I winced when I realized another giant black drum had my rod doubled over. Not that I have anything against catching these lumbering bottom feeders, but I was justifiably concerned that my light ...

In the beginning, I had a classic Zebco 202 spin-cast combo, and it was good. At least, good enough for 5-year-old me. But I've owned many types of fishing rods since I was a freckle-faced boy who ...

The best fishing rods are durable and flexible, with excellent sensitivity that makes catching your target easier. Regardless of your style of fishing, everything else—from reels to lines and bait to ...

For beginners and amateur anglers, walking into a tackle shop can feel like walking into a labyrinth. Rows of spinning rods. Reels in every size imaginable. Fly rods with four-digit price tags mounted ...

Finding the right trout rod can be a giant pain. Most of the spinning rods you’ll find on the market were designed for bass fishing or trolling. These rods are usually too heavy, long, or stiff for ...

Imagine, just for a moment, that you’re standing on the edge of a quiet and serene lake. It’s the early morning; there’s no one else around, and for a brief moment in time, it’s just you, the trees, ...

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If you’re just getting started with bass fishing, you’ll quickly notice that experienced anglers seem to use one of two distinctly different styles of fishing reels. But how do they choose between a ...