Best 9 inexpensive casting rods

Top 9

  PENN International VI Casting KastKing Royale Legend Fishing Rods Ugly Stik Elite Salmon/Steelhead Cast Ugly Stik Bigwater Casting Rod Ugly Stik GX2 Casting Rod PENN Squadron II Inshore Casting PENN Carnage II Jigging Casting PENN Carnage II Surf Casting PENN Ally Boat Casting
  PENN International VI Casting KastKing Royale Legend Fishing Rods Ugly Stik Elite Salmon/Steelhead Cast Ugly Stik Bigwater Casting Rod Ugly Stik GX2 Casting Rod PENN Squadron II Inshore Casting PENN Carnage II Jigging Casting PENN Carnage II Surf Casting PENN Ally Boat Casting
Rating ★★★★★ ★★★★★ - - - - - - -
Brand PENN PENN PENN Uglystik PENN KastKing Uglystik PENN Uglystik
Guide type Aftco Alconite Alconite UglyTuff Aluminum Oxide - - Aluminum Oxide Stainless Steel
Guides including tip 5 9 9 6 9 - 7 9 9
Line rating 80 80-200 50-80 15-25 20-40 - 8-20 12-20 10-20
Model INTVI203066TU CARJGII3080C66 CARSFII2050C11 USBWB1525C561 ALLYKITE39 KKR-RY-1S7ML USCAP561M SQDINII815C70 USESCA862M
Number of pieces 1 1 2 1 1 - 1 1 2
Reel seat Aluminum Aluminum Graphite Conventional Graphite - - Graphite Conventional
Rod action Moderate Moderate Fast Moderate Fast - Fast - - Fast Medium Fast
Rod blank material Glass Composite Composite Ugly Tech Construction Tubular Fiberglass - Ugly Tech Construction Composite Ugly Tech Construction
Rod handle material Cork/EVA Rubber Shrink Tube Rubber Shrink Tube EVA Slick Butt - EVA EVA Cork
Rod handle type C B Full C B - B E E
Rod length 7'6" 5'8" 12' 6' 7' - 6' 7' 9'
Rod power Heavy Heavy Extra Heavy Medium Medium - Medium Medium Heavy Medium Heavy
Lure rating - 6-10 6-12 1/2-2 - - 1/4-5/8 1/2-1 1/2 1/2-1 1/2

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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KastKing Royale Legend Fishing Rods

NEW! KastKing Royale Legend Fishing Rods – Premium Fuji Line Guides, 24 Ton Carbon Fiber Casting and Spinning Rods - Two Piece Rods and One Piece Rods, Specialized for Bass Fishing Techniques

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Ugly Stik Elite Salmon/Steelhead Cast

With lengths and actions created specifically for Salmon and Steelhead, 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 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 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 Squadron II Inshore Casting

The PENN Squadron II Inshore rods are designed for shallow water species like trout, redfish, striper, and snook. These rods are built with cork or EVA grips depending on the models, aluminum oxide guides, and a graphite composite blank for extreme sensitivity in a lightweight package.

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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 Carnage II Surf 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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