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 ...

A Chatterbait (AKA bladed jig or vibrating jig) is one of the most beloved "power fishing" lures in a bass angler’s arsenal. It combines the flash of a spinnerbait, the vibration of a crankbait, and ...

An expert guide breaks down the best fishing rod and reel setups for every environment, from mountain streams to the surf.

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 ...

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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 ...

Getting into fishing is an exhilarating experience that makes you feel more connected to nature. Suddenly you’re part of one of the world’s oldest water sports. But a new hobby also means a lot of new ...

We've heard the maxims about legacy hunting and fishing equipment. You know, "The 30-30 has killed more deer than any other caliber combined." Or, "More fish have been caught with a Zebco 33 than ...

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 ...

The Rod & Reel Pier is reopening its iconic restaurant on Anna Maria Island after suffering catastrophic hurricane damage — but it’s in a new location. Oliver Lemke, who bought the restaurant and ...

Sometimes, agonizing over the perfect reel to pair with a technique-specific rod is fun. Other times, you want to buy a complete setup and go fishing. That’s where a crappie combo comes in handy. It’s ...

ANNA MARIA, Fla. — Families across Manatee County were devastated when the beloved Rod N' Reel Pier restaurant on Anna Maria Island was swallowed by the Gulf of Mexico in the whipping winds of ...