Best 8 freshwater rods for the money

Top 8

  FX CASTING SOJOURN SPINNING SELLUS CASTING EXAGE SPINNING SLX SPINNING COMPRE CASTING CURADO CASTING ZODIAS CASTING
  FX CASTING SOJOURN SPINNING SELLUS CASTING EXAGE SPINNING SLX SPINNING COMPRE CASTING CURADO CASTING ZODIAS CASTING
Action Fast F Fast Fast F M Fast Fast
Brand Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano
Drag power MH M MH MH MH MH MH MH
Foregrip length 3'' 2'' - 1.30'' 1'' 1'' 1.2'' -
Grip material EVA EVA - Split AA Corkw/ Composite Ring EVA AAA Cork AA Cork w/ Composite Ring EVA
Guides O Ring Guides Graphite Fuji Alconite Fuji Alconite TIT OX - Semi Micro K Guides - Stainless steel w/ Alconite Ring Fuji Stainless w/ Alconite Aluminum Oxide
Item code FXC66MHB2 SJS70M2B ZDS172MHG XAS70MH2 SLXS70MH CDCC78MH CPC70MHE SUCCB70MH
Length (in) 78 84 86 84 84 92 84 84
Line weight (lbs) 10-20 - 10-25 8-15 8-15 10 - 20 10-20 10-20
Number of sections 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
Powerpro line 15-30 - - - 10-40 - - 20-50
Reargrip length 9'' 8'' 10'' - 2.55'' 11.5'' 10'' -

FX CASTING

The FX series of two-piece rods was created for anglers of all ages and skill levels. These versatile rods cover a wide variety of applications and lengths, and they can be enjoyed on any stream, river or lake, or for light saltwater applications.

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SOJOURN SPINNING

The new Sojourn rod line offers a great custom look at a competitive price. The blank features graphite composite construction which is light, super durable and comes in the most popular actions.

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SELLUS CASTING

The all new Sellus series was created for the Bass fisherman. We chose the most popular actions for the hottest techniques used in today’s bass fishing. This series offers rods for Crankbait, Spinnerbait, Top Water, Worm, Jig, and a Flipping stick. We use 24 ton carbon for increased sensitivity and its lightweight feel. Newly designed Reel seats that will make the rod feel perfect and balance perfectly in your hand.

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EXAGE SPINNING

Fill your rod locker with Shimano quality that won't break the bank. The all-new Exage rods from Shimano deliver a high performance bass rod series that takes whatever the tournament trail dishes out. This compact series of rods delivers everything you need to get the job done on the water.

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SLX SPINNING

SLX offers tournament level performance at a price that all anglers can afford.  With versatile actions throughout the lineup, there is an SLX to cover any technique.  SLX rods feature an attractive and sensitive carbon foregrip, as well as a Shimano custom reel seat.

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COMPRE CASTING

Shimano redesigned the Compre series of casting and spinning rods to create an all-around rod with top-of-the-line features. The updated actions and powers in the series will help the most serious multi-species anglers get more out of their pursuit of bass, walleye, muskie and inshore saltwater species.

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CURADO CASTING

Shimano's new, tournament-quality, Curado rods feature a mixture of versatile and technique-specific actions, covering the spectrum of techniques for hardcore bass anglers. Light and sensitive Hybrid High Modulus UD Carbon with Nanoresin blanks, high-quality cork grips and FUJI components throughout. FUJI tangle free Alconite guides and matte rubberized, soft touch coated FUJI reel seats mean Curado rods are loaded with high-end features for high-end performance.

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ZODIAS CASTING

Zodias is built with the purpose to give you, the angler, a crisp and responsive rod that delivers incredible casting distance and accuracy. Utilizing our Shimano Hi-Power X construction, we are able to significantly reduce blank twist, allowing you to efficiently and easily transfer more energy through the rod. But we didn't stop with casting distance and accuracy. The crisp, lightweight blank delivers every tick and vibration down through the custom CI4+ reel seat. These rods are designed, developed and manufactured by Shimano to provide you with a versatile line up of weights and actions. The crisp, lightweight Hi-Power X, Zodias blank sends every tick and vibration down through the custom CI4+ reel seat. In Hi-Power X construction, the blank’s outermost layer is diagonally wrapped with carbon tape, which forms an array of “X” shapes.The width of the tape, its winding angle and the part of the rod being wrapped are fine-tuned according to the target fish species.The flexibility allows Shimano to adjust these wraps during construction for precise actions, enhanced overall strength and added twist resistance.In short, Hi-Power X construction delivers sharp and crisp rod control by the angler.

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