gear I’ve carried, fished with, and relied on, nothing pulled from a press release. A good stocking stuffer can be a win-win for you and the fly angler on your list.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 2

Ice Fishing Safety Tips: How to Know When Ice Is Safe and What to Do If Things Go Wrong

For those who live for ice fishing, it can be easy to jump the gun. Sure, we all want to get on the hard water, but it's critical that the ice be safe before we get on the ice.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 2

10 Fishing Gear Stocking Stuffers for the Anglers on Your Christmas List

With Christmas just around the corner, knowing what to get the fishing lover on your gift list can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. We're here to help.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 2

Most Anglers Quit Too Soon! It’s Not Too Late to Catch Giant Open-Water Walleyes

When the days get shorter, the temps start to drop, and ice forming in your rod guides becomes a real possibility, most anglers have packed away their open-water gear.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / December 2

The Starting Spot: Know the Shad to Know the Bass, Ehrler’s Big Finish, and a Life Chasing Smallmouth Bass

In this edition of The Starting Spot:
 -Any article that starts by referencing a Rick Clunn story has me hooked. If you want to understand the bass, you must first understand the shad.

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