Shopping for a rod and reel can be a bit of a guessing game if you buy them separately. What size reel do you need for each rod? And which action and power rod do you need for specific techniques?

Choosing the best fishing rod and reel combo doesn’t have to break the bank. For bass anglers who want to level up their bass fishing gear without paying premium prices, one clever trick is to ...

Most anglers assume when building a new rod and reel combo, you should match the approximate price of your reel to the rod. Since most manufacturers seem to combo their own gear using an approximate ...

The best fishing rods are durable and flexible, with excellent sensitivity that makes catching your target easier. Regardless of your style of fishing, everything else—from reels to lines and bait to ...

Forward facing sonar (FFS) is the bass fishing world’s latest innovation, and it’s surrounded by controversy. While some anglers have accepted that the future is here, others lag behind wishing for a ...

David Orlowski is a writer, hunter, fisherman and outdoor enthusiast from Potter County. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association.