20 Best Spinning Rods [2025]

Are you looking for the best spinning rods? Based on expert reviews, we ranked them. We've listed our top-ranked picks, including the top-selling spinning rods.

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1 St. Croix Rods Triumph Spinning Rod Medium-heavy/Fast MHF, 7'0' St. Croix Rods Triumph Spinning Rod Medium-heavy/Fast MHF, 7'0"
2 Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Rod 7' - Medium - 2pc Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Rod 7' - Medium - 2pc
3 St. Croix Rods Triumph Spinning Rod, Medium-light/Fast, 6'0' St. Croix Rods Triumph Spinning Rod, Medium-light/Fast, 6'0"
4 KastKing Perigee II Fishing Rods, Spinning Rod 7ft - Medium and Medium Heavy - Fast - Twin-tip Rod... KastKing Perigee II Fishing Rods, Spinning Rod 7ft - Medium and Medium Heavy - Fast - Twin-tip...
5 Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod, Multicolor, 7' Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod, Multicolor, 7'
6 Cadence Fishing CR5 Spinning Rods | 30 Ton Carbon | Fuji Reel Seat | Stainless Steel Guides with SiC... Cadence Fishing CR5 Spinning Rods | 30 Ton Carbon | Fuji Reel Seat | Stainless Steel Guides with...
7 St. Croix Rods Triumph Spinning Rod 6'6' St. Croix Rods Triumph Spinning Rod 6'6"
8 Abu Garcia Vendetta Spinning Fishing Rod Abu Garcia Vendetta Spinning Fishing Rod
9 Tailored Tackle Universal Multispecies Rod and Reel Combo Fishing Pole | Freshwater & Inshore... Tailored Tackle Universal Multispecies Rod and Reel Combo Fishing Pole | Freshwater & Inshore...
10 Zebco Rhino Tough Spinning Fishing Rod, 5-Foot 6-Inch 2-Piece Heavy-Duty Cross-Weave Fishing Pole,... Zebco Rhino Tough Spinning Fishing Rod, 5-Foot 6-Inch 2-Piece Heavy-Duty Cross-Weave Fishing...
11 KastKing Crixus Fishing Rods, Spinning Rod 7ft -Medium Heavy - Fast-2pcs KastKing Crixus Fishing Rods, Spinning Rod 7ft -Medium Heavy - Fast-2pcs
12 Berkley BSLR602ML Lightning Spinning Rod Berkley BSLR602ML Lightning Spinning Rod
13 Akataka M'Wave Bass Fishing Rod - 2pcs Collaspible Spinning Fishing Rod with 24 Ton Carbon Fiber,... Akataka M'Wave Bass Fishing Rod - 2pcs Collaspible Spinning Fishing Rod with 24 Ton Carbon Fiber,...
14 Lew's Wally Marshall Speed Shooter 100 6' Med Light Spinning Combo IM6 Lew's Wally Marshall Speed Shooter 100 6' Med Light Spinning Combo IM6
15 How to Fly Fish with a Spinning Rod How to Fly Fish with a Spinning Rod
16 Cadence Essence Spinning Rod, Strong & Lightweight 24-Ton Graphite Rod, Stainless Steel Guides with... Cadence Essence Spinning Rod, Strong & Lightweight 24-Ton Graphite Rod, Stainless Steel Guides...
17 PLUSINNO Ultralight Winter Ice Fishing Rod Reel Combo 26/27/28 inch. Medium Light Fast Action... PLUSINNO Ultralight Winter Ice Fishing Rod Reel Combo 26/27/28 inch. Medium Light Fast Action...
18 Fiblink 4 Pieces Travel Rod Spinning & Casting Fishing Rod 24 Ton Carbon Fiber Portable Rod (Cast -... Fiblink 4 Pieces Travel Rod Spinning & Casting Fishing Rod 24 Ton Carbon Fiber Portable Rod (Cast...
19 PENN Fishing Squadron III Surf Spinning Fishing Rod, Titanium/Red/Gold, 9' - Medium - 2pc... PENN Fishing Squadron III Surf Spinning Fishing Rod, Titanium/Red/Gold, 9' - Medium - 2pc...
Bestseller No. 1
St. Croix Rods Triumph Spinning Rod Medium-heavy/Fast MHF, 7'0"
  • PREMIUM SCIII CARBON CONSTRUCTION: The premium SCIII carbon rod combines with the Fortified Resin system (FRS) for unparalleled strength and...
  • PREMIUM-GRADE CORK HANDLE: Contoured handle ensures you maintain a strong grip on your fishing rod
  • MORE FEATURES: Sea Guide Atlas Performance SS304 with black finish guides; Sea Guide XDPS reel seat with sandblasted hoods on spinning models; Two...
  • SPECIFICATIONS: Length – 7’0”; Power – MH; Action – Fast; Pieces – 1; Line Wt. – 8-17 lbs; Lure Wt. – 3/8-3/4 oz; Rod Wt. – 5.1 oz;...
  • 5-YEAR WARRANTY: Backed by St. Croix Superstar Service
Bestseller No. 2
Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Rod 7' - Medium - 2pc
  • Line rating - 8-17 pounds
  • Ugly tech construction with added graphite for lighter weight and increased sensitivity
  • Ugly tuff one piece stainless steel guides provide maximum durability
  • Cork handles provide comfort during lengthy fishing outings
Bestseller No. 3
St. Croix Rods Triumph Spinning Rod, Medium-light/Fast, 6'0"
  • PREMIUM SCIII CARBON CONSTRUCTION: The premium SCIII carbon rod combines with the Fortified Resin system (FRS) for unparalleled strength and...
  • PREMIUM-GRADE CORK HANDLE: Contoured handle ensures you maintain a strong grip on your fishing rod
  • MORE FEATURES: Sea Guide Atlas Performance SS304 with black finish guides; Sea Guide XDPS reel seat with sandblasted hoods on spinning models; Two...
  • SPECIFICATIONS: Length – 6’0”; Power – ML; Action – Fast; Pieces – 1; Line Wt. – 4-10 lbs; Lure Wt. – 1/8-1/2 oz; Rod Wt. – 3.7 oz;...
  • 5-YEAR WARRANTY: Backed by St. Croix Superstar Service
Bestseller No. 4
KastKing Perigee II Fishing Rods, Spinning Rod 7ft - Medium and Medium Heavy - Fast - Twin-tip Rod...
  • AMAZING QUALITY CARBON FIBER BLANK - All Perigee II two-piece fishing rods are constructed with Toray 24-ton carbon matrix KastFlex blank technology...
  • PREMIUM COMPONENTS - KastKing uses the best quality components in a Perigee II fishing rod. World renowned Fuji O-Ring line guides, tuned ergonomic...
  • SMOOTH POWER - KastKing PTS (Power Transition System) hybrid spigot joints in Perigee II 2-pcs rods transition power smoothly throughout your fishing...
  • STEP UP - Throw away your old technology ugly fishing pole and step into the future of fishing with a dynamic KastKing Perigee II high performance...
  • BEST VALUE –KastKing Perigee II graphite fishing poles are one of the best value rods in the fishing tackle market! Don’t be confused by the low...
SaleBestseller No. 5
Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod, Multicolor, 7'
  • Strong, yet balanced graphite and fiberglass construction
  • Durable ugly tuff one piece stainless steel guides
  • Pre-spooled with 6 pound line
  • Durable and lightweight EVA grips
  • 2-piece construction
Bestseller No. 6
Cadence Fishing CR5 Spinning Rods | 30 Ton Carbon | Fuji Reel Seat | Stainless Steel Guides with SiC...
  • What You Get From Cadence: Cadence fishing poles offer high-performance premium features at an unbeatable value. Fishing with quality, dependable gear...
  • Ultra-High Quality 30-TON Carbon Fiber Blank: All CR5 1-piece and 2-piece fishing rods are constructed with 30-ton carbon matrix graphite blank offers...
  • Premium Materials: Cadence CR5 spinning rods are made from materials that bring strength and sensitivity without weight. Made of 30 ton carbon, SiC...
  • Super Smooth Power: Stainless steel guides with SiC inserts makes it more smooth and durable, avoids line sticking into the guides, minimizes friction...
  • Travel Friendly: Unique 2 piece design makes it easily and affordable to fit in car, trunk, boat hatch than traditional one piece,but using feel like...
Bestseller No. 7
St. Croix Rods Triumph Spinning Rod 6'6"
  • PREMIUM SCIII CARBON CONSTRUCTION: The premium SCIII carbon rod combines with the Fortified Resin system (FRS) for unparalleled strength and...
  • PREMIUM-GRADE CORK HANDLE: Contoured handle ensures you maintain a strong grip on your fishing rod
  • MORE FEATURES: Sea Guide Atlas Performance SS304 with black finish guides; Sea Guide XDPS reel seat with sandblasted hoods on spinning models; Two...
  • SPECIFICATIONS: Length – 6’6”; Power – ML; Action – Fast; Pieces – 2; Line Wt. – 4-10 lbs; Lure Wt. – 1/8-1/2 oz; Rod Wt. – 4.4 oz;...
  • SPECIFICATIONS: Length – 6’6”; Power – ML; Action – Fast; Pieces – 2; Line Wt. – 4-10 lbs; Lure Wt. – 1/8-1/2 oz; Rod Wt. – 4.4 oz;...
Bestseller No. 8
Abu Garcia Vendetta Spinning Fishing Rod
  • 30-Ton graphite for a lightweight balanced design
  • IntraCarbon technology provides a lightweight barrier to improve durability without adding weight
  • CCRS (Carbon Constructed Reel Seat)
  • Stainless steel guides with Zirconium inserts
SaleBestseller No. 9
Tailored Tackle Universal Multispecies Rod and Reel Combo Fishing Pole | Freshwater & Inshore...
  • UNIVERSAL FISHING POLE - Versatile multispecies combo designed for big and small fish on the same fishing pole. Ideal fishing gifts for dad or the men...
  • FRESHWATER & INSHORE SALTWATER FISHING COMBO - Fish ponds, lakes and rivers for Bass, Walleye, Trout, Pike and Panfish or hit the pier and bay for Red...
  • MEDIUM ROD POWER FAST ACTION - Medium Spinning Rod with enough backbone to handle big fish with popular fishing lures. Fast Action Tip gives you the...
  • RIGHT & LEFT HANDED SPINNING REEL - Smooth and agile 7 Ball Bearings with 10 Lb Drag System and Anti-Reverse Switch gives you the elite features of...
  • DESIGNED BY FISHING GUIDES - Designed by experts to give you the capability of multiple fishing poles in just one rod and reel with premium...
SaleBestseller No. 10
Zebco Rhino Tough Spinning Fishing Rod, 5-Foot 6-Inch 2-Piece Heavy-Duty Cross-Weave Fishing Pole,...
  • EXTREME TOUGHNESS: The Zebco Rhino Tough spinning rod is a 5-foot 6-inch 2-piece fishing pole constructed with layers of heavy-duty cross-weave...
  • HEAVY-DUTY STRENGTH: Engineered with 5 heavy-duty guides and a stainless steel D-frame tip guide that’ll prove formidable where abuse and breakage...
  • ALL-DAY COMFORT: This medium-light power rod was designed with a lightweight and comfortable EVA rod handle so you can maintain a strong grip while...
  • VERSATILE USE: With the ability to hold a line weight of 4-10 pounds and a lure weight of 1/16-1/4 ounces, this rod is perfect for catching light and...
  • TRUSTED: Since 1949, Zebco has been inviting people to explore the outdoors. Zebco Rhino rods are warranted for a period of ten (10) years from date...
Bestseller No. 11
KastKing Crixus Fishing Rods, Spinning Rod 7ft -Medium Heavy - Fast-2pcs
  • KastFlex IM6 Graphite Blanks - Fish like a gladiator! KastKing Crixus casting rods and spinning rods deliver incredible performance at a budget price....
  • Golf Style SuperPolymer Handle – SuperPolymer handles are comfortable, durable and exceptionally slip resistant giving you maximum control over your...
  • Stainless Steel Guides w/Zirconium Oxide Rings – As an angler you know that quality components make the fishing rod. KastKing uses only high-quality...
  • 20 Different Models – KastKing Crixus fishing rods are available in 20 different power, action, and length combinations. There is a Crixus fishing...
  • Performance That You Can Count On – The new KastKing Crixus fishing rods are designed with performance in mind and loaded with features normally...
SaleBestseller No. 12
Berkley BSLR602ML Lightning Spinning Rod
  • 24 Ton Multi Modulus Carbon Composite Blank Construction
  • Stainless Steel Guides with Aluminum Oxide Inserts
  • Double Up Locking Reel Seat
  • Rubberized Cork Wrapped Full Handles
  • Rubberized Cork Wrapped Full Handles
Bestseller No. 13
Akataka M'Wave Bass Fishing Rod - 2pcs Collaspible Spinning Fishing Rod with 24 Ton Carbon Fiber,...
  • 【X-TYPE CROSS WINDING TECH】Akataka fishing rod is made of IM6 graphite blank and woven with X-type cross winding technology, which improves the...
  • 【ZIRCONIUM OXIDE RINGS】Akataka M’wave bass fishing rod spinning is made of Zirconium Oxide, whose friction coefficient is half of Aluminum...
  • 【IM6 GRAPHITE BLANKS】Akataka freshwater spinning rod adopts IM6 graphite blanks, making fishing rod lighter, stiffer, more sensitive. You will...
  • 【SPLIT EVA HANDLE】EVA handle is comfortable, slip resistant and give you maximum control over your fishing rod in all conditions. Split handle...
  • 【GRAPHITE REEL SEAT】Graphite reel seat is light and durable. Tightly assemble fishing rod and reel. There will be no loosening between the fishing...
Bestseller No. 14
Lew's Wally Marshall Speed Shooter 100 6' Med Light Spinning Combo IM6
  • 4 Bearing System
  • Zero Reverse one-way clutch bearing
  • Graphite frame
  • Graphite sideplate
  • Double anodized aluminum spool
Bestseller No. 15
How to Fly Fish with a Spinning Rod
  • Stereo NTSC 16x9 Widescreen Color, 107 minutes
  • Dan Coppersmith (Actor)
  • Dan Coppersmith (Director) - Dan Coppersmith (Producer) - Dan Coppersmith (Narrator)
  • Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Bestseller No. 16
Cadence Essence Spinning Rod, Strong & Lightweight 24-Ton Graphite Rod, Stainless Steel Guides with...
  • Lightweight & Sensitive – The Essence spinning rod is constructed from lightweight 24-ton carbon to give you an extremely sensitive blank that is...
  • Smooth Casting – The stainless-steel guides and SIC inserts provide exceptional casting performance and durability.
  • Additional Value – The premium components and wide variety of lengths and actions make the Essence spinning rod a must have. The Essence is ideal...
  • Performance For Less - Cadence products offer high-performance premium features at an unbeatable value. Fishing with quality, dependable gear should...
SaleBestseller No. 17
PLUSINNO Ultralight Winter Ice Fishing Rod Reel Combo 26/27/28 inch. Medium Light Fast Action...
  • 【SENSITIVE & STRONG】 Warm Prompt: Single Fishing rod and reel ( No Lures & Line) include. PLUSINNO Ice Spinning Rod offers durability and...
  • 【SUPER SMOOTH GUIDES】Stainless steel guides with Ceramic inserts make it more smooth and durable, avoid line sticking into the guides, minimize...
  • 【ULTRA LIGHT & SMOOTH REEL】The reel’s body, rotor are made from lightweight aluminum which reduce weight without sacrificing strength and...
  • 【EVA GRIPS DESIGNED FOR WINTER】This spinning rod features a soft EVA and cork handle. this makes it just sturdy enough for durable use yet...
  • 【SUITABLE ROD LENGTH 】 3-rod sizes for choose: 26 inch L power, 27 inch ML power, and 28 inch M power. The top ring is a domestic SIC anti-wound...
Bestseller No. 18
Fiblink 4 Pieces Travel Rod Spinning & Casting Fishing Rod 24 Ton Carbon Fiber Portable Rod (Cast -...
  • Crazybass II - Light weight with tremendous overall strength, though and 24 Ton carbon fiber construction, maximizes strength while maintaining...
  • Camouflage EVA Handles - EVA handles are comfortable, durable and exceptionally slip resistant giving you maximum control over your fishing pole in...
  • Super Smooth Power - Stainless steel guides with premium ceramic O-ring inserts makes it more smooth, avoids line stucking in the guides, minimize...
  • Portable and Easy to Carry - 4 pieces design makes it easily and affordable to fit in backpack, trunk, boat hatch than traditional one piece. It’s...
  • Usage - Use them for bass fishing rods, trout fishing, walleye fishing, pond fishing, or as a salmon rod, catfish rod, steelhead rod, or inshore...
Bestseller No. 19
PENN Fishing Squadron III Surf Spinning Fishing Rod, Titanium/Red/Gold, 9' - Medium - 2pc...
  • Graphite Composite Blank
  • Graphite Reel Seat
  • Rubber Shrink Tube Handles
  • Sport type: Fishing

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After hours of searching and using all the models on the market, we have found the best spinning rods for 2023. See our ranking below!

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We understand, because we’ve already gone through the whole process of researching spinning rods, which is why we have assembled a comprehensive list of the greatest spinning rods available in the current market. We’ve also come up with a list of questions that you probably have yourself.

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How did we create this buying guide? We did it using a custom-created selection of algorithms that lets us manifest a top-10 list of the best available spinning rods currently available on the market.

This technology we use to assemble our list depends on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the following:

  1. Brand Value: Every brand of spinning rods has a value all its own. Most brands offer some sort of unique selling proposition that’s supposed to bring something different to the table than their competitors.
  2. Features: What bells and whistles matter for an spinning rods?
  3. Specifications: How powerful they are can be measured.
  4. Product Value: This simply is how much bang for the buck you get from your spinning rods.
  5. Customer Ratings: Number ratings grade spinning rods objectively.
  6. Customer Reviews: Closely related to ratings, these paragraphs give you first-hand and detailed information from real-world users about their spinning rods.
  7. Product Quality: You don’t always get what you pay for with an spinning rods, sometimes less, and sometimes more.
  8. Product Reliability: How sturdy and durable an spinning rods is should be an indication of how long it will work out for you.

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FAQ:

Q: What is a good spinning rod?

A: You can equip the Fishing Rod at any time from your weapon wheel. You can fish anywhere there is seawater, but it’s also good to keep an eye out on the map for nearby fishing points where you can catch particular fish. At each fishing point, you’ll also …

Q: What is the best spinning rod and reel combo?

A: Best Spinning Combo for Saltwater 5+1 ball bearings 6’6” to 10’ long rod One-piece/two-piece rod Medium-light to heavy rod action

Q: What is the best spinner bait rod?

A: Type – casting rod,occasionally a spinning rod for very small lures Length – Anywhere from 6′ to 7’3″ in length,but the sweet spot is between 6’6 and 7′ Action – fast action all the way Power – medium to medium/heavy

Q: What are the top 10 fishing rods?

A: St Croix Triumph Spinning Rods – Premium Quality Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod – Durable Sougayilang Telescopic Fishing Rod – Cheap&Sturdy Okuma Surf Rods – Long Length Fiblink Travel Spinning Rod – Travel Rod Berkley C-Series Pro Spinning Rod – Sensitive Tip Tica UEHA Series Fishing Rod – Heavy Construction Fenwick HMG Spinning Rods – Lightweight

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