Salmon buying guides

Salmon fishing buying guides: rods, reels, lines and gear reviewed and explained

Salmon fishing demands specialised tackle. A double-handed rod built for the Spey fishes very differently from a single-hander suited to a small spate river, and choosing the wrong line for the conditions can cost you fish. Getting the gear right matters.

Trout & Salmon’s salmon fishing buying guides cover everything from entry-level double-handed rods and fly reels to shooting heads, Spey lines, waders, wading boots, nets and accessories. Each guide is written by anglers who fish with the gear they recommend, tested across Scottish rivers, Norwegian beats and Icelandic fisheries where performance is non-negotiable.

Spring salmon, summer grilse, big Norwegian fish – the tackle requirements shift with the target. These guides help you match your equipment to the water you’re fishing and the fish you’re chasing.