It’s small, plastic, and meant for kids—but we took this toy fishing rod out on real water to see what it could do. Against all odds, it actually landed fish! You won’t believe how this little rod ...

John Merwin’s fishing column was typically reserved for expert angling advice, but every now and then we let him have fun—like when he wanted to chase striped bass with a toy fishing rod. This ...

I took on the ultimate fishing challenge catching real fish with a wooden toy rod! With limited gear and a whole lot of patience, this surprising adventure turned into a hilarious (and shockingly ...

Even though it's a fast rod that makes throwing the big streamers easier, it can throw smaller flies just fine. I use mine to throw small crab and shrimp patterns when targeting redfish.

Therefore, they are well-suited for finesse fishing techniques, such as drop-shotting, ned rigs, or other small, soft plastic presentations. I’m much more likely to think about my spinning gear ...