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

A longer, stiffer rod around 12-13ft is generally better suited for targeting larger carp at longer distances, while a ...

I’ve been reviewing fly rods, fly reels, and other gear for the better part of a decade. And fly rods at every price point have only become better. When it comes to the best fly fishing rods for ...

The modern-day trout angler has a vast array of fly rods to choose from. As someone who’s spent far too much time in fly shops looking at and thinking about all these options, I understand how ...

These are the best fishing rods and gear for the budget fisher who doesn’t want to spend a ton of money, including Shakespeare Micro Series Spinning Combo, Shakespeare Ugly Stik, Shimano Sierra ...

I’ve even heard of some anglers catching smaller saltwater fish with a 5-weight in a pinch. Final Thoughts on the Best Fly Fishing Rods for Beginners I know how confusing it is to learn to fly fish.

Fast and Extra Fast rods weren't the norm until the 90s and into the 2000s. I'm sure there is a whole generation of fly anglers that don't know what it feels like to fish a slow-action rod.

Explore St. Croix’s GRASP II swimbait rods, designed to reduce fatigue and boost performance for big bait bass anglers. Cast bigger, fish longer, and catch smarter.

The Grasshopper $150 Picture a kid going fishing and you likely imagine someone akin to Tom Sawyer, in rolled-up jeans, holding a cane pole on his way to a fishing hole. This rod is not that.

Avid saltwater anglers know the stubby fish-fighting rods as Whopper Stoppers. They are short fishing tools, only 46 inches long, that make short work of albacore, yellowtail and tuna. Novice angle… ...

How many fishing rods do you need to catch a fish? As many as it takes. Freelance writer Doug Nielsen is a conservation educator for the Nevada Department of Wildlife.