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.

From budget spinning reels to large baitcasters, our picks for the best surf fishing reels will cast a mile and last many seasons.

Putting Together the Best Fishing Rod and Reel Combo For a specific example, say the budget for your new spinning combo is $400, with maybe a little wiggle room, of course.

We tested and reviewed the best spinning rod and reel combos. Whether you're saltwater fishing or chasing bass, here are our picks from Shimano, Penn, Abu Garcia, and more.

If you're a fishing beginner, check out the 7 best fishing rods and reels for every guy's budget from brands like Ugly Stik, Penn, Daiwa, and more.

Putting Together the Best Fishing Rod and Reel Combo In most cases, I would put more emphasis on and invest more budget into a higher-end rod, and spend less on the reel.

We review the best spinning rod and reel combos to do everything from catching your first fish to winning tournaments.