Baitcaster Rods
Baitcaster Rods
Used to target a variety of fish species from coast to coast, from barramundi in the North to Murray Cod in the South and everything between, it's no small wonder that baitcaster rods have become a sort after piece of fishing gear. Desired for their accurate nature and powerful fish pulling abilities, the baitcaster rod is a helpful addition to any fisho's artillery. Explore our range of baitcaster rods online or head down to your local store and chat to one of our friendly and knowledgeable BCF'ing experts.
What is a baitcaster rod?
Baitcaster rods tend to be shorter than their spinning rod counterparts and commonly have a stiffer action. They come with a unique design, that has both the reel seat and rod eyelets situated atop the rod, this provides maximum control and line management for the best lure and bait presentations. The pistol grip is another feature found on all baitcaster rods, that helps to comfortably position the rod in your casting hand and assists with holding the baitcaster reel in place.
When should you use a baitcaster rod?
Baitcasters are used for a variety of fishing scenarios and really come into their own when you need a higher level of accuracy in your cast. Things like snag bashing are the perfect situation for pulling out a baitcaster, whether that be amongst the timbers or working a rock shelf. Fish species such as mangrove jack, estuary cod, bass and saratoga are all common captures when working the snags with a baitcaster rod.
What brands of baitcaster rods do the BCF'ing experts recommend?
There are plenty of quality brands available on the market to fit the needs of any fisho no matter their budget. From Savage Gear, Daiwa, Shimano, Samaki, Wilson and a whole lot more, they all have a range of products with different prices, rod length, weight rating and build componentry to suit any style of fishing. Sign up to become a BCF club member either in-store or online to receive great discounts and exclusive specials.
