Best bass rods and reels 2025

lateral_line reply :

I havent fished in years.............had to raise children......My son-in-law is an avid Bass fisherman....and has a new Skeeter Bass boat......and I am going to be fishing with him............My old Bass rods are gone......lol.............what are your recomendations on what type of Bass rods and reels are the best.........?

Daniel My Brother reply :

Welcome to Bass Resource! "Best" is very subjective, but here's a great recent thread that you should find helpful...

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1188819028

BassPonder72 reply :

Welcome aboard.

you will probably get more answers faster if you let us know your price range, are you looking at spinning or baitcasting gear, etc. The more specifics the better.

Lucky Craft Man reply :

I would suggest a 7 foot Medium Power Spinning Rod (a lot of guys like St. Croix, I personally like Cabelas XML spinning rods) with a decent Spinning Reel (I think for the money a Pflueger Trion or President is the way to go). This should get you back in the saddle.

roadwarrior reply :

Welcome aboard!

Spend some time in this section and go back through the pages. I think you'll find all the suggestions you are looking for. A lot depends on how much you want to spend. As a general recommendation, I think you can do all your fishing on one rig, but if you are up for two these are the general parameters I would suggest:

6 1/2' or 7' Spinning combination, Medium Power/ Fast Action (finesse)

6 1/2' or 7' Baitcasting combo, Heavy Power/ Fast Action (power fishiing)

a third rig, now or down the road:

6 1/2' or 7' Baitcaster, Medium Heavy Power/ Moderate Action or a soft tip for treble hook lures.

lateral_line reply :

Thanks for the help that you already have given..........I used to have Ambassadeur reels with then New Graphite rods....but that was in the 70's.....do the still make the bass master reel ? At Guntersville lake w have a lot of water weeds and heavy cover in the water........

lateral_line reply :

Thanks ROADWARRIOR........For the forum post you gave me....I read it all.......But it seemed like everyone was arguing about price......lol.........instead of what was the best equipment..................I just wanted to know what were the BEST .....RODS AND REELS.............I think then.....each person could make the determination of what they could afford to spend.........

.RM. reply :

Welcome To The Forum!!!

Just like stated, "Best" is a subjective term. Subjective to one's personal preference's and budget restraints. Just no getting around it...

A budget range would help.

Tight Lines !!!

Micro reply :

Come on, it doesn't matter what his price range is, everyone is going to recommend G Loomis and Shimano.

Bassn Blvd reply :

Did you catch that catfish while noodling.....The best set would be G-Loomis rods and Shimano reels or perhaps the new ABU Revo Premier......

lubina reply :

Quote
............what are your recomendations on what type of Bass rods and reels are the best.........?

There is not an objective answer to that question.

Like Reelmechanic said, budget is a good beginning.

roadwarrior reply :

Quote

Quote
............what are your recomendations on what type of Bass rods and reels are the best.........?

There is not an objective answer to that question.

Like Reelmechanic said, budget is a good beginning.

There is no "best" just "favorite."

lateral_line reply :

When I was last into Bass fishing, over 20 years ago,

Ambassadeur was considered the best.....and the favorite.............I guess what I am asking is.......Do you get more quality for the extra money? or is it worth the extra money to pay more.....and what reels are the ones you would get if money was no object ?

MALTESE FALCON reply :

Welcome aboard.

You said you used to have Abu Garcia reels. They are good reels and will last forever,( that's all I use), plus they are very affordable.

As far as rods are concerned, there are many good manufacturers out there. I like St. Croix, however, I have a couple Quantum and Guide Series rods that I like alot. It all depends on your budget.

Good luck,

Falcon

Redlinerobert reply :

Welcome to the best Bass board on the net.

I like nice equipment. In the last year or so i got back into fishing myself. Bought a boat, several rods and reels, and like you, I want the best stuff available.

For rods I have found a couple different companies make some realy nice offerings. I typically buy the best rods from their respective lines, and have been very happy with my purchases.

Rods:

I use to be a GLoomis diehard, but now my GLX rods are at the bottom of my boat. The new line of Steez rods by Daiwa are just awesome. Expect to pay anywhere from $350-$600 retail for these rods. When you pick them up and compare weight to other companies offerings, you will understand what I am talking about. I also really like Fenwick Techna AV rods. They are super light and super sensitive, and much more competitvely priced at ~$200 a piece. You cannot go wrong with either. Kistler rods I might add are very nice too. I use a 7'6" model for fishing frogs.

Reels:

Again, I was a huge fan of Shimano but Daiwa reels feel much more precise (no backplay) and simply look nicer in my opinion. Their Steez reels are insanely light, precise, and can handle just about anything you throw at them. For $450 they are money well spent. I also love their Zillion line of reels, which is their workhorse reel. Strong and for $250 they are a bargain. Not to mention that they can cast a lure a country mile.

The one Shimano that I do find impressive is the Stella spinning reel. They run about $500, and paired with a Steez spinning rod there is no better spinning rod combo on this earth. Just ask Low Budget Hookers from the board. ;D

TournyFish001 reply :

Redlinerobert could buy several 3rd world countries for the amount he has spent on fishing gear! LOL

Lucky Craft Man reply :

Quote
Redlinerobert could buy several 3rd world countries for the amount he has spent on fishing gear! LOL

Let's put it this way. What his girlfriend got him for Christmas last year is more then I spent on all my tackle and I have several G Loomis IMX and GLX rods.

lateral_line reply :

I want to thank you Redlinerobert.........You gave me the EXACT information I was looking for.............I have gotten a DAIWA. STEEZ 100H -DEEP SPOOl Reel, and a

DAIWA STEEZ STZ671MHFBA rod..........And I would have not known about these great items without your gracious help.....I truly thank you........

What do you think about the MEGABASS LURES ?

BUT THERE IS ONE FERRARI.....THAT HAS NO EQUAL...............the ENZO..........LOL

Jimzee reply :

Quote

What do you think about the MEGABASS LURES ?

Buy some, you will not be disapointed. I have six 3700 style boxes full of them and treasure every one. 8-)

lateral_line reply :

Jimzee79.........what are your favorites........and do they make any non-surface lures ?

I am in the process of getting a MEGABASS "MD-X CYCLONE"................MEGABASS JAPAN / VISION ONETEN 110 / GP PRO BLUE [NEW].......MEGABASS "MR-X GRIFFON" M KBG...........can you think of any other ones?

Jimzee reply :

Quote
Jimzee79.........what are your favorites........and do they make any non-surface lures ?
I am in the process of getting a MEGABASS "MD-X CYCLONE"................MEGABASS JAPAN / VISION ONETEN 110 / GP PRO BLUE [NEW].......MEGABASS "MR-X GRIFFON" M KBG...........can you think of any other ones?

My favorite is the 110. This bait is the mac-daddy of jerkbaits. I also use the Deep-X 100's. The Griffon series and Cyclone series are hard to beat. I throw these sometimes instead of a spinnerbait. When you go to buy them don't get them on eBay. There are other places that they can be bought for alot less. A few of the sponsers on this site sell them. Oh yeah, don't overlook the topwater baits and spinnerbaits they sell. They are KILLER!!!!!

Redlinerobert reply :

Quote
I want to thank you Redlinerobert.........You gave me the EXACT information I was looking for.............I have gotten a DAIWA. STEEZ 100H -DEEP SPOOl Reel, and a

DAIWA STEEZ STZ671MHFBA rod..........And I would have not known about these great items without your gracious help.....I truly thank you........

What do you think about the MEGABASS LURES ?

BUT THERE IS ONE FERRARI.....THAT HAS NO EQUAL...............the ENZO..........LOL

Any time Gary. As far as MegaBass Lures are concerned, you can't go wrong. The problem I have is that I end up never using them because they are so beautiful!

Beautiful Enzo by the way! My good friend Eric Peterson has an Enzo as well, use to belong to Sergei Federov.

lateral_line reply :

I just got my new DAIWA STEEZ STZ671MHFBA rod .......delivered by UPS today........What a Rod! I havent gotten the reel that I ordered yet.......the DAIWA. STEEZ 100H -DEEP SPOOL.....but it should be here soon........Thanks again guys for helping me find these great items........I also have a bunch of Megabass lures on the way

lateral_line reply :

Does anyone know where I can get an Instruction Manual for the Daiwa Steez 100h Deep spool reel that is in English ?

Thanks...............Gary

roadwarrior reply :

Maybe this website can help:

http://www.shimano.com/publish/content/global_portal/en/us/index.html

;D ;D ;D ;D

After fooling around on the Dark Side, you are always welcome on the Bright Side.

Jake. reply :

Quote
Maybe this website can help:
http://www.shimano.com/publish/content/global_portal/en/us/index.html

:

;D ;D ;D ;D

After fooling around on the Dark Side, you are always welcome on the Bright Side.

The sith will rise again.

lateral_line reply :

Roadwarrior, that site is just for Shimano products......any more suggestions??????

Jake. reply :

Quote
Roadwarrior, that site is just for Shimano products......any more suggestions??????

He is trying to get you convert to the shimano posse. Don't give in! They come in swarms and stop at nothing...

5034

Best bass rods and reels 2025

related Fishing Rods Reels Line Knots topic

previous topic

next topic

most viewed Fishing Rods Reels Line Knots topic