Best Metal Steel Rods in 2026

KastFlex IM6 Graphite Blanks - Fish like a gladiator! KastKing Crixus casting rods and spinning rods deliver incredible performance at a budget price. With KastFlex technology, these powerful and sensitive IM6 Graphite rods range in power from a light weight rod to heavy in 5’ to 7’6” lengths. These incredible all-around rods are perfect for any species in freshwater and you’ll also find them perfect as a saltwater fishing rod.

Golf Style SuperPolymer Handle – SuperPolymer handles are comfortable, durable and exceptionally slip resistant giving you maximum control over your fishing rod in all conditions. These performance handles are normally only found on fishing rods costing much more, but KastKing uses them on all Crixus spinning rods and baitcasting rods to make these the best value of any fishing pole available today. Crixus fishing rods feature a split rear handle design and are finished with a EVA fighting butt.

Stainless Steel Guides w/Zirconium Oxide Rings – As an angler you know that quality components make the fishing rod. KastKing uses only high-quality stainless-steel guide frames with Zirconium Oxide rings that deliver long, smooth casts and durable performance with fluorocarbon, monofilament or braided fishing line. You’ll get exceptional performance from your new Crixus fishing rod with KastKing Made in the USA KastPro braid.

ABU GARCIA VENGEANCE 6’6” CASTING ROD: A balanced and lightweight rod designed for on-the-water technique and durability.

12-20LB LINE RATING, MEDIUM HEAVY POWER, FAST ACTION: The Vengeance Fishing Rod is up for the next challenge. Lure rating of 3/8-1 oz. The Texas-rigged hook keeper will work with all bait applications.

24 TON GRAPHITE CONSTRUCTION for a lightweight balanced design. 1-piece fishing rod, packing includes technique and pro-tip recommendations.

ULTIMATE SPINNING ROD - The TFO Fishing Spinning Rod is the perfect choice for anglers wanting to insure their fishing success and enjoyment; This Temple Fork Outfitters Rod is a great gift for active men and women

HIGH-PERFORMANCE FISHING GEAR - Each TFO Trout-Panfish Rod has a soft responsive tip and deep loading progressive taper; They are perfectly designed for casting smaller finesse baits without that common tip bounce of most ultralight rods

LIGHTWEIGHT - The TFO Trout-Panfish Spinning is an ultralight rod - it weights from 3.1 to 3.7 oz depending on the model; It features light-weight stainless steel guides a cutting-edge weight-saving reel seat and premium cork

VARIETY OF FISHING STYLES - Suited for a variety of fishing styles and techniques for panfish, trout, walleye, pike and lake trout, these fishing rods will surely enhance your fishing experience

PRECISION-TAPER SOLID CARBON BLANK - Precision-taper solid carbon provides an ideal combination of maximum action, sensitivity and strength with minimal weight and is ideal for extra-fast action rods

SEA GUIDE STAINLESS-STEEL GUIDES - The fishing rod boasts Sea Guide lightweight durable stainless-steel guides that resist corrosion and provide additional strength

Lightweight & Sensitive – The Essence spinning rod is constructed from lightweight 24-ton carbon to give you an extremely sensitive blank that is lightweight as well.

Smooth Casting – The stainless-steel guides and SIC inserts provide exceptional casting performance and durability.

Additional Value – The premium components and wide variety of lengths and actions make the Essence spinning rod a must have. The Essence is ideal for gamefish including freshwater fish like bass, walleye and trout as well as popular inshore species like redfish, speckled trout, and flounder. The full cork handle and EVA split-grip handle will give you maximum comfort while on the water.

COMFORTABLE & LIGHTWEIGHT: The Quantum QX36 spinning rod is a 5-foot 6-inch 2-piece fishing pole that features a split-grip natural cork rod handle that is lightweight, comfortable, and balanced to ensure a superior grip even in wet-weather conditions

SENSITIVE & POWERFUL: This rod is constructed with IM7 graphite for strength and sensitivity. Its fast action makes it easier to detect bites on the line while the light power provides the ability to cast longer distances and maintain quality hook-setting power. Engineered with Quantum-designed QX graphite reel seats that have stainless steel hoods for an ergonomic fishing experience so you can fish for longer

DURABLE & SMOOTH ROD: This spinning fishing rod is engineered with a built-in hook keeper so you can conveniently travel to and from your next fishing adventure without any snags. The QX36 rod is designed with 4 + Tip Dynaflow aluminum-oxide guides that are both tough and durable enough to prevent damage and reduce abrasion while allowing the silky smooth flow of fishing line through the guides

Sensitive Graphite Blank Construction - Smart snipper fishing rods are constructed with solid carbon tip section and 24-ton technology blanks which gives the rods incredible sensitivity and light weight.These extremely light spin rods are perfect for crappie,trout,panfish,smallmouth bass,largemouth bass and many other fresh water species.

Stainless Steel Guides Rings – As an angler we know that quality components for the fishing rod. Sougayilang uses only high-quality stainless-steel guide frames that deliver long, smooth casts and durable performance with fluorocarbon, monofilament or braided fishing line.

Excellent Performance - These new rods are perfect for ultralight or finesse fishing techniques. Enhanced Stainless steel fishing guide with ceramic ring makes it more smooth.Minimize friction between the line and the guide.The guides are precisely,along the bottom of the spine of the blank,so when make a cast ,the sensitiity will be transferred from the line to the rod and to your hand perfectly.

FULLY ADJUSTABLE/INTERCHANGEABLE SPRING INDICATOR SYSTEM - This ice rod features a patented built-in strike indicator system that continues to set the bar for spring bobber performance and versatility

HIGH-TENSION STAINLESS STEEL STRIKE INDICATOR - Its super-finesse, black anodized coil spring is much more sensitive than any other type of indicator; the Legend Black allows ice anglers to see the most subtle bump or strike well before it can be felt

PRECISION-TAPER SOLID CARBON BLANK - Precision-taper solid carbon provides an ideal combination of maximum action, sensitivity and strength with minimal weight and is ideal for extra-fast action rods

POWERFUL ROD: The Laser Casting Rod is a 6-foot 10-inch 1-piece heavy duty graphite fishing rod that features 9 guides + tip, Lew’s exclusive “No Foul” hook keeper, and cork rod handle with an EVA butt split-grip design for more balance and comfort while fishing

RELIABLE AND TOUGH: Fast action rod with medium-heavy power for solid hooksets and a confident fight. Toughness starts at the tip of this rod with a heavy-duty stainless-steel guide that’ll prove formidable where abuse and breakage tends to occur most frequently. Moving down the blank finds tough stainless-steel guides with aluminum oxide inserts that are silky smooth for free line flow

SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION: This rod features Lew’s exclusive graphite skeletal reel seat to ensure a secure attachment of the reel of your choice

POWERFUL ROD: The Mach Spinnerbait Casting Rod is a 6-foot 10-inch 1-piece heavy duty IM7 graphite fishing rod that features 8 guides + tip, Lew’s exclusive “No Foul” hook keeper, and Winn Dri-Tac advanced polymer split-grip handle that provides a comfortable grip

STRONG AND STABLE: Moderate-fast action rod with medium-heavy power for solid hooksets and a confident fight. Toughness starts at the tip of this rod with a heavy-duty stainless-steel guide that’ll prove formidable where abuse and breakage tends to occur most frequently. Moving down the blank finds tough stainless-steel guides with aluminum oxide inserts that are silky smooth for free line flow

EXCEPTIONAL CONSTRUCTION: This rod features Lew’s exclusive SoftTouch graphite skeletal reel seat to ensure a secure attachment of the reel of your choice

【Lightweight & Sensitive】The 2-piece spinning rods/baitcasting rods are constructed with high-density 24-Ton carbon fiber reinforced with fiberglass composite for power and elasticity. Composite rod blanks are lighter than other fishing rods and transmit energy better providing better performance and bite sensitivity. 

【Special Spigot Ferrule Cap Design】Special spigot ferrule cap makes the sections combine and fitted well. Amazing spigot joints transition power smoothly throughout the fishing pole blank. You will agree 2-piece fishing rod feels exactly like a 1 piece fishing rod!

【Super Smooth Line Guides】Goture fishing rods only adopt stainless steel guides with wear-resistant ceramic inserts for superior casting distance and higher accuracy while dissipating heat more efficiently which delivers excellent durability with monofilament lines, fluorocarbon lines, and braided lines.

PREMIUM QUALITY: EOW two-piece spinning and casting rod with twin tips features 24T carbon blanks, Durable Nylon reel seats, Stainless Steel Guides with Ceramic rings, Split Cork grips, hook keeper and sleek Black/Red color design.

CAREFUL DESIGN: To achieve the best balance of portability and performance, EOW created the Auroras series with careful and intensive design. The 2 sections are joined and fitted snugly by EOW’s specially designed Spigot Joint to ensure the power flows smoothly from the tip to your hand. When you cast, you can enjoy the best feeling just like a 1pc traditional rod.

MULTIFUNCTIONAL: EOW Auroras two-piece rods with twin tips come in 2 different lengths 6’ & 7’ with Fast Action. The twin-tips with M and MH Power are designed for different target fish and anglers’ preferences, so you can have one rod with two options of Power for different fish. For both freshwater and saltwater, this rod works great for trout fishing, bass fishing, catfish fishing, walleye fishing, salmon, redfish, kayak fishing and more.

LONG DISTANCE CASTING--Surf fishing is a distance game and LITTMA Surf fishing rod was designed with feedback from experienced surf fishing anglers. When you're searching for the longest casts and the hardest hooksets, LITTMA surf rod is up to the task. LITTMA surf rod will not let you down even in the harshest conditions.  Perfect whether you're a seasoned salt water fishing angler or just starting out with the surf fishing technique, LITTMA surf rod will do the job.

BLANK & CONSTRUCTION--All Wizard Surf two-piece fishing rods are constructed with high density graphite fiber blank construction with carbon nano technology, lighter, tougher, and more powerful. Extra Long thick walled ferrules on the 60/40 split 2 Piece -Designed to flex and behave like a 1 pc. rod while the good portability. Crisp and fast recovery with moderate to moderate-fast action are ideal for throwing bucktails, darters, metals, pencil poppers, swimmers, etc. Available in 10,11,12feet.

COMPONENTS--LITTMA uses the high quality components in a Wizard surf rod. Seaguide rust resistant SS304 Tip-top guide which can deliver a max durability The Stainless steel double footed guides are tangle-free design so the casting distance is not compromised regardless of how hard you cast. Perfect for many lines such as the braid, mono. Easy to make accurate casts and the rod tip is sensitive enough to see strikes. A shrink tube grip handle that offers good grip and comfort in wet conditions.

Hybrid graphite/glass composite blank

Black, stainless steel guide frames with chromed rings

Exposed-blank through-handle design

"Rough Fish Series" Professionally designed and tested to handle the demands of today's anglers. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY: Japan Toray IM8 grade 24T-30T high module carbon, advanced Helical taper blank design for exceptional line control, light weight fast action, powerful casting ability and excellent accuracy.

EXCELLENT TRAVELABILITY: 4 Pieces Spinning rod 6.6ft (2.0m) 8-12Ib, 1/4- 5/8 OZ (20-50g), Medium Heavy MH Line Weight, Fast Action Light Weight net weight only 5.3 OZ (155g). Compact With Cordura Rod Tube total length only 24 inch (61cm). Best designed length, action and line weight cover your fishing rod needs in almost all of your travel destinations

PREMIUM COMPONENTS: Handle, 3 Section split-grip EVA handle in black with beautiful compressed cork trims for the best durability and also for the best visual effect. Guides, 7+1, high quality ceramic guides in stainless steel frames perfectly spaced, friction free and best casting performance. Reel seat, Graphite Fuji style reel seat in gray color.

Responsive and durable 24-ton carbon rod blanks that are specifically designed for carp fishing

UFR: Ultimate Flex Reinforced rod tip technology

The rods are two pieces for easy transport

Rugged gunsmoke stainless steel guide frames with stainless steel inserts

Premium IM6 one-piece graphite blanks

Lightweight graphite reel seats with cushioned stainless steel hoods

Japanese PVG36T Blank Construction

Taper Designed with Zonal Action Technology (ZAT2)

Japanese 36 Ton Toray Graphite

Ultra-responsive 30-ton carbon rod blanks

Sea Guide XO 316-SS angled guide frames reduce line twists

Zirconium inserts to reduce abrasion