Category: Fishing Rods and Reels

In order to start fishing, you are going to need a rod, a reel, fishing line, hooks, weights, bobbers, bait, tackle and a tackle box.

The power and action of a fishing rod refers to how much strength, resistance, flexibility, and sensitivity a fishing rod has. The basic...

Okay, now there are two more things you need to know when purchasing a rod: Rods are made, sold, and bought as a one...

For your first rod purchase, I strongly suggest buying anything between a 6’6” and a 7’2” medium power spinning rod. It is...

There are mainly four different styles of reels you can fish with - spinning reels, baitcasting reels, trolling reels, and fly fishing reels.

Gear ratio: Each reel has a gear ratio indicated on the box and sometimes on the side of the reel. Spinning reels range from 5.2:1...

For your first spinning reel, I recommend a small to medium-sized reel. Anything between a 30/3000 and 40/4000 model. These...