We took to the sea to test the best spinning rods and reels. Photo ... medium-heavy (MH), for heavy and deep lure and bait fishing for fish in the 1- to 25-pound range; and heavy (H), for anything ...

Come hear from Byron Stickler, who earlier this year caught a trophy brown trout at Shaver Lake; fishing guide Dick Nichols, King salmon anglers Brian Klassen and Jim Tartagilia; and Fresno Bee ...

Fishing is a pastime enjoyed worldwide by numerous enthusiasts. It can act as a method to catch your dinner or just a way to relish the serene water. However, for ardent anglers, handling your ...

With significant recent improvements to today’s powerful electric reels, fishermen are finding new ways to utilize these tools. I’ve been using them to jig for pelagics. The advantages of ...

Like with nearly every species of fish, there are specific catfish rod and reel combos designed for the catfish fishing fanatic, with many pre-matched, pre-rigged options for the perfect pairing.

sea turtles and more. The pier’s story is sadly repeating around Florida as vintage structures crumble to modern storms. But as if not quite ready to give up the fight, the Rod & Reel’s iconic ...

A Spinning Technique to Get a Fly Down to Trout. Wanting to fish flies for trout but you don't have a fly rod. Here is how to ...

And if you were lucky, a place blessed with sightings of dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and more. The pier’s story is sadly repeating around Florida as vintage structures crumble to modern storms.

One of the most undervalued items in an angler's arsenal, the right fishing reel makes the difference between a successful ...

Using the right rod weight to use for the species is crucial for effective and enjoyable fishing. Here’s the ... weighted nymphs to catch trout deep, casting all-but-weightless dry flies to ...

There is, of course, some subjectivity involved with this review. Fly anglers are an opinionated bunch, and the single “best” fly rod for trout will differ from one person to the next depending on ...