r/Fishing_Gear

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About r/Fishing_Gear

Simply a place to discuss and show off fishing gear.

The community at a glance

r/Fishing_Gear is a Subreddit for Fishers with roughly 456K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #9 in the Fishing communities list.

Roughly 38K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Fishing, Rod, and Reel. Product recommendations often mention reel and rod.

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456K Members

Community Topics

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +38K members
Growth: +9.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2016: 1K members
  • 2017: 3K members
  • 2018: 5K members
  • 2019: 9K members
  • 2020: 36K members
  • 2021: 58K members
  • 2022: 149K members
  • 2023: 83K members
  • 2024: 31K members
  • 2025: 67K members
  • 2026: 14K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 8K members
  • Aug: 5K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 957 members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 2K members

Topics

  • Fishing
    183 posts in the past month
    #1
    Fishing
    183
  • Rod
    110 posts in the past month
    #2
    Rod
    110
  • Reel
    81 posts in the past month
    #3
    Reel
    81
  • Shimano
    29 posts in the past month
    #4
    Shimano
    29
  • Combo
    26 posts in the past month
    #5
    Combo
    26

Flair

  • Question
    45 posts in the past month
    1. What happened to my rod? (details in desc)
    2. Best braid brand?
    3. In love with my new setup. What line do you guys recommend if I’m planning to use it for mainly trout ( some bass and pikeminnow).
    #1
    Question
    What happened to my rod? (details in desc) · Best braid brand? · In love with my new setup. What line do you guys recommend if I’m planning to use it for mainly trout ( some bass and pikeminnow).
    45
  • Gear Pictures
    36 posts in the past month
    1. My sons and I started a tradition of putting "trophy" stickers on our boat whenever we get a new species
    2. Hand-painted my new deep-water fishing float in a Japanese style. What do you think?
    3. Wall full of zoom!
    #2
    Gear Pictures
    My sons and I started a tradition of putting "trophy" stickers on our boat whenever we get a new species · Hand-painted my new deep-water fishing float in a Japanese style. What do you think? · Wall full of zoom!
    36
  • Discussion
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Scent for lures, yes or no?
    2. Scent on lures, part 2
    3. Wife told me I don’t need it….
    #3
    Discussion
    Scent for lures, yes or no? · Scent on lures, part 2 · Wife told me I don’t need it….
    15
  • Product Review
    4 posts in the past month
    1. These ruler decals are pretty cool. Looking forward to using them.
    2. Personal opinion/review of the St. Croix BassX spinning rod (7’1MF)
    3. “Abu” Ambassadeur 6000 showcase
    #4
    Product Review
    These ruler decals are pretty cool. Looking forward to using them. · Personal opinion/review of the St. Croix BassX spinning rod (7’1MF) · “Abu” Ambassadeur 6000 showcase
    4
  • Other
    1 post in the past month
    1. Debris in new rod blank?
    #5
    Other
    Debris in new rod blank?
    1

Product recommendations

  • reel
    18 posts in the past month
    1. What’s the best conventional reel/combo for surf fishing?
    2. What the best Shimano spinning light reel?
    3. Best Way to Swap Braided Line In & Out? Baitcasting Reel
    #1
    reel
    What’s the best conventional reel/combo for surf fishing? · What the best Shimano spinning light reel? · Best Way to Swap Braided Line In & Out? Baitcasting Reel
    18
  • rod
    15 posts in the past month
    1. What is the absolute best looking rod on the market?
    2. Best Salmon rod for around 60-70?
    3. Whats the best telescopic rod for the money? Light/medium light action.
    #2
    rod
    What is the absolute best looking rod on the market? · Best Salmon rod for around 60-70? · Whats the best telescopic rod for the money? Light/medium light action.
    15
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Fishing_Gear for?
Best for Fishers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Fishing_Gear free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Fishing_Gear have?
Roughly 456K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Fishing_Gear on?
r/Fishing_Gear runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Fishing_Gear cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Fishing_Gear is organized under Fishers.
How do I join r/Fishing_Gear?
You can join r/Fishing_Gear by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Fishing communities like?
Communities for anglers to share catches, ask for tips, and find fishing spots. Discord has servers for freshwater and saltwater fishing, while regional forums offer more specialized local advice and general fishing communities thrive on Facebook and Reddit.
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