Best Fishing Rods Articles & Videos

• 3 Best Musky Fishing Rods

  Musky fishing requires specialized equipment. Musky are heavy fish, and anglers need strong lines and stout rods to pry the deep musky waters. Besides being capable of handling heavy fishing tasks, musky rods should have a sensitive tip and… read more

• The Best Catfish Rods

  Very few rods are designed specifically for catfish and many anglers prefer different actions and rod sizes. Heavy and light rods both have advantages and disadvantages as do long and short rods. The best catfish rods are a matter of prefer… read more

• The Best Fishing Rods for a Penn 8500

  The Penn Spinfisher 8500 is a heavy-duty spin casting reel designed for saltwater use. The reel is no longer in production but has been replaced by the similar Spinfisher SSm reel. The 8500 can be used with several different rods depending… read more

• The Best Reasonable Price Surf Fishing Rods

  Most surf anglers will attest to the amount of wear and tear their equipment is put through each season. Surf gear must be durable and well made to survive the harsh elements of saltwater surf-fishing. Surf rods often command a high price f… read more

• The Best Fishing Downriggers

  Downriggers are effective fishing tools that can be used for freshwater or saltwater fishing. The downrigger uses a weight with a quick release to control the depth of your line. The weight is attached to a cable that is controlled manually… read more

• The Best Surf Fishing Rods

  Surf rods are much like bass or trout rods in the fact that there are lots of choices. Certain criteria should be met, such as rod length, quality of materials and company reputation. However, move beyond this, and the water is easily cloud… read more

• The Best Steelhead Fishing Rods

  Anglers that pursue steelhead need a specialized rod that is light in weight but provides plenty of power to tame these hard-fighting trout. With various lengths and actions designed for specific tackle and presentations, steelhead anglers… read more

• The Best Fishing Rods

  The best fishing rods and reels are those which are uniquely made to work in the environment where you are angling. To this end, the best ice fishing rods differ widely from the best fly fishing rigs. Although a general rule of thumb sugges… read more

• The Best Fishing Equipment for Beginners

  Starting out with a new hobby is always a bit of a challenge, and if becoming an angler is your latest aspiration, you know that you do not want to overspend on ancillary gadgetry that in the long proves to be useless. Read on and find a bo… read more