Are you looking for a fishing rod? We’ve got you covered! These are the top 5 fishing rods every fisherman should own! Whether you’re just getting started and need to stick to a budget, or you want to buy the best so you only have to purchase rods once, we’ve got you covered! No matter your skill level or budget, this is for you!
The first 5 rods will cover everything you’ll face as a newer angler. The very first rod is extremely universal and will help you throw as many different baits as possible, the next 4 will give you a foundation for virtually any situation you’ll face on the water. Whether you’re working with a budget, looking for “bang for the buck”, or simply want the best, we have a recommendation that will fit your fishing style.
Below you’ll find links to the top 5 rods, broken down by price range from budget to enthusiast. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We’ve also included 3 bonus combos to help you take your fishing to the next level!
*7′ MEDIUM SPINNING ROD…*
Budget Rod– Dobyns Colt 7′ Medium: https://bit.ly/4l2N7l8
Budget Reel– Shimano Sedona FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/2wgh50Z
Mid Price Rod– Daiwa Tatula Cork 7′ Medium: https://bit.ly/4f8RRV2
Mid Price Reel– Daiwa Tatula MQ LT: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv
High End Rod– G Loomis GLX 6’10”: https://bit.ly/3Ifjbow
High End Reel– Shimano Exsence 2500: https://bit.ly/3UHL2jP
*7′ – 7’4″ MEDIUM HEAVY CASTING ROD…*
Budget Rod– Daiwa Aird X 7′ Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2Z2JfYG
Budget Reel– Daiwa Aird 80: https://bit.ly/46up5Mx
Mid Price Rod– Cashion Z2 Element 7’3″ Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/48w69eC
Mid Price Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT: https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
High End Rod– G Loomis GLX 7′ 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT
High End Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs
*6’8″- 6’10” MEDIUM LIGHT SPINNING ROD…*
Budget Rod– Dobyns Maverick 6’9″ Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs
Budget Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5
Mid Price Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 6’10” Medium Light: https://bit.ly/4diwkqT
Mid Price Reel– Daiwa Exceler LT 2500: https://bit.ly/4oa5mYG
High End Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon 6’10” Medium Light: https://bit.ly/45coLzN
High End Reel– Zenon MGX 3000 Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/3C7KTAd
*7′ – 7’2″ MEDIUM CASTING ROD…*
Budget Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7’1″ Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU
Budget Reel– Shimano SLX XT: https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Mid Price Rod– Shimano Expride 6’10” Medium Moderate Fast: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Mid Price Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt
High End Rod– Fenwick World Class 7’1″ Medium Extra Fast: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya
High End Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
*7’4″ – 7’6″ HEAVY CASTING ROD…*
Budget Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7’4″ Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU
Budget Reel– Seviin GF: https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ
Mid Price Rod– Shimano Expride B 7’4″ Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Mid Price Reel– Shimano Curado 150 M: https://bit.ly/4odTDs7
High End Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS 7’5″ MHH: https://bit.ly/3RhFit1
High End Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb
*BONUS FLIPPING COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Expride 7’11” Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG
*BONUS CRANKING COMBO…*
Rod– Megabass Levante Flat Side Special: https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY
Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW 70: https://bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ
*BONUS BFS COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Expride B 6’8″ Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2
*TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)*
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY… *
Boat– Skeeter FXR 21: https://bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor– Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: https://bit.ly/3xolFv0
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: https://bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics– Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Batteries– Dakota Lithium 135 AH: https://bit.ly/4b9HooR
Anchors– Minn Kota Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera– GoPro Hero 13: https://bit.ly/4hgdC4O
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…*
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: https://bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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Hey Tacticalbassin, a travel rod breakdown and recommendation video to supplement this great information would be incredible. Thank you guys, so much, for the many years of help and advice!
Hello Matt I have a question? I’m buying a Daiwa Tatula SV TW 100 and I’m looking for a good available rod. Any reply’s will be helpful! Thanks!!
High Matt, hope the flooding didn't affect you both. Will you be doing a new line video to pair with this video? Like to hear what you're using now. Thanks Paul
I'm a simple man. Run a simple set up. 😂
Spinning: 6'10" medium, 7' medium, 7'1" medium, 6'7" medium, 6'7" medium heavy, 7'6" medium light
Baitcasters: 7' medium heavy, 7'4" heavy, 7'3" medium heavy, 7'3" moderate (cranking)
Can't fit anymore rods in the rod locker. So next is a bigger boat with more storage 😂
lol, Matt your such a fishing geek, I love it. I live in Ca 30 minutes from the delta. I’ve discovered I’m a power fisherman. I have to stay busy and a jig is usually the slowest I fish. I’ve been interested in BFS but I’m worried about getting spooled. Thx for what you guys do, even though some of the combos are way out of reach of a lot of us. Glad you have budget options. I’d like to see a video on the kastking items beings it seems they’re getting into more quality items.
What reel gear ratio would you recommend for the Levante/Tatula SV crankbait combo you mentioned?
I’m new to fishing as a whole. Would your recommendation “st. Croix black bass” also work for some ultralight fishing? I want a rod for ultralight but also can catch bass. PS. Love the content!!
I like a glass rod for those treble hook baits along with spinner baits and vibrating jigs i feel keeps the hooks pinned
And yet a contestant on alone with a stick and Paracord can pull in monsters.
Great video. Subject was well covered. Thank you for all the hard work you guys do.
Great video!
I agree with your 5 in same order, but for #6 I would say consider it to be a Travel 3-5pc rod. I am so glad I have some travel rods now.
Hey Matt, can you suggest an ultra high end rod that can do it all?
ALL OF THEM!
Hold up, you're putting the crankbait rod at #4? Definitely should be at least #3. How else ya gonna BURN BURN BURN PAUSE.😂
Great video, thank you. Just a suggestion, but lure ranges would be very helpful. “Medium” and “Medium Heavy” vary quite a bit between manufacturers (e.g., Loomis vs Shimano vs St-Croix). Does Medium go down to 1/4 oz or 1/8 oz or 3/16 oz??? And it varies between spinning and baitcasting.
Any rod rated 1/4 oz to 3/4 oz can cover 90% of the most popular lures out there. A weightless senko weighs roughly 3/8 oz.
Then it becomes more personal preference based on technique for taper and length.
AWESOME, AWESOME video!! Can you PLEASE do a video like this for line. What types of line (Braid/Fluoro, Braid/Mono, Straight Fluoro, Straight Mono), sizes of line, for the various fishing techniques. From beginner (one or couple of rods) to advanced angler (several rod combos).
Matt thanks for breaking it down great job!
I'll go to pawn shop and out fish you
I have 4 combos for the vast majority of my bass fishing!
Zenaq Blackart Spirado, Biwa Spec. 7’2” Heavy paired with a Daiwa Zillion tw hd
Megabass Destroyer P5 Madbull, with a Daiwa Zillion SV TW
Megbass Destroyer P5 Cyclone paired with a Shimano Aldeberan DC
and a Zenaq Blackart Spirado s0 Wide Shooter 7’ Light+ paired with a Shimano Vanquish c2500sxg
What do you think? Have you ever used a Zenaq rod?
is the braillist ever coming back?
Get what you can afford guys, don’t put anything fishing on a credit card. Well, unless you’re paying it off every month. Focus on becoming debt free first, very important y’all….
Will said Matt😂🐟on
You guys got me into dobyns rods fury is outstanding
It would be cool to see an extension of this idea where you try to build an arsenal that could TRULY do everything, whatever that number might be…8, 10, etc. As few rods as possible but enough to sincerely cover all techniques.
Matt… the 1,000 spinning combo has a Adreena rod. You never talk about them… is there a reason?
Is there not another lower priced flipping reel in the Shimano line? 7:26
There’s a mistake in the med heavy casting category. Med heavy GLX is the 843, the 844 is Heavy
Keep up the great content !! It’s made me a better fisherman. 😁👍