These are the areas I evaluated to make my picks: Durable Rods: Kids can be tough on tackle, and all of these rod and reel combos are designed to stand up to that abuse. Because of this ...

Shakespeare’s legendary Ugly Stik fishing rods have proven themselves time and again for a wide variety of species. They’re tough enough to withstand boat slams, cooler smashes in the truck bed, ...

After thorough testing, here are my picks for versatile ice rods that will handle a variety of species and techniques. With the help of my buddies and kids, all of the ice rods were tested for several ...

The Kid's Fishing Rodeo was a full day of fun, food and fishing for the whole family-- with 2,000 pounds of catfish stocked ...

If you want to take your kids fishing this summer Steele Creek Park has some new rods that kids can use. Bass Pro Shops in Bristol donated more than 170 rods for children in the community to use.

Grab your fishing rod and get ready for the free Kids’ Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 18, one of the most popular family activities offered by the Northbrook Park District.