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The author testing the best walleye rods.

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The Best Walleye Rods of 2024, Tested and Reviewed The Best Walleye Rods of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

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

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The Best Drop Shot Rods of 2024 The Best Drop Shot Rods of 2024

By Pete Robbins

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

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The Best Inshore Spinning Rods of 2024, Tested and Reviewed The Best Inshore Spinning Rods of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Kevin Hughes

Angler holds up new Trika 6X rod on lake.

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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

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

By Pete Robbins

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

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Ugly Stik Fishing Rod and Reel Prime Day Deals Ugly Stik Fishing Rod and Reel Prime Day Deals

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

KastKing Centron Fishing Rod and Reel Combo

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KastKing Rod and Reel Prime Day Deals KastKing Rod and Reel Prime Day Deals

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

Angler fishing with the best saltwater fishing rod

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The Best Saltwater Fishing Rods for 2024 The Best Saltwater Fishing Rods for 2024

By Ric Burnley, Kevin Hughes

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

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The Best Catfish Rod and Reel Combos of 2024, Tested The Best Catfish Rod and Reel Combos of 2024, Tested

By Travis Smola

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

Save $90 to $100 on Rod and Reel Combos from Abu Garcia and Penn

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Save $90 to $100 on Rod and Reel Combos from Abu Garcia and Penn Save $90 to $100 on Rod and Reel Combos from Abu Garcia and Penn

The Best Surf Fishing Rods of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

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The Best Surf Fishing Rods of 2024, Tested and Reviewed The Best Surf Fishing Rods of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Swimbait Rods of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

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The Best Swimbait Rods of 2024, Tested and Reviewed The Best Swimbait Rods of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

Testing Orvis Helios in Honduras

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Orvis Helios Casting Test: Is This the Most Accurate Fly Rod on the Market? Orvis Helios Casting Test: Is This the Most Accurate Fly Rod on the Market?

By Scott Einsmann

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

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The Best Telescopic Fishing Rods The Best Telescopic Fishing Rods

By Pete Robbins

The best spinning rod and reel combos will do everything from win tournaments to catch your first fish

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The Best Spinning Rod and Reel Combos The Best Spinning Rod and Reel Combos

By Pete Robbins

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Tester fishes from a kayak inshore.

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The Best Beginner Fishing Rods of 2024 The Best Beginner Fishing Rods of 2024

By Pete Robbins

Angler poses with bass and jerkbait.

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The Best Jerkbait Rods of 2024 The Best Jerkbait Rods of 2024

By Pete Robbins

The best saltwater fly rods were tested over two days to find the best of the best.

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The Best Saltwater Fly Rods, Tested and Reviewed The Best Saltwater Fly Rods, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann