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Types of fishing rods – and how to choose

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 ...
In this video we explain the different types of fishing rods and what they are best suited for. We cover fast tip fishing rods versus a slow tip; medium action, heavy action, and light action rods; as ...
Choosing the right fishing rod is just like selecting the proper golf club to make a shot. You do not see a golfer playing with just one club. He has a bag containing 14 different clubs. Each of these ...
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Finding the right trout rod can be a giant pain. Most of the spinning rods you’ll find on the market were designed for bass fishing or trolling. These rods are usually too heavy, long, or stiff for ...
Can you get away with using a hand-me-down fiberglass surf fishing rod that is yellowed with aga and abuse. Yes. But just because you can, doesn’t mean you’ll catch fish. However, with the right, high ...