Building off last week’s column about rod protection during transportation, we now shift our focus to rods specifically designed for the traveling fly fisher. The selection of quality fly rods capable ...

These rods have been getting bent but not broken since 1976, and the combo includes a quality reel at a very reasonable price.

I'm heading to Grand Rapids, Michigan, for some Steelhead and Smallmouth bass fishing next week. The steelhead are in the rivers, and the smallies are becoming active. Chasing two species of fish ...

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 ...

Walk down to the river and you’ll find most fly fishers are swinging a 5-weight fly rod. The versatility of a 5-weight makes it the most user-friendly tool a fly-fisherman can possess. All across the ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more Last year, the Field & Stream team of editors decided to perform the most comprehensive ...

It’s not always necessary to have a two or three-piece rod and a holdall to enjoy a day’s fishing. Sometimes, all it takes is a compact rod stashed in the boot or tucked into a suitcase to turn an ...