From rods and reels to combos/sets, to lures, bait and everything in between, our team has rated tons of fishing gear so that you don’t have to.

Simply use our rating guides, and choose the criteria and category that’s the most important to you, to access our best fishing gear guides below.

Best Fishing Gear

Rods

While a fishing rod intended for bass can probably also be used to catch trout, choosing the appropriate rod will make fishing easier and more enjoyable.

We’ve curated the best fishing rods for each species of fish and also for each purpose.

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Reels

While rods nowadays often come with reels, getting your own reel allows you to decide its smoothness, weight, and so on. These small differences, when done right, ultimately make for the best fishing experience in each situation.

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Sets/Rod & Reel Combos

Finding a reel to pair with a rod takes time and knowledge that not everyone has. This is why some anglers prefer to get rod and reel combos. In addition, rod and reel combos also help to reduce overall spending.

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Lures & Bait

Perhaps the most important part of your fishing setup, lures and bait have to very carefully selected. It’s possible to get away with shabby rods and reels, but with lures and bait, you have to really know what you’re doing, or you’ll never even hook a fish! These are our carefully selected lures and bait selections for each fishing situation.

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Other Fishing Gear

If you couldn’t find the fishing gear you’re looking for, it might be in this section.

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Kayaks open up a whole new world of fishing, allowing you to fish anywhere on any water body.

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Fish finders eliminate any uncertainty in locating fish and help you find the best fishing spots to catch the most fish.

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