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 459K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 2nd largest community in the Fishing topic page.

Roughly 29K 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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459K Members

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Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +29K members
Growth: +6.7% / 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: 18K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 3K members
  • Jul: 3K 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
    54 posts in the past month
    1. Worth jumping on for 350?
    2. Monster Catfish "The Beast" claimed another net, what do you recommend (2026)
    3. Choosing a reel to buy
    #1
    Question
    Worth jumping on for 350? · Monster Catfish "The Beast" claimed another net, what do you recommend (2026) · Choosing a reel to buy
    54
  • Gear Pictures
    28 posts in the past month
    1. Reject modernity, embrace tradition
    2. Shimano Sienna 2500 for only $17.49
    3. Recent Japan and Vietnam Trip score.
    #2
    Gear Pictures
    Reject modernity, embrace tradition · Shimano Sienna 2500 for only $17.49 · Recent Japan and Vietnam Trip score.
    28
  • Discussion
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Am I the only one who thinks that spoons are way under used by new gen Fishermen?
    2. What is your “can never have too many” lure?
    3. Set-up for weightless T-rig
    #3
    Discussion
    Am I the only one who thinks that spoons are way under used by new gen Fishermen? · What is your “can never have too many” lure? · Set-up for weightless T-rig
    10
  • Other
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Old Abu’s got a heck of a cast after a service!
    2. Reel maintenance question - grease
    #4
    Other
    Old Abu’s got a heck of a cast after a service! · Reel maintenance question - grease
    2
  • Product Review
    1 post in the past month
    1. mini glide bait 3d print
    #5
    Product Review
    mini glide bait 3d print
    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 459K 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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