Bass Rod reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 164 Reddit reviews across 8 subreddits and 38 posts to rank the best Bass Rod brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/FishingForBeginners, r/Fishing_Gear, r/bassfishing, r/Fishing, r/flyfishing. Top-rated brands include Ugly Stik (4.0/5), Daiwa (4.4/5), Dock Runner (3.8/5).
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Reviews164
Subreddits8
Posts38
Brands36
Products85
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#1
Ugly Stik
4.0
(21)
"I am a certified Ugly Stik glazer. Always Ugly Stik."
"Ugly sticks for the win! Dock runner is my choice out of the 3 also."
"Ugly stix are made for any fish literally could catch a 150 pound tarpon and the rod wouldn't even bend the best rod by far"
"Ugly stik 50 bucks virtually indestructable."
"Ugly stik gx2 breaks down and fits in a surprisingly small (included) carry bag"
"I run some zebco reels too. I also run a ugly stik gx2 6'6" rod I use it for slip bobber fishing."
"Ugly Stick with a Shimano Sedona."
"Ugly stik has a good rod, I got one myself just a longer version."
"The rod on the ugly stick is def the most sturdy but its short, the reel is shite."
"I have that little ugly stick and it is so fun."
#2
Daiwa
4.4
(18)
"Daiwa Tatula Elite. I love mine compared to my Fury, Bass X and Tatula XT."
"Tatula xt are one of the best rods under 200$ imo. I was going to get a bass x rod at the time, but have heard of them being prone to breaking lately. Got 3 xt rods, all feel like they are worth double the price I paid 80$(on sale)."
"Love mine."
"I think it's under 100 but feels like a 200 rod to me."
"I’ll add one more to all the Tatula XT recommendations. I picked up a 7’4” Heavy Extra Fast (frog rod) for $85 a few weeks ago. Great rods for the money."
"The Daiwa Steez is the best high end reel though."
"Lightest and most sensitive rod you’ll ever use besides nrx."
"It's an amazing bass rod for $50."
"Look at the JDM Daiwa Bass X. They run ~$100 and are really, really good for the money."
"The XT is a superb budget option and you could get 2 for $200."
#3
Dock Runner
3.8
(21)
"Can't go back to normal poles after the dock runner. Love my demon too but it's not nearly as nice as the runners."
"At that price point you have to go dock runner IMO."
"Dock runner, or the ugly stick quik trigger combo it’s a 2 piece 5ft light with a quick trigger reel for $30"
"I fish with the dock runner with 4lb line and it actually will cast pretty far."
"I've caught fish as big as the dock runner with the dock runner and have never had an issue."
"The dock runner is great if you plan to replace the reel. Put a decent reel on it and it’s pretty good."
"I will also echo the dock runner love. I have the spinner combo and two zebcos for my kids as I ended up using it."
"I have a Dock runner and the rod itself it’s pretty good, I changed The reel on it (I put a sienna2500 from Walmart) and it made it more fun."
"I’ve got the dockrunner and put a profishency tiny but mighty baitcaster on it. I love using it and can get some decent casts out of it."
"I have the Dock Runner and it’s been great so far. The reel isn’t the best but for $15-$20 it’s a nice combo for the job."
#4
Dobyns
4.3
(18)
"I have a dobyns fury and cashion element both work well great all around pick is a 7-3” MH."
"I have 4 dobyns furies, great rods."
"Second the Fury."
"I’d prolly go with a 7’3 mh dobyns fury. It’s the best bang for your buck rod on the planet imo."
"I think Dobyns Kaden rods are around there right now at Tackle Warehouse. Their doing a sale on select rods. I have two Kaden baitcaster rods and they're the best value for money from Dobyns IMO."
"Love my Dobyns fury’s. 7ft medium fast can do anything you want it to"
"Dobyns rods fish a bit below their power rating and it's excellent for most soft plastics, jigs, paddle tails, and even bladed jigs."
"Dobyns champion XP is a great line of rods."
"Dobyns Fury is a nice rod, or as others have mentioned the Shimano Slx rod is decent as well."
"I was using Dobyns colt series before I bought a Maverick. I used those for years."
#5
Shimano
4.4
(16)
"6'8" medium extra fast bass x rod with a shimano slx 70 would be a great place to start."
"I use a SLX as well, I have it on a Dobyns Maverick 7”3’ medium heavy fast."
"I have a shimano slx on a fenwick hmg and I really really like that rod."
"Thank me later."
"I love it and I got it for under 100$."
"I picked up a 7' M DS last summer and really like it."
"Shimano SLX rod."
"As second shimano Slx."
"Shimano slx. I use it fresh and salt with no problems"
"The slx rod ($100) is nice. And Shimano has the best replacement warranty."
#6
St. Croix
5.0
(8)
"Both my St. Croix Mojo's were under $150 and kick some serious ass."
"St.Croix Mojobass is excellent. It’s specifically geared towards plastics but I throw everything with it because it’s just that versatile."
"I have the mojo bass it’s mint you’ll love it."
"I also have the triumph 7’M fast and Bass x MH fast, equally as mint."
"I would look at a St. Croix Avid. not sure if its over $200 though?? its the best bang for the buck out there."
"Love my St Croix BassX, $109 but worth it."
"St Croix mojo bass rod- (Best rods on Earth) I have 4 and love them."
"Check out the st. croix mojo bass series which goes for around 130$. Light, sensitive, and casts great."
#7
Shakespeare
4.0
(9)
"Get a shakespear micro series from Walmart. Can get the combo for less than $30"
"I like my Shakespeare ugly stick ultra light"
"I was on a budget so I got a Shakespeare Reverb 5’6, seemed very similar to my Zebco Slingshot that was my prior crappie setup."
"I ended up nabbing a $15 Shakespeare Reverb instead of any of these three. Given my last rod and reel was a spinning Zebco Slingshot and it lasted years."
"I have a 7' Shakespeare UL action that is my go to rod for crappie. Easy to cast light weight tackle with a long rod."
"I'd go down to walmart and check out the shakesphere micro series rods should run about 20$ or so then just get a reel you like and slap it on."
"I bought a Shakespeare Light 5’6 Light rod for $20 and a Sienna 1000 reel for $30.. pretty happy with it so far"
"Shakespeare micro series is pretty good too caught some medium cats on it too."
"Shakespeare agility."
#8
TFO
4.3
(6)
"Buy a TFO professional spinning and use it in Salt and fresh water"
"Really excited, I keep hearing great things about these rods."
"Tfo professional"
"The rods are good enough, but they really shine with their warranty and customer service."
"The TFO Mangrove is pretty nice."
"I think you should get an entry level TFO rod, like their Lefty Kreh 2 series."
#9
Eagle Claw
2.5
(8)
"DUDE EAGLE CLAW PACK IT, replace the reel it sucks but I can fit two in my backpack and be ready to fish anytime for bluegill and sunfish."
"I keep the eagle claw in my car. I've caught blue gill, trout, bass, crappie and catfish on it. Never done me wrong."
"Have the eagle claw and have been surprised that it can reel in some good sized bass. It feels flimsy but holds up well, just needed to switch the reel."
"I have the eagle claw but I swapped the reel. I needed a rod that fit in my backpack."
"I have that eagle claw rod. It’s a blast to catch anything on. But the reel is not so great. I wouldn’t recommend it for crappie or bass."
"I’ve only used the eagle claw telescoping one. I wasn’t impressed. It’s the flimsiest rod I’ve ever used."
"The Eagle Claw is really cool until it snaps in half. I blew through 2 of them last year."
"The eagle claw one is absolute trash. Please don't waste your money."
#10
G. Loomis
4.8
(4)
"G. Loomis NRX paired with a metanium mgl."
"It’s a classic rod spec and you can do a ton with it."
"My vote is for the LOOMIS imx pro."
"G Loomis if Expride is too “budget” for you"
#11
Megabass
4.5
(4)
"Something like the destroyer criffhanger, maybe an expride medium light+, or a poison adrena (I think) 6'8" light would be my go to options."
"Megabass P5 Destroyer Crifhanger Thrilling"
"I prefer the MegaBass Orochi line up as my wallet couldn’t bare the price point if the MegaBass Destroyer P5."
"If you’re going for the Destroyer P5’s, then the MegaBass MadBull."
#12
Poison
4.3
(3)
"6'11 m+ poison adrena is the most versatile casting rod in my arsenal."
"Shimano Expride, if money is no object, Poison Adrena."
"Heard the poison adrena is better but haven’t tried yet."
#13
Tsunami
4.0
(3)
"The Tsunami would be the best multipurpose rod for your needs. Its long enough to make actual casts and fight fish effectively."
"I'd go for the tsunami one though, the dock runner looks silly short."
"I would greatly prefer the tsunami combo over the other two."
#14
Berkley
4.0
(3)
"I am a fan of the berkely Amp? Rods. Like $30 at Walmart and sportsman's."
"Berkeley CherryWood rod they come in all weights and lengths and you can pick them up usually under 35$ they have great balance and are very light for the amount of power you get out of em"
"Pair that with a Berkley Lightning heavy rod for $35."
#15
Edge Delta
5.0
(1)
"Edge Delta MBR-706 or MBR-746 is impossible to beat in the $150 price range."
#16
Phenix
5.0
(1)
"Phenix Feather series #1, Dobyns Fury #2, Phenix Maxim #3."
#17
Mustad
5.0
(1)
"Mustad BLF Instinct series id my best kept secret tbh. I have a 7'0 MHF casting + a 6'10 MLF Spinning n cant be happier"
#18
Dock Demon
5.0
(1)
"A dock Demon if you want to stay in that price range is what i have and love it. ive caught a 5lb bass on it and multiple big cats."
#19
Lug
5.0
(1)
"Swear by mine, it's a great bass/pike rod."
#20
Falcon
5.0
(1)
"Very light and very sensitive."
#21
Quantum
5.0
(1)
"I would go with a shimano slx and a quantum gerald swindle rod 7 ft Medium heavy."
#22
Triumph
4.0
(1)
"I absolutely love my triumph, but it might be a little bit out of his budget."
#23
Eurotackle
4.0
(1)
"I have my cc bfs on a Eurotackle Rise rod and it works great. Fast enough tip to cast super light lures for crappie with enough backbone to catch bigger bass."
#24
Okuma
4.0
(1)
"Sale on the Okuma Psycho Stick is awfully tempting. MH/F."
#25
Edge
4.0
(1)
"Edge MBR-705C. 7’, light medium heavy, mod-fast action."
#26
Fenwick
4.0
(1)
"I really like the Fenwick Eagle 7' MH XF rod"
#27
Abu Garcia
4.0
(1)
"I keep one of those 5’-6” telescopic rods in my truck at all times with an Abu Garcia Ambassadeur on it. They work good."
#28
Days
4.0
(1)
"Just got the days 65 ul I like it so far. It’s not too whippy like a magic l for example, it’s an ultra light truly for bass."
#29
Mr. Crappie
4.0
(1)
"I threw a mr Crappie on mine. The rod is surprisingly nice (for $20) it fits perfectly in my tackle box."
#30
Bass X
4.0
(1)
"Bass X rods are around $125."
#31
Star
4.0
(1)
"Star rods are nice and durable, $99 i haven’t ever bought more expensive Because i don’t see what the money is getting you?"
#32
ARK
4.0
(1)
"I like ARK rods and there on sale"
#33
Zodias
4.0
(1)
"I have a Zodias and enjoy it at the price point."
#34
Redington
4.0
(1)
"The Redington predator is a pretty nice rod for the species you mentioned."
#35
Bass Pro
3.0
(1)
"The bass pro graphite series isn't terrible for the price. Cherrywoods are decent, not particularly sensitive, but for the price, pretty good"
#36
Zebco
3.0
(1)
"I would just get some sort of zebco."
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