Are the Dogwood or Magnolia trees in your state in bloom? That's a good sign that the bass are becoming active.

If you like the idea of bundling your gear, here are some of the best spinning rod and reel combos available. Choosing a single best spinning combo is impossible. There are hundreds of fishing methods ...

Rule number one: never let your reel ... fly far, and they can be hopped along the bottom or reeled quickly to cover the upper part of the water column. Tip them with a squid strip or soft-plastic ...

Mike had the reel for 30 years and the rod for 18. He taught his grandchildren how to fly fish with it and has many special memories fishing this particular setup with family and friends.