Choosing the best fishing rod and reel combo doesn’t have to break the bank. For bass anglers who want to level up their bass ...

From a simple frog and punch strategy to catch more slop fish, the best way to pair a rod and reel without overpaying, to must-have topwater bass baits, these stories captured our Sports Illustrated ...

Get big results without breaking the bank! This beautiful bass shows the power of a well-chosen rod and reel combo, proving you don’t need to spend over your budget to to find fishing success. / Kurt ...