We are combing the floor at ICAST 2025 for the best new gear in fresh and saltwater fishing. As far as rods go, the theme is new lightweight, inshore rods for saltwater anglers. But there are still ...

There's one thing crankbait rods for bass all have in common—a parabolic bend. That flex, which is described as a slow or moderate action, stretches from tip to handle. It creates long casts, controls ...

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 ...

Travel fishing rods are easy to pack for a trip, and the good ones fish like a one-piece rod. Over the past several decades, rods have gotten longer because more length typically equals better casts ...

Here are our picks of the best fishing rods in 2025, tried and tested by the experts at the Angling Times.

A connecting rod is the mechanical link between the piston and the crankshaft. By design, connecting rods convert vertical motion into rotary motion, eventually yielding torque at the flywheel. By ...