Beginner fishing rods should check several boxes in order to find their way into your next outdoor adventure. Built for casting bait or lures to fish, with ruggedness and value in mind, the best ...

I’ve been reviewing fly rods, fly reels, and other gear for the better part of a decade. And fly rods at every price point have only become better. When it comes to the best fly fishing rods for ...

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When I first started trout fishing, I was given an invaluable piece of advice: start with dry flies. Talk to any trout angler, and they’ll tell you that fishing with subsurface flies simply catches ...

With rivers and streams flowing well, and area lakes and ponds filling up, late spring/early summer is perhaps the best time of year to throw on a pair of waders, tune up the poles and get your lures ...

If you have often contemplated picking up a rod for the first time and getting out on the bank and giving it a try, but just feel intimidated or overwhelmed by the sheer amount of fishing tackle, ...

Choosing your first fishing rod can be overwhelming. With countless options available, it's essential to select a rod that suits your fishing style and therefore the best fishing rod for you will vary ...