Best Baitcasting Rods Under a Hundred Bucks
My tackle accumulation continues unabated, and I’m willing to spend a little more when warranted, but Pete Robbins is all about using the least expensive gear necessary. I have plenty of great rods that retail in the $200-300 range, and some that cost a little more, but I’m not convinced that more expensive always equals better. In fact, I have quite a few baitcasting rods that cost under $150 and several under $100 that regularly make the cut. I don’t have to use them – I choose to use them.
Here are five that are in my rotation:
At these price points, you can put together a solid and complete tournament arsenal. If you want to spend a little bit more on a technique-specific rod – like a flipping stick or crank launcher – it’s ok to do so, but it’s also nice to know that it’s not strictly necessary.
We’ve used tons of St. Croix models both at home and at Anglers Inn’s properties in Mexico, and we’re always excited to see what they’ll come up with next. Ryan Teach showed us the new Physyx lineup at the Bassmaster Classic in Tulsa.