How To Choose The Right Fishing Rod (Beginner To Advanced)

This is the information no one is talking about! From the basics (how to interpret rod models) to advanced details on rod action and power, Matt is laying down everything you need to know to make educated decisions about fishing rods.
Fishing gear is expensive and the truth is, most anglers are guessing when they make a purchase. They have no idea if the rod they're buying will do what they need. But it doesn't have to be that way. Understanding ratings will take out all the guess work so you can begin making easy decisions.
Below you'll find links to many of our favorite rods, separated by technique. We've also included a few budget-minded rods as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. In many cases the rods are available, in a few they're available for pre-order and expected to arrive in early Spring.
FAVORITE RODS BY TECHNIQUE...
Jig (Pitch and Flip)- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Jig (Light Football)- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: bit.ly/2gqziwT
Jig (Heavy Football)- Megabass Orochi XX Extreme Mission Type F: bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Jerkbait- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: bit.ly/32IrXqE
Alabama Rig- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Lipless- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: bit.ly/2og0BmK
Chatterbait- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy Glass: bit.ly/32IrXqE
Dropshot- G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: bit.ly/2RB0oJP
Ned Rig- G Loomis NRX+ 821S DSR: bit.ly/2RB0oJP
Tube- St. Croix Legend Elite 7'6" Medium: bit.ly/2pjJWMA
Heavy Flipping- Shimano Expride 7'11" XH: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Light Flip- Shimano Curado 7'5" XH: bit.ly/2gUWTft
Tail Spin- G Loomis IMX Pro 843 CBR: bit.ly/2og0BmK
Keitech (4.8)- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Big Swimbait- G Loomis IMX Pro 966 SWBR: bit.ly/3ktZFnF
Deep Crank (Tight Action)- G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: bit.ly/2og0BmK
Deep Crank (All Around)- Shimano Zodias 7'6" MH Glass: bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Squarebill- Megabass Orochi XX Flat Side Special: bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Spinnerbait- G Loomis IMX Pro 812 SBR: bit.ly/2QurcHi
Frog- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
BFS- Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse 7': bit.ly/3C4PWgc
Northern Hair Jig- Megabass P5 Baby Plugging: bit.ly/2B7NyFj
FAVORITE BUDGET RODS BY TECHNIQUE...
Jerkbait- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Crankbait- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" MH: bit.ly/2YIxLy5
Jig- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" MH Mod Fast: bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Texas Rig- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" MH Fast: bit.ly/2r0xWAs
All Around- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Dropshot/Ned Rig- Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Light: bit.ly/2s7kaQn
Topwater- Halo XDIII 7'3" Medium Heavy: bit.ly/3ojz68h
Big Swimbait- Savage Gear 8' Heavy Squad: bit.ly/3tT8bS2
Frog- Dobyns Fury 7'3" Mag Heavy: bit.ly/2bGvlVV
WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??
We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY...
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors- Minn Kota Talons: bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Net- Frabill Conservation PLD 2612: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
Camera- GoPro Hero 9: bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3kngvEG
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/2MpUBEr
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/2NQ2jbH
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won't be able to even see a difference but they'll know you're one of us!
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