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Product Features 36" Ugly Stik rod paired with a 30 size spinning reel that comes pre-spooled with 6 lb fishing line Cork and EVA grips with twist lock reel seats Ugly Tech construction with a ...

Beginner fishing rods should check several boxes in order to find their way into your next outdoor adventure. Built for casting bait or lures to fish, with ruggedness and value in mind, the best ...

The best fishing rods are durable and flexible, with excellent sensitivity that makes catching your target easier. Regardless of your style of fishing, everything else—from reels to lines and bait to ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more A spinning rod and reel may well be the most versatile fishing rod and reel type in ...

A lot has changed since John Beckwith was a sales rep for Shakespeare Fishing Tackle, which is famous for its nearly indestructible Ugly Stik fishing rods. "That was my job, to reel up 15-pound ...

I was recently asked by a reader to recommend an all-around saltwater fishing rod, not too expensive. Well, an all-around rod can be compared to an all-around golf club. To do things right, you need a ...