Species Rods

The Best Species-Specific Rods for Bass Fishing, Pike, Stripers, and more.

Best Walleye Rod and Reel Combos (2022)

We review the best rod and reel combos for walleye fishing, with guides to the top gear from Fenwick, Pflueger, Daiwa, and other brands.

Best Rod for Whiting (Top 4 of 2022)

See our guide to the best rod for whiting fishing of 2022, with reviews of surf fishing rods, boat rods, and bank spinning rods.

Best Rod for Mackerel Fishing (2022 Review)

See our guide to the best rod for mackerel fishing of 2022, with reviews of top saltwater rods from Penn, Daiwa, and more.

Best Rod for Perch Fishing (Top 7 Rods)

See our guide to the best rod for perch fishing of 2022, with reviews of rods from Pflueger, St. Croix, Ugly Stik, and more.

10 Best Walleye Jigging Rods of 2022

There's no freshwater fishing situation where rod selection is more important than jigging for walleyes. Walleye jigs are small lures,...

Best Striper Fishing Rods 2022 - (Top 9 Rods)

We review the Penn Squall Combo, TICA Striper Collector, BerryPro Spinning Rod, and more as we compare the best rods for striper fishing.