Today's Fishing Q&A is about the difference between spinning reels and baitcasting reels, what are good baits for grass carp, and how to fish in areas where there is a lot of debris. Question 1: So I ...

Right now, the retail giant is selling the $130 Abu Garcia Max STX 7' fishing rod and reel for only $68, an impressive 47% markdown!

This will be the last chance to purchase tickets for a rod and reel combo raffle. Drawing will be held during the annual meeting.

Low-profile baitcasting reels designed for muskies are larger than those made for bass, as they hold more line and are better equipped to handle heavier line. Shimano’s Tranx is a popular muskie ...

Big Bay Sportsman Club trustee Terry Weigold of Halfway Location, top center, looks over some of the donated rod-and-reel combos donated by U.P. Whitetails to each child contestant at the group ...

We tested the best fishing reels for bass, panfish, trout, and saltwater that range from high-end baitcasters to budget spinning reels.

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

Abu Garcia Max X Spinning Reel and Rod Combo, $46 (save $25) Abu Garcia Max X Low Profile Baitcast Combo, $59 (save $30) Penn Fierce IV Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo, $129 (save $21) ...

Pairing these rods with a quality baitcast reel like a BB1 Pro makes for a top combination. Spooling with fluorocarbon line often works well when cranking.

Crankbaits fished in this style often work well on baitcasting rods and reels that allow for long casts. Lew’s has rods in their XD Cranking Series designed specifically for fishing the XD baits.