While testing the rods, I took notes on how well components and construction stood up to hard fishing. Cast after cast, drop after drop, I noted how the rods performed in both power and sensitivity.

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First of all, trout fishing rods are typically long—frequently 36 to 42 inches in length, to provide the leverage we need to pull trophy trout from 50 to 100 feet beneath the ice.

There are many different types of specimen rods available, each designed for a specific type of fishing or species of fish.

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How to Choose the Right Fishing Lure: 8 Expert Tips for Fishing Success Learn how to match the lure to species, water, depth, and more with this easy-to-follow fishing bait guide.

It was a good question. I've been fishing so long, I guess I take simple questions like that for granted, although I get skunked often enough that maybe I'm not the right person to ask. But I ...

Lakes, rivers, shorelines and open seas—the best fishing rods are designed to help you cast and catch with ease. Here are our favorite rods for every type of fishing.

Reel in the catch of the day with fishing gear for first-timers to advanced anglers. Our expert recommends essentials from Daiwa, Forloh, Garmin, and more.