The chances of a 5-year old catching a fish are much higher on a short spinning pole than, say, a spey rod. Ultimately, the biggest mistake a parent can make is not taking their kid out at all. Kids ...

Cleaning our fishing kit is a chore we’re all guilty of putting off, but it can mean the difference between landing and ...

There are plenty of great 2025 options when it comes to finding the right rod-and-reel setup for your fishing adventures.

I paired this reel with a 7-foot, 6-inch Bubba tidal pro heavy rod. It balanced perfectly and provided the ideal setup for inshore fishing. The Twin Power 4000 retails for $550, and I consider ...

Rod & Reel is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV ...

This is one of the most important decisions you will make when it comes to trout fishing reels. Most trout anglers fish ultralight rods usually six feet or less in length. Finding a reel in a 500 ...

Your rod and reel don’t need to be from the same series or even the same manufacturer, but they should be made for the same range of lines and lures. Check out our full roundup of the best fishing ...