If you have ever wondered what to do with those broken fishing rods, how about turning them into an ice jigging rod? Most of us have some old or broken fishing rods that no longer can be used as they ...

These are wonderful times to be a crappie fan; we finally have quality, dedicated crappie rods and gear. Creative anglers and companies are crafting exciting new tackle, lures, and equipment, at last ...

This is the perfect time to jig for walleye with a finesse approach: a rainy day after a major storm and cold front blew through with heavy winds leaving the water churned up. We talk about some great ...

The walleye is better known for its flesh than for its fighting abilities. But we still respect it as a sportfish because its oh-so-light bite makes it oh-so-hard to catch. A good spinning rod for ...

Nothing puts a bend in an ultralight rod quite like a beefy bluegill. Follow these tips to put more slab bluegills on the ice. | Joe Shead You might think of bluegills as something kids catch from ...

The Dobyns Fury was one of 11 different rod models in our Best Baitcasting Rods test. While it fell short of taking home an award, the Fury was impressive at pulling big bass out of thick cover. And ...