Rods & Reels • 12/06/2025 Fishing reel gear ratio chart: understanding the best ratios for your fishing success
Product Test • 22/06/2026 Greys Lance Fly Fishing Rod 9'6" 8wt Review: a pretty solid budget stick for big flies and wind ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Greys Lance Fly Fishing Rod 9'6" 8wt is a solid, no-nonsense tool for anglers who want an 8-weight that works without draining the bank account. It casts big flies, handles wind, and has enough backbone for pike, bigger trout, bass, and light saltwater work. The extras like alignment dots, a dec... by Ethan Mackenzie
Rods & Reels • 25/06/2026 Rod Action Explained: What Fast, Medium, and Slow Actually Mean on the Water Learn how fast, medium, and slow fishing rod actions really work, how they combine with rod power, and which action to choose for jigs, crankbaits, live bait, and all‑round freshwater spinning setups.
Product Test • 14/06/2026 Redington Classic Trout 3WT 7'6" Review: a friendly small-water rod with a few quirks ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Redington Classic Trout 3WT 7'6" is a solid small-water trout rod that does what it says without pretending to be something it’s not. The moderate action makes casting short to medium distances easy, especially with small dries and light nymphs. It’s comfortable to fish all day, light in hand, a... by Angel Delgado
Product Test • 14/06/2026 Abu Garcia ORRA Predator Spinning Rod Review: light, punchy stick for pike and bigger trout ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After several sessions with the Abu Garcia ORRA Predator 2.44 m / 10–40 g, my overall feeling is that it’s a solid mid-range predator rod that does its job without drama. It’s light, comfortable to fish all day, and has enough backbone for pike and stronger trout, while still being forgiving enough... by Liam O'Doherty
Product Test • 14/06/2026 Greys Tital 9/10 Fly Reel Review: a solid large-arbor workhorse for big fish and mixed salt/freshwater use ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After fishing the Greys Tital 9/10 for a bit, I’d sum it up as a solid, no-nonsense big-water reel. The main strengths are the smooth sealed carbon drag, the large arbor that really helps with pickup and line memory, and the sturdy bar-stock construction that feels ready for bumps, rocks, and boat l... by Charlotte Ng
Product Test • 05/06/2026 HARDY Marquis LWT Fly Fishing Reel Review: a classic clicker for people who like things simple and mechanical ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The HARDY Marquis LWT Fly Fishing Reel in size 6 is a solid choice if you know exactly what you’re getting into: a classic, click-and-pawl trout reel with light drag, traditional looks, and a very mechanical feel. It’s built from bar stock 6061 alloy, feels tight and reliable, and the gun metal fini... by Ethan Mackenzie
Product Test • 05/06/2026 MAXIMUMCATCH Maxcatch Premier Combo Review: a budget-friendly starter kit that actually feels decent on the water ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Overall, the MAXIMUMCATCH Maxcatch Premier Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Combo is a solid budget starter kit that actually fishes. The rod and CNC-machined reel are the clear strengths: they feel decent in hand, cast fine at normal fishing distances, and handle typical trout and light warmwater fishing w... by Ethan Mackenzie
Product Test • 05/06/2026 Abu Garcia Venerate Casting EVA Review: a light, no-nonsense baitcaster for pike and perch ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Overall, the Abu Garcia Venerate Casting EVA 2.13m / 15–40g is a solid, no-nonsense baitcasting rod for general predator fishing. It’s light, comfortable, and handles the typical range of pike, perch, and zander lures you’d throw on canals, small rivers, and lakes. The 24T carbon blank has enough ba... by Noah Harrison
Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Seven Review: a heavy but trustworthy workhorse for boat and trolling Product Test • 05/06/2026 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Seven Review: a heavy but trustworthy workhorse for boat and trolling ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Seven is basically a heavy, dependable workhorse for trolling and boat fishing. It’s not light, not particularly smooth, and definitely not designed for long-distance casting. But if you want a reel that holds a lot of line, has enough torque to deal with strong fish, and... by Ethan Mackenzie
Rods & Reels • 04/06/2026 How to Set Up a Spinning Rod Without the Tangles: Spool to First Cast Learn how to set up a spinning rod and reel to avoid wind knots and tangles. Get balanced rod, reel, and line recommendations, correct spooling technique, drag settings, and on-the-water fixes for common spinning reel problems.
Product Test • 29/05/2026 Berkley Flex Trout Spinning Rod Review: a very soft light rod that’s fun but a bit whippy ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Berkley Flex Trout Spinning Rod in 2.4 m / 2–12 g is a very soft, light trout rod that’s genuinely fun to use if you like parabolic actions. It’s light in the hand, easy to fish all day, and the solid tip plus progressive blank give good bite visibility and keep pressure on fish without tearing... by Charlotte Ng
Product Test • 29/05/2026 HAWKRIDGE COLORADO 9’6” #7 Review: a no-nonsense stillwater combo that actually feels decent on the water ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the HAWKRIDGE COLORADO 9’6” #7 combo on several stillwater trips, my takeaway is pretty simple: the rod is the star, the reel is fine, and the full kit is good value if you’re in the right target group. The blank has a fast, punchy action that suits reservoir fishing, with enough backbon... by Liam O'Doherty
Product Test • 29/05/2026 Goture Telescopic Fishing Rod Combo Review: a handy grab-and-go kit for casual anglers ★★★★★ ★★★★★ After using the Goture telescopic fishing rod and reel combo as a casual, keep-in-the-car setup, my overall take is pretty straightforward: it’s a practical starter/travel kit with some compromises. The big advantage is that you get everything you need in one go – two rods, two reels with line, bag,... by Liam O'Doherty
Product Test • 29/05/2026 Abu Garcia Beast X Casting Rod Review: a chunky lure stick for big pike and zander ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Abu Garcia Beast X Casting Rod in 2.59 m / 60–230 g is basically a straightforward, no-nonsense big lure rod. It’s built for pike and zander with serious lures, not for light jigging or finesse work. In use, it casts heavy baits well, feels reasonably light for what it is, and has enough backbon... by Melissa Beaumont
Product Test • 29/05/2026 Greys Tital Fly Fishing Reel Review: a tough large-arbor workhorse for trout and light salt ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Greys Tital Fly Fishing Reel in 7/8 is a solid mid-range reel that focuses on function over flash. The big positives for me are the bar-stock aluminium build, the sealed carbon disc drag, and the large arbor design. On the water, the drag is smooth, the retrieval speed is decent, and the reel fe... by Charlotte Ng
Rods & Reels • 28/05/2026 Shimano Vanquish 2026: Field Notes After Six Outings on Moving Water Hands-on Shimano Vanquish 2026 review for European river anglers: real-world weight, balance, drag, line lay, durability, and buying advice, plus key specs and data.
Product Test • 15/05/2026 Plano Airliner Telescoping Rod Case Review: a tough travel tube that just gets the job done ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Overall, the Plano Airliner Telescoping Rod Case is a practical, no-frills hard tube that focuses on one thing: keeping your rods from snapping when they get tossed around. It’s not light, it’s not stylish, and it doesn’t come with padding or straps, but the polypropylene shell and telescoping desig... by Noah Harrison
Rods & Reels • 14/05/2026 The Freshwater Angler's Guide to a First Saltwater Trip Practical guide to saltwater fishing gear for weekend anglers, covering inshore rods, reels, surf setups, tides, maintenance, and smart buying without wasting money.
Rods & Reels • 08/05/2026 Five Spinning Reels Under 100 Dollars That Survived Six Months of Weekend Abuse Hands-on review of the best spinning reels under 100 euros, including Shimano Sedona, Daiwa Exceler, Regal, Legalis and Penn Pursuit. See real test dates, model SKUs, key specs and maintenance tips for bass and light saltwater fishing.
Rods & Reels • 07/05/2026 Your First Real Rod: What to Buy Without Wasting Money Learn how to choose the best fishing rod for beginners, from ideal length, power, and action to whether you should buy a spinning combo or separate rod and reel, plus three budget friendly starter setups. by Angel Delgado
