Penn, Shakespeare, and Ugly Stik are all owned ... If you’re not planning on using your rod in saltwater, look at that series as well. It comes only as a single-piece rod. We prefer such a ...

Marketed as a rod and reel combo for saltwater (where many different species of catfish reside), the Penn Squall Lever Drag Combo’s reel is sealed to keep the ever-corrosive saltwater out ...

One of the most undervalued items in an angler's arsenal, the right fishing reel makes the difference between a successful ...

“When I’m casting a light lure, a well-balanced spinning reel produces less friction on the line, which increases casting distance and accuracy,” Anderson says. Inspired by freshwater tackle, these ...

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New technology is expanding uses for electric reels. Combine electric reels with jigging techniques to efficiently target ...

Some brands, such as Penn and Van Staal, are better known for larger freshwater and saltwater spinning reels ... Q: Can you catch big fish on an ultralight rod? You certainly can catch big ...

As someone who’s spent far too much time in fly shops looking at and thinking about all these options, I understand how difficult shopping for a new rod can be. So, I’ve tried to remove some of the ...