Many bank and surf fishing scenarios call for longer 8- to 13-foot rods ... or saltwater fish like tuna and tarpon. Look carefully at the maximum drag on each reel when sizing for a species.

Fishing rod and reel combos are a convenient way to get out on the water quicker. While you can always pair a rod and reel together on your own, trying to find the right setup can be overwhelming ...

Venice, Louisiana is a well-known yellowfin tuna fishing hotspot ... He was using a Daiwa rod and spinning reel spooled with 100-pound-test Seaguar braided line with a 150-pound Seaguar ...