Let’s be honest, when you think of fishing with a spinning rod your mind pictures someone on the bank, maybe fishing a worm ...

from trout spinning reels to baitcasting rods. I’ve been fishing for more than a decade and have used some great combos and some not-so-great ones. What I’ve learned is that a good setup ...

We tested the best trout rods while fishing everything from small streams to Pyramid Lake with a variety of techniques.

Spincast reels sit on the top of the fishing rod—just like a baitcasting reel—but the components are covered by an outer cone with a hole at the top. That prevents dirt and grime from getting ...

spinning reel for bass fishing? Baitcasting reels are compact, with a spool of line mounted perpendicular to the rod. The ...

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 ...

(We suggest pairing this rod with the Daiwa BG Spinning Reel, our top pick in our guide to fishing reels.) It balances performance with durability. The Carbon Inshore series is Ugly Stik’s first ...