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Fishing Gear

Fishing gear guides for fishing rods, fishing reels, and fishing accessories. Includes reviews and recommendations for the best equipment available by category assessed on quality, strength, versatility, price, and value.

7 Best Spinning Reels for Bass Fishing [2024 Buying Guide]

Updated 12/29/2023 Looking for the best spinning reels for bass on the market? Look no further. I’ve done the hours of reel research and testing on strength, durability, and material...

7 Best Conventional Reels of 2024 [Tested & Reviewed]

Updated 12/29/2023 The best conventional reels should be tough, corrosion resistant, smooth, and reliable to handle big fish. Conventional reels are used for everything from jigging to trolling to casting....

5 Best Pike Rods of 2024 [Tested & Reviewed]

Updated 2/13/2024 Any angler that’s fished in waters prowled by northern pike can attest to the unbridled aggression these fish bring to the table. They are more than happy to...

5 Best Musky Rods of 2024 [Tested & Reviewed]

Updated 2/13/2024 Muskellunge, known as either musky or muskie depending on where you live, are a coveted fish species. Considered the fish of 10,000 casts, anglers may spend days seeking...

5 Best Ultralight Fishing Rods of 2024 [Tested & Reviewed]

Updated 2/13/2024 Ultralight fishing setups are all about sensitivity and finesse. Anglers targeting walleye, crappie, trout, and panfish use ultralight rods to present small baits and detect the most subtle...

6 Best Walleye Rods of 2024 [Tested & Reviewed]

Updated 2/13/2024 Walleye are a popular game fish species native to much of the US and Canada. They are notorious for light strikes and require proper knowledge and equipment to...

7 Best Saltwater Rod and Reel Combos [2024 Review]

Updated 12/29/2023 Looking for the best saltwater rod and reel combo available on the market today? Look no further. I’ve done the hours of rod and reel research and testing...

7 Best Bass Spinning Rods of 2024 [Tried & Tested]

Updated 2/13/2024 Light finesse setups and dock skipping are popular bass fishing techniques that are best suited for spinning rod and reel setups. Spinning setups can handle lighter line and...

7 Best Inshore Rods [2024 Tested and Reviewed]

Updated 2/13/2024 Inshore fishing can be hard to beat. Nothing quite matches the excitement of stealthily approaching a group of tailing redfish in inches of water or coming up on...

9 Best Saltwater Baitcasting Reels [2024 Review]

Updated 12/29/2023 The best saltwater baitcasting reels should be tough, corrosion resistant, smooth, and reliable to handle big fish and the challenging conditions of saltwater fishing. In this article, we...