If you’re after big fish with plenty of fight, a trolling rod can help you increase your odds of landing your next meal or trophy. Trolling rods are specially made to drag bait or fishing lures ...

In the beginning, I had a classic Zebco 202 spin-cast combo, and it was good. At least, good enough for 5-year-old me. But I've owned many types of fishing rods since I was a freckle-faced boy who ...

The 8-foot trolling rod bent into a deep curve, telegraphing the presence of a good-sized fish. My buddy Art yanked the outfit from its rod holder and began slowly gathering line on the trolling reel.

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 ...