From Ice Fishing to a saltwater excursion, your gear matters, so find top-quality fishing gear for your trip at OpticsPlanet. Serious anglers require the most powerful Fishing Reels, the perfect Fishing Rods, and the right Lures to find the fish they want. Whether you prefer freshwater or saltwater fishing, the right hooks and tools ensure that you don't miss out on that prize-winning fish you've been eager to catch. Prefer fly fishing or ice fishing? We have all the gear you need there too, including ice skimmers, Fishing Bibs & Waders, dry bags, and more. With brands you trust like Shimano, Z-Man, Redington, and more, you'll find the highest quality fishing equipment at prices that won't break the bank. Trolling motors and Fish Finders will get you to the fish, so pick one up today and start seeing all that lies below the surface. Take the guesswork out of matching a rod and reel by buying Fishing Rod & Reel Combos, perfect for beginners.![]()
Not quite sure where to begin, or heading out on your first fishing trip? We have a large selection of starter rods and fishing books, but you can also learn more in our Fishing Gear How-To Guides from in-house experts and enthusiasts! These how-to guides can help you find the perfect rod and reel for your next adventure. Still, lost? Our product specialists are standing by to answer all of your questions and steer you toward fishing choices that you'll love.
OpticsPlanet also carries all the products required after a long day on the water, from fillet knives to food saver vacuum systems and a wide variety of coolers, like the super long ice time found on Pelican coolers! OpticsPlanet has you and all your needs covered. Be sure to check in frequently for the cutting-edge fishing gear that you want.
The most common word for fishing gear is “tackle” or “fishing tackle”. This is used to generally describe an angler’s set of gear. Although some would argue that the fishing rod, fishing reel, and Terminal Tackle are all different elements, it’s still common to call fishing gear “tackle”, not just the accessories that fit into Tackle Boxes.
The best fishing gear is properly-suited to the type of fishing you’ll be doing. Making sure you have all the right fishing rod and all of the correct fishing tackle to go with it will increase your odds of success.
If you’re wondering who makes the Best Fishing Gear from a customer’s perspective, check out our Fishing Gear Product Reviews and Best-Rated Fishing Gear.
A fishing reel is a device that holds the spool of Fishing Line. These can be very simple, nearly any cylindrical object can serve the purpose, but it’s much easier and more efficient to use a mechanical reel attached to a fishing rod. Depending on the type of fishing you’ll be doing, you can choose from these four basic fishing reel types:
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