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4 g . loomis gcx
$ 249.99 –$ 279.99 | gloomis . com
There ’ s something to be said for the technique-specific rod trend , and G . Loomis is doing the talking with the new GCX lineup . With 23 different models of spinning and casting rods within the GCX lineup – and every combination of length , power and action imaginable – anglers can fill their rod lockers with a whole series of rods for every technique . Each rod is carefully designed with different blends of graphite moduli and resin materials for optimum balance and sensitivity while making each model just a little different throughout the lineup . Moderate-fast cranking rod ? Check . Heavy , fast punching rod ? Check . The GCX lineup has it all – including a pleasant price tag of $ 249.99 to $ 279.99 depending on model .
5 ark randall tharp honey badger
All models $ 129.99 | arkrods . com
MLF Bass Pro Tour ace Randall Tharp put his expertise and experience into every model of his signature series of rods from Ark , from the 7-3 medium-heavy “ Moneymaker ” model to the 7- 11 extra-heavy “ Okeechobee Special .” Every model in the 10-rod casting lineup ( in addition to a pair of spinning rods ) is built on Japanese Toray 40T high modulus carbon fiber blanks for superior strength , lightness and sensitivity and fitted with Fuji K Concept guides with F-Ring inserts for a high-quality series of rods at unbelievably affordable prices . If Tharp himself believes his signature rods give him a competitive edge over his competition , so should you .
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6 daiwa steez ags
From $ 549.99 | daiwa . us
As premium fishing rods go , the new Daiwa Steez AGS is among the cream of the crop . Daiwa field marketing manager Mark Mills called it one of the finest rods he ’ s ever seen , and we ’ d have a hard time disagreeing . Daiwa knows what anglers expect from its premium rod lineup : everything . Luckily , the Steez AGS delivers on that with a rod that boasts 10 percent less weight than the previous version thanks to SVF Nanoplus graphite technology and Daiwa ’ s exclusive , patented Air Guide System ( AGS ) built with carbon fiber frames that outstrip the prior generation guides in terms of weight and sensitivity . Available in 10 casting and three spinning models designed to be “ concept-specific ” instead of technique specific for anglers who know what they want .
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