Best Casting Rod Reviews for 2022
The following are a handful of the best casting rods that we have reviewed.
Too many anglers just focus on their reel and do not pay enough attention to their rod. Remember that it is the rod that connects to your hands and therefore transfers the feel of the bite. It is also the rod that allows you to control your cast for distance and accuracy.
Some of the fundamentals of choosing the right fishing rod come down to things like:
- Budget
- Durability (think how often you fish)
- Species of fish you will be targeting (size)
- Length
- 1 or 2 piece Rod
- Rod Power (what it takes to bend the rod)
- Rod Action (where the rod bends with a load)
- Freshwater or Saltwater or both
To learn more about How to Choose a Fishing Rod read the full article HERE.
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Best Penn Casting Rod Reviews
Penn Rampage Jig Casting
Retail $ 79
The Penn Rampage Jig Casting rod is designed specifically for vertical jigging using a casting reel. This is a very budget friendly rod that is constructed of graphite composite has quality components such as Fuji guides.
While designed for jigging, the rod is versatile enough to be used for site casting when the opportunity presents itself. READ THE FULL REVIEW
Models | Length (ft) | Action | Power | Line Wt. (lb) | Lure Wt. (oz) | Pieces |
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3 | 5.8-6.6 | MF | M-H | 30-130 | 2-10 | 1 |
Best St Croix Casting Rod Reviews
St Croix Legend Tournament Inshore
Retail $ 339
St. Croix keeps on cranking out the winners. At ICAST 2017 the St Croix Legend Tournament Inshore was named the “Best of Show” so it not only won its category but was considered to be the best overall new product of the year. I had a chance to test drive this rod at the On The Water event and I was blown away at just how sensitive the rod was. READ THE FULL REVIEW
Models | Length (ft) | Action | Power | Line Wt. (lb) | Lure Wt. (oz) | Pieces |
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3 | 7'-8' | F | M-H | 8-40 | 3/8-3 | 1 |
St Croix Mojo Yak Casting
Retail $ 149
St. Croix keeps on cranking out the winners. At ICAST 2018 the St Croix Mojo Yak took home the Best of category for new fishing rods and there is a reason. If you are a kayak fisherman then you are going to love this rod that is engineered with a short handle and a very sensative SCIII graphite blank. READ THE FULL REVIEW
MODELS | LGTH. | PWR. | ACTION | PCS. | LINE WT. | LURE WT. | ROD WT. (OZ.) | HANDLE |
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2 | 7' - 7' 6" | M - MH | Fast | 1 | 10-25 lb | 1⁄4 - 1 | 4.4 - 5 | 3 - 4 |