This rod series has just about every technique covered from medium-action spinning to extra-heavy action flipping sticks. They come with premium Fuji components and a limited-lifetime over-the-counter replacement warranty.
Nearly every line of Shimano rods received an upgrade this year, and the Clarus is no exception. The graphite has been upgraded from IM7 to IM8 which translates to a lighter, more sensitive and “crisp” feeling rod. It’s also made with aluminum oxide guides and a threadless reel capture that makes long days on the water more comfortable.
Loomis’ newest rods are designed form the ground up to be some of the most capable and comfortable rods on the market. The 18-rod series has just about every technique covered, sometimes in multiple instances. It won Best in Show for the Freshwater Rod category.
Exo PT rods feature EX4 construction which provides lightweight sensitivity without sacrificing durability. This results in a lighter and thinner blank with exceptional performance. The new Fuji reel seats are 54 percent lighter than conventional seats and the Fuji Alconite micro guides are 84 percent lighter and help to improve castability and increase sensitivity.
For this year Gary Dobyns has given the Savvy Series micro guides, which make them lighter than before.
Speed Stick SG rods are constructed with lightweight, strong, and sensitive IM7 Endurance graphite blanks. Each of these multilayer, multidirectional blanks is reinforced with premium resins for the ultimate combination of strength and sensitivity. Each rod is matched with six to 10 hard aluminum oxide guides with rugged black stainless steel frames and polished rings.
Like all Denali rods, the Jadewood series feature real wood in the foregrip.
The newest rod from Lewâs features a Micro Guide system and is reinforced with premium resin to provide strength and sensitivity. The micro guide system and skeletal reel seat are both lightweight making this one of the lightest rods Lewâs has ever produced.
California tournament legend Gary Dobyns has partnered with ArmyBassAnglers (ABA) on four new casting and two new spinning rods that he calls the ABA Coalition Series. They feature the usual high quality Dobyns workmanship and a distinctive camouflage pattern.
Gary Dobyns is offering seven new spinning rods in his Champion and Champion Extreme series in 2012. In addition, his 7-foot, 9-inch DX792SF Champion Extreme is designed for the finesse needs of bass anglers all over the country, but especially in the Upper Midwest and Northeast.
Micro guides are catching on. They cut rod weight and may say they improve castability. Pinnacle’s exclusive Double Helical Construction promises to strengthen the blank and increase sensitivity while keeping rod weight to a minimum.
Four-time Bassmaster Classic champ Rick Clunn has designed six cranking rods, each addressing a different style of fishing. The rods have a high density rubber handle, custom reel seat and Zirconium guides. The S-Glass Crankinâ series comes in a limited-edition turquoise crackle finish.
