Specs. Reel Gear Ratio: 5.2:1 Max Drag Lb: 10 lbs of drag Rod Length: 4 feet 8 inches to 7 feet Rod Power: Ultralight, light, medium light, medium Weight: 14.11 ounces Pros. Wide range of sizes ...

The Bass Pro Shops King Kat Rod and Reel Spinning Combo is offered in two different sizes/weights: a 7-foot 2-piece medium-heavy-power rod with size-60 reel rated for 14- to 20-pound test, or a 2 ...

The best rod and reel combos take the guesswork out of matching a rod to a reel. The manufacturer does that for you, and the two are perfectly suited to each other. If you’re a beginning angler—or if ...

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.

I recently picked up a used 2-weight fly rod for a hundred bucks from Cross Current Outfitters’ gear consignment program. I ...

IKE Signature Series Rods. The updated IKE Signature Series rods are constructed from 30-ton graphite with Powerlux 200 resin, boosting sensitivity and balance.

Rod, reel, and line all contribute to your success, whether you're looking for prespawners, capitalizing on a shallow summertime smallmouth bite or mimicking shad holed up for winter.

Choosing the best fishing rod and reel combo doesn’t have to break the bank. For bass anglers who want to level up their bass fishing gear without paying premium prices, one clever trick is to ...