Fishing Rods

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A hand holds up a largemouth bass.

Prime Day Fishing Deals: Save Big on Gear, Tackle, and Electronics Prime Day Fishing Deals: Save Big on Gear, Tackle, and Electronics

By Alice Jones Webb

The Best Surf Fishing Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Surf Fishing Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Surf Fishing Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ric Burnley, By Alice Jones Webb

The Best Swimbait Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Swimbait Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Swimbait Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

The the best crappie combos were tested head to head on the water.

The Best Crappie Combos of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Crappie Combos of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

testing the best bass fishing rods

The Best Bass Fishing Rods, Tested and Reviewed The Best Bass Fishing Rods, Tested and Reviewed

By Pete Robbins, By Kristine Fischer, By Derek Horner

The author tests one of the best trout rods

The Best Trout Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Trout Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

A woman fishes on a lake with a spinning rod and reel combo.

The Best Spinning Rod and Reel Combos, Tested and Reviewed The Best Spinning Rod and Reel Combos, Tested and Reviewed

By Alice Jones Webb

The Best Kids Fishing Poles

The Best Kids Fishing Poles The Best Kids Fishing Poles

By Christine Peterson, By Alice Jones Webb

Tester fishes from a kayak inshore.

The Best Beginner Fishing Rods of 2025 The Best Beginner Fishing Rods of 2025

By Pete Robbins

The author tested the best telescopic rods on his home lake.

The Best Telescopic Fishing Rods of 2025 The Best Telescopic Fishing Rods of 2025

By Pete Robbins

The best fly rods for trout tested by the author

The Best Trout Fly Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Trout Fly Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

choosing the best bass fishing rod

The Best Bass Fishing Rods You Can Buy at Bass Pro Shops The Best Bass Fishing Rods You Can Buy at Bass Pro Shops

By Pete Robbins

The author testing the best walleye rods.

The Best Walleye Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Walleye Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

The best drop shot rods are sensitive and light, yet powerful enough to pull up giants

The Best Drop Shot Rods of 2025 The Best Drop Shot Rods of 2025

By Pete Robbins

Author holds fish caught with one of the best inshore spinning rods.

The Best Inshore Spinning Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Inshore Spinning Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Kevin Hughes

Angler holds up new Trika 6X rod on lake.

Trika 6X Collection: A Lighter, More Sensitive Carbon Weave Fishing Rod Trika 6X Collection: A Lighter, More Sensitive Carbon Weave Fishing Rod

By Derek Horner

The best baitcasting rods for bass allow you to present lures and set the hook

The 12 Best Baitcasting Rods for Bass, Tested and Reviewed The 12 Best Baitcasting Rods for Bass, Tested and Reviewed

By Pete Robbins

Angler fishing with the best saltwater fishing rod

The Best Saltwater Fishing Rods for 2025 The Best Saltwater Fishing Rods for 2025

By Ric Burnley, By Kevin Hughes

Ugly Stik makes some of the best catfish rod and reel combos

The Best Catfish Rod and Reel Combos of 2025, Tested The Best Catfish Rod and Reel Combos of 2025, Tested

By Travis Smola

Bass Pro Shops Spring Classic

Lew’s Custom XP Baitcast Combo Is $60 Off Lew’s Custom XP Baitcast Combo Is $60 Off