Like with nearly every species of fish, there are specific catfish rod and reel combos designed for the catfish fishing fanatic, with many pre-matched, pre-rigged options for the perfect pairing. A ...

Nothing in freshwater stresses a rod and reel like a hard-charging catfish. If these fish aren’t making your drag scream, odds are they’re pushing the pole’s backbone to the limit. Fortunately, many ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We had an opportunity to meet up with the top fishing rod and reels manufacturers at ICAST to see what they had in store for the year ahead, and we weren’t disappointed with the tackle heading for ...

Quantum Fishing has been one of the industry leaders in rods and reels for decades. With great conventional tackle such as the Smoke and Accurist lines, the company positioned itself as a top fishing ...

"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 ...

Most anglers assume when building a new rod 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 ...

When it comes to investing in the best spinning reels, anglers don't need to break the bank or dive deep into research. Nowadays, there's are dozens of affordable, well-made reels out there that make ...