2025 BUYER'S GUIDE: The Best Fishing Rods For Bass Fishing At Every Price!
We've looked at every rod, from every brand, at every price range, and today we've assembled a list of THE BEST FISHING RODS! From beginner anglers, to budget fishermen, advanced anglers to the true enthusiasts, we've found the best rods you can get!
Come along as we dive into the world of fishing rods! Everything has been reset in 2025 as new rods entered the market, old rods were discontinued, price adjustments were impacted by tariffs, and availability has been a guessing game for many brands. With that in mind, we're launching a brand new Buyer's Guide video we've never done before! From the lowest price point to the highest, these lines of rods stand out at their individual prices.
Below you'll find links to all the rods discussed in the video, including some of our favorite models from each rod line. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...
•Best Jigs– https://youtu.be/KVy_HzsNdv4
•Best Chatterbaits– https://youtu.be/NaLpakzewTs
•Best Spinnerbaits/A Rigs– https://youtu.be/ipLAgQwf_t0
BEGINNER RODS...
•Daiwa Aird X (Casting): https://bit.ly/2Z2JfYG
•Daiwa Aird X (Spinning): https://bit.ly/2P7Z3Vu
•Abu Garcia Vengeance (Casting): https://bit.ly/4hx5z58
•Abu Garcia Vengeance (Spinning): https://bit.ly/42oNpwm
•Dobyns Colt (Casting): https://bit.ly/2lU0LfV
•Dobyns Colt (Spinning): https://bit.ly/4l2N7l8
BUDGET RODS...
•Shimano SLX A (Casting): https://bit.ly/2L3wppO
•Shimano SLX A (Spinning): https://bit.ly/2AdvIC1
Models: 6'10" Medium Casting, 7' Medium Light Spinning
•Daiwa Tatula XT (Casting): https://bit.ly/3wqRhwq
•Daiwa Tatula XT (Spinning): https://bit.ly/3n6Ojvx
Models: 7'3" Heavy Casting, 7'1" Medium Light Spinning
•Fenwick Eagle (Casting): https://bit.ly/4b25LGh
•Fenwick Eagle (Spinning): https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC
Models: 7'5" Heavy Fast Casting, 7'1" Medium Spinning
BUDGET BALLER RODS...
•Cashion Element Z2 (Casting): https://bit.ly/48w69eC
•Cashion Element Z2 (Spinning): https://bit.ly/47GAOVA
Models: 6'10" Med Light Casting, 7' Medium Casting, 6'10" Medium Spinning
•St. Croix Black Bass (Casting): https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL
•St. Croix Black Bass (Spinning): https://bit.ly/4diwkqT
Models: 7'4" Heavy Fast Casting, 7'3" Medium Light XFast Spinning
•Dobyns Fury (Casting): https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
•Dobyns Fury (Spinning): https://bit.ly/2e7HZPF
Models: 734 Casting, 765 Casting, 702 Spinning
MID PRICED RODS...
•Shimano Intenza (Casting): https://bit.ly/2QADLTq
•Shimano Intenza (Spinning): https://bit.ly/2s7kaQn
Models: 6'10" MH Casting, 7'4" Med Light Spinning
•Megabass Levante (Casting): https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH
•Megabass Levante (Spinning): https://bit.ly/2XkVoej
Models: Flat Side Special Casting, Braillist Casting, 7' Shakyhead Spinning
•St. Croix Victory (Casting): https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb
•St. Croix Victory (Spinning): https://bit.ly/2RPMkfV
Models: 7'4" Heavy Fast Casting, 6'8" Medium Xfast Spinning
MID HIGH RODS...
•Fenwick Elite (Casting): https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb
•Fenwick Elite (Spinning): https://bit.ly/46TZviy
Models: 7'1" Medium Casting, 7'1" Medium XFast Spinning
•Shimano Expride B (Casting): https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
•Shimano Expride B (Spinning): https://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Models: 7'2" ML Casting, 6'10" MH Spinning
•Dobyns Champion Extreme (Casting): https://bit.ly/2ab2kRX
•Dobyns Champion Extreme (Spinning): https://bit.ly/29OVnDa
Models: 744 Casting, 745 Casting, 702 Spinning
HIGH END RODS...
•Megabass Destroyer P5 JDM (Casting): https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
•Megabass Destroyer P5 JDM (Spinning): https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj
•Megabass Destroyer P5 USA (Casting): https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD
•Megabass Destroyer P5 USA (Spinning): https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN
JDM Models: Oneten Stick Casting, Windbuster Spinning
USA Models: Daemos Casting, Flyssa Spinning
•St. Croix Legend X2 (Casting): https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ
•St. Croix Legend X2 (Spinning): https://bit.ly/4farXAh
Models: 7'4" Heavy Fast Casting, 7'3" ML Xfast Spinning
•G Loomis NRX+ (Casting): https://bit.ly/2SuZG15
•G Loomis NRX+ (Spinning): https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv
Models: 843C MBR Casting, 852S JWR Spinning
ENTHUSIAST RODS...
•St. Croix Legend Xtreme (Casting): https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu
•St. Croix Legend Xtreme (Spinning): https://bit.ly/37UhrKR
Models: 7'4" Heavy Casting, 7'6" Medium Spinning
•Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion (Casting): https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A
•Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion (Spinning): https://bit.ly/4nxU53D
Models: Oneten Stick Evolution Casting, Tsubamegaeshi Spinning
•Shimano Poison Ultima (Casting): https://bit.ly/3OfNBGe
•Shimano Poison Ultima (Spinning): https://bit.ly/3uDBhcY
Models: 7'4" ML Spinning, 6'10" Medium Casting
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
