The lake was located in Mississippi and is referred to as “Old Egg Farm Lake” by the locals. I tested numerous bass fishing rods from spinning to baitcasting at a private lake owned by a close friend.

I’ve mingled with dealers from big-boy companies like Shimano, Falcon, and Abu Garcia, and I’ve watched small startup rod makers assemble rods from start to finish, in their garages.Ĭombining these experiences with my personal bass fishing experiences, plus a test at a private stocked pond, I’ve come up with a guide to help you select the best bass fishing rod. Since then I have been sponsored by numerous rod companies and have interviewed over 60 bass anglers that give their two cents about what rods they prefer. That’s where I come in! My name is Keith Lusher, and my journey through the world of bass fishing is truly a unique one.Īt age 6, I started with a cheap Ugly Stick with a Daiwa 212 RL push-button reel. I’ve been bass fishing since age seven and have seen how technology has driven the world of fishing rods from a one-size-fits-all mentality to bass anglers having a different rod designated for every choice of lure. They say competition creates innovation, however, it can also create confusion as bass anglers are faced with a plethora of choices when deciding on a bass fishing rod. Loomis, Falcon, Dobyns, and Kast King have entered the highly competitive world of bass fishing and have raised the bar on the once-established OG’s of bass fishing rods. Growing up, it seems I only had a few brands of fishing rods to choose from Daiwa, Abu Garcia, Shimano, Lew’s, and Shakespeare were all trusted brands that dawned on my wall of best bass fishing rods. We independently research, test, and recommend the best products you can learn more about our review process here.

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