We tested the best fishing rod and reel combos for freshwater and saltwater, including setups for both beginner and experienced anglers from Penn, Daiwa, and more.

Buy the best rod and reel combo with the help of our guide. Check out these fishing rods and reels & pick the one to add to your fishing kit.

Understand why investing more in the fishing rod, not the reel, gives fishermen better casting control, better sensitivity, and helps them catch more fish.

I wanted to know, first-hand, the difference between the Orvis Helios D and F. I tested both fly rods side by side in tough, real-world fly fishing conditions.