BEST BAITCAST FISHING ROD & REEL COMBOS

When looking for a new Baitcast Fishing Rod and Reel combo, there are a few features to keep in mind when looking for the best combo. Baitcast combo’s are great for long casting big baits, dropping your lines into the deep water, trolling for stripers, mackinaw, or trout, catfishing, and flipping bass baits.

Baitcast Rod and Reel Combo Features

Right Handed or Left Handed Reel Action of the Rod Power of the Reel Right Or Left Handed Baitcast Reel The first feature, or quality, that is a matter of choice, or need, which is whether you need a right handed or a left handed reel.

Baitcast Rod Action

The rod action of the fishing rod is a rating for where the rod will flex when you put pressure on the rod tip when reeling in a fish or your lure. They are rated by Extra Fast, Fast, Moderate Fast, Moderate, and Slow. Extra Fast – Fishing rod only bends at the tip Fast – Fishing rod will bend in the top third or less of the rod Moderate Fast – A blend between Fast and Moderate actions, the fishing rod will bend between the top third and top half of the rod Moderate – The fishing rod will bend in the top half of the rod Slow – The rod will begin to bend in the lower third of the rod

Fast Action Baitcasting Rods

Fast Action provides a higher level of sensitivity for detecting bites, and can quickly load up for setting the hook.

Moderate Action Baitcasting Rods

Moderate action is best for targeting bigger fish with aggressive lures. The longer flex of the fishing rod allows you to cast further so you can send your lures out further. Moderate action fishing rods sacrifice sensitivity for improved casting distance.

Slow Action Baitcasting Rods

Slow action fishing rods are best for casting smaller lures for fish like panfish and trout. The flex of a slow action fishing rod helps you to cast smaller lures further with lighter line.

Baitcasting Rod Power

A Fishing Rods Power rates the amount of pressure needed to bend the rod at its action rating. The Power ratings for fishing rods are typically rated as ultra- light, light, medium light, medium, medium heavy, and heavy. Power ratings really correspond to the rating for the weight of the fishing line and lure or weight that you will be fishing with, and this rating is usually shown on the rod itself to help you pick the righ fishing rod for the type of fishing that you will be doing. The lighter the rating, the lighter tackle, lighter fishing line, and lighter fishing lures that you will be fishing with. Ultra light, and light Power ratings would tyically be for fishing for smaller tackle for Panfish and Trout. A medium power rating would typically be for medium sized lures and baits used for fishing for Bass and Walleye. The heavy power rating would be for larger lures, baits, and fishing line typically used for fishing for Bass, Pike and Catfish.

Abu Garcia Veritas Low Profile Baitcast Combo

The Abu Garcia® Veritas® baitcast combos are top notch with their feature packed fishing reels. The Veritas baitcast reel has a 10+1 bearing system and lightweight graphite frame. The rods are powered by their exclusive Powerlux® 100 Nano resin, which provides a stronger, lighter, and more sensitive rod.

Abu Garcia Revo SX Vendetta Baitcast Rod Reel Combo

This Abu Garcia® Revo® SX matched with Vendetta Casting Rod and Reel Combo features one of the best low profile baitcasters available, and the Vendetta rod is packed with amazing features, including added performance enhancing custom Winn® rod and reel grips for ultimate in comfort, and control, no matter what you have in store as far as weather. This baitcast fishing combo is the ultimate bass getting machine!

BPS Johnny Morris Platinum Signature Baitcast Combo

The Johnny Morris Platinum Signature Baitcast Combo is the utimate fishing machine for serious fishermen that demand the very best. Built for being the ultimate in performance, the Johnny Morris Platinum Signature Baitcast Reel features the a solid machined aluminum frame, aluminum side plates with an unbreakable titanium deposition finish, and a double anodized aluminum spool. Inside the reel is a drive system consisting of a super light, high strength Duralumin drive gear, Duralumin crankshaft, and a premium 11 bearing system built around 10 double-shielded Japanese stainless steel ball bearings plus Powerlock™ instant anti reverse, which provides smooth perfection for the long haul. For the rod, they have taken 5 layers of carbon sheeting to create an advanced RTX5 graphite blank with super sensitivity and power. This rod is 15% lighter and 35% stronger than previous models. Not only does this rod and reel look nice, it feels nice, and will handle those trophy bass with ease, season after season.

Abu Garcia MLF Baitcast Combo

The Abu Garcia® MLF® Baitcast Combo is a high quality, performance engineered fishing rod and reel combo. The Major League Fishing® reel with a choice MLF rod were built for both comfort and amazing fishability. The Abu Garcia MLF Baitcast Reel has a graphite frame with graphite sideplates and a machined aluminum spool. The Duragear™ brass gear assures relentless winding power, and the five bearing system includes 4 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing. The rod leverages the comfort and performance of authentic Winn® Dri-Tac grips, that gives you an outstanding look and feel providing full control in all conditions. This rod provides you with the sensitivity and power that you need for the ultimate fishing combo.

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500S Baitcast Combo

The true power of this round baitcast reel makes this affordably priced rod and reel combo the perfect choice for any angler targeting big fish. The Abu Garcia® Ambassadeur® 6500S Combo gives you solid, unflinching performance. The Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500S Reel is strong, and durable, and has a synchronized levelwind working in tandem with the 2 stainless steel ball bearings to ensure that your fishing line rolls up smoothly and evenly on the spool. The centrifugal brake allows you to adjust castability to meet your fishing conditions. The multi disc drag has the toughness to handle pretty much anything you're likely to hook up with. Abu Garcia has paired this reel with its own 24 ton graphite composite 2 piece rod with its cork handle and 10 guides, for maximum strength, and extreme leverage to pull in what’s on the end of your line. About The Author Mike Mendenhall is the the founder of Mendenhall Outdoors. This website is an extension of the Mendenhall family’s lifestyle and passion for the great outdoors. Everything that they learn, and experience, along the way that they find may be valuable to our website visitors is on the site for you to enjoy. We highlight products and services that you might find interesting. We frequently receive free products from manufacturers to test. This does not drive our decision as to whether or not a product is featured or recommended. If you click a link on this page, then go on to make a purchase, we might receive a commission – at no extra cost to you, and does not impact the purchase price of any products that you may purchase. The Best Baitcast Fishing Experience Awaits!