The Best Fishing Rod For Every Technique! ( Budget To High End )
This is EVERYTHING you need to know about fishing rods! From how to get the most out of budget rods, to the meaning behind rod action and power codes. Tim is showing everything you need to know to get the best fishing rods for your favorite techniques, regardless of your budget and skill level!
Fishing gear is expensive and the truth is, most anglers have no idea what they need. 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.
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If you're an advanced angler, let us know two of your favorite models from this rod line. If not, pay close attention and enjoy the cheat sheet below of all our favorite models by technique.
St. Croix Black Bass Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL
FAVORITE CASTING RODS BY TECHNIQUE...
JIG (PITCH AND FLIP): St. Croix Legend X2 7'4" Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ
BUDGET: St. Croix Black Bass 7'4" Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU
JIG (FOOTBALL): G Loomis NRX+ 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2SuZG15
BUDGET: Daiwa Tatula XT 7'3" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3wqRhwq
JERKBAIT: Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium- Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
BUDGET: Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO
A–RIG: Dobyns Champion Extreme HP 7'8" Hvy (784): https://bit.ly/2ab2kRX
BUDGET: Dobyns Fury 7'6" Med Hvy (765): https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
CHATTERBAIT: Megabass P5 Destroyer 7'2" Daemos: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD
BUDGET: Fenwick Eagle 7'5" Med Hvy Ex Fast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh
SPINNERBAIT: St. Croix Legend Tournament 7’3” MH Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV
BUDGET: St. Croix Black Bass 7'3" MH Fast: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL
HEAVY FLIPPING: Shimano Expride 7'11" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
BUDGET: Daiwa Tatula XT 7'6" XH: https://bit.ly/3wqRhwq
SENKO/ T–Rig: Fenwick World Class 7’1" Med Hvy XF: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya
BUDGET: Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Med Hvy X Fast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh
PADDLE TAIL: Megabass Destroyer P5 7'1" Med Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
BUDGET: Cashion Element Z2 7'3" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/48w69eC
FINESSE SWIM/UNDERSPIN: Shimano Expride B 7'2" Med Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
MATT: Daiwa Steez AGS 7'6" Med Med Light: https://bit.ly/44wVwFk
LIPLESS: St. Croix Legend Tournament: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV
Model: 7'2" Med Hvy Moderate – Carbon Cranker
BUDGET: St. Croix Black Bass 7'2" Med Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL
DEEP CRANK: Dobyns Champion XP 805 CB: https://bit.ly/29OVD4V
BUDGET: 13 Fishing Oath 7'3" Med Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/4kbRaNq
SQUAREBILL: Megabass Levante "Flat Side Special": https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY
BUDGET: Cashion Element Z2 7'3" Med Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/3xZbLAy
GLIDEBAIT: Dobyns Champion XP 806H: https://bit.ly/2aivwYX
BUDGET: Dobyns Fury XP 806H: https://bit.ly/4q6IjyQ
JIG HOOK SWIMBAIT: Shimano Outlier 8'0" XH: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT
BUDGET: Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs
FROG: Dobyns Champion Extreme XP 746: https://bit.ly/2ab2kRX
BUDGET: Dobyns Fury 745: https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
TOPWATER: Megabass Destroyer Z-Crank Elsiel: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
MATT: G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT
SHAKEY HEAD: Abu Garcia Zenon 7'0" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/43y32RU
BUDGET: Fenwick HMG 7'1" Med Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW
BAIT FINESSE: Cashion Icon 6'10" Med Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes
BUDGET: Cashion Element Z2 6'10" Med Light: https://bit.ly/48w69eC
FAVORITE SPINNING RODS BY TECHNIQUE...
STROLLING: Shimano Expride 6'10" MH XF: https://bit.ly/47Cdeee
BUDGET: Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Medium XF: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC
DROPSHOT/DICE: St. Croix Legend X2 6'10" MLXF: https://bit.ly/4farXAh
BUDGET: Cashion Element Z2 7'1" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/47GAOVA
NED RIG: G Loomis NRX+ 821S NRR: https://bit.ly/4bIiddV
BUDGET: St. Croix Bass X 6'10" ML: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren
HAIR JIG: G Loomis NRX+901S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP
BUDGET: Daiwa Tatula Cork 7'6" Med Light: https://bit.ly/4f8RRV2
NEKO RIG/COIKE: Megabass Destoyer P5 6'11" Landsat: https://bit.ly/31Pt839
BUDGET: St. Croix Black Bass 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/4diwkqT
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