Rods and Reels

Shimano has been a legendary name in the fishing reel game for decades – and for good reason – they manufacture some of the best spinning reels on the market and offer a solid selection at nearly every price point. [Read more…] about Best Shimano Spinning Reels (Inshore, Offshore, Freshwater, Surfcasting & More)

Whether you’re trolling for deep-water walleye, salmon, lake trout, or saltwater giants like tuna, kingfish, or dorado, you’ll need the right rod and reel combo to get the job done. [Read more…] about Best Trolling Rod and Reel Combo

Catching the elusive sailfish may be one of the greatest challenges in the sportfishing world. Considered by many to be the fastest fish in the ocean, you’ll need the right combination of gear to land this lightning quick, hard-fighting predator. [Read more…] about Best Sailfish Reels (2021)

If you’re unfortunate enough to get stuck in a real SHTF survival scenario, a survival fishing rod is one of the handiest pieces of gear you can possibly have with you. Just one of these compact rods is enough to put necessary food on the table, and can potentially feed the entire family for a while. [Read more…] about Best Survival Fishing Rods:
Catch Fish When the SHTF!

Tuna are fast, muscular, and powerful. Larger tuna in the 100 lb+ range can fight for hours at a time – presenting a serious challenge for even the toughest anglers. The amount of force generated during a prolonged battle with a big tuna places severe stress on your rod and reels, so you’ll want to make sure they’re up to the task! [Read more…] about Best Tuna Fishing Reels (Trolling, Spinning, Jigging & Popping)