| Shimano ___________________________________________ • Price Range: $50-$700 ___________________________________________ • Types of Rods: Spinning, Casting ___________________________________________ • Length Range: 4′-10′ ___________________________________________ • Power Range: Ultra-Light – Heavy ___________________________________________ • Action Range: Slow – Extra Fast | Phenix ___________________________________________ • Price Range: $100-$500 ___________________________________________ • Types of Rods: Spinning, Casting ___________________________________________ • Length Range: 5′-7’9″ ___________________________________________ • Power Range: Ultra-Light – Heavy ___________________________________________ • Action Range: Moderate – Extra Fast |
Shimano and Phenix are two of the most well-known names in the fishing rod industry. Shimano offers a wide range of rods that vary in price from $50 to $700, in lengths from 4′ to 10′, and span slow to extra fast action. They also provide a selection of rods made for both spinning and casting in ultra-light to heavy models. Phenix rods come in a variety of price options, from $100 to $500, and the selection encompasses both spinning and casting rods in sizes from 5′-7’9″. The rods also offer a range of weights and actions, from Ultra-Light to Heavy, and Moderate to Extra Fast. These two brands provide anglers of all levels of experience with the right rod for their type of fishing.