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 ...

and then gave him back the rod. With a guiding hand from his dad, the young angler was able to pump and reel and get the big catfish close enough for Maier to net it. On a scale that Maier had aboard, ...