Spinning Rod reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 237 Reddit reviews across 13 subreddits and 75 posts to rank the best Spinning Rod brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Fishing_Gear, r/bassfishing, r/troutfishing, r/Fishing, r/FishingForBeginners. Top-rated brands include Shimano (4.5/5), Daiwa (4.6/5), Dobyns (4.5/5).
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Reviews237
Subreddits13
Posts75
Brands34
Products87
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#1
Shimano
4.5
(34)
"Yes, it's a very sensitive rod. I have a Shimano Ultegra 2500 on it right now with 10lb Spro Finesse braid and an 8lb Seaguar fluoro leader."
"I like the Shimano SLX rods quite a bit too. I have an SLX and a Tatula XT and prefer the SLX by a large margin"
"6'8" medium extra fast bass x rod with a shimano slx 70 would be a great place to start."
"Or vanford with a cashion icon"
"Shimano Vanford/Stradic with a Shimano Expride is a really good one."
"I have the 7'2" ML and it fishes like a medium action rod. Paired it first with a Vanford 3000 and later Vanquish 3000."
"If OP doesn’t need a rod with a lot of power, this is probably the best bang for the buck."
"I'm partial to shimano. The Zodias line is just slightly over 200, and the Curado line is slightly below."
"The guys at tactical bassin on YouTube have widely regarded the Shimano Expride 6’10” medium as the best jerkbait rod at any price."
"My go to rod at the moment is a 7 ft , medium fast, Shimano Intenza."
#2
Daiwa
4.6
(30)
"Love my tatula casting rod. Best $100 rod imo."
"I purchased the $100 Daiwa Tatula Xt (7ft Medium Fast Action) and I absolutely love it."
"I was originally planning to get the Daiwa Tatula XT ($99) before I found out about these newer models for $50 more."
"I love the xt corks"
"Daiwa tatula xt hands down"
"Https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Daiwa_Tatula_XT_Spinning_Rods/descpage-NTXT.html My #1 top choice would be to spring the extra $50 for this one"
"Daiwa Tatula cork for me. Be sure to check the lure ratings and don't just go by the "medium-light" or "medium"."
"My first was a daiwa Laguna reel on a aird-x medium rod for $50 from academy. Very reliable, and still catches plenty well."
"Get yourself a 5'6" UL. Any longer, and it becomes cumbersome stomping thru underbrush."
"I have a Daiwa Tatula XT spinning rod paired with a Daiwa Regal LT 2500. Honestly a really great all around spinning setup."
#3
Dobyns
4.5
(29)
"Dobyns or Fenwick"
"Gonna say dobyns or maybe an edge rod"
"My Dobyns rod and my Lews rod are my favorites right now."
"I recommend Dobyn’s rods every chance I get…"
"Dobyns Fury 703sf and a Shimano Nasci 3000. This combo can do everything you need."
"Is awesome and just an incredibly good looking and good feeling rod"
"Massive upgrade over any budget rods."
"I have a Dobyns Fury on mine and love it."
"Dobyns Fury all the way. It’s my favorite for finesse smallmouth river action."
"I’ll vote for dobyns. Pretty much have a rod of any price point you might want."
#4
Ugly Stik
4.2
(29)
"Get an Ugly Stick combo. I'm still running one of those that's 10 years old."
"They're indestructible"
"I always go with a 7-7.5' med-light Uglystick. Best bang for your buck."
"I have saltwater spin combos worth thousands of dollars and that exact rod is still one of my favorites."
"Good choice. I own a dozen ugly sticks of varying size and purpose."
"On their website it has a ton of reviews and highly rated."
"Medium light ugly stick."
"You can’t go wrong with an ugly stick."
"Always go Ugly Stik."
"Honestly, the Ugly Stiks have the kinds of actions you are looking for. An Ugly Stik Medium Power casting rod is going to be just about perfect."
#5
Fenwick
4.3
(26)
"Fenwick HMG ($120) is a really great option."
"Hmg 👍🏼"
"Fenwick is my choice for that price range"
"Ended up buying the Fenwick HMG over the St Croix Mojo Bass Finesse XL"
"HMG #1, Fury #2, Bass X #3."
"It has been a great rod."
"I use a 6'6" M/F Triumph as my main rod and it has been great."
"Fenwick walleye elite ML ELTW69ML-XFS-2. Those Walleye Elite rods are fantastic."
"I think the Fenwick Eagle and President and pretty much designed to go together."
"Love my Fenwick HMG 6’9” ML"
#6
St. Croix
4.5
(24)
"Just got a bassx from st Croix. Medium feels medium light but this thing casts a mile and is very fast tip."
"Really like the St Croix Victory rods."
"I've had a St. Croix Mojo as my dedicated shakey head rod for more than 10 years. Good guides, light, enough backbone to drive a hook through a plastic worm. I love that rod."
"They are ultra sensitive. Their warranty is 2nd to none."
"St. Croix. That is my go to rod, their Premier line is a bit more than you want to spend but they are a GREAT rod for the money."
"St. Croix is great."
"The st. Croix victory rods are very light and super nice."
"St croix triumph."
"I have two 6'6 Avid rods and love them."
"It is my favorite spinning rod! No experience with the other 2 but you will hear nothing but positivity from me about the mojo bass!"
#7
Phenix
4.8
(8)
"Really nice action and great sensitivity plus it looks so much nicer than 90% of high end rods."
"$89 at West Marine"
"Insanely light rod because there's basically no reel seat and just a short section of cork."
"Phenix M1. Insanely light rod."
"My Phenix M1 7’2” Medium Extra Fast action. Light and sensitive but fishes more like a Fast action rod."
"7'4 Medium/Extra Fast Phenix M1."
"I have the Phenix Feather in a L spinning and love it"
"Phenix Feather $89 at West Marine."
#8
Pflueger
4.4
(5)
"Pfleuger president reel on a mojo bass would be sweet."
"I bought this combo with the president and a fenwick eagle rod about a year ago and its become my favorite."
"I like Pfleuger President"
"Pflueger president"
"Pfleuger president or president xt are great reels at their price points."
#9
TFO
4.2
(5)
"Get the 1st Gen, it's better; I have both."
"TFO Trout & Panfish II and the St. Croix Premier are solid choices for that budget."
"Personally I like tfo trout panfish II Or the want croix panfish For a rod slightly above budget I would recommend the phenix elixir"
"I recently got a TFO Trout/Panfish rod that is great."
"I love my tfo trout/panfish rod. Comes in at under $100, definitely worth the cash."
#10
Berkeley
4.0
(5)
"For $50."
"Get the Berkeley lightning rod. Matches the esthetic of the president and is very versatile."
"I had a good friend from South Africa that always just used Berkeley Big Game Spinning combos and did very well."
"I’m using a couple of Berkeley 'big game' rods currently."
"Really nice setup for under $100."
#11
Megabass
4.5
(4)
"Megabass Levante."
"For $200 you should try a Megabass Levante."
"I’m looking at getting a Megabass Orochi X10 Jadepython for a versatile finesse spinning rod set up."
"Megabass levante shakyhead."
#12
Berkley
3.8
(4)
"Berkley lightning rod 7’ M ($50), Shimano Sedona 2500HG ($75), 15lb Power Pro V2 ($20). Should catch you most things that swim though and last a long time."
"Berkeley lightning rod 5’ ul 2 pc and a daiwa regal"
"Love the lightning rod."
"Berkely lightning rod is more of a light-medium rod but would be better for those fish."
#13
Abu Garcia
4.3
(3)
"I really like the rod, and if you can find it on sale, it is a fantastic deal."
"I like the abu veritas line, I have one and it’s nice"
"I really like this 7' ML Abu Garcia for an affordable option."
#14
Okuma
4.3
(3)
"In that price range, you can’t beat an okuma setup. I have like 4 or 5 okuma reels/rods and they’re all at least 8-10 years old and they still work flawlessly."
"Okuma Celilo, 2 piece rod and comes in almost every size and is only about $35."
"Okuma Celilo and Cascade Pro rods are great IMO, budget friendly and offered in various lengths and actions."
#15
Zodias
5.0
(2)
"Zodias all the way!!! I like my Zodias rods more than any rod I own."
"Good luck finding something better than the zodias."
#16
Tatula XT
5.0
(2)
"Tatula xt."
"Tatula XT!"
#17
Eagle Claw
5.0
(2)
"Been using eagle claws since I was a kid. Great rods."
"Yep perfect rod! I had one, caught some trout, bought 3 more."
#18
Lamiglas
4.5
(2)
"Long and light. I like the lamiglass X11 with a Michigan handle."
"Lamiglas X11, Fenwick Eagle, Shimano Compre are my recommendations for an entry-level rod."
#19
Cashion
4.5
(2)
"Phenomenal rod"
"Cashion Icon, the blanks are made in the USA."
#20
Mojo
4.0
(2)
"I been enjoying my mojo bass for the last 6 years."
"Mojo bass st croix."
#21
13 Fishing
4.0
(2)
"Sierra has the 13 Fishing Omen Gold for $50– that’s a step up from the defy silver."
"I bought a 7'2" ML 13fishing Omen Gold rod just because I liked the color."
#22
Cadence
4.0
(2)
"I have a cadence rods and reels. Really great quality for the price."
"I have a cadence rods and reels. Really great quality for the price."
#23
Olympic
5.0
(1)
"My current favorite is the Olympic Colt UX. If I had an unlimited budget I'd get the 23Colt. They're phenomenal rods in build quality, balance, material, and sensitivity."
#24
Bass Pro
5.0
(1)
"I’m highly impressed with them all."
#25
Matagi
4.0
(1)
"Matagi sells rod blanks that have max casting weight of 1 gram or 1/28th of ounce."
#26
Fox Rage
4.0
(1)
"Fox rage replicant. That thing is brutal"
#27
David Fritts
4.0
(1)
"The David Fritts Speed Stick series from Lews looks pretty good."
#28
Lews
4.0
(1)
"Lews TP2. Medium heavy 7’. Got mine for $100 after tax."
#29
Ardito
4.0
(1)
"I have the ardito in both M and MH that I use on yearly trips to Florida for saltwater. It’s been good to me so far and is a really nice rod."
#30
Star
4.0
(1)
"I like Star Stellars as well."
#31
Savage Gear
4.0
(1)
"And it's on sale right now!"
#32
Jigging World
4.0
(1)
"149.99"
#33
Penn
4.0
(1)
#34
Carbonlite
4.0
(1)
"Is pretty dang solid"
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