Beginner's Guide: Best Fishing Rods for Beginners

Best Fishing Rods for Beginners

The rods I list below are versatile and among the best fishing rods you could possibly buy. They are strong and sensitive with the ability to handle hard fights with big fish and detect light bites from small fish. You will never grow out of it and you can always rely on it. They are one of my favorite go-to rods as far as versatility is concerned. If I only had one rod to use for the rest of my life, it would be a 7 ft medium-heavy fast action. This is mainly because I already know the type of fish I like to target, my preferred fishing style, and the action I like my rod to have.

For your first rod purchase, I strongly suggest buying anything between a 6’6” and a 7’2” medium power spinning rod. It is entirely up to you whether you want a light/fast rod or a slow/heavy action rod. Keep in mind that a fast/light action rod will be a little more flexible and sensitive at the tip of the rod than a slow/heavy action rod. Alternatively, a slow/heavy action rod will be a little more sturdy and rigid at the tip of the rod than the fast/light action rod. What this means is the fast action rod will allow you to feel lighter bites and smaller fish more easily whereas the slow action rod will handle bigger more aggressive fish with ease. Whether you go with fast or slow action, a medium powered spinning rod is where you should start.

Fishing Rod Recommendations

There are a lot of great companies out there that have mastered the craft of rod manufacturing. There are many options to choose from, but I’m going to list my top 3 favourite brands for you to start with. My criteria is based on affordability first, then durability, and finally, performance.

Top 3 Low Budget Spinning Rods

1. Shakespeare UglyStik Elite or GX2
If funds are low and money is scarce, this is by far the best rod you could possibly buy. It is very affordable, extremely durable and its performance is absolutely out of this world for a rod in this price range. I’ve beaten the crap out of both of mine for years and they still taunt me to this day, begging for more.

2. Okuma EVx
This rod was specifically designed with tournament anglers in mind. Due to it's affordability, durability, and high performance, it's a rod any beginner should be proud to own. I use this rod in tournaments all the time and it has never let me down.

3. Fenwick Eagle
What gets this rod in my third spot for you beginners, is the fact that it’s a Fenwick - one of the highest quality graphite rods on the market. It is specifically designed and made for the “above average fisherman.” From my personal experience, it is lighter, stronger, and more comfortable than others. This rod provides incredible value at a budget-friendly cost.

Top 3 High Budget Spinning Rods

1. Okuma TCS (Tournament Concept Series)
2. Team Lew’s Custom Pro Rod
3. Fenwick Aetos

All of these are top of the line, high-grade rods. No matter which one you decide to go with, your money is well spent.

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