In general, as the fish gets larger, the rod gets longer. Panfish anglers often choose rods that are 22 to 26 inches long. Those chasing lake trout and northern pike select long rods, frequently ...

Lake trout fight with spirit and are always game for a battle in winter’s cold water. Plus, they grow large. A 20-pounder is a possibility nearly anywhere they swim, and in some waters, a fish t ...