Sometimes, you need specialized gear to catch your next trophy. While rods like our spinning fishing rods are great for fishermen who want something simple that can be used for most fishing trips, they struggle with trickier prospects.
That's where a casting fishing rod comes in. These rods are built to be strong, ensuring they can handle a fish determined to get away. They're often paired with a high-resistance lure, a heavy line, and a baitcasting reel for maximum performance.
Being specialized rods, casting rods require a bit of practice to cast properly. They're oriented towards experienced anglers after specific hard-to-catch fish. If you're a beginner, you should check out our other fishing rods for sale and find one that is oriented towards your skill level!
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Neither casting nor spinning are superior rods. Each was designed for specific purposes, so it isn't a 1-to-1 comparison. In general, casting rods are better for large gamefish due to their durable construction and compatibility with heavier lines and bigger lures. Spinning rods, however, were designed to be the jack-of-all-trades of rods. Anglers use them for everything from panfish to tuna. Go with casting if you're going after fish that are known for putting up a fight; go with spinning if you want something versatile and easy to use.
Casting fishing rods will have a baitcasting reel set on top of the rod, small guides, and potentially a trigger grip on the handle. Spinning fishing rods have a spinning reel and large guides that are set at the bottom of the rod.
Baitcasters require a specific technique that can take some practice to get right. Beginners often struggle with creating bird nests in their lines or casting inaccurately. Baitcasters are usually recommended for experienced anglers who want sturdier equipment for bigger gamefish.