Best All Round Rod And Reel

6 to 12 pounds.

Best all round rod and reel.

There are plenty of pricey options out there when it comes to fishing gear but you don t have to pay a lot. These rods are available in the same wide range of sizes as the gx2 for the most all around versatility we d still recommend a medium to medium heavy rod in the 6 foot 6 or 7 foot range but. We ve rounded up the best rods and reels. It has all that a fisherman dreams of.

There are two different models to choose from. A 20 size reel with a six foot medium action rod or a 30 size reel with a 6 6 medium heavy rod. Both reels have a large enough spool to accommodate the amount of line necessary for bass fishing. In our opinion a spinning rod provides a good starting point for selecting the best all around fishing rod.

We liked the 24 ton graphite rod which was more powerful than fiberglass. Reel seat has frosted silver hoods. The mitchell 300 pro rod and reel scored high marks in all categories and is our top pick. With a graphite frame and a bronze alloy main gear the reels are both light and strong.

7 feet in length. Oz. We spent over 45 hours researching and testing 20 different types of fishing rods and reels and found that rod strength rod length and material were most important. In short it s the best all around fishing rod on the market in terms of weight performance length and durability.