Discover our 17 product reviews, ratings and buying guides for Fishing Rods & Reels.

Moonshine Rod Company

Moonshine Rod Co - Fly Fishing Rod with Carrying Case and Ex...

A travel-friendly spinning rod with fly-rod vibes

8.6/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

+ Comes with a hard canvas case and an extra tip sec...

- A bit heavier than some competitors in the same si...

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Redington

Behemoth Fly Reel – Heavy-Duty Carbon Drag, Large Arbor, Die...

Hard-pulling drag on a budget-friendly tank of a reel

8.5/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

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Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

+ Very strong carbon drag for this price range, plen...

- Heavier than many 4/5 reels; can feel bulky on lig...

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Orvis

Encounter Fly Rod Outfit - Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Starte...

A no-nonsense starter kit that actually feels decent on the water

8.6/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

+ Forgiving 9' 5-weight rod that’s actually easy for...

- EVA handle feels cheaper and less nice than a cork...

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PENN

Squall II Level Wind Conventional Fishing Reel Squall Ii Lev...

A no-nonsense workhorse for bottom fishing and trolling

8.4/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

+ Strong, smooth HT-100 drag and plenty of line capa...

- Graphite frame isn’t as rigid or confidence-inspir...

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PLUSINNO

Kids Fishing Pole with Spincast Reel Telescopic Fishing Rod...

A simple all‑in‑one kit that actually gets kids on the water

8.3/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★

+ Light, kid‑friendly telescopic rod and simple spin...

- Included tackle is basic and a bit random; you’ll...

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