fenwick hmx rods vs st croix rods Bass X Casting Rod Constructed from a proprietary blend of carbon fiber FENWICK HMX vs ST CROIX

Ling arent known for their vicious rod-bending fights, as once you get them about 30 feet off the bottom, their air bladders pop out as they give up the battle, but they will give the bait a good initial whack, and a 3-pound-plus ling definitely gives you a little jolt when reeling it in

How We Tested With a long-time fisherman's help, our kid testers used each pole side-by-side and hands-on at multiple locations over several weeks

If youre new to the idea, Stick with Schedule 40 PVC

If not using a bobber, feel for subtle tugs or changes in line tension through the rod

You can also bend the spinnerbait arm back until it almost touches the hook

Theyre not quite as loud as buzzbaits, so they work very well on pressured bass, but they still allow you to cover a bunch of water in a hurry