5 of the best fishing rods

Whether taking your own boat or opting for a luxury yacht charter, if you're heading to one of the best places in the world to fish then you need the right equipment. Click through to see our round-up of the best rods for freshwater, saltwater, big game, fly fishing and more...

Maven Gulf 7'0" Spinning Rod

If you're looking for something that combines quality with classic good looks the Maven is the ideal brand. Available in five bright shades, this popular style has an extra fast action suitable for softbait, jigging and casting for saltwater species.

Gulf 7'0" Spinning Rod, NZD$850, mavenfishing.com

This nearly 2.5 metre-long rod and VSX reel from Penn International will land you a marlin. Serious kit for serious big-game fish.

Penn V IGFA 5130B International rod, from $399.95; Penn 130VSX International reel, $1,299.95, pennfishing.com

For the opportunistic fisherman, the four-sectioned BeastMaster Stand-up is a very strong travel rod, which retains plenty of action and performance.

BeastMaster BX S.T.C. Stand-up rod, €169, fish.shimano-eu.com; Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Pro Rocket reel, $149.95, abugarcia.com

Want something to do on that charter trip between all that diving and waterskiing? Keep this little beauty in the toy cupboard.

Quantum Smoke PT Inshore rod, $159.95, quantumfishing.com; Shimano TR LD Charter Special reel, £159.99, veals.co.uk

When the beach gets boring, fish the surf line with this rod and reel set-up. Big casting power and a tough reel that keeps out grit make it great for beach work.

Shimano Speedcast Beach rod, from £199.99, fish.shimano-eu.com; Daiwa Saltiga Mag Sealed 5000 reel, £799.99, daiwasports.co.uk