An expert guide breaks down the best fishing rod and reel setups for every environment, from mountain streams to the surf.

Fishing rod and reel combos are a convenient way to get out on the water quicker. While you can always pair a rod and reel together on your own, trying to find the right setup can be overwhelming and ...

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To start surf fishing all you need is a small box of tackle, a long fishing rod, and a surf fishing reel. Just because it’s simple, doesn’t mean surf fishing is easy. Surf anglers face a daunting list ...

Whether you ply the suds in search of striped bass or venture beyond and abroad for exotic monster fish, you want to do so with a good surf fishing rod. However, with all of the advancements in surf ...

Fishing is many things to many people, and there’s not one perfect way to do it. Our suggestion? Consider what’s best for where you live and plan to fish, and of course, what it is you want to do.

Two veteran captains share the durable reels, rods, and apparel that can actually survive a season of corrosive spray.