If you’re going to own only one fishing rod and reel, a spinning-rod-and-reel ... We took to the sea to test the best spinning rods and reels. Photo: Owen James Burke Then came the testing.

Below, we’ve narrowed down the best fishing rod and reel combos we’ve tested over the years from top brands like Penn, Lew’s, and Pflueger, whether you’re into fly fishing or chasing catfish.

Learn more A spinning rod and reel may well be the ... overwhelming to decide what is the best spinning rod for you. We’ll lay out the basics of a good fishing rod, and recommend some excellent ...