Rods — Tim Allard Shimano’s Compre family grows with a trio of exciting additions: the redesigned Compre Muskie, redesigned Compre Walleye, and the all-new Compre Lite series. Diaflash technology reinforces the lower rod blank with opposing carbon tape wraps to minimize twist, maximize strength, and preserve energy during hooksets. Fuji guides enhance casting distance and accuracy. Compre Muskie casting rods come in seven telescoping models, the Compre Walleye series offers 12 spinning, including several 2-piece models, and 2 trolling rods, and the Compre Lite consists of 6 different spinning models tailored for light tactics for trout and panfish. MSRP: Walleye & Lite: $149.99, Muskie: $274.99 St. Croix has enhanced its best-selling Premier series with Taper Enhancement Technology. These multi-species rods feature smoother, stronger, and more sensitive actions, while cutting weight an average 10%. The 37 spinning and eight casting models also get enhanced ergonomics and modernized Fuji guide trains. Two-piece models available.MSRP: $200-$295 Abu Garcia Veritas Tournament casting and spinning rods deliver impressive performance for both competitive and casual anglers. The 24 technique-specific models are crafted with 36-ton graphite blanks and Powerlux 200, a proprietary resin technology, which increases strength and sensitivity, and reduces weight. A balanced design, combined with EVA split grip and ergonomic reel seat, enhance comfort. Robotically optimized guide train maximizes casting distance, especially with lighter lures.MSRP: $221.95 Updated Vendetta casting and spinning rods are better than ever. Sleek, well-balanced, and lightweight, they deliver precision and performance at a great value, thanks, in part, to their sensitive 30-ton graphite blank and ROCS guide train for superior casting distances. EVA split-grip handle and ergonomic reel seat provides all-day comfort and dependable performance.MSRP: $133.95 Daiwa’s Tatula Cork Bass casting and spinning rods are redesigned and upgraded. Now lighter, the 25-model series is crafted with high-density SVF graphite, which uses less resin, with a process that wraps carbon layers at crossing 45-degree angles to spine the rod and prevent twisting of the blank for improved casting accuracy, sensitivity, hook-driving power, and durability. New custom reel seats combined with cork grips enable a form-fitting grip. Fuji O concept guides with deep-pressed aluminum oxide rings offer long-lasting protection and ample clearance for braid-leader connections. MSRP: $179.99 US Meanwhile, the company’s Steez Bass casting and spinning rods are extremely light, sensitive, and powerful due, in part, to their SVF Nanoplus blanks with high-density graphite, precision-placed resin, and a X45 left/right carbon weave. Fuji
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