Choosing the right fishing rod can be a huge task due to the number of rods on the market. There are many reviews but some lack specifics and give a more general overview of the fishing rod. Comsumersearch.com has a list out that has the best inexpensive, best overall, and best luxery fishing rod.

Best Inexpensive Fishing Rod

One of the most popular rod for many years is Shakespeare's Ugly Stik. It is considered as being solid and dependable rod for the smaller fish that fits a wide range of anglers. The Ugly Stik has a graphite core inside a fiberglass exterior making it sensitive but one of the stronget rods out there.

Best Overall Fishing Rod

The Okuma Guide Select was rated as Best Overall Fishing Rod Value because of its quality components at an affordable price. This rod is made of solid graphite make it sensitive and light and its handle is made of high grade cork. The cork handle is comfortable but doesn't sacrifice sensitivity.

Best Luxery Fishing Rod

The Shimano Cumara provides the best in sensitivity and comfort with its IM-10 graphite rod giving the ultimate in sensitivity. Making accurate casts and feeling even the smallest bites are no problem with this rod. This rod also features Fuji SIC black fram guides and a two piece handle that is custom designed with a carbon insert and EVA foam grips. The Cumara won the Best of the Best award for 2008 from Field and Stream magazine.