The Best Bass Fishing Rod of September 2023: Reviews & Rankings 2023

Elite Carbon Blanks & Nano Resin Technology - Speed Demon Pro rods start with our own Elite Carbon blanks that utilize Carbon Nano Tube resin technology to reduce weight, increase breaking and lifting strength by over 30% compared to standard graphite blanks. These proprietary blanks are not only strong and light but may just be the most sensitive rods you've ever had in your hands.

Fuji Guides/Reel Seats & WINN Grips - Only the finest Fuji guides and reel seats are used to ensure that reels stay firmly in place and that lines are never frayed or are slowed down by inferior guides. Spinning models using Fuji LV style guides with Alconite rings, casting models use Fuji LN model guides with Alconite rings. Handles and fighting butts are custom WINN golf style grips that provide comfort and a sure grip in all conditions.

15 Technique Specific Actions & Lengths - We've design each action based on years of experience and elite angler input to ensure that each model is precisely built to delivery uncompromising performance for each specific technique. Everything from the rod weight, action and length of the handles are carefully considered to build your favorite new rod. There are currently 15 models including 4 spinning and 11 casting models all in 1-pc designs and ready to take you to a new level in your sport.

Lightweight Composite S-Glass Crankbait Rods - The Speed Demon Pro crankbait rods use a composite blend of S-Glass and high modulus graphite for a lightweight, well balanced, thin rod blank that still has a soft crankbait action. There are two casting models, 7' crankbait and 6'8" Square Bill rod and a new 7'3" spinning model for those anglers looking to make long casts with small crankbaits and still have that soft crankin' action rod using a spinning reel.

True Tournament Performance Rod - We've spared no cost in building these rods to ensure that they look as good as they perform! You'll be proud to have the entire series on your boat knowing that you're using a true performance rod

IM6 GRAPHITE BLANKS—Akataka baitcasting rods are made of the highest quality 30 ton carbon fiber and X-enhanced technology with solid carbon work together. Ultralight blank weight with tremendous overall strength makes for advanced angler to fight with big fish, making the hardness and flexibility combined perfectly on this rod.

GOLF STYLE SUPERPOLYMER HANDLE—Super polymer handles are comfortable, durable and exceptionally slip resistant giving you maximum control over your fishing rod in all conditions. These performance handles are normally only found on fishing rods costing much more, but Akataka uses them to make these the best value of any fishing pole available today. Akataka fishing rods feature a split rear handle design and are finished with a EVA fighting butt.

ULTRA SMOOTH STAINLESS GUIDE—Stainless steel guides w/zirconium oxide rings let you as a quality components to make the fishing rod. Akataka uses only high-quality stainless-steel guide frames with zirconium oxide rings that deliver long, smooth casts and durable performance. You’ll get exceptional performance from your fishing poles.

PROFESSION IN DETAIL—Akataka's professional 1pc bass fishing rod design is the basis for maintaining maximum sensitivity, there is no force loss at the joint. Ergonomically designed wheel seat. Extreme exposure reel seat, wheel seat with stainless steel tapered hood transitions above and below reel seat protecting cap.

BEST VALUE—Akataka megable and disassemble of your spinning 1pc fishing poles are one of the best value rods in the fishing tackle market! Graphite resistant reel seat is durable, the precision screw is convenient for the assem reels. Humanized stainless hood keeper makes Akataka fishing rods for bass portable, helping you change the fishing venue conveniently. You can use Akataka fishing rods for bass fishing, trout fishing, surf fishing, and inshore fishing.

Elite Carbon Blanks & Nano Resin Technology - Speed Demon Pro rods start with our own Elite Carbon blanks that utilize Carbon Nano Tube resin technology to reduce weight, increase breaking and lifting strength by over 30% compared to standard graphite blanks. These proprietary blanks are not only strong and light but may just be the most sensitive rods you've ever had in your hands.

Fuji Guides/Reel Seats & WINN Grips - Only the finest Fuji guides and reel seats are used to ensure that reels stay firmly in place and that lines are never frayed or are slowed down by inferior guides. Spinning models using Fuji LV style guides with Alconite rings, casting models use Fuji LN model guides with Alconite rings. Handles and fighting butts are custom WINN golf style grips that provide comfort and a sure grip in all conditions.

15 Technique Specific Actions & Lengths - We've design each action based on years of experience and elite angler input to ensure that each model is precisely built to delivery uncompromising performance for each specific technique. Everything from the rod weight, action and length of the handles are carefully considered to build your favorite new rod. There are currently 15 models including 4 spinning and 11 casting models all in 1-pc designs and ready to take you to a new level in your sport.

Lightweight Composite S-Glass Crankbait Rods - The Speed Demon Pro crankbait rods use a composite blend of S-Glass and high modulus graphite for a lightweight, well balanced, thin rod blank that still has a soft crankbait action. There are two casting models, 7' crankbait and 6'8" Square Bill rod and a new 7'3" spinning model for those anglers looking to make long casts with small crankbaits and still have that soft crankin' action rod using a spinning reel.

True Tournament Performance Rod - We've spared no cost in building these rods to ensure that they look as good as they perform! You'll be proud to have the entire series on your boat knowing that you're using a true performance rod

ADVANCED SCIII CARBON CONSTRUCTION: For a serious angler who demands high-performance and value; High-modulus, high-strain graphite fiber; Produces sensitive and lightweight rods with great durability

INTEGRATED POLY CURVE (IPC) TOOLING TECHNOLOGY: Eliminates all transitional points in the Mojo bass casting fishing rod blank to provide smoother actions, increased strength, and greater sensitivity

FEATURES: Slim-profile ferrules; Kigan Master Hand 3D guides w/ slim, strong aluminum-oxide rings and black frames; Fuji ECS reel seat w/ black hood; Split-grip/premium-grade cork handle; Kigan hook-keeper; Two coats of Flex-Coat slow cure finish

SPECIFICATIONS: Technique – Jigs/ Baits; Length – 7’1”; Power – MH; Action – Fast; Pieces – 1; Line Weight – 12-20 lbs; Lure Weight – 3/8-1 oz; Rod Wt. – 4.3 oz; Handle – 3

5-YEAR TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY: Backed by St. Croix Superstar Service

Unique and Professional Design - It comes with 2 tips. You can get two different power rod tips, medium and medium heavy. It's like getting 2 rods in 1. The 2 different tips makes it easy to adjust to your casting weight. It is very versatile. Great for carrying one rod instead of two and unless you break the base section, you have a spare tip should you break one of them. Good value for the money, nice to have additional tips for different fishing action and replacement

24 Ton Carbon Fiber - Light weight with tremendous overall strength; strong and structurally enhanced solid carbon fiber construction, maximizes strength while maintaining sensitivity

Extreme Exposure Reel Seat - Enhanced reel seat with corrosion resistant aluminum hoods; Full-Contact Reel Seat with Soft Touch finish

“K-R” and “FINESSE” Guide Series - 6+1 corrosion resistant guides, perfectly spaced for virtually friction-free line flow and maximum casting performance and sensitivity, adopt “K-R” and “FINESSE” guide series

High Density EVA Handles - High density EVA gives greater sensitivity and durability, add to your control and fishing comfort; Special design on handle, more comfortable, which allow you to spent long days on the water with minimum fatigue

【X-TYPE CROSS WINDING TECH】Akataka fishing rod is made of IM6 graphite blank and woven with X-type cross winding technology, which improves the torsion resistance and toughness of the fishing rod. The put over insertion technology makes the two sections become a solid fishing rod, making you more comfortable in the process of fighting big fish. As long as you normally operate the fishing rod, there will be no snap.

【ZIRCONIUM OXIDE RINGS】Akataka M’wave bass fishing rod spinning is made of Zirconium Oxide, whose friction coefficient is half of Aluminum Oxide. Therefore, its surface is very smooth and ensure the fishing line goes out smoothly along the spinning rod rings and giving you a long-casting distance. In addition, it dissipates heat quickly, so the fishing line will not be damaged even if you spend a long time on fishing.

【IM6 GRAPHITE BLANKS】Akataka freshwater spinning rod adopts IM6 graphite blanks, making fishing rod lighter, stiffer, more sensitive. You will sensitively feel light bites while using the fishing pole for small bass and trout. In addition, ultralight fishing rod effectively prevent you from fatigue when spending a long time on fishing.

【SPLIT EVA HANDLE】EVA handle is comfortable, slip resistant and give you maximum control over your fishing rod in all conditions. Split handle keeps the overall fishing rod weight down, which greatly reduces the loss of your strength and adds up hundreds of casts than other anglers. That is why most bass anglers choose split handle for bass fishing rod.

【GRAPHITE REEL SEAT】Graphite reel seat is light and durable. Tightly assemble fishing rod and reel. There will be no loosening between the fishing reel and the fishing rod when you fight with big fish. Also, the reinforced graphite material is forged at 4532 degrees fahrenheit, so the reel seat has higher strength and can greatly improve the sensitivity and operability of the fishing rod.

ADVANCED SCIII GRAPHITE CONSTRUCTION: For a serious angler who demands high-performance and value; High-modulus, high-strain graphite fiber; Produces sensitive and lightweight rods with great durability

INTEGRATED POLY CURVE (IPC) TOOLING TECHNOLOGY: Eliminates all transitional points in the Mojo bass spinning fishing rod blank to provide smoother actions, increased strength, and greater sensitivity

FEATURES: Slim-profile ferrules; Kigan Master Hand 3D guides w/ slim, strong aluminum-oxide rings and black frames; Fuji DPS reel seat w/ black hoods; Split-grip/premium-grade cork handle; Kigan hook-keeper; Two coats of Flex-Coat slow cure finish

SPECIFICATIONS: Technique – Drop Shot/ Finesse; Length – 6’10”; Power – ML; Action – X-Fast; Pieces – 1; Line Weight – 6-10 lbs; Lure Weight – 1/8-1/2 oz; Rod Wt. – 3.6 oz; Handle – 7

5-YEAR TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY: Backed by St. Croix Superstar Service

FIBERGLASS ROD - This 6’6” long medium-action fiberglass pole will cast longer distances while providing adequate hook setting power for bass, trout and even pan fish. This durable rod is sure to make fishing enjoyable from the shoreline or in a boat.

SPINNING REEL - The 5.2:1 ratio 3000 series open style aluminum spinning reel, known for their easy operability allows you to feel cool and confident when the fish start to bite. The reel is pre-spooled with 215 yards of 10lb test monofilament fishing line.

NON-SLIP HANDLE- The EVA foam handle provides a secure grip while reeling in your catch. The non-slip foam knob offers a safe and comfortable grasp on the rod while cushioning your hands during a long day of fishing.

PORTABLE- Perfect for ponds and lakes, this rod and reel combo set has everything you need to catch bass, salmon, sunfish, trout and more! The pole separates for compact storage and travel to your next outdoor adventure.

PRODUCT DETAILS - Materials: Fiberglass, Aluminum and EVA Foam. Dimensions: Rod Length: 6’6”. Includes: Rod, 5.2:1 Gear Ratio 3000 Ambidextrous Reel Pre-Spooled with 215 yards of 10lb Monofilament Line & 2 Ball Bearings. Color: Dark Blue & Black.

POWERFUL & SUPER LIGHT - If you’re committed to fishing but not quite ready to spend in the hundreds of dollars, then the One bass fishing rod is a great choice for your last semi-amateur rod.24-Ton Carbon Matrix blank delivers sensitivity and performance. especially great in bass fishing or other types of freshwater fishing with artificial lures.The unique color will add different styles to your fishing tackle and the eye-catching appearance brings you a different fishing mood.

COMFORTABLE SUPERPOLYMER HANDLE – Building upon the outstanding performance of its predecessors, the One Bass Rods are fitted with advanced polymer grips that help enhance sensitivity, while reducing fatigue and weight, exceptionally slip resistant giving you maximum control over your fishing rod in all conditions. These performance handles are normally only found on fishing rods costing much more.

SMOOTH - The Alfen GT fishing reel is loaded with incredible features like solid brass pinion gears, strengthened aluminum drivetrain, 20% thicker stainless steel main shaft and sealed multi-disc carbon drag system, direct drive screw-in aluminum handle, hollow nest shaped spool, smooth positive click drag. These features are typically found in reels in a much higher price range. The 11+1 shielded stainless steel ball bearings ,5.2:1 gear ratio, to make every fishing experience a memorable one.

MULTIPLE USE - Whether you’re after trout, bass, or walleye in the river or you’re angling for flounder or redfish off the pier or just offshore, the Alfen is a great advanced-level fishing rod reel combo that will give you the edge. Perfect for Father's Day,Valentine's Day ,Boyfriend, Fiance, Husband Gift and Birthday Gift.Can enjoy the weekend with family for Hiking.

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