News & Tips

12,383

Black Powder Pistol Buyer's Guide

For those looking to recreate a little history of their own, cap and ball revolvers are a great place to start. When most Americans think of single-action revolvers, they envision scenes of the Wild…
Angler netting a giant catfish off the side of a boat
24,941

Catch Giant Catfish With These Proven Fishing Tips

7 Proven "Catching Catfish" Strategies Fishing for big catfish is gaining fans in droves as anglers realize the cats offer their best chance to catch a quarry in freshwater that weighs 20-75 pounds…
rifle case buyer's guide
12,780

Gun Case Buyer's Guide

We all know what a gun case is and the basic function. What you may not know are the many features of different case designs, the advantages of them and some tips on choosing the case for your needs…
20,505

Baitcasting Rod Buyer's Guide

In an age of specialty rods and reels, it’s important to pick the right type with the characteristics that match the intended technique. Two basic types of rods dominate fishing - baitcasting and…
6,699

Binoculars Buyer's Guide

One of the handiest things to have in the outdoors is a quality pair of binoculars. Whether you are hiking, viewing wildlife, hunting, or even at a sporting event, binoculars can bring the outdoors a…
12,086

Fishing Spinning Reel Buyer's Guide

Spinning reels are a favorite of both serious and casual anglers, popular for both their ease of use and flexibility. If you’re wondering what features are the most important to consider when…
Things to Know About Compounds, Recurves & Crossbows (infographic)...
2,677

23 Things to Know About Compounds, Recurves & Crossbows (infographic)

Arguing about "which hunting bow is best" is pointless. Compound bows, recurve bows, and crossbows all have a place in the deer woods today. They all created expanded hunting opportunities, and that'…
2,969

Electronic Dog Training Collar Buyer's Guide

Used correctly, electronic collars have become one of the most valuable resources any trainer can have. However, picking the right one for you may seem intimidating at first. Whoa...WHOA...WHOA…
Kayak angler paddling
4,014

Important Factors to Selecting Your Fishing Kayak

By Josh Workman, Cabela’s Pro Staff and Kayak Fishing Expert There are a lot of questions you should be asking yourself while selecting a kayak. What waters will you fish? Will you be taking…
How to catch for big fish in Tennessee’s Chickamauga Lake
15,811

Best Places to Fish in Tennessee: Chickamauga Lake

Ranked #2 in Bassmaster Magazine's 2018 List of Best Bass Lakes In Bassmaster's 2018 Best Bass Lakes revealed list, the Tennessee’s Chickamauga Lake took the No. 2 slot that year. Close to getting…
Angler Wade Middleton casting out a fishing lure
2,775

Fishing Soft Plastic Lures for Pre-Spawn Bass

Fishing Tips and Tactics from Cabela's Ambassador Wade Middleton By Jeff Samsel Having just released a chunky largemouth, Wade Middleton casts his stick bait to the exact spot where the previous…
3,046

Family Camping Essentials

For some families, camping means hiking into the backcountry with only what can be carried in a backpack. For others, it means car camping: pitching a tent at a developed site equipped with picnic…