Graphite vs. Fiberglass: The Great Fishing Rod Material Debate For decades, anglers of every skill level have discussed, argued, and passionately defended their preferred rod material: graphite or fiberglass. As someone who has spent more than half a lifetime on…
If you’re new to fishing, picking a rod can feel like trying to read a foreign language. Numbers, letters, strange words like “medium-heavy,” “fast action,” “6’6"” and “line weight 8–17 lb” stare back at you from the rod blank, and…
Choosing the right fishing rod is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as an angler. Whether you’re just starting out or you already have a few seasons under your belt, picking between spinning, casting, and fly rods can…
Choosing the right fishing rod is one of the most important decisions you can make as an angler. Whether you’re chasing perch on a small lake or casting big lures for pike, your rod is the backbone of your setup.…
If you are just getting into fishing, picking your first rod can feel confusing. There are dozens of sizes, materials, actions and power ratings. As someone who has spent decades on lakes, rivers and sea coasts, I can tell you…
When most anglers pack away their gear in late fall, the truly obsessed among us are just getting started. Winter fishing in the USA isn’t just “off-season action” – it’s prime time for trophy lake trout, bruiser steelhead, hard-fighting redfish,…
When most people think about fishing, they imagine boats, sonar, and high-end electronics. But as someone who has spent decades catching fish from the bank, I can tell you this: you absolutely do not need a boat to catch your…
