Can you get away with using a hand-me-down fiberglass surf fishing rod that is yellowed with aga and abuse. Yes. But just because you can, doesn’t mean you’ll catch fish. However, with the right, high ...

The tube design is a great marlin lure for several reasons. They are aggressive swimmers, giving the appearance of a fleeing mackerel or tuna as they splash and smoke across the surface of the ocean.

I have found during my years of tackle retailing the confusion around which are the best lure rods to choose and their application is quite daunting. Lure fishing rods are specifically designed for ...

Travel fishing rods are easy to pack for a trip, and the good ones fish like a one-piece rod. Over the past several decades, rods have gotten longer because more length typically equals better casts ...

The best fishing rods are durable and flexible, with excellent sensitivity that makes catching your target easier. Regardless of your style of fishing, everything else—from reels to lines and bait to ...

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A good starting point for anglers looking to get into surf fishing. A two-piece construction makes for easy transportation and the X-wrap handle is comfortable. This 11-foot conventional model can ...

For a sport many turn to out of nostalgia for a simpler time, getting started with fishing really isn’t that simple. There are hundreds (if not thousands) of rods and lures on the market, with each ...