The modern spinning rod and reel combo offers a convenience that’s hard to beat. Manufacturers like Shimano, Penn, and Abu Garcia have taken the guesswork out of pairing rods and reels, making it a ...

The 8 Best Bass Fishing Rods We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more Bass fishing rod prices can run anywhere from the price of a ...

A smarter way to buy gear Most anglers assume when building a new road and reel combo, you should match the approximate price of your reel to the rod. Since most manufacturers seem to combo their own ...

Choosing the best fishing rod and reel combo doesn’t have to break the bank. For bass anglers who want to level up their bass fishing gear without paying premium prices, one clever trick is to ...

Baitcaster combos offer anglers more value than they can get from buying a rod and reel separately. They also simplify the process of matching the right reel with a rod. If you’re in the market for ...

Tis the season... of new fishing gear. There's really no better time to stock up on new rods and reels like the Christmas season. As anglers, many of us our pretty particular about the kind of gear we ...

Follow up your frog strikes with a punch rig and turn blowups into big bass in heavy cover. | Photo by Kurt Mazurek Fishing a frog over the pads and slop is one of my absolute favorite ways to catch ...

Fishing season brings long days out on the water in serene settings. It’s honestly one of the best ways to spend a summer's day. The last thing you want when you’re out on the water is to deal with a ...

Fly fishing for bass isn’t always easy, and there are more effective ways to put a bunch of fish in the boat. But if there’s a more exciting way to catch bass, I haven’t found it yet. If you want to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." TEACH A man to fish, and you let him hold your favorite rod and reel for a day. Teach a man how to find ...

Best Rod and Reel Combo Quantum Merit 3000 Combo Quantum thought the market needed an affordable but durable saltwater spinning combo and attendees of ICAST 2025 seemed to agree - myself included. The ...

Fishing a frog over the pads and slop is one of my absolute favorite ways to catch bass. The visual strikes are absolutely explosive. When the bite is on, a day of frog fishing is a great day. It’s ...