Best 10 casting rods for the money

Top 10

  NEW KastKing Krome Salmon/Steelhead Fishing Rods KastKing New WideEye Walleye Fishing Rod PENN International VI Casting
Ugly Stik Tiger Elite Casting Rod Ugly Stik Bigwater Casting Rod Ugly Stik Elite Casting Rod Ugly Stik GX2 Casting Rod PENN Carnage II Jigging Casting PENN Ally Boat Casting
  NEW KastKing Krome Salmon/Steelhead Fishing Rods KastKing New WideEye Walleye Fishing Rod PENN International VI Casting PENN Rampage Boat Casting Ugly Stik Tiger Elite Casting Rod Ugly Stik Bigwater Casting Rod Ugly Stik Elite Casting Rod Ugly Stik GX2 Casting Rod PENN Carnage II Jigging Casting PENN Ally Boat Casting
Rating ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ - - - - - -
Brand Uglystik Uglystik Uglystik KastKing PENN Uglystik PENN KastKing PENN PENN
Guide type Stainless Steel UglyTuff UglyTuff - Aftco - Aluminum Oxide - - Alconite
Guides including tip 9 7 8 - 5 7 8 - - 9
Line rating 10-20 12-25 12-30 - 50-80 10-25 30-80 - - 80-200
Lure rating 1/4-3/4 3/4-2 3/4-4 - - 1/4-3/4 - - - 6-10
Model USECA661M USBWB1525C561 USTE1230C661 KKR-KR-2S96FD INTVI203066TU USCAP561M RAMKITE39 KKR-WE-1S77SR ALLYKITE39 CARJGII3080C66
Number of pieces 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 - 1 1
Reel seat Exposed Blank Conventional Conventional - Aluminum - Graphite - - Aluminum
Rod action Fast - - - Moderate Fast - Moderate Fast - - Moderate Fast
Rod blank material Ugly Tech Construction Ugly Tech Construction Ugly Tech Construction - Glass Ugly Tech Construction Tubular Fiberglass - Fiberglass Composite
Rod handle material Cork EVA EVA/Shrink Wrap - EVA EVA Slick Butt - Shrink Tube Rubber Shrink Tube
Rod handle type A C A - C B B - E B
Rod length 7' 7' 6'6" - 6' 6' 6'6" - 39" 5'8"
Rod power Medium Heavy Medium Light Medium Heavy - Heavy Medium Heavy Heavy - Heavy Heavy
Type Casting Casting Casting Spinning - Casting - Spinning - -
Drop2 - Yes - - Yes - Yes - Yes Yes

NEW KastKing Krome Salmon/Steelhead Fishing Rods

NEW KastKing Krome Salmon/Steelhead Fishing Rods, Toray IM8 High Carbon Blanks, Fuji K-Frame Tanlge Free Guides, Fuji Reel Seats, Carbon Handles, 15 Technique Specific Actions, Fluorescent Strike Tips

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KastKing New WideEye Walleye Fishing Rod

KastKing New WideEye Walleye Casting & Spinning Fishing Rods, Technique Specific, Toray Carbon IM9 Rod Blanks, Fuji Guides & Reel Seats, 3A Cork Handle, EVA Foregrip/Fighting Butt, 1 & 2pc models

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PENN International VI Casting

The PENN International VI rods feature a one-piece tubular construction rod that is ideal for maximum pressure to the fish with a mechanical advantage in favor of the angler. With ideal tapers and quality craftsmanship, International V IGFA rods should be your first choice when looking for an offshore trolling rod. Every International VI IGFA rod is equipped with top quality components including Aftco® Roller Guides, Fuji ring guides, Stuart® Aluminum Butts and reel seats, or slick butts with aluminum gimbals. EVA foregrips give anglers added comfort for long battles and maximize grip against hard pulling fish. Made in the USA of domestic and imported components.

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PENN Rampage Boat Casting

The Rampage™ rod is designed to be a workhorse for charter boats or anglers that need durability in a variety of fishing situations. Constructed with a tubular glass blank for extra strength, the Rampage also features a solid glass tip that helps keep the rod tip from breaking even when high sticked.Pac-Bay® Reel Seat A heavy duty Pac- Bay® reel seat ensures a secure lock on the reel foot, eliminating flex while under heavy load. Each rod features guides built with heavy duty stainless steel frames and aluminum oxide inserts that are perfect for both mono and braided lines.Rubber Gimbal The soft yet durable rubber gimbal is used on select models providing the same function as a traditional metal gimbal without the worries of scratching or cracking the gel coat on your boat. Rubber gimbals also help ease the pain that traditional metal gimbals can put on your body while fighting a fish. EVA Torque™ Grips EVA Torque™ grips are contoured to fit your hand perfectly and eliminate the rod from twisting while under heavy load.

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Ugly Stik Tiger Elite Casting Rod

The Ugly Stik® Tiger Elite rods are versatile rods that can be used across many species from coast to coast. Utilizing Ugly Tech™ construction, these rods give anglers a significant advantage, and the Ugly Tuff™ guides provide excellent corrosion resistance with no insert pop-outs. The Tiger Elite series features higher graphite content for lighter weight and increased sensitivity compared to previous generations, while maintaining its legendary toughness.

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Ugly Stik Bigwater Casting Rod

Ugly just got tougher! Defined by toughness and dependability, the Bigwater series features Ugly Tuff™ guides that provide excellent corrosion resistance and the Ugly Stik® Clear Tip® design. Anglers around the world choose Ugly Stik Bigwater rods to haul in their trophy fish.

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Ugly Stik Elite Casting Rod

Ugly won't quit. The Ugly Stik® Elite series features 35% more graphite than Ugly Stik® GX2™ for a lighter weight rod, while maintaining the legendary toughness you've come to expect from Ugly Stik®. Ugly Stik® Elite rods feature premium cork handles, Ugly Tuff™ guides for durability and the Ugly Stik® Clear Tip® design.

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Ugly Stik GX2 Casting Rod

Ugly Stik®GX2™ is the next generation of Ugly Stik® that combines the heritage and tradition of the original while maintaining the strength and durability Ugly Stik®s are known for. Ugly Stik® GX2™ rods offer better balance for lighter feel, improved components, and eye catching cosmetics for a more modern look versus the prior generation.

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PENN Carnage II Jigging Casting

PENN® Carnage II rods are a new generation of super light but powerful rods. Engineered to be fished with braided fishing line these rods can take the extra strain created by braided lines and will punish any game fish. The new SLS3 blank construction provides a very thin diameter and lightweight blank.

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PENN Ally Boat Casting

PENN Ally rods are factory designed to match up with multiple series of PENN reels. With a solid tip fiberglass blank design for increased durability, and top-end components, the Ally rods are one of the best value boat rods on the market today.

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