{"id":3500,"date":"2022-05-08T21:18:42","date_gmt":"2022-05-08T21:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gofishingoutdoors.com\/?p=3500"},"modified":"2022-05-08T21:18:59","modified_gmt":"2022-05-08T21:18:59","slug":"the-best-trout-fishing-rods-for-the-money-5-budget-picks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gofishingoutdoors.com\/the-best-trout-fishing-rods-for-the-money-5-budget-picks\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Trout Fishing Rods for the Money | 5 Budget Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
If you love trout fishing but don\u2019t want to break the bank, then this article is for you! Whether you are an experienced angler who is budget conscious or just starting out and don\u2019t want to invest a ton yet – we have you covered.<\/span><\/p> Below are 5 high quality, low dollar fishing rods that are excellent choices for trout fishing.<\/strong> Order any of them from Bass Pro Shops and you\u2019ll have a rod that can last a lifetime!<\/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 In almost every \u201cbudget\u201d fishing rod list you are likely to find Fenwick rods. There is good reason for it – they make a great rod for half the price of a lot of competitors.<\/span><\/p> Don\u2019t mistake them for being cheap though – a Fenwick HMG is still $99.99 at Bass Pro Shops. But for the money you’re getting a rod that will last you a lifetime. I held a Fenwick rod for 7 years before passing it on to a friend – it looked about as new as the day I bought it and worked just as well too.<\/span><\/p> Fenwick doesn\u2019t just make tough rods – they also have great action and are very sensitive due to their construction. Handles are made of cork – highly regarded as the best material – and come with aftermarket Fuji guides which increase sensitivity and longevity. Out of all the rods on this list – they\u2019re also the most lightweight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> The only real con for Fenwick rods is they don\u2019t look anything special – which may or may not be of interest to you. Personally I like my rod to catch fish, not look pretty. They also are one of the more expensive rods on this list so if you want a true entry-level, budget rod you might want to go somewhere else.\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 I tell most any \u201cbeginner\u201d fisherman that if they want to start outfitting themselves with rods & reels that they should start with Bass Pro Shops branded equipment. So if you\u2019re looking at trout specifically – you should be looking at the Bass Pro Shops Micro Lite Rod.<\/span><\/p> You won\u2019t find any other rod that competes at this price point in my opinion with what Bass Pro Shops offers in this entry level rod. It features a graphite blank – one of the highest quality materials that you barely ever see below $80 bucks. It also features a cork handle and is specifically made for light line\/lure applications – which you will need for trout fishing.<\/span><\/p> There are some cons here as to be expected with a rod that retails at $50. The guides are regular stainless steel so not extremely sensitive – though the graphite blank makes up for this a bit. The reel seat is also a little more flimsy that more durable models and may wear out over time. If you want a rod that lasts a lifetime – you\u2019ll just have to spend more money. But if you want one to last a couple years, this is a perfect option. <\/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 Another name you\u2019ll need to familiarize yourself with if you\u2019re looking at budget fishing rods is Ugly Stik. These are probably the most accessible fishing rods in the industry and you can find them at any Wal-mart, Bass Pro, sporting goods, or most local bait shops.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> This is because it’s a trusted name for offering a good solid construction at the lowest possible price point. They retail at $50 but can often be found for lower on sale. So if you\u2019re going high on the budget in your bang for the buck rod, Ugly Stik is a good choice. They also are made with \u201cUgly Tech\u201d construction which means it\u2019s nearly unbreakable. I\u2019ve had an Ugly Stik for 20 years that just keeps on ticking.<\/span><\/p> But when it comes to sensitivity and being lightweight or easy to use – this one falls at the bottom of the 5 I\u2019ve listed. It\u2019s usable, but you definitely will miss light bites and notice a significant difference when you hold it in your hand versus other rods mentioned. This is because it has pretty low-grade materials that are built for durability over sensitivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> If you want something that will hold up over time though – or are maybe taking a very novice fisherman who you just don\u2019t want to break your rods, they\u2019re really great for that.\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\tFenwick HMG Spinning Rod<\/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
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