About the Cabela's Master Fishing Catalog

Cabela's was founded in 1961 by Dick and Jim Cabela in Chappell, Nebraska and grew into one of the best-known outdoor mail-order catalogs in the United States, later moving its headquarters to Sidney, Nebraska. In October 2017, Bass Pro Shops acquired Cabela's in a $4.2 billion merger, and the two brands now operate together as the world's largest outdoor retailer. Cabela's continues to publish and mail its signature print catalogs to households on request - the same free-by-mail catalog tradition the brand has been known for since the early 1960s.

The Cabela's Master Fishing catalog is one of Cabela's specialized editions, focused specifically on freshwater and saltwater rods, reels, tackle, waders, fishfinders and every fishing category in one flagship edition. Where the Master Catalog covers the full Cabela's assortment in a single fall volume, the Cabela's Master Fishing edition goes deeper on one product category so that dedicated freshwater and saltwater fishing enthusiasts can compare gear across brands, price points and use cases without wading through every other outdoor department.

What You'll Find in the Cabela's Master Fishing Catalog

The Cabela's Master Fishing catalog is the flagship annual fishing book: freshwater spinning, baitcasting, trolling and fly-fishing rods from Shimano, Daiwa, St. Croix, G.Loomis, Ugly Stik and Cabela's-brand; reels from Shimano, Daiwa, Abu Garcia, Penn, Quantum and Pflueger; saltwater rods and conventional/spinning reels for inshore and offshore fishing; ice-fishing rods, augers and shelters; fly rods, reels and lines; fishfinders and side-scan sonar from Humminbird and Lowrance; tackle from Berkley, Rapala, Strike King, Zoom and Booyah; men's and women's chest waders, hip waders and wading boots; tackle boxes and tackle backpacks from Plano; and fishing apparel from Columbia PFG and Cabela's Guidewear.

How to Request the Free Cabela's Catalog

Requesting a free Cabela's print catalog is straightforward. Visit cabelas.com/catalogs and fill out the short catalog request form with your name and mailing address - print editions typically arrive within a few weeks, and there's no cost, shipping fee or purchase obligation. Cabela's mails multiple specialized editions throughout the year - the annual Master Catalog each fall (the definitive book for hunting season), plus dedicated Bass Fishing, Saltwater Master, Northern Angler, Summer Angler, Fly Fishing, Archery, Western Big Game, Camping, Marine, Outdoor Adventure and Home & Cabin editions. You can request as many editions as you like. Digital catalog editions are also available directly on cabelas.com if you'd rather browse online while waiting for print copies to arrive - both formats show the same product line and pricing.

Is the Cabela's Catalog Still Available?

Yes - the Cabela's catalog is still available and still being mailed to customers in 2026. Since the 2017 Bass Pro Shops merger, some skeptics have asked whether Cabela's still publishes print catalogs. The answer is yes: Cabela's continues to mail multiple specialized print editions each year, and the digital versions are hosted on cabelas.com. If you've requested Cabela's catalogs in the past and haven't received one recently, the fastest way to get back on the list is to submit a fresh request via cabelas.com/catalogs.

Shopping the Cabela's Master Fishing Line Online

If you'd rather shop online instead of waiting for the print catalog, cabelas.com carries the full Cabela's Master Fishing product line at https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/fishing. Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops run a shared CLUB rewards program - the co-branded CLUB Mastercard earns points on every purchase at Cabela's, Bass Pro Shops and their affiliated brands, and points can be redeemed toward gear at either retailer. Free-shipping thresholds, price matching and CLUB member events all apply across both stores. Curbside pickup and in-store returns are available at more than 200 combined Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops retail locations across North America.

Why the Cabela's Master Fishing Catalog Is Worth Requesting

Shoppers most often reach the Cabela's Master Fishing catalog through search terms like "free catfish fishing catalogs by mail", "cabela's catalog online shopping", "cabela's fishing catalog", "free fishing catalogs", "free fishing catalogs by mail" - all of which are answered by the free print catalog request and digital edition covered on this page. A print catalog laid open on the kitchen table is still one of the best ways to plan a big-ticket outdoor purchase - you can see every option in the freshwater and saltwater fishing category on facing pages, compare specs side by side, and mark up the pages before you ever place an order. That's still the reason Cabela's has continued to mail free catalogs decades after most retailers stopped: the brand's customers ask for them, and the catalog still drives sales.

Bass Pro Shops Ownership and What Changed

Since the 2017 Bass Pro Shops merger, the biggest changes for customers have been positive: broader gear selection under the combined roof, a unified CLUB Mastercard rewards program, and more aggressive price matching between the two brands. The Cabela's brand identity - the World's Foremost Outfitter tagline, the catalog cadence, the specialized editions like this Cabela's Master Fishing volume, and the retail store footprint - has been preserved rather than folded into Bass Pro. If you've been a Cabela's catalog subscriber for years, you'll find the Cabela's Master Fishing catalog looks and feels familiar. Existing Cabela's CLUB Mastercard accounts, gift cards and CLUB points all transitioned into the combined loyalty program and remain fully valid at either brand's retail stores and websites.

Getting the Most Out of the Cabela's Master Fishing Catalog

A few tips for shoppers new to the Cabela's Master Fishing catalog: first, request both the specialized Cabela's Master Fishing edition and the annual Cabela's Master Catalog - the Master covers the entire Cabela's line in one fall volume while the Cabela's Master Fishing book goes deeper on freshwater and saltwater fishing specifically, and they complement each other well. Second, watch for the Bargain Cave section - Cabela's marks down overstocked, discontinued and end-of-season gear at meaningful discounts, and the print catalog often previews Bargain Cave deals before they post online. Third, check the CLUB member pricing badge next to each item - CLUB Mastercard holders earn extra points on marked items and get first access to member-exclusive events. Fourth, if you're planning a hunt, fishing trip or outdoor adventure that requires new gear, order the catalog several weeks in advance so you have time to compare options and place your order without expedited shipping charges. Finally, keep older Cabela's catalogs as reference - the product photography and detailed specs make them useful even after the current-season pricing has changed.