This style of fishing is essentially fly fishing without the reel ... You should approach buying a telescopic fishing rod just as you would any spinning rod or a baitcasting rod.

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 ...

Bass spinning rods are very technique-specific for drop shot fishing, finesse fishing, and even small swimbaits. But for anglers who aren’t comfortable casting baitcasting reels and rods ...

If you’re anything like me, fishing is more than a pastime—it’s practically a way of life. Whether it’s a crisp morning on a river with a fly rod in hand or casting a spinning reel from a ...

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 ...