David Clark, a Bradenton resident who had worked as a server at the Rod & Reel Pier Restaurant since 2022, saw the place he called his second home vanish. According to the Rod & Reel Pier’s Facebook ...

In the market for a new casting reel? Looking to upgrade your lineup with a higher quality casting reel? Then look no further. With the year winding down and the weather cooling down (not to mention ...

Let's talk reels. More specifically... spinning reels. As someone who lives in Wisconsin, a spinning combo has always kind of been my bread and butter, but thanks to the explosion of forward facing ...

With Florida’s red snapper season stretched to a record 126 days in the Gulf, and momentum building to expand access on the Atlantic side, there has never been a better time to dial in your ...

It’s hard to think of anything but fishing the hard water this time of year, but it’s a great time to get some great deals on rods, reels, and electronics from Bass Pro Shops! We’ve got some of the ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — After being closed more than a year, a popular business is finally open again on Anna Maria Island — the Rod & Reel Pier Restaurant. Last year, the structure was literally swept ...

Most anglers assume when building a new rod and reel combo, you should match the approximate price of your reel to the rod. Since most manufacturers seem to combo their own gear using an approximate ...

Fishing season brings long days out on the water in serene settings. It’s honestly one of the best ways to spend a summer's day. The last thing you want when you’re out on the water is to deal with a ...

SHIMANO’S Tranx range of baitcasters has been around for a few years and over that time have gained a reputation for a solid and reliable mid-price-point reel. The Tranx size range includes a 200, 300 ...

Oliver Lemke bought the Rod & Reel Pier on Anna Maria Island a year before Helene and Milton destroyed it. The Rod & Reel Pier on Anna Maria Island is seen after Hurricane Milton on Oct. 15, 2024. [ ...