Top Bass Fishing Rods for 2011

The rod is a bass fisherman's tool, and a good bass angler will always do better work with a good tool. A good bass rod will allow the angler to feel much more of what’s going on with the lure, such as bottom structure and of coarse the strike. A good bass rod will definitely help casting ability and cast accuracy. There is no doubt that a high quality bass fishing rod will help you catch more fish, and a poor quality bass fishing rod will hurt your fishing ability.

The ability to create actions for specific bass fishing techniques only comes with rod building expertise and the use of the best materials such as graphite and fiberglass. The following rod manufacturers have mastered this trade and offer the Top Bass Fishing Rods in 2011.

The most popular bass fishing rod on the market today comes from Duckett Fishing, an all new Alabama based company headed up by 2007 Bassmaster Classic Champion Boyd Duckett.

Duckett Fishing's Micro Magic Bass rods are an exceptional rods that I would recommend to just about anyone who loves to bass fish. These lightweight rods are packed full of features including:

• All blanks are made from the highest quality, multi-modulous, “guaranteed fresh” pre-pregs and will be rolled on inhouse-designed proprietary mandrels.
• Comfort grip reel seats, for both casting and spinning;
• High-quality “AA” cork grips;
• Hook-keepers made especially for Duckett Fishing;
• Custom-designed anodized aluminum winding checks.
• Extremely lightweight and durable
• Unmatched sensitivity
• Produce increased casting distance
• Unparalleled accuracy
• Well-balanced to reduce angler fatigue
• Rods are white in color

The new Shimano Cumara Casting Rod Series is the lightweight bass rod series from Shimano. These premium rods are designed for bottom bouncing techniques such as jig fishing or soft plastics. The IM-10 graphite construction paired with the ceramic eyes ensure that you feel everything your bait comes in contact with. These rods are well worth the investment, and were actually voted 2008 Best Value Rod by Tackle Tour.

• Custom Etched Butt Cap
• Convenient Hook Keeper
• Fuji SIC Black Frame Guides
• Custom Reel Seat with Carbon Insert
• Shaped Eva Foam Grips
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

I have this rod in a 7'2" Extra Fast model, paired with a Shimano Curado 200e7 reel, and I absolutely love it. I would definitely recommend it to any serious bass fisherman.