{"id":2833,"date":"2021-07-02T16:40:35","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T16:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-711416-2356891.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=2833"},"modified":"2022-05-23T23:56:38","modified_gmt":"2022-05-23T23:56:38","slug":"the-best-fishing-rod-brands-for-every-budget-a-beginners-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gofishingoutdoors.com\/the-best-fishing-rod-brands-for-every-budget-a-beginners-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The best fishing rod brands for every budget | A beginner&#8217;s guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2833\" class=\"elementor elementor-2833\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e41816e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e41816e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8112d6d\" data-id=\"8112d6d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccf7b55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ccf7b55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever been in the rod aisle at your favorite tackle shop and just feel completely overwhelmed by the amount of options? There are so many brands with different colors, sizes, and actions. It can be quite intimidating!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you don\u2019t know where to start &#8211; this article is for you.<strong> I\u2019m going to break down the best rod brands that you should be looking at in each price point.<\/strong> Then, with a brand in mind, you can start looking at the specific rods in their lineup that are best for you. So to help, I\u2019ll include the pros and cons of each brand as well as what type of angler I would recommend them to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To give you a sneak preview, here are the fishing rod brands that I recommend you buy from cheapest to most expensive &#8211;<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bassproshops.vzck.net\/c\/3122064\/603808\/9453?prodsku=2232747&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.basspro.com%2Fshop%2Fen%2Fbass-pro-shops-graphite-series-spinning-rod-2232747-1&amp;intsrc=PUI2_4595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\"><strong>Bass Pro Shops Graphite Series<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bassproshops.vzck.net\/c\/3122064\/603808\/9453?prodsku=101057666&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.basspro.com%2Fshop%2Fen%2F101057666-fenwick-hmg-spinning-rod-101057666&amp;intsrc=PUI2_4595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fenwick<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bassproshops.vzck.net\/c\/3122064\/603808\/9453?prodsku=101088656&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.basspro.com%2Fshop%2Fen%2Fst-croix-eyecon-spinning-rod&amp;intsrc=PUI2_4595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>St. Croix<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bassproshops.vzck.net\/c\/3122064\/603808\/9453?prodsku=100016376&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.basspro.com%2Fshop%2Fen%2Fg-loomis-imx-pro-bass-spinning-rod&amp;intsrc=PUI2_4595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>G. Loomis<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But to learn the real differences between each, as well as a few other honorable mentions (including my favorite under the radar brand), keep reading!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-60de339 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"60de339\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8b1a406\" data-id=\"8b1a406\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5daaab6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5daaab6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-911853b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"911853b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d64ddd1\" data-id=\"d64ddd1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d94c993 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d94c993\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bass Pro Shops Graphite Series\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7302d6f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7302d6f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f1061eb\" data-id=\"f1061eb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-551287a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"551287a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is one name synonymous with fishing gear and apparel &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/bassproshops.vzck.net\/5b1r6D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bass Pro Shops<\/strong><\/a>. So including them on this list seems like a no-brainer.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But frankly they have many series of rods that I can\u2019t recommend, so instead I\u2019m going to not outright recommend all Bass Pro Shops rods but just the <a href=\"https:\/\/bassproshops.vzck.net\/c\/3122064\/603808\/9453?prodsku=2232747&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.basspro.com%2Fshop%2Fen%2Fbass-pro-shops-graphite-series-spinning-rod-2232747-1&amp;intsrc=PUI2_4595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Graphite Series<\/strong><\/a> of them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coming in at just $35 when not on sale, (wait for a sale if you can) you aren\u2019t going to find a rod that offers better performance with such a minimal investment. The only manufacturer that comes close is Ugly Stik, and side by side there is no comparison between the two in my estimation. The BPS Graphite comes out on top.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why? Not only is the BPS Graphite $5 to $10 cheaper, but it offers a full cork grip which is much more comfortable in the hands than felt. And on a hot day, you don\u2019t want sweaty hands on felt. Cork is the preferred option for almost all anglers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e575108 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e575108\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4c3eb1f\" data-id=\"4c3eb1f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dde758 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6dde758\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"149\" src=\"https:\/\/gofishingoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Capture-768x149.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-2836\" alt=\"Bass Pro Best Fishing Rod brand\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gofishingoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Capture-768x149.png 768w, https:\/\/gofishingoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Capture-300x58.png 300w, https:\/\/gofishingoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Capture.png 893w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dabd48f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dabd48f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e28287f\" data-id=\"e28287f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf64c50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf64c50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, it\u2019s a full graphite rod which means it offers extra sensitivity. This helps with feeling bite detection as well as anything on the bottom of the water as you work your lures. Throw in the limited warranty you\u2019ll receive if it breaks (which it shouldn\u2019t) and you have a great all around rod for just $35!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But of course at that price, <strong>you\u2019re going to have some limitations.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest of these is that there are only 6 guides on most models when similar sized fishing rods come with 7 or 8. Also, the guides are noticeably larger. This leads to inaccurate casts and worst of all, many knots when making multiple casts. So should you buy this rod, you\u2019ll need to check your line every few casts to prevent any looping.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also comes with a blue rod blank which some people don\u2019t love. It\u2019s completely an aesthetic decision. I personally have several bright white rods that I find sharp as well as a lime green one. The fish don\u2019t really care about your rod color but maybe you do.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, the options are slightly limited and some customers have reported rod breakage being an issue. I\u2019ve personally used one for many years for carp and catfish (which can get pretty large) and haven\u2019t had it snap. If you use it correctly &#8211; I don\u2019t believe it will be an issue. The warranty should cover any accidental breakage as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4>Pros &#8211;<\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very budget-friendly<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full cork grips for comfortable handling<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graphite blank for bite detection and sensitivity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comes with limited warranty if purchased from Bass Pro Shops<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons &#8211;<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only available in fast action<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue rod blank may be off putting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some reports of rod snapping<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guides are spaced far apart and too large<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>You Should Buy If &#8211;<\/strong><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have a limited budget and just want a good all around rod that will serve its purpose without any frills, and you don\u2019t mind getting out the occasional knot.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e7d5f5c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e7d5f5c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-779520c\" data-id=\"779520c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df55849 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"df55849\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-be39b3c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"be39b3c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f8895bf\" data-id=\"f8895bf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3202c6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3202c6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fenwick<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-11250c5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"11250c5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b0a5f6d\" data-id=\"b0a5f6d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6749738 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6749738\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90% of the time when someone asks me for a rod recommendation, I\u2019m going to tell them to look at Fenwick rods.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In my experience, few rod companies offer the performance of a Fenwick rod at their price, with options ranging from $80 to $100 depending on the specific rod you&#8217;re looking at.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They advertise carbon fiber blank construction on their rods, which I have always found to be extremely lightweight and sensitive. The rod blank itself competes with rods $50 above them in terms of bite and bottom detection &#8211; one of the most important facets of a good fishing pole.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, you have a great amount of options when picking your Fenwick rod, with two series the <a href=\"https:\/\/bassproshops.vzck.net\/c\/3122064\/603808\/9453?prodsku=101057666&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.basspro.com%2Fshop%2Fen%2F101057666-fenwick-hmg-spinning-rod-101057666&amp;intsrc=PUI2_4595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HMG<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bassproshops.vzck.net\/c\/3122064\/603808\/9453?prodsku=178728&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.basspro.com%2Fshop%2Fen%2Ffenwick-hmx-spinning-rod&amp;intsrc=PUI2_4595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HMX<\/strong><\/a>. Both come in spinning and casting options, with moderate to fast action, and light to heavy powers. You maybe could want some more rod length options, but really most people like something between 6 and 7 feet which they offer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, they offer <a href=\"https:\/\/bassproshops.vzck.net\/c\/3122064\/603808\/9453?prodsku=100810192&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.basspro.com%2Fshop%2Fen%2Ffenwick-eagle-ice-rod&amp;intsrc=PUI2_4595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ice fishing<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basspro.com\/shop\/en\/fenwick-hmx-salmon-steelhead-mooching-spinning-rod?searchTerm=salmon%20fenwick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>salmon\/steelhead<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basspro.com\/shop\/en\/fenwick-elite-tech-walleye-spinning-rod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>walleye<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basspro.com\/shop\/en\/fenwick-hmg-inshore-spinning-rod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>inshore fishing rods<\/strong><\/a> as well within their lineups. They even have <a href=\"https:\/\/bassproshops.vzck.net\/c\/3122064\/603808\/9453?prodsku=100855707&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.basspro.com%2Fshop%2Fen%2Ffenwick-aetos-fly-rod&amp;intsrc=PUI2_4595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>fly rods<\/strong><\/a> should that be your preferred method of fishing. So they are likely to have the rod that will meet your needs.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5523170 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5523170\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b6b6550\" data-id=\"b6b6550\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae68d29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ae68d29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/gofishingoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/download-768x515.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-2837\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gofishingoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/download-768x515.png 768w, https:\/\/gofishingoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/download-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/gofishingoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/download.png 871w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b0a6c9b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b0a6c9b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f36cae\" data-id=\"3f36cae\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-499d198 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"499d198\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5912f45 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5912f45\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d225ad\" data-id=\"7d225ad\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cf7343 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3cf7343\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their handles are made of cork, are very comfortable and securely hold reels which means no reel slipping while fighting a fish. Fishermen have also been recommending them for decades &#8211; which lets you know that they have lasted the test of time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But speaking of time, the <strong>Fenwick rods do show their age in design.<\/strong> If you\u2019re looking for something that flashes or looks great while on the water &#8211; you should look elsewhere. The Fenwick poles don\u2019t catch the eye at all even if they offer great performance,<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also don\u2019t come with split grip options which you see with some competitors at this price point. Split grips are slightly more comfortable if casting often and provide overall lighter weight. This is ultimately a personal preference, but I tend to enjoy a split grip a little more.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, if you look at the Bass Pro reviews you\u2019ll see many complaints of rods breaking. Personally, I have only broken one of their rods and it was my own fault. So while I don\u2019t believe it\u2019s a major issue, it is something that several reviews had noted.<\/span><\/p><h4>Pros &#8211;<\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time-tested durability and popularity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe the best bang for your buck option<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightweight and comfortable<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several options and rod types<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons &#8211;<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some reports of rod breakage<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does not include split grip options<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing fancy to look at<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No high-end options<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>You Should Buy If &#8211; <\/strong><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are serious about fishing but also serious about keeping to a budget. There is nothing fancy or over the top about Fenwick rods but they\u2019re a time tested performance rod even an advanced angler will be happy using.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1dbaa8f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1dbaa8f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-355e1bd\" data-id=\"355e1bd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5db80ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5db80ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1924dcb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1924dcb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2429e00\" data-id=\"2429e00\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb3a598 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fb3a598\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">St. Croix<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a284f2f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a284f2f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b2ce68\" data-id=\"1b2ce68\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f83fba8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f83fba8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now we are getting into the brands that might make a fellow angler&#8217;s eyes get big when you pull it out of your rod arsenal. Some brands are just known to be top of the line for all types of fishing poles &#8211; and one of them is St. Croix.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I mentioned that Fenwick has a good variety of rods for your needs &#8211; but <strong>they don\u2019t even come close<\/strong> when compared to St. Croix. A simple search at Bass Pro will show you that they have over 45 different types of St. Croix rods available for purchase. Take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired2fish.com\/fishing-rods\/how-to-choose-bass-fishing-rods-based-on-technique\"><strong>this article<\/strong><\/a> if you need to figure out which rod is right for your technique of choice.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So the biggest benefit I find in St. Croix is<strong> they have the right rod for your setup.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basspro.com\/shop\/en\/st-croix-panfish-series-spinning-rod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Panfish<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basspro.com\/shop\/en\/st-croix-trout-series-spinning-rod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>trout<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basspro.com\/shop\/en\/st-croix-eyecon-walleye-spinning-rod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>walleye<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basspro.com\/shop\/en\/st-croix-mojo-surf-spinning-rod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>saltwater<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basspro.com\/shop\/en\/100846266-st-croix-triumph-spinning-rod-100846266\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>freshwater<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; you name it, they make a rod that is made specifically for it. Even for your basic, run of the mill freshwater rod they have multiple series targeted at entry level fisherman to professional.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They have a good range of price options too, which is a huge benefit if you want to stick with one brand but grow into expensive rods over time. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basspro.com\/shop\/en\/st-croix-panfish-series-spinning-rod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Triumph<\/strong><\/a> series of rods compares to Fenwick in performance, and comes in just a bit higher in price ranging from $90 to $110. But if you grow into their top of the line <a href=\"https:\/\/bassproshops.vzck.net\/c\/3122064\/603808\/9453?prodsku=2245875&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.basspro.com%2Fshop%2Fen%2FSt-Croix-Legend-Elite-Spinning-Rod&amp;intsrc=PUI2_4595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Legend<\/strong><\/a> series, you\u2019ll be paying a pretty penny at $390.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But<strong> don\u2019t worry about needing those high end options too much<\/strong> &#8211; while there are some features you won\u2019t get in their budget lines they are still great for everyday performance. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basspro.com\/shop\/en\/100846266-st-croix-triumph-spinning-rod-100846266\"><strong>Triumph<\/strong><\/a> comes with a carbon blank, stainless steel guides, cork handles, and a five year warranty. So you won\u2019t have to worry about breaking your rod and being out of $100.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-348ca5a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"348ca5a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-235889d\" data-id=\"235889d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a666a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5a666a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/gofishingoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Capture-1-768x213.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-2838\" alt=\"st. croix best fishing rod brands\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gofishingoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Capture-1-768x213.png 768w, https:\/\/gofishingoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Capture-1-300x83.png 300w, https:\/\/gofishingoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Capture-1.png 939w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2ad5aee elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2ad5aee\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-404c6b6\" data-id=\"404c6b6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dc07de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9dc07de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you increase your budget, you\u2019ll find that rods become even more lightweight and sensitive. Their <a href=\"https:\/\/bassproshops.vzck.net\/c\/3122064\/603808\/9453?prodsku=98386&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.basspro.com%2Fshop%2Fen%2Fst-croix-avid-series-spinning-rod&amp;intsrc=PUI2_4595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Avid<\/strong> <\/a>series, for example, starts around $150 and upgrades the carbon rod blank to graphite &#8211; known to be more sensitive and lightweight, among other smaller upgrades. One noticeable benefit is also a 15 year transferable warranty compared to the 5 year on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basspro.com\/shop\/en\/100846266-st-croix-triumph-spinning-rod-100846266\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Triumph<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if St. Croix is so great, why would you possibly want to go with another rod brand?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest downsides of St. Croix is that they offer a premium feel and performance, but not always a premium look. If you\u2019re spending over $100 on a rod, you probably want something that really looks good that you can show off. St. Croix rods are very basic in design for the most part and don\u2019t have a ton of great looking options unless you go to their high-end options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that\u2019s another issue with St. Croix &#8211; they have so many different options that finding the unique differences between all their lines is confusing. Some share the same rod blanks, reel seats, or cork handles. So knowing exactly what you\u2019re paying for and finding the right rod for you can be a little tricky.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll definitely have to go in store and hold them all to find what feels best &#8211; and go away from what is on the product label. Then compare prices after for what you want to spend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally,<strong> they can be a tad overpriced in my opinion for the performance you receive.<\/strong> If you put a <strong>Triumph<\/strong> and <strong>Fenwick HMG<\/strong> side by side, you might have a hard time choosing. But then you look at the price tag and see the St. Croix is $20 more expensive &#8211; the answer becomes a little clearer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But part of what you get with that additional cost is a reputable brand with a great customer service reputation. And you definitely won\u2019t be disappointed with their performance, even if you spend a little extra to get it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reputable brand with great customer service<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tons of rod options<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a series for every budget<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great performance<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overpriced<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe too many options<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing special to look at<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>You Should Buy If &#8211; <\/strong><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are a serious fisherman who wants to keep a similar brand and feel amongst all your rods and you do various different kinds of fishing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0b32937 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0b32937\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a25abe9\" data-id=\"a25abe9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3af9ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c3af9ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-06b4a9b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"06b4a9b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e0f7e8f\" data-id=\"e0f7e8f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b3a39b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b3a39b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">G. Loomis<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d517a81 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d517a81\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1ea4ede\" data-id=\"1ea4ede\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9d66ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9d66ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On to the biggest and best of fishing rods &#8211; G. Loomis. This is one of those brands that will really make head turns if you pull it out on your next fishing trip.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s because <strong>G. Loomis makes the best all around fishing rods of any company in the game today<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basspro.com\/shop\/en\/g-loomis-e6x-spinning-rod-100088726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bass<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basspro.com\/shop\/en\/gloomis-trout-series-spinning-rods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>trout<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basspro.com\/shop\/en\/g-loomis-trout-and-panfish-series-spinning-rod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>panfish<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basspro.com\/shop\/en\/g-loomis-imx-steelhead-float-casting-rod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>steelhead<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basspro.com\/shop\/en\/g-loomis-pro-green-series-inshore-spinning-rod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>saltwater<\/strong><\/a>, and every other fish species you may be targeting has a G. Loomis rod. And chances are it\u2019s one of the best you could be using as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you pick up a G. Loomis rod, I\u2019ll guarantee you won\u2019t have felt anything quite like it. They are incredibly lightweight and well balanced in the hand, have very comfortable grips, and their sensitivity is unmatched in the industry. This is due to the extremely high quality materials used in their products, particularly the rod blanks which is the most important part of the fishing rod.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In my opinion, they are also some of the sleekest looking rods you can purchase. While they don\u2019t have bright colors or fancy design &#8211; they have a classic look with just enough flare to make them really eye-catching. Most anglers seem to agree as well.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c96c7cd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c96c7cd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-258dd6a\" data-id=\"258dd6a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23c5b59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"23c5b59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gofishingoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Capture-2-768x225.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-2839\" alt=\"g. loomis best pole brands\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gofishingoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Capture-2-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/gofishingoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Capture-2-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/gofishingoutdoors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Capture-2.png 887w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4c19496 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4c19496\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ebe9b9\" data-id=\"3ebe9b9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e3d521 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e3d521\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if G. Loomis is the best of the best, what could possibly be wrong?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, unsurprisingly, <strong>these rods are expensive.<\/strong> The lowest end model (and one that I recommend, based on price) is the <a href=\"https:\/\/bassproshops.vzck.net\/c\/3122064\/603808\/9453?prodsku=100202399&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.basspro.com%2Fshop%2Fen%2Fgloomis-100202399&amp;intsrc=PUI2_4595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>E6X<\/strong><\/a> which comes in at $220. If you want the true top of the line options, you\u2019ll be well over $500.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And some anglers have reported concerns with their lower end (if you can call $200 rods low end) models. Including less quality in the guides and reel seat, with small nicks developing which can harm fishing line over time or cause inaccurate casting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But as you go higher quality, you will pay up to double the cost for minimal gains in sensitivity compared to the lower models. So is it worth $200 extra dollars just to have slightly better guides and little more sensitivity? That\u2019s a question for you to decide.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, G. Loomis makes the best fishing rods you can buy in my opinion. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloomis.com\/blogs\/lifestyle\/motivation_2\"><strong>their website<\/strong><\/a> to learn more about what makes them an amazing company. But if you want them, you&#8217;re going to have to pay for them. And a whole arsenal could put you back a few thousand dollars.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top of the line performance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extremely lightweight and sensitive<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classic, sleek designs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great variety for all types of fishing<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expensive<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not the most unique appearance<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>You Should Buy If &#8211;<\/strong><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want the best fishing rod you can buy and money is not a concern for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2b46827 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2b46827\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-52197d4\" data-id=\"52197d4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0fb973 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e0fb973\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-71ae9c6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"71ae9c6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c45bbd9\" data-id=\"c45bbd9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f911c29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f911c29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Honorable Mentions\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b488711 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b488711\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0d4ce88\" data-id=\"0d4ce88\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5de9e9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5de9e9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You aren\u2019t going to go wrong with the four fishing brands listed above &#8211; but below are some quick honorable mentions in case you want something a little different.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h5><b>Shimano <\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another very trusted name throughout fishing is Shimano, and they offer a good variety of rods that hit different price points. I would consider them particularly if you\u2019re looking for saltwater rods and have a budget around $100. They\u2019re a great bang for your buck option in that field.<\/span><\/p><h5><b>13 Fishing <\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a newer company to the fishing rod game but they\u2019re really making a wave. They offer great bang for the buck options as well, with the Defy Black rod coming in around $70 but competing with rods in the $100 range. This is my under the radar brand that you should definitely be keeping an eye out for. They\u2019re usually hard to find, but another budget friendly option if you don\u2019t quite have the $100 for Fenwick or St. Croix.<\/span><\/p><h5><b>Duckett Fishing<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, there is Duckett fishing which really only is worth noting because their rods are so eye-catching. They offer colors from bright white to deep blue that really make them noticeable amongst their competitors. But, they are generally a bit more expensive than some competitors I\u2019ve mentioned while not offering any additional performance. So I only recommend going with a Duckett rod if you want some eye candy to look at when you aren\u2019t catching fish. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b254295 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b254295\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5995940\" data-id=\"5995940\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9282eaf elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9282eaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-56408b0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"56408b0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d56d5c6\" data-id=\"d56d5c6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-878a0e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"878a0e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-468baa2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"468baa2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cafdd41\" data-id=\"cafdd41\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df1f4ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df1f4ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fishing rods are the most expensive part of fishing, so it\u2019s natural that you want to get the best one possible. But you also don\u2019t always want to break the bank. With the information above, you have all the knowledge you need to know which brand you should be looking at next time you go to your local Bass Pro Shops.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But maybe you have a brand you\u2019re considering that I didn\u2019t mention. Or maybe you have found a brand you really love that I didn\u2019t highlight. Then leave it below for me to look at! I\u2019m always happy to research and try out new rods.<\/span><\/p><p>Also if you&#8217;re looking for rods, consider checking out <a href=\"https:\/\/gofishingoutdoors.com\/the-8-types-of-fishing-rods-which-is-right-for-you\/\"><strong>this article<\/strong><\/a> where I go into all 8 different types of rods and which one you should buy!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever been in the rod aisle at your favorite tackle shop and just feel completely overwhelmed by the amount of options? There are so many brands with different colors, sizes, and actions. It can be quite intimidating! So if you don\u2019t know where to start &#8211; this article is for you. 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