Rods and reels

Three parts: how to read a rod, the kinds of reel and what the numbers mean, and how to match a rod, reel and line to the fish you fish for.

Rods: power, action, length and material: What the letters and numbers on a rod mean, and how to pick one for the fish and the water.
Reels: spinning, baitcasting, spincast and more: The main types of reel, what the size and gear ratio numbers mean, and how to set the drag.
Matching a rod, reel and line to the fish: How to pair a rod, reel and line so they work together, with starting setups for common Texas fishing.