10 Best Casting Rods of December 2025

Lyons Press

• 24 ton graphite construction for a lightweight and balanced design
• Stainless steel guides with Titanium oxide inserts
• High Density EVA handles are more durable and comfortable
• Texas-rigged hook keeper for all bait applications

Abu Garcia

• 7'3" Mag Heavy Power Ex Fast Action Casting Rod
• 12-25 lb. Test
• 1/4-1 1/2 oz. Lure weight
• Recommended for frogs, pitchin', flippin', small swimbaits

Dobyns Rods

• KastFlex IM6 Graphite Blanks - Fish like a gladiator! KastKing Crixus casting rods and spinning rods deliver incredible performance at a budget price. With KastFlex technology, these powerful and sensitive IM6 Graphite rods range in power from a light weight rod to heavy in 5’ to 7’6” lengths. These incredible all-around rods are perfect for any species in freshwater and you’ll also find them perfect as a saltwater fishing rod.
• Golf Style SuperPolymer Handle – SuperPolymer handles are comfortable, durable and exceptionally slip resistant giving you maximum control over your fishing rod in all conditions. These performance handles are normally only found on fishing rods costing much more, but KastKing uses them on all Crixus spinning rods and baitcasting rods to make these the best value of any fishing pole available today. Crixus fishing rods feature a split rear handle design and are finished with a EVA fighting butt.
• Stainless Steel Guides w/Zirconium Oxide Rings – As an angler you know that quality components make the fishing rod. KastKing uses only high-quality stainless-steel guide frames with Zirconium Oxide rings that deliver long, smooth casts and durable performance with fluorocarbon, monofilament or braided fishing line. You’ll get exceptional performance from your new Crixus fishing rod with KastKing Made in the USA KastPro braid.
• 20 Different Models – KastKing Crixus fishing rods are available in 20 different power, action, and length combinations. There is a Crixus fishing rod that is perfect for bass fishing, walleye fishing, trout fishing, catfish, and so much more. There are several perfect Crixus models for inshore saltwater fishing. All Crixus fishing rods are constructed in 2-pcs for easy transport and storage. With PTS (Power Transition System) technology, they’ll feel just as good as 1-pcs rods.
• Performance That You Can Count On – The new KastKing Crixus fishing rods are designed with performance in mind and loaded with features normally only found on rods costing much more. Crixus is not an old-fashioned fishing pole. Each fishing rod is exceptionally light-weight due to the graphite construction but has plenty of power to handle your best catch. You’ll be proud to own these KastKing fishing rods and to fish with peace of mind.

KastKing

• Hybrid design construction for un-matched sensitivity with the security of blank through handle construction
• Lightweight stainless steel guides and inserts
• Cork handles for added comfort and grip

Berkley

• UNIQUE AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGN - It comes with 3 tips. You can get three different power rod tips, medium light, medium and medium heavy. It's like getting 3 rods in 1. The 3 different tips makes it easy to adjust to your casting weight. It is very versatile. Great for carrying one rod instead of three and unless you break the base section, you have a spare tip should you break one of them. Good value for the money, nice to have additional tips for different fishing action and replacement
• PERFORMANCE - Designed and built for superior performance with premium quality graphite, minimizes the overall rod weight while enhancing sensitivity. Has a very nice parabolic bend. Super lightweight and very stiff. It's a 2 piece design, making it easy to travel with
• EXTREME EXPOSURE REEL SEAT - Enhanced reel seat with a screw down, cushioned, stainless steel hood keeps reel securely in place; Full-Contact Reel Seats with Soft Touch coatings maximize comfort and sensitivity, designed extreme exposure reel seat for increased blank contact and sensitivity
• CLASSIC GUIDE SYSTEM - 6+1 guides with stainless steel frames and ceramic inserts allow for smooth casts and durable performance; minimize friction for smooth, long casts, while also enhancing sensitivity by transferring vibrations from the line through the guide to the rod and to your hand. The guides are precisely aligned, along the bottom of the spine of the blank which is perfectly straight and true
• PREMIUM CORK HANDLES - Premium cork, split-grip handles reduce weight even further and provides greater control when casting, enhance comfort and performance under any conditions

Entsport

• Department Name: Unisex-Adult
• Material Type: Aluminum

Abu Garcia

• Graphite blank
• 100-Percent Fuji guides
• Fuji exposed blank reel seat
• Natural cork handle

Falcon Rods

• Unique and Professional Design - It comes with 2 tips. You can get two different power rod tips, medium and medium heavy. It's like getting 2 rods in 1. The 2 different tips makes it easy to adjust to your casting weight. It is very versatile. Great for carrying one rod instead of two and unless you break the base section, you have a spare tip should you break one of them. Good value for the money, nice to have additional tips for different fishing action and replacement
• 24 Ton Carbon Fiber - Light weight with tremendous overall strength; strong and structurally enhanced solid carbon fiber construction, maximizes strength while maintaining sensitivity
• Extreme Exposure Reel Seat - Enhanced reel seat with corrosion resistant aluminum hoods; Full-Contact Reel Seat with Soft Touch finish
• “K-R” and “FINESSE” Guide Series - 6+1 corrosion resistant guides, perfectly spaced for virtually friction-free line flow and maximum casting performance and sensitivity, adopt “K-R” and “FINESSE” guide series
• High Density EVA Handles - High density EVA gives greater sensitivity and durability, add to your control and fishing comfort; Special design on handle, more comfortable, which allow you to spent long days on the water with minimum fatigue

Entsport