I Investigated 8 US Fishing Rod Brands (Only 2 Aren't Robbing You)
187K views · May 12, 2026 · People & Blogs
Comments · 292
@maggaman1603 · 4 months ago
I always went with ugly sticks, 40 dollars and years of hassle free fishing. It's really not that complicated.
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@Fishin_ChipS · 4 months ago
Ai guy has left out a TRULY American rod that is fantastic. Cashion...., "We pride ourselves on crafting an American Made Fishing Rod. From the carbon blanks to the grips, every Cashion Rod is truly made in America – built right here in Sanford, North Carolina by American craftsmen."
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@GeezerGramps · 3 months ago
Never did say which 2 weren’t robbing us. I think the whole video was AI created, it’s the same voice of some other videos I’ve seen.
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@Michael-u4m8l · 4 months ago
According to Google the g loomis blanks, with the exception of their fly rods which come from Japan, are made in their factory in Washington.
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@Tina-sj7kz · 4 months ago
My favorite Loomis rod tip broke, I had that rod for years. I sent it back and they replaced it with a new one, that is nowhere near as good as the old. I wish I had just taken it to a repair shop instead…
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@81derock · 4 months ago
Great reason to by an ALX rod. Love St.Croix too but for the money ALX have been pretty hard to beat.
@robertcox9226 · 4 months ago
Problem is truth in advertising was lost in the 60's.
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@RocketRoomVideo · 2 months ago
I recently got an Ugly Stik Dock Runner (3') for $20 at Walmart, and I'm very happy with it and the price.
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@thereisnogodonlynature · 4 months ago
Major issue is he's comparing prices of blanks (bare rod material) against ready to go rods with handles and line guides. Even if he is misspeaking I can't trust this bs
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@edwhite3767 · 4 months ago
I own several St. Croix rods from the premiere series, Legend Tournament, and Legend Glass !! I won't buy anything else, I broke 2 of them and St. Croix replaced them !! I've been extremely happy with the performance of them
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@eddietide2129 · 4 months ago
The TFO Tidal is now a Torray Blank...meaning its Made in Japan by Mitsubishi or Fuji Heavy
@surferjoe8586 · 3 months ago (edited)
I've been very pleased with the Bass Pro Johnny Morris Platinum series rods, so much so I now own 4 of these rods. They come with a decent warranty, 10yrs if I'm remebering correctly. Never had an issue with reel seat comming loose,grips are comfortable and the rod itself seems light and sensitiv.I believe these are made in the good ol US of A as well.
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