I’m a sucker for new rods, but as my collection has grown to unfathomable numbers, I probably don’t need any more 7’ medium heavy baitcasters or 7’ medium action spinning rods. I’m certainly open to finding new sticks in those general ranges, but I’m more interested in specialty rods at the margins or aimed at very narrow purposes. Here are some new options available at Tackle Warehouse:

KastKing Kestrel 3pc baitcasting BFS travel rod — **KastKing Kestrel Finesse 3pc Casting Rods** – We’ve catalogued plenty of multi-piece baitcasting rods, but this is the first one I’ve seen that falls into the Bait Finesse category.

KastKing Kestrel 3pc spinning rod — **KastKing Kestrel Finesse 3pc Spinning Rods** – As with the casting rods listed above, this 3-piece spinning rod skews light, and it’s under a hundred bucks.

**Falcon Marsh Series Casting Rods** – These are made for the inshore game, which means they’re beefed up to handle whatever bass anglers can dish out.

**Falcon Marsh Series Spinning Rods** – A spinning version with similar premium components, including Recoil guides and non-slip grips.

SPRO KGB SIgnature Series Casting Rods for Swimbaits — **SPRO KGB Signature Series Casting Rods** – A swimbait stick from one of the industry’s most celebrated and successful collaborations.

**Phenix Classic BFS Casting Rods** – Phenix is another company that has taken a headfirst dive into BFS, and the offer three rods in this mid-priced series that’ll allow you to use baitcasting gear for super-light lures.

**Z-Man Drew's Ultimate Ned Rig Spinning Rods** – I’m not sure that a 5’4” rod is for me, but these finesse oriented tools with Tennessee handles remind me of Charlie Brewer’s old slider rods.

Their unparalleled selection continues to grow every year. If you’re looking for a rod that does one thing remarkably well, or one that covers a lot of different techniques, shoot us a message and we’ll be glad to offer up a recommendation at just about any price point.

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