Top 16 inexpensive freshwater rods

Top 16

  FX SPINNING SOLARA SPINNING STIMULA SPINNING SOJOURN SPINNING SELLUS CASTING CONVERGENCE SPINNING SLX CASTING CLARUS SPINNING SLX SPINNING COMPRE SPINNING CURADO CASTING CRUCIAL CASTING ZODIAS SPINNING ZODIAS CASTING SCIMITAR CASTING SOJOURN CASTING
  FX SPINNING SOLARA SPINNING STIMULA SPINNING SOJOURN SPINNING SELLUS CASTING CONVERGENCE SPINNING SLX CASTING CLARUS SPINNING SLX SPINNING COMPRE SPINNING CURADO CASTING CRUCIAL CASTING ZODIAS SPINNING ZODIAS CASTING SCIMITAR CASTING SOJOURN CASTING
Action XF F Fast fast Fast XF F - Fast Fast - Fast Fast Fast F XF
Brand Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano Shimano
Drag power M M M M M MH MH ML ML M ML MH M H H MH
Foregrip length 1'' 2'' - 2.15'' 2.5'' 2'' 2'' - 2.6 2.15'' - 1.2'' 2.5'' - 1'' 1''
Grip material EVA EVA EVA Cork w/ Composite Ring Cork AA Cork EVA - Cork AA Cork w/ Compsite ring EVA AA Cork w/ Composite Ring EVA Cork AAA Cork EVA
Guides TIT OX - Semi Micro Graphite Aluminum Oxide FUJI Aluminum Oxide Aluminum Oxide Aluminum- Oxide Graphite - AL Oxide Fuji Stainless w/ O-Ring - Fuji Stainless w/ Alconite O Ring Guides Fuji Alconite Black Frame K Guides - Stainless steel w/ Alconite Ring TIT OX - Semi Micro
Item code SLXSX69M SJC60MB SUCCB70M SMC66MB SLS60M2 CSSX56MH2D SJS70MHB ZDS270M STS66ML2B CVS70MC ZDS172H CPS66MH2E FXS66MB2 CRC73HB CDC72H SLXCX72MH
Length (in) 81 72 84 78 72 66 84 80 78 84 84 78 78 87 86 86
Line weight (lbs) 6-12 6-15 8-17 8-15 6-14 8-15 - 5-10 4-10 6-12 8-16 10-12 6-14 - 15-30 10-20
Number of sections 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1
Reargrip length 2.55'' 7.5'' - 9'' 6.5'' - 8'' 8''1/6'' 7.7'' 11.25'' - 9'' 7.5'' 9.5'' 10'' 2.55''

FX SPINNING

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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SOLARA SPINNING

Shimano's Solara series of rods are designed to be ideal tools for new anglers to learn the art. All the rods are built from fiberglass and feature cork handles.

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STIMULA SPINNING

Shimano Stimula spinning rods were built to deliver a reliable rod series for years of great fishing on the water. This hardy line of rods comes in a variety of lengths and actions that will handle a wide range of species and build a strong legacy of fishing experiences.

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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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CONVERGENCE SPINNING

All new Convergence delivers a workhorse series of rods with Shimano performance and quality components. The compact line-up of lengths, powers and actions are suited for a variety of techniques and species. Avid anglers appreciate this no-nonsense series of rods to taret bass, walleye, panfish and inshore saltwater species.

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SLX CASTING

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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CLARUS SPINNING

The new Clarus rod line offers high-quality and a wide range of styles and actions for serious anglers at a very affordable price. 30 ton graphite blanks on spinning and casting models, Fuji guides and reel seats, High-quality, AA cork handles

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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 SPINNING

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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CRUCIAL CASTING

The new Crucial series is one of the most versatile rod series ever created. Coming with both Split grip or full grip handle designs. You will also see there are a few technique specific actions within the lineup like Crankbait rods, Swimbait rods, and drop shot rods. These rods feature Shimano's C4S-HM Blank which delivers unparalled strength with extremely light weight. Each rod was tested to cover a wide variety of today's best fishing techniques.

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ZODIAS SPINNING

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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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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SCIMITAR CASTING

The all-new Scimitar series by Shimano was designed with a high-end look and feel that outclasses every rod in its class. For freshwater, salmon or light inshore applications, these lightweight and powerful graphite rods offer the right powers and actions to land your favorite species on any lake, river or coastal waters.

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SOJOURN CASTING

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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