Reel in the catch of the day with fishing gear for first-timers to advanced anglers. Our expert recommends essentials from Daiwa, Forloh, Garmin, and more.
This fishing rod is made of graphite, which is not only lightweight but also near-unbreakable. However, since it is made of just graphite, it doesn’t have the durability of the Shimano or the Ugly Stik. Those are made of stronger materials like fiberglass/graphite and aero glass. Neverthe...
Best Rod and Reel Combo for Inshore Fishing Penn Fierce IV LE Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo USAngler Rating: Penn’s Fierce IV LE Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo wont set your budget back, but it will deliver the inshore fishing performance you expect from a legendary name in sal...
I am among those people who are mad for fishing, can spend whole day on water without feeling tired. During casting on long distances, even professional baitcasters who have good thumb control occasionally ended up with backlashes. I am glad to had Shimano Curado DC in my fishing gears. Th...
Pro braid (Shimano’s branded braid), and 8- to 15-pound monofilament lines. We really like the simplicity of this rod, with its impressive balance and quality of construction, especially given the price. The no-fuss rod has a great reel seat and quality components.($99.99;fish.shimano....
Tackle Test 2022 baitcasters: (left to right top row) Shimano Curado MGL 150HG, Kistler Series 1, Quantum Smoke X, 13 Fishing Concept Z2, Fitzgerald FX8, Academy Tac-40; (middle row) Profishiency Krazy, Dobyns Maverick, Abu Garcia Jordan Lee, Abu Garcia Max Pro; (bottom row) Duckett...
There are usually two types of reels used for swimbait fishing: Old style rounded baitcaster New style low-profile baitcaster Just be aware that not all low-profile baitcasters are suitable. With a low profile reel the line will sit pretty close to both the handle and rod blank so just ...
Best Offshore Saltwater Fishing Rod When offshore, you need a saltwater fishing rod that can handle the powerful strikes and fights of big game fish such asTuna,Marlin, and more. One exemplary offshore rod is theShimano Terez. Starting at $355, this rod has continued to prove its worth,...
A baitcasting reel is one of the essential things to consider when you start your fishing journey. Why? Let’s find out. When you cast with the baitcasting reel, it sits on top of the rod, making the spool parallel to the rod rather than perpendicular like the spincast reel. Moreover...
This is a fishing rod you can really be proud of. It is made with Elite Carbon blanks, and the rod also makes use of Carbon NanoTube resin which helps you keep the weight reduced and increase the breaking and lifting strength of the rod. ...