The best baitcasting reels of even a decade ago pale in comparison to today’s top models, which have the precision of a Swiss watch, the styling of an Italian sportscar, and the dependability of ...

The best baitcasting rods for bass make fishing feel effortless. They’re lightweight, fishing all day in comfort. They’re sensitive, transmitting the slightest bite or subtlest lure wiggle directly to ...

I delayed the inevitable for as long as I could, but I finally had to retire the best 20 bucks I ever spent. It is a 5-foot Eagle Claw Featherweight X-Stream baitcasting rod with an ultralight action.