What Is The Best Spinnerbait Rod?

Fishing for bass with a spinnerbait can be very fun. Spinnerbaits are great when you want to cover a lot of water. They also are very effective in muddy water and nothing compares to seeing a bass explode on a spinnerbait while topwater fishing. However, in order to get the most out of them, you need to choose a good spinnerbait rod.

In this post, we will cover exactly what to look for when choosing a good spinnerbait rod. We will discuss a few of our favorites and a few of the best budget spinnerbaits rods on the market.

What is the best spinnerbait rod?

Here is a quick preview of our top 5:

• G. Loomis IMX 812C SBR
• Denali Lithium Series
• Denali Rods Kovert Series
• Ardent Denny Brauer Series
• Wright and McGill Skeet Reese Spinner Bait Series

Power: When it comes to choosing a spinnerbait rod you want to have rod that is powerful enough to set the hook, but not too powerful it is going to rip the hook out of the fish’s mouth. A good power rating is anywhere between medium to medium heavy.

This is going to give you good power for hooksets but also give you enough power to get the fish out of cover. Keep in mind choosing the correct power rating is based on the weight of the lure you will be using as well. The heavier the lure the more powerful rod you will need.

Action: The action rating of the rod determines how much of the rod bends at the tip. This action rating can affect both the sensitivity and the casting distance of the fishing pole. A general rule to go by when choosing the right action depends mainly on the type of fishing hook you will be using.

For example, if you will be fishing with treble hooks such as a crankbait you will want a slower action. This action will give you more control over the fish. However, when fishing with a single hook such as a spinnerbait you would want to choose a fast to extra fast action.

Length: There are no set rules to dictate which length will work better when fishing with a spinnerbait. However. a few factors to remember that will help you choose the best one for you is that shorter rods give you more control and tend to be more accurate, while longer rods on the otherhand tend to give you a longer cast. Having a longer fishing rod will also give you a little more power than a shorter rod will.

Let’s take a look at a few of our favorite spinnerbait rods.

G. Loomis IMX 812C SBR | Best All Around Spinnerbait Rod

Power: Medium

Action: Extra Fast

Lure: 3/8 – 1/2 oz

Line: 10 – 17lb

Length: 6′ 9″

G.Loomis knows how to make a good fishing rod. When it comes to making a good spinnerbait rod the G. Loomis IMX 812C SBR is no exception. The medium power rating gives you the perfect amount of power when fishing with mid-range spinnerbaits.

This rod also has an extra fast action. This extra fast action gives you added sensitivity and more control of your cast. With this fishing pole you will not only be able to put the lure exactly where you want it, but have the power to land a big bass.

Denali Lithium Series | Best Spinnerbait Rod

Power: Medium Heavy

Action: Moderate Fast

Lure: 5/16 – 1 oz

Line: 10 – 20lb

Length: 6′ 10″

Fishing with spinnerbaits can mean a lot of casting. Doing this all day with a heavy rod can be very tiring. The people at Denali had this in mind when creating the Denali Lithium Series. The Lithium Series is designed to be extremely lightweight/ What this means for you, if that you no longer will be fatigued after fishing all day.

Another thing to look at is the power rating and the action. Designed with a medium heavy power rating and a moderate fast action this rod gives you exactly what you need when fishing with larger spinnerbaits.

For more information on the Denali Lithium Series check out the following video:

Denali Rods Kovert Series | Best Spinnerbait Rod For Accuracy

Power: Medium Heavy

Action: Moderate Fast

Lure: 3/8 – 1 oz

Line: 12 – 17lb

Length: 6′ 7.5″‘

When fishing with spinnerbaits sometimes we need to put the lure in tight areas. In order to do so effectively, you need a fishing rod that is going to give you more control to make more accurate casts. One of the best fishing rods to do this is the Denali Rods Kovert Series.

These rods are a little smaller than your standard spinnerbait rod, measuring in a little over 6 feet 7 inches. The length along with the moderate fast action really gives you much more control over your cast. The medium heavy rating allows you to fish with medium to larger spinnerbaits.

Learn more about the Denali Rods Kovert Series in the following video:

Let’s take a look a few of the best spinnerbait rods under $100

Ardent Denny Brauer Spinnerbait Rod

Power: Medium Heavy

Action: Fast

Length: 7’2″

One of the best budget spinnerbait rods on the market is Ardent Denny Brauer Series. This is a medium heavy, fast action spinnerbait rod. One of the best features is the length. Measuring in at 7’2″ not only will make this rod a launching machine, but also give you that extra power and backbone to land the biggest fish.

If you are just beginning to fish with spinnerbaits and looking for a good all around spinnerbait fishing rod, this may be the one just for you.

Wright and McGill Skeet Reese Spinner Bait Fishing Rod | Best All Around Spinnerbait Rod

Power: Medium Heavy

Action: Fast

Lure: 3/8 – 1/2 oz

Line: 12 – 20lb

Length: 7′

Spinnerbaits work great for topwater fishing. However, when fishing topwater you want a fishing rod with a quick action to get the fish out of cover as quickly as possible. This fishing rod does just that. Another great feature of the  Wright and McGill Skeet Reese Spinner Bait Series is the unique S-Curve Blank Construction.

This unique construction helps to make this rod super lightweight, but also can help to improve casting distance. The medium heavy power rating makes it perfect for fishing with medium-sized spinnerbaits.

Learn more in the following video:

What do you think is the best spinnerbait fishing rod? Share with us your thoughts in the comments below.