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Long casting rods with straight handles are designed for power fishing bass tactics and trolling or surfcasting for large fish such as blue or flathead catfish, salmon, striped bass and much powerful saltwater fish. These rods usually have larger rod guides to handle the heavier line of baitcast reels.

Here are my top picks:

• Best Overall: Shimano Expride EXCMH2MHB.
• Best Budget: Dobyns Colt CL734C.
• Best for Jerkbaits: Daiwa Tatula Elite Medium-Light Seth Feider Signature Series Rod.
• Best for Worms and Jigs: Falcon Lowrider LFC 7-MH.
• Best to Put a Beating On: Abu-Garcia Veritas PLX VTCRCW70-6.

Based in Lanarkshire in Scotland, Daiwa have the enviable reputation as one of the premier rod manufacturers in the UK. They are widely accepted to have the most advanced rod manufacturing facility outside of the Far East.

St. Croix' s Premier Series of rods has been the top-selling family of American-made rods for over a decade running.

casting rod in American English noun. a fishing rod, generally 4–8 ft. ( 1.2–2.4 m) long, for casting bait or lures with a reel mounted near the handle that enables the thumb or finger to control the line during a cast, including rods used for bait casting and spinning.

Avid - Amplify Rod: Best for Extreme Long-Range Fishing Developed over an extensive period, Avid designed the Amplify Rod to reach great distances with substantial power. Using a unique blend of diagonal carbon cross weave and Triple X carbon, this rod can achieve a much faster tip speed than other models.

If you are an experienced angler looking to target larger fish or use heavier lures, a casting rod might be the better option. Casting rods are more powerful and sensitive, making them better suited for specific fishing techniques such as flipping, pitching, and jigging.

Long casting rods with straight handles are designed for power fishing bass tactics and trolling or surfcasting for large fish such as blue or flathead catfish, salmon, striped bass and much powerful saltwater fish. These rods usually have larger rod guides to handle the heavier line of baitcast reels.

KastKing does manufacture fishing reels and fishing rods in China, right alongside almost everyone else including Lew's.

In the Japanese language "daiwa" means "great harmony" and is a common business name in Japan, as well as a word related to an important feature of the culture. Moreover, the character for daiwa in the Japanese language is the same as one used for the country's ancient name.

Carbon fiber fishing rod blanks, also known as graphite blanks, are highly popular among anglers due to their exceptional performance characteristics. Carbon fiber is a high-strength material known for its lightweight nature, sensitivity, and responsiveness.

Founded in 1875, D.A.M from Germany is one of the oldest fishing tackle brands. D.A.M is also famous for QUICK, EFFZETT, MADCAT, MAD, DAMYL and TECTAN.

Line guides are also mounted on the top of the rod in order to line up with the reel. Commonly made of graphite or fiberglass, baitcasting rods normally come in one-piece models, though two-piece telescoping rods can be purchased.

Unlike small action rods, medium action rods bend right at the top half of the fishing pole. They allow you to set your hooks with ease and feel the feedback. They also allow you to cast far enough if you've got average casting abilities. Due to their slower speed, medium-action rods are good for multiple-hook setups.