Fishing gear is expensive and the truth is, most anglers just guess when buying a rod. You’re at the mercy of a tackle shop employee or an online review as you spend hard earned money on a new rod. It doesn’t have to be that way! Understanding ratings, codes, and how popular brands differ, will take all the guess work out so you can make the best selections for your fishing style.
Below you’ll find links to many of our favorite rods, separated by technique. We’ve also included a few budget friendly rods as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
*IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE…*
Casting Rod– Shimano SLX 7’2″ Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Casting Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Spinning Rod– Fenwick HMG 7’1″ Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/4cXBAjD
Spinning Reel– Daiwa Legalis LT 2500D–XH: https://bit.ly/3Y0kDh3
*BRAIDED LINE…*
Budget– Power Pro Braid: https://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Affordable– Sufix 832: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Refined– Seaguar PEX8: https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2
Spinning– 10-15 lb Line
Casting– 40 lb Line
*FAVORITE CASTING RODS BY TECHNIQUE…*
Jig (Pitch and Flip)– Shimano Expride B 7’4″ Heavy Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Jig (Football)– G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Jerkbait– Shimano Expride 6’10” Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE
Alabama Rig– Shimano Zodias 7’5″ Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Chatterbait– Megabass P5 Destroyer 7’2″ Daemos: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD
Spinnerbait– St. Croix Legend Tournament 7’3” MH Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV
Heavy Flipping– Shimano Expride 7’11” XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Weightless Worms– Megabass P5 Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Tail Spin/Blade– Shimano Expride 7’2” Medium LIght: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Keitech (4.8)– Fenwick World Class 7’3″ Medium Heavy XFast: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya
Underspin (Finesse)– Daiwa Steez AGS 7’6″ Med Med Light: https://bit.ly/44wVwFk
Big Swimbait– G Loomis IMX Pro 966 SWBR: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF
Lipless Crankbait– G Loomis IMX Pro 855C CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Deep Crank (Tight Action)– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Deep Crank (All Around)– Shimano Zodias 7’6″ MH Glass: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Squarebill– Megabass Levante “Flat Side Special”: https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY
Frog– Shimano Expride 7’3″ Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Bait Finesse– Cashion Icon 6’10” Medium Light Fast: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes
Spoon– St. Croix Legend Elite 7’4″ Heavy: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc
Texas Rig– Shimano Poison Adrena 7’3″ Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/4cVIwOI
Topwater– G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT
*FAVORITE SPINNING RODS BY TECHNIQUE…*
Strolling– Expride 6’10” Medium XFast (Solid Tip): https://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Dropshot– G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP
Ned Rig– G Loomis NRX+ 821S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP
Tube– St. Croix Legend Elite 7’6″ Medium: http://bit.ly/2pjJWMA
Northern Hair Jig– St. Croix Victory 7’10” Med Light: https://bit.ly/2RPMkfV
*FAVORITE BUDGET RODS BY TECHNIQUE…*
Jerkbait– Shimano SLX 6’10” Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
All Around Crankbait– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7’4″ MH: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5
Lipless Crankbait– St. Croix Black Bass 7’2″ Med Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL
Jig– Fenwick Eagle 7’3″ Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh
Texas Rig– Daiwa Tatula XT 7’3” MH Fast: https://bit.ly/3wqRhwq
All Around– Shimano SLX 7’2″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Dropshot/Ned Rig– St. Croix Bass X 6’10” Med Light X Fast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren
Topwater (Walking)– Abu Garcia Veritas 7′ Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/3CGiPVg
Topwater (Popper) – St. Croix Bass X 6’8″ Medium X Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU
Big Swimbait– Savage Gear 8′ Heavy Squad: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2
Frog– Daiwa Tatula 7’4” Heavy Frog: http://bit.ly/2Q4NgKA
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