Fishing Rods

The best new fishing rods will help you put more fish in the boat.

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A woman fishes on a lake with a spinning rod and reel combo.
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The Best Spinning Rod and Reel Combos, Tested and Reviewed

By Alice Jones Webb

The Best Kids Fishing Poles
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The Best Kids Fishing Poles

By Christine Peterson, Alice Jones Webb

Tester fishes from a kayak inshore.
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The Best Beginner Fishing Rods of 2025

By Pete Robbins

The author tested the best telescopic rods on his home lake.
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The Best Telescopic Fishing Rods of 2025

By Pete Robbins

The best fly rods for trout tested by the author
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The Best Trout Fly Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Dac Collins

choosing the best bass fishing rod
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The Best Bass Fishing Rods You Can Buy at Bass Pro Shops

By Pete Robbins

The author testing the best walleye rods.
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The Best Walleye Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Jim Edlund

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 2025

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 2025, 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

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

By Pete Robbins

Angler fishing with the best saltwater fishing rod
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The Best Saltwater Fishing Rods for 2025

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 2025, Tested

By Travis Smola

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Lew’s Custom XP Baitcast Combo Is $60 Off

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

By Ric Burnley

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

By Scott Einsmann

The author tested the best telescopic rods on his home lake.
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The Best Telescopic Fishing Rods

By Pete Robbins

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Baits, Lures, & Flies

Easy Fishing Gear Hacks

By Joe Cermele

Angler poses with bass and jerkbait.
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The Best Jerkbait Rods of 2025

By Pete Robbins