We tested top rod and reel combos out on the water to find the best setups for any style of fishing Fishing rod and reel combos are a convenient way to get out on the water quicker. While you can ...

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 gear using an approximate ...

It is a common misconception that rod and reel combos are lower quality than what you would get from rods and reels sold separately. The truth is there are plenty of quality combos from top-notch ...

FRESHWATER FIELD KIT: Don't let its old skool looks fool you. The 5WT Original Freshwater Kit is prepared to make all your trout fly fishing dreams come true. The medium fast action rod presents dry ...

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 ...

Immersing yourself in the great outdoors, unwinding, reconnecting with nature and indulging in a sport Herbert Hoover once described as “a chance to wash one’s soul with pure air,” fishing holds a ...

Determining the best bass fishing rod for a particular purpose is a personalized endeavor. An angler’s physical stature, line choice, and fishing environment are all factors to consider when choosing ...

"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 ...

I was 12 when I went on the first and last successful fishing trip of my childhood. That summer, my father’s secretary Melody and her husband Ed took us all trolling for salmon on Lake Michigan. Ed, ...