In the beginning, I had a classic Zebco 202 spin-cast combo, and it was good. At least, good enough for 5-year-old me. But I've owned many types of fishing rods since I was a freckle-faced boy who ...

The best fishing rods are durable and flexible, with excellent sensitivity that makes catching your target easier. Regardless of your style of fishing, everything else—from reels to lines and bait to ...

When you're backpacking or camping, it's always fun to spend some time relaxing on the water trying to reel in a fish. What's not fun is trying to pack a traditional rod and reel with all your other ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Fly-fishing is fun because it’s hard. Yes, anyone can buy some spinning gear and hurl ...