The best fishing gear, tested and compared
We compare the gear for you — so you buy the right one the first time.
Rods
Canne à pêche, Canne à pêche doré, Canne à pêche débutant, Canne à pêche enfant
8 modelsFishing Rods: The Best Fishing Poles of 2026
We compared the best fishing rods sold in Canada, from trout rods to casting rods for northern pike, to help you pick the right one the first time.
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6 modelsThe Best Fishing Rods for Walleye
We compared the rods best suited for walleye: sensitive enough to detect a light bite on the bottom, yet strong enough for trolling and landing big catches.
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6 modelsThe Best Fishing Rods for Beginners
We compared the simplest and most reliable fishing setups to help you get started on the right foot, whether you're fishing from a dock or a lake.
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7 modelsKids' Fishing Rods: The Best of 2026
We compared the best kids' fishing rods, easy to cast and tough enough to survive the dock, for a successful first family fishing trip.
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Moulinet de pêche, Moulinet doré
8 modelsFishing Reels: The Best of 2026
We compared the best fishing reels—from light-tackle reels for trout to casting reels for pike—to select a model that runs smoothly, has good drag, and is durable.
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6 modelsThe Best Reels for Walleye
We compared the most reliable reels for walleye fishing: smooth drag, fluid retrieval, and a size suitable for both jigging and trolling.
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Leurre de pêche, Leurre doré, Leurre brochet, Leurre achigan, Leurre truite
8 modelsFishing Lures: The Best Lures of 2026
We compared the most effective fishing lures in Quebec, and we explain which lure to choose for each species.
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8 modelsWalleye Lures: The Best Lures for Walleye in Quebec
We picked the lures that catch the most walleye on our lakes and rivers, from jigs on the drift to crankbaits on the troll, along with the right line and rod.
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8 modelsPike Lures: The Best Lures for Northern Pike in Quebec
We picked the lures that trigger the most violent strikes from northern pike, and the gear that keeps you from losing the fish (or your fingers).
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8 modelsBass Lures: The Best Lures for Bass in Quebec
We picked the lures that catch smallmouth and largemouth bass, from the easy days to the days when you need to break out the finesse tactics.
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8 modelsTrout Lures: The Best Lures for Trout in Quebec
We picked the lures that catch brook, rainbow and brown trout, in lakes and rivers alike, along with the light gear that makes fishing enjoyable.
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Fishing
Veste de flottaison pêche, Glacière pêche, Équipement pêche automne, Équipement pêche débutant, Pince de pêche, Filet de pêche, Sac de pêche, Kayak de pêche, Coffre à pêche, Botte de pêche, Fil de pêche, Vêtements de pêche, Chapeau de pêche
7 modelsThe Best Life Jackets for Fishing
We compared the most comfortable life jackets for fishing all day long, because a jacket you actually wear is the one that saves lives.
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7 modelsThe Best Coolers for Fishing
We compared the coolers that best keep ice—and your catch—cool during a day of fishing, a weekend at the cabin, or a week at a outfitter's lodge.
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8 modelsEssential Gear for Fall Fishing
Fall offers some of the best fishing of the year in Quebec. Here’s the gear you’ll need to enjoy it while staying warm, dry, and safe.
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A short list of what you really need for your first fishing season, without filling up a trunk with unnecessary gear.
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8 modelsThe Best Fishing Pliers
We compared the fish-removal pliers and tools that make handling fish faster, safer for your fingers, and gentler on the fish.
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7 modelsFishing Net: The Best Landing Nets of 2026
We compared the fishing nets (landing nets) that keep you from losing a fish at the last moment, and that protect it if you release it.
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Tente de pêche sur glace, Canne à pêche sur glace, Sondeur pêche sur glace, Brimbale pêche blanche, Leurre pêche sur glace
3 modelsIce Fishing Tent: The Best Ice Shelters 2026-2027
We compared the best ice fishing tents to find the quickest to set up, the warmest and the most resistant to wind and cold.
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5 modelsIce Fishing Rods: The Best of 2026-2027
We compared the best ice fishing rods to find the ones most sensitive to bites, easiest to handle with gloves and most reliable in extreme cold.
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4 modelsThe Best Ice Fishing Fish Finders
We compared the best ice fishing fish finders to find the ones that display fish and your lure in real time, even in extreme cold.
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2 modelsThe Best Ice Fishing Tip-Ups
We compared the best tip-ups to find the ones that signal bites clearly, don't freeze in the hole and stand up to big fish.
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4 modelsThe Best Ice Fishing Lures
We compared the best ice fishing lures to find the ones that trigger bites in cold water, from the most subtle for trout to the flashiest for walleye.
See the guideGifts
Cadeau pêcheur, Calendrier de l’avent pêche
8 modelsThe Best Gifts for a Fisherman
Gift ideas that a fisherman will actually use, ranging from small, useful gifts to something he'll really love.
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3 modelsFishing Advent Calendar: The Best of 2026
We selected the most interesting fishing advent calendars to help an angler count down to Christmas with one lure or accessory a day.
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