Truth be told, I hadn’t fished with a Fenwick rod for more than a decade. Then, this summer, I was tasked with finding and testing the most innovative, reliable, and affordable bass rods on the market ...

Out of the dozen different models and blanks in our baitcasting rod test, the Okuma X-Series came out on top. It is everything a high-end bass rod should be—light, strong, and capable—without the $500 ...

Why casting matters: Longer, more accurate casts can reach fish others can’t, opening up new opportunities from the bank or shore. Techniques to learn: From bass pitching and flipping to pendulum ...

When I started fly fishing for trout, I was told to focus on making short, accurate casts. I think it was good advice, for the most part. On many trout rivers, the ability to cast a fly 40 feet is all ...

Do fly rod grips make a BIG difference in your casting? No, but the little difference it does make can equal that extra few feet that puts you in the fishes strike zone. I'm guilty of overlooking my ...

Fishing season brings long days out on the water in serene settings. It’s honestly one of the best ways to spend a summer's day. The last thing you want when you’re out on the water is to deal with a ...

Senior couple fishing on the banks of a pond - Niserin/Getty Images When starting out in the world of fishing, the need for a high-quality, budget-friendly rod applies to both conventional angling and ...