Bass Rods

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Bass rods are built around technique more than any other species. A finesse spinning rod, a medium-heavy all-purpose casting rod and a heavy flipping stick are three different tools. This page holds every bass rod we carry, from budget to tournament grade.

How to choose

  • One rod to start: a 7' medium-heavy, fast-action casting rod covers jigs, Texas rigs, spinnerbaits and chatterbaits.
  • Second rod: a 6'10" to 7' medium-light or medium spinning rod for drop shot, Ned rig and wacky worms. See Finesse & BFS Rods.
  • Crankbaits: a moderate action or glass blank keeps treble hooks pinned.
  • Heavy cover, frogs and flipping: heavy or extra-heavy, 7'2" to 7'6".
  • Swimbaits and glide baits: heavy to extra-heavy, 7'6" to 7'10".

Shop by type: Spinning Rods · Casting Rods · Rods Under $100

Picks are matched by each rod's length, power, action and the maker's stated use. Venator has not field-tested every rod listed.