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, ...

Shopping for a rod and reel can be a bit of a guessing game if you buy them separately. What size spinning reel do you need for each rod? And which action and power rod do you need for specific ...

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TEACH A man to fish, and you let him hold your favorite rod and reel for a day. Teach a man how to find his own rod and reel, and you’ve addicted him for life. A lot of attention gets paid to lures ...

For beginners and amateur anglers, walking into a tackle shop can feel like walking into a labyrinth. Rows of spinning rods. Reels in every size imaginable. Fly rods with four-digit price tags mounted ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fishing rod and reel combos are a convenient way to get out on the water quicker. While you can always pair a rod and reel together on your own, trying to find the right setup can be overwhelming and ...

For most people, a rod and reel are meant just to catch fish, but for artist Ben Miller, they're his paintbrush using a ...