The Texas rig and Carolina rig are both staples in bass anglers' arsenals. Out of all the setups considered to be the best ...

Let’s be honest, when you think of fishing with a spinning rod your mind pictures someone on the bank, maybe fishing a worm ...

It’s very difficult to pinpoint an “all-around” rod and reel for coastal striped bass fishing. The perfect setup depends on three key things—where you’re fishing, what you’re casting ...

Determining the best bass fishing rod for a particular purpose is a personalized endeavor. An angler’s physical stature, line choice, and fishing environment are all factors to consider when choosing ...

There's one thing crankbait rods for bass all have in common—a parabolic ... and you’ll have the ultimate crankbait setup. Its 5D graphite system is extremely sensitive. Weighing 3.7 ounces ...

We tested six of the best crappie combos to help you find the ideal set up for casting jigs, dipping cover, trolling, and ...

Compared with a baitcasting or fly-fishing setup, for example ... we tested both the Shimano Scimitar and Bass Pro Shops Graphite Series spinning rods. They were perfectly functional, but ...

Choosing the right reel for bass fishing ... of the rod, with its spool oriented perpendicular to it. The line spools off ...

The author with a striped bass hooked ... into the sport and fishing more than once or twice a month, you’re better off making the one-time investment in a quality setup that will outlast ...