An expert guide breaks down the best fishing rod and reel setups for every environment, from mountain streams to the surf.

If you're new to fishing, selecting your first rod can be a bit overwhelming. Even if you've fished a lot but are looking to take your bass fishing a little more seriously it can be a daunting task to ...

Spinning gear used to be frowned upon by many “serious” bass anglers, but better drag systems and better lines — combined with increasingly skittish fish — mean that it’s become a default choice in ...

We are combing the floor at ICAST 2025 for the best new gear in fresh and saltwater fishing. As far as rods go, the theme is new lightweight, inshore rods for saltwater anglers. But there are still ...

Team members, Mark Sawyer, James Furness and Aidan Bordiuk have been testing a variety of spinning reels from chucking big ...