We tested the best bass fishing rods from Abu Garcia, Shimano, St. Croix, and more. These are our favorite rod and reel combos, including spinning and baitcasting.
The Best Spinning and Casting Fishing Rods for Beginners and Pros Alike SPY 3/16/2021
There’s a memorable scene in
Cast Away where Tom Hanks spears a small fish from about 15 feet away. Of course, he had four years to practice and master this skill, and his survival literally depended on it. For the rest of us weekend warriors, a fishing rod will do just fine, thanks. But the wrong rod can make you feel as despairing as Tom Hanks in that
other scene in
Cast Away when he loses Wilson (RIP). That’s why it’s crucial to pick the best fishing rod for you.