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 ...

Specs Rod Length (s): 6’, 6 ½’, 7’ Action (s): Medium, medium-heavy, heavy Line rating: 15-30 lb., 20-40 lb., 30-50 lb., 30-80 lb. Reel Size (s): 30, 40, 50, 60 Ball bearings: 6 Retrieve ...

Team Kayak Angler reached the summit of new gear and tackle at the final day of the world's largest trade show. After a week of searching and discovering, we finished strong with coverage of rods and ...

He also discusses rod sleeves and a good way to store your reels during the off-season or on longer trips. Posted on 5/27/2015 (2:33) ...

We tested and reviewed the best spinning rod and reel combos. Whether you're saltwater fishing or chasing bass, here are our picks from Shimano, Penn, Abu Garcia, and more.

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 ...