Saltwater Casting Rods
Saltwater Casting Rods
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 Okuma Blue Diamond Saltwater Casting Rod BDC 762ML $44.99 Time Remaining: 21d 1h 45m Buy It Now for only: $44.99 |
 RARE VTG KODIAK USA 3 180 65 SALT WATER DEEP SEA CASTING TROLLING FISHING ROD $99.99 Time Remaining: 6d 14h 44m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 TRL 17 40Lb 70 Travel Casting Rod EVA Handles Ideal For Salt Water Big Fish $99.95 Time Remaining: 27d 11h 41m Buy It Now for only: $99.95 |
 TRL 17 40Lb 70 Travel Casting Rod W Pay Bay Guides Ideal Salt Water Big Fish $99.95 Time Remaining: 26d 15h 38m Buy It Now for only: $99.95 |
 Okuma Blue Diamond Saltwater Casting Rod BDC 862M $44.99 Time Remaining: 28d 17h 40m Buy It Now for only: $44.99 |
 Fin Nor PowerLite FNPC73MS 7 3 Saltwater Casting Rod $149.99 Time Remaining: 22d 19h 52m Buy It Now for only: $149.99 |
 7 Saltwater Bait Casting Travel Rod w 1 Butt 1 Tip $79.95 Time Remaining: 16d 19h 11m Buy It Now for only: $79.95 |
 Lamiglas Surf King Graphite Saltwater Surf Fishing Rod Casting or Spinning $139.00 Time Remaining: 21d 3h 11m Buy It Now for only: $139.00 |
 DAIWA SALTIGA SURF SALTWATER CASTING ROD SAS1503XHFB $299.95 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 54m Buy It Now for only: $299.95 |
 NEW 10 Saltwater Fishing Surf Casting Rod 6 Eyelets E Glass Two Piece Pole $69.99 Time Remaining: 23d 17h 25m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 St Croix Mojo Surf Saltwater Casting Rod MSC120HMF2 12 Heavy 2 Piece $280.00 Time Remaining: 12d 21h 21m Buy It Now for only: $280.00 |
 TRL 17 40Lb 70 Travel Casting Rod W Palm Seat Ideal For Salt Water Big Fish $99.95 Time Remaining: 27d 11h 36m Buy It Now for only: $99.95 |
 Lamiglas XS10MHC Graphite Saltwater Surf Jetty Conventional Casting Rod $235.00 Time Remaining: 21d 2h 47m Buy It Now for only: $235.00 |
 Shimano Terez Waxwing Saltwater Casting Rod TZCWX80MH 8 Medium Heavy 1pc $219.99 Time Remaining: 13d 20h 53m Buy It Now for only: $219.99 |
 PENN 3195RS Senator Saltwater 66 Casting Fishing Rod 60 80 $130.00 Time Remaining: 1d 19h 50m Buy It Now for only: $130.00 |
 Okuma Blue Diamond Saltwater Casting Rod BDTR 1002MH $76.49 Time Remaining: 21d 4h 3m Buy It Now for only: $76.49 |
 GLoomis Greenwater GWR901C Saltwater Casting Rod $255.00 Time Remaining: 21d 23m Buy It Now for only: $255.00 |
 GLoomis Greenwater GWPR843C Saltwater Casting Rod $225.00 Time Remaining: 12d 21h 31m Buy It Now for only: $225.00 |
 G LOOMIS 7 POPPING SALTWATER CASTING ROD PR844C GLX $375.00 Time Remaining: 4d 23h 57m Buy It Now for only: $375.00 |
 GLoomis Pro Green PGR882C Casting Saltwater Rod $255.00 Time Remaining: 5d 20h 39m Buy It Now for only: $255.00 |
 GLoomis Greenwater GWR901S Saltwater Casting Rod $245.00 Time Remaining: 25d 18h 30m Buy It Now for only: $245.00 |
 FALCON COASTAL XG CASTING ROD SC 7M SALTWATER 7 MEDIUM $89.99 Time Remaining: 4d 23h 28m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 GLoomis Greenwater GWMR843C Saltwater Casting Rod $230.00 Time Remaining: 12d 21h 29m Buy It Now for only: $230.00 |
 G Loomis Pro Blue Saltwater Casting Rod PBR785C 66 1pc $260.00 Time Remaining: 4d 3h 15m Buy It Now for only: $260.00 |
 PENN 3145RS Senator Saltwater 66 Casting Fishing Rod 30 50 $125.00 Time Remaining: 1d 19h 43m Buy It Now for only: $125.00 |
 7 Saltwater Bait Casting Travel Rod with 2 Tips $129.95 Time Remaining: 11d 18h 29m Buy It Now for only: $129.95 |
 GLoomis Pro Green PGR822C Casting Saltwater Rod $250.00 Time Remaining: 5d 20h 5m Buy It Now for only: $250.00 |
 GLoomis Pro Green PGR884C Casting Saltwater Rod $275.00 Time Remaining: 5d 20h 45m Buy It Now for only: $275.00 |
 GLoomis Pro Green PGR821C Casting Saltwater Rod $245.00 Time Remaining: 5d 20h 3m Buy It Now for only: $245.00 |
 GLoomis Pro Green PGPR864C Casting Saltwater Rod $255.00 Time Remaining: 5d 20h 49m Buy It Now for only: $255.00 |
 GLoomis Pro Green PGR881C Casting Saltwater Rod $255.00 Time Remaining: 5d 20h 37m Buy It Now for only: $255.00 |
 GLoomis Pro Green PGPR862C Casting Saltwater Rod $245.00 Time Remaining: 5d 20h 46m Buy It Now for only: $245.00 |
 GLoomis Pro Green PGPR863C Casting Saltwater Rod $250.00 Time Remaining: 5d 20h 48m Buy It Now for only: $250.00 |
 GLoomis Pro Green PGR883C Casting Saltwater Rod $265.00 Time Remaining: 5d 20h 41m Buy It Now for only: $265.00 |
 GLoomis Greenwater GWR9000S Saltwater Casting Rod $235.00 Time Remaining: 3d 36m Buy It Now for only: $235.00 |
 G Loomis Pro Green Saltwater Casting Rod PGR884C 74 Heavy 1pc $275.00 Time Remaining: 9d 19h 21m Buy It Now for only: $275.00 |
 GLoomis Pro Green PGR823C Casting Saltwater Rod $250.00 Time Remaining: 5d 20h 36m Buy It Now for only: $250.00 |
 PENN 3135RS Senator Saltwater 66 Casting Rod 20 40 $120.00 Time Remaining: 21d 19h 46m Buy It Now for only: $120.00 |
 G LOOMIS 66 PELAGIC SALTWATER CASTING ROD PSR78 30C TR $355.00 Time Remaining: 4d 23h 30m Buy It Now for only: $355.00 |
Best Saltwater Fly Rod, What is the Best Fly Rod for Saltwater?
Choosing the "Best Saltwater Fly Rod" is like picking out the best eating utensil. A different tool will be needed for different situations. These situations vary widely so there is a wide range of saltwater fly rods that will be better at times than others. Size of fish is the biggest variable, but there are others that you will want to take into account before you invest in a saltwater fly rod. At the bottom of this article is a link that will take you to a site where you can get recommended brands and models of the best saltwater fly rods.
What is difference between a Saltwater Fly Rod and Freshwater Fly Rod?
Before you choose what will be the best saltwater fly rod for your adventures, it is good to know the differences between a saltwater fly rod and a freshwater (standard) fly rod. First of all, both will work in either situation as long as it is designed for the size of fish you are after. One thing that is for sure is that you do not want to be under rodded ever, especially when saltwater fly fishing. Typically, pound for pound, saltwater fish fight much harder than freshwater fish. I have caught 2 pound saltwater fish that fought as hard as a 10 pound Rainbow Trout. So when in doubt, go with a heavier weight rod.
Fast Action
One critical factor when choosing a rod that will be best for saltwater is to makes sure it is a "Fast Action" rod. Basically this means that the fly rod will be quite stiff and will therefore deliver a lot of power. This will also mean a tired shoulder at the end of the day, but there are many reasons for fast action rods. Here are a few:
Wind: saltwater fly rods are built to combat the wind that is almost always prevalent when fishing in saltwater.
Distance: Fast action rods will deliver the most power to the line resulting in a further cast than with softer rods.
Flies: In most saltwater fly fishing situations, you will not be casting small bugs to rising fish. Usually you will be casting heavy, wind catching bait fish imitations that are hard to cast. That is when a stiff, fast action rod will help you pick that fly up out of the water and then cast it out a long ways. With a soft rod, you will struggle to get it out of the water without stripping in a bunch of line, and then try to cast it!
Line: A common scenario when saltwater fly fishing is using sink tips to get the fly to the fish. Sinking line is much harder to cast than floating, therefore the fast action.
You are probably thinking these aspects are what you would like in a freshwater rod. And yes, most saltwater rods make great freshwater rods for big fish. Unfortunately many freshwater rods are not designed for what you will be faced with in the saltwater.
Fish Size
The best saltwater fly rod is determined by the size of fish you are after. As mentioned earlier, saltwater fish tend to fight with a vengeance. Therefore it is wise to go with a heavier weight rod. For the most part, an 8wt (weight) is probably about as low as you will go. Here is a generic list of some fish and the rod weight you will want to have:
8wt: Sierra Mackerel, Bonefish, Snook, Trout, Steelhead
10wt: Bonefish, Permit, Roosterfish, Dorado, Snook, Redfish, Salmon
12wt: Roosterfish, Dorado, Barracuda, Tuna, Sailfish
14wt: Tarpon, Sailfish, Marlin, Shark
Quality
In order for a rod to be the best saltwater fly rod, it must be good quality. Just as important though, it must fit into your budget. As quality goes up, price is right in front of it. There are two things that I suggest for all rods when it comes to quality and price:
- Go with the best fly rod you can afford.
- Stick with the rods that offer an unconditional lifetime warranty. For the most part, you will have to spend at least $200 to get a rod with a lifetime warranty, but trust me, it is worth it. We all break rods sooner than later, so you might as well make this an investment for a life time. Plus, you will regret buying anything less the quality of rod that is warranted, especially when casting to fish in saltwater. All the rod makers that I suggest are very good with their warranties, and some even offer programs where you have a new rod in as little as a few days after a break.
Fly Line for Saltwater
It is not really crucial to have a specific line made for saltwater, although you will want to be ready for all situations. That is why I recommend a fly line with interchangeable tips. This way you can adapt and fish floating line if need be, or switch to one of many sink tips designed to sink at different rates. Follow the link below and click on "Fly Lines" to get my specific recommendation on certain brands.
Conclusion:
There are many good fly rods to choose form, but an investment of this stature requires more than good, you want the best. To get recommendations on the best saltwater fly rod, go to www.OnlineFlyFishingGuide.com/Best Saltwater Fly Rod and click on "Fly Rods" where we talk more about brands and models. To see our recommendation on the best saltwater fly rod and other fly fishing gear click here: www.OnlineFlyFishingGuide.com/OnlineFlyFishingGearGuide
About the Author
Chris Jackson is an avid outdoorsman living in the Northwest in the state of Idaho. He spends as much time with his wife, daughter, and friends in the outdoors as he can. Fly Fishing and archery are his passions, as well as anything else he can do to get outside and experience all that the Northwest has to offer. Chris is the developer of the popular website: www.OnlineFlyFishingGuide.com