Savvy anglers know that spinning rods can handle the biggest fish around and throw the lightest lures while being both exceptionally sensitive and extremely powerful. Of course one rod can’t do it all ...

I'm back today with another edition of my "Best of 2026 so far" for my fellow bass anglers. I've already walked through my ...

Gives you some flex to control smaller spinners but retains plenty of backbone to set the hook with authority. Best for ¼- to â…œ-oz. A mid-priced model that doesn’t skimp on performance and covers ...

John Rupp has some advice concerning equipment and lure for beginner-to-intermediate-level smallmouth bass anglers on the Susquehanna River. Use a spinning rod, at least 6½-feet long, designed for one ...

Spin fishing for trout starts with matching your gear to the water. On small streams, use a 5.5- to 6.5-foot ultralight rod with 2- to 4-pound fluorocarbon and tight-quartered lures like inline ...

We’re back at it with the next installment of my "Best of 2026 so far" series, and today we are getting into the heavy artillery. Over the last few weeks, we’ve covered my top picks for spinning reels ...