Immersing yourself in the great outdoors, unwinding, reconnecting with nature and indulging in a sport Herbert Hoover once described as “a chance to wash one’s soul with pure air,” fishing holds a ...

In the beginning, I had a classic Zebco 202 spin-cast combo, and it was good. At least, good enough for 5-year-old me. But I've owned many types of fishing rods since I was a freckle-faced boy who ...

Bass fishing rod prices can run anywhere from the price of a super-sized meal deal at a fast-food restaurant to something that requires a considerable portion of a paycheck. Add the various lengths, ...

I winced when I realized another giant black drum had my rod doubled over. Not that I have anything against catching these lumbering bottom feeders, but I was justifiably concerned that my light ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Truth is, you can catch a fish with a cane pole. But the latest, greatest graphite ...

Here are our picks of the best fishing rods in 2025, tried and tested by the experts at the Angling Times.