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Baitcaster Rods

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Baitcaster Rods

Baitcaster rods are designed for precision and control, so they’re generally more popular with experienced anglers. They pair with baitcasting reels and spincast reels, allowing for more accurate casts. Baitcaster rods are generally short, [1.7-1.8m] to make single-handed casting easier. They suit low-profile and round body baitcast reels and spincast reels. Baitcaster rods are known for accuracy and control while fighting fish, ideal for canoes, kayaks, boat and shore fishing where close-range, accurate casts are required. Baitcast rods are perfectly suited to Australian bass, Murray cod, Yellowbelly and for stream or lake fishing around snags and structure where accuracy and precision positioning of your lures is important.In recent years, we’ve seen longer rods come onto the market as anglers crave longer casting distance. This has occurred from light finesse baitcasting rods for bream and bass fisherman, right through to extra heavy swimbait style rods that often measure up past 2.4 metres, designed for land-based Mulloway, Kingfish or Tuna fisherman.

A massive range of fishing rods for your next angling adventure

At Hot Tackle, we know that choosing the right fishing rod is among the most important factors in maximising the chances of a successful fishing trip. Whether you’re looking for a new everyday rod or a high-performance trophy hunter, you need the right rod to suit your fishing technique, desired species and fishing location. From baitcaster rods to jigging rods, spinning rods and more, we stock a huge selection of handpicked rods from industry-leading brands including Daiwa, Penn, Shimano, Samaki, Millerods, Ocean’s Legacy and more. Explore our range of fishing rods online. We offer fast delivery Australia-wide.

FAQs about our fishing rods for sale

Do you offer buy now, pay later options?

Yes, we do! You can pay off your new rods, reels and outdoor fishing equipment in four easy instalments with Afterpay and also Zip Pay..

I'm not sure whether a certain rod is suitable for me.

It can be a bit daunting if you're new to fishing, especially given how many different models of rods there are in the Australian market. We're more than happy to help you with any questions you may have on product suitability, so if you have questions, feel free to message us on our social media channels, like Facebook or Instagram or simply call the stores during business hours, and we'll be more than happy to help in any way we can. It's much better for all of us to make sure that you're getting the right rod for the fishing you want to be doing, and one that matches the budget you have in mind, also. For store contact, call us during business hours at (02) 4072 0030 (Morisset) or (02) 4959 5276 (Warners Bay). We’re here to help!

How do I care for my rod to ensure it lasts a long time?

Fishing rods are made from varying materials, from heavy-duty fibreglass (common in old-school bait fishing rods) right through to super-sensitive lightweight carbon graphite material, which is prevalent in most lure casting models on the market today. Fishing rods are designed to load right through the full extent of the rod - importantly, including the middle and butt section. It's important to note that you should never focus the full load zone onto the upper section of a fishing rod, where the rod blank is the thinnest. The term high-stick is where too much load is placed towards the top of the rod - usually happening when anglers try to lift a fish into a boat, jetty or bank, or try to bend a rod too much whilst snagged in a close proximity to the angler. Often, the result of this is a broken rod, which will ruin a day on the water and, unfortunately, is not covered under warranty. Best practice is to try to avoid lifting the rod beyond 45 degrees to the horizon when loaded up. This ensures the weight is distributed across the entire rod.

Shop our range of fishing rods Australia-wide and take your fishing trips to the next level

At Hot Tackle, we go the extra mile to match you with top-quality fishing rods for your next offshore adventure. We stock a massive range of fishing gear, reels, rods and apparel to suit all types of fishing. Get your next fishing rod online with Hot Tackle — order now! Order online or visit our fishing stores in Morisset or Warners Bay

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