Best rod on Reddit
206 reviews from r/Fishing_Gear, r/FishingForBeginners, r/bassfishing and 14 more subreddits
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#1
Shimano
4.5
(25)
"It’s super nice."
"Shimano Zodias Casting is what I would recommend based on experience."
"7’2 mh expride or zodias. It fishes way above its price range."
"I use a Shimano Zodias Medium Heavy power as my main go to rod."
"Shimano expride b."
"Amazing Rod. Packs down really small and very light."
"I love Exprides."
"I’d vote for the SLX."
"I have the new shimano slx it's nice and lite."
"Can’t go wrong with the slx for that price."
#2
Daiwa
4.4
(17)
"Honestly my most trusty and versatile rod is the Daiwa Grandwave Bulle 3.9m."
"Probably the best $50 rod out there."
"The rod is really nimble and sensitive while also being super comfortable."
"Love it. I’ve brought it on my last two work trips."
"They cast great."
"I have a tatula xt MH and a 13 Omen black 3 in a M."
"I like daiwa, so Tatula XT has been really good to me this summer."
"Daiwa Tatula XT or Shimano SLX. Buy them during Black Friday and they'll be like $80"
"Have a look at the daiwa sensor wave."
"If daiwa rods are easier to get where you are try looking at the coastal series."
#3
Ugly Stik
4.6
(16)
"Ugly stik gx2."
"That thing catches HAWGS I got a huge carp with that combo it’s incredible."
"Stick with the Stik! I own 9, from my 7' Ocean, Ugly Stik Tiger, to my 4' Dock Runners."
"Stik to Ugly Stik. They wont let you down."
"Walmart has ugly sticks with corked handles."
"Can't beat a 6' ugly stick. medium action."
"Get a full length ultralight or light action ugly stick preferably over 5 feet."
"My 5ft ugly stik gx2 slays."
"Is the only answer"
"I run ugly sticks on all my rods except for my high end one."
#4
Dobyns
4.3
(15)
"The dobyns lineup is nice, I like the fury and champions."
"I really like my Dobyns Kaden 610-4CB."
"I also always recommend Dobyns. They have a line of rods for every price point."
"Dobyns or Bull Bay"
"Some solid rods that I like if you like a lifetime warranty are dobyns and G Loomis."
"I would get him a gift card for Tackle Warehouse or a Dobyns rod in your budget."
"Around $100 and looks absolutely beautiful."
"Were the most suggested rods to me in the 1-200 range."
"Should be close to 100$."
"Big fan of dobyns and fenwick elite."
#5
Okuma
4.3
(14)
"I still have my 7ft light SST special edition."
"Okuma crab snare special or Shakespeare big water are probably best for cheaper rods for snaring."
"Okuma makes a specific rod that’s targeted to handle casting heavy crab snares called the Crab Snare Special."
"Okuma Celilo for sure."
"Okuma Celilo is the shit!"
"I used my Okuma Celilo for like 2 years before I upgraded."
"Okuma Celilo if you want around $50 or Okuma SST if you can spend $20 more"
"Okuma Celilo if you want around $50 or Okuma SST if you can spend $20 more"
"Lots of other folks recommend the Bass Pro Micro Lite."
"I really like my older Okuma SST 4-8lb, I use it for just about every type of trout fishing."
#6
Phenix
4.5
(6)
"Phenix feather 7'1" mh super versatile rod, can recommend to almost anyone."
"I agree with Phenix. Look them up. Very light. Very sensitive."
"Now I want a new Phenix."
"I have the Phenix Feather in a L spinning and love it."
"I’m a fan of Phenix. They have some decent values."
"Phenix rods have been treating me pretty well."
#7
Jigging World
4.6
(5)
"Jigging World nexus 2.0 if you looking for an awesome 7ft rod."
"Very sensitive and durable rods."
"Would highly suggest looking into the jigging world onyx it’s a very universal rod."
"I really like using my 7’ m nexus 2.0 by jigging world."
"It's a fantastic rod for an entry level price point."
#8
Abu Garcia
4.6
(5)
"Abu Garcia Vendetta. Cant go wrong."
"Abu Garcia Veritas (2022 model, prior generation) is on closeout everywhere."
"I really like the Abu Garcia Vendetta series."
"Abu Garcia Veritas are pretty nice and reliable."
"Abu Garcia Veritas"
#9
Daiwa Tatula XT
4.4
(5)
"Tatula XT hands down."
"Tatula xt for sure"
"I hear good things about the Tatula xt"
"Daiwa Tatula XT ($100) or Aird-X ($50) for rods."
"I really like it."
#10
Megabass
4.4
(5)
"Oneten Stick all the way. It's the Megabass rod designed to throw the 110 and 110 Jr."
"All are solid with my favorite being the megabass."
"They offer various models to meet their needs."
"Megabass, Shamano."
"I may suggest looking into brands like megabass and majorcraft."
#11
Cashion
5.0
(4)
"Cashion icon. Phenomenal rod."
"Cashion and Ark Rods."
"Also Cashion."
"Cashion I can't recommend them enough."
#12
Penn
3.8
(5)
"I have a battalion (casting) rod and it’s great."
"Go a step up and get the Penn battalion rods."
"I mainly use it as a smaller bait rod now."
"I really like them."
"I have a buddy who likes the carnage but I have heard of them breaking."
#13
Trika
4.5
(4)
"Trika 3X series are on sale right now for $199 free shipping."
"Trika .. won’t be disappointed."
"Just got a Trika and am really liking it."
"Trika."
#14
Shimano Zodias
5.0
(3)
"Bro the Shimano zodias is fireeee."
"Shimano Zodias or Expride are in those ranges and they are both amazing rods."
"You can get a Zodias for $179."
#15
Butter Stick
5.0
(3)
"I have a 4wt Butter Stick and a 3wt River Glass. Both are great and the 4wt is probably the most versatile rod I own."
"Love my butterstick. My favorite rod paired with cortland peach line for glass."
"Butter sticks are amazing landed my pb on one."
#16
Ark
4.3
(3)
"Ark is really good."
"An ARK rod on sale BOGO ark. Com"
"Ark."
#17
Fenwick
4.3
(3)
"Love my 7 foot hmg."
"Its been my do everything rod as its my only bass rod."
"FWIW, you can probably find a Fenwick HMG for around $100."
#18
Expride
4.3
(3)
"I can never go back its night and day difference."
"I’ve talked about the expride a lot."
"Used Expride off marketplace."
#19
Raider
4.3
(3)
"I love them, would buy them again."
"Yes the raider is good value."
"All been great rods and 50 bucks is a good price."
#20
Falcon
4.3
(3)
"Falcon rods are the shit id stick with them."
"Falcon Coastal XG 3 Traveller. 7', 3 piece rod, comes with a travel case."
#21
TFO
4.0
(3)
"TFO, I’ve been happy with 13 fishing as well."
"TFO."
"TFO or Bull bay."
#22
TFO Professional
5.0
(2)
"TFO professional for around 100 is the best bang for the buck."
"I like it a lot."
#23
Eagle Claw
5.0
(2)
"Best $30 I've ever spent!"
"Best fit 1000 , 2000 series reel."
#24
Okuma Celilo
4.5
(2)
"I have 4 of these combos setup for trout and they’re awesome."
"Budget UL-L rods: okuma celilo, shimano sensilite, Shakespeare micro finesse."
#25
Kaida
4.5
(2)
"Kaida if your streams go from medium to small."
"The Kaida is more versatile."
#26
Zodias
4.5
(2)
"Zodias is the best fit."
"I use a Zodias ML, but that's out of your price range."
#27
iRod
4.5
(2)
"If you want a rod at a great price and a company that’s willing to stand behind them try I-Rod!"
"IRod."
#28
Berkley
4.5
(2)
"Lightning Rod is like $35 right now and punches way above its price."
"6'6" Medium power Berkley Lightning Rod would be a good versatile and budget-conscious pick"
#29
Tsunami Airwave
4.5
(2)
"It's a great rod for a good price."
"Tsunami airwave is $110 at bass pro, I have the elite which is a little more but I’ve been very happy with it."
#30
Trident
4.5
(2)
"Is the best rod imo."
"Trident is very good"
#31
Ozark
4.5
(2)
"I always bring my Ozark baitcaster medium set up combo when I go bass fishing, and have caught over 300 bass on it."
"Even with all the big name brand gear I use now I’ll still go back to use Ozark Rods."
#32
Ugly Stik Combo
4.0
(2)
"You'll be fine with that uglystick combo and can expand in the future."
"I really don't think you can beat the ugly stick combo for the price."
#33
Bull Bay Rods
4.0
(2)
"[Bull Bay Rods] has a 3 piece that would be good for inshore."
"Bull Bay Rods."
#34
Lews
4.0
(2)
"Nice rod for the price and I've caught some decent fish with it."
"I can tell you that Lew's Mach "Kickin' Their Bass" has been one of the most-requested combos the last few months at our local store."
#35
Ugly Stick
3.5
(2)
"Ugly stick. Shakespeare. Bass pro has a house brand that’s cheap too."
"Ugly stick won't break but not as sensitive."
#36
Blackhole
5.0
(1)
"Blackhole Suzuki special 801L is another fun rod."
#37
Steady
5.0
(1)
"I'd say go for trident from steady"
#38
St. Croix
5.0
(1)
"St croix victory is great- I have 3."
#39
St Croix
5.0
(1)
"My 5wt St Croix Imperial is my favorite rod."
#40
Flathead Raider
5.0
(1)
"So good for flatties on plastics."
#41
Cabelas/Bass Pro Shops
5.0
(1)
"It is a fantastic rod for the price."
#42
Century
5.0
(1)
"Fucking love my Century weapon mag."
#43
Sprinco
5.0
(1)
"Werkz holsters are fantastic, and I'm not sure about ZR. I've heard good things, but I use sprinco Guide Rod and Spring in all my PDPs, but I never had an issue."
#44
Majorcraft
5.0
(1)
"They are awesome rods, punch well above their price point."
#45
Shakespeare
5.0
(1)
"Look for an old Shakespear 7' Wonderrod. They are the best."
#46
DPMS
5.0
(1)
"T Rex Ragnarok works for me. I use the DPMS captured GR from optics planet. There are no issues at all with around 4k rounds of use."
#47
Fiblink
5.0
(1)
"Fiblink moonsniper rods are amazing."
#48
River Glass
5.0
(1)
"I have a the River Glass in 3 wt 6'9" I use it to fish small creeks."
#49
Drench
5.0
(1)
"My fav the last couple years has been the Drench, I’ve caught a couple master angler walleye with it."
#50
True Grit
5.0
(1)
"Try a true grit. I really like it for walleye. Good backbone and keeps em’ pinned."
#51
P5
5.0
(1)
"I also vote for a P5 I have the windbuster and Flyssa."
#52
JT
5.0
(1)
"I also have a JT Black Reign which is incredible for bigger walleye and burbot."
#53
Tsunami
4.0
(1)
"Tsunami will have the best cheap rods over those brands."
#54
Bone Voyage
4.0
(1)
"Bone Voyage travel rod, a very professional saltwater rod"
#55
KastKing
4.0
(1)
"KastKing has a cheap travel spinning rod."
#56
IMX
4.0
(1)
#57
DSG
4.0
(1)
"It won't break and I have landed big fish on it."
#58
Ace Hawk
4.0
(1)
"For starters I would suggest one of the Ace Hawk rods... an AG Venom or CU Double."
#59
Mojo
4.0
(1)
"I really liked my mojo bass until I upgraded."
#60
Orvis
4.0
(1)
"I bought an Orvis Encounter 5wt combo for $198."
#61
Mad Duck
4.0
(1)
"Mad duck reaper is a great walleye rod. They are a little pricey."
#62
Echo
4.0
(1)
"I’d look at Echo. They punch far above their price class."
#63
Major Craft
4.0
(1)
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