My success wasn’t due to skill or luck; it was the rod. The combination of materials and design resulted in the fish of a lifetime and ignited a lifetime of surf fishing for red drum. Surf anglers ask ...

decided to raise the bar on fishing rod performance. "I wanted to take on that challenge," he said. "I knew there were lots of rods out there and there are a handful of really high quality rods ...

Some prefer cork grips and classic designs, while others like flashy rods with modern materials. Regardless of personal preferences, it is difficult to find one rod that does it all. Fishing is ...

The first of Kurz’s designs, the Tip Down “hoop” model, balances the rod and reel on a hanging arm so it will tip down with the slightest bite from any fish. It’s designed especially for ...

Determining the best bass fishing rod for a particular purpose is a personalized endeavor. An angler’s physical stature, line choice, and fishing environment are all factors to consider when choosing ...

Since there are so many saltwater fish to target, we wanted to include as many as possible. That meant choosing a type of rod that can handle all kinds of fish—8-weights. But then we asked ...

The Abu Garcia IKE Signature Series rods and reels are designed to enhance Mike Iaconlli's unique and proven approach to bass fishing. / Kurt Mazurek For finesse anglers, the Finesse Series ...

Using American-made blanks is important to us. Then Capt. Tiffany designs rods to be the perfect match for a type of fishing, matching the right accessories, given the intended style of fishing ...