The modern spinning rod and reel combo offers a convenience that’s hard to beat. Manufacturers like Shimano, Penn, and Abu Garcia have taken the guesswork out of pairing rods and reels ...

A good baitcasting combo should have a smooth reel and a well-balanced rod, and should be easy to set up for beginners. Here are a few of the best baitcaster combos I recommend from first-hand ...

If an angler could only have just one type of rod and reel, the logical choice would be spinning tackle. Consider that there’s a spinning rod and reel combination well suited for most every gamefish ...