Top 3 Best All-Around Rods for Bass Fishing in 2026!

3. Ugly Stik GX2 Casting Rod https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D169FTTQ/?tag=jasonhunts-20
2. Lew’s Laser SG1 Casting Rod https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075MY7ZP2/?tag=jasonhunts-20
1. KastKing Perigee II Casting Rod https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07144ZN9C/?tag=jasonhunts-20

Looking for the best all around rods for bass fishing? In this video, I count down my top three picks, ranked from good to best, using personal experiences and feedback from anglers who fish these rods week after week.

I start with the Ugly Stik GX2 Casting Rod, a tough, balanced option that anglers keep coming back to. Next is the Lew’s Laser SG1, a medium-heavy, fast-action rod with the sensitivity bass anglers want for jigs, Texas rigs, and topwater. Then I reveal my number one pick, the KastKing Perigee II, a two-piece casting rod with an extra tip that lets you switch between finesse and power techniques on one rod.

If you want one setup that handles different lures, cover, and conditions, this list will help you choose. I share what anglers loved, what frustrated them, and who each rod suits best, so you can pick with confidence.

In this video, you’ll learn:

Which best all around rods for bass fishing hold up in real use
How rod power and action affect jigs, spinnerbaits, and soft plastics
Why the extra tip gives my top pick an edge

Watch until the end to see which rod wins, and tell me your favorite bass rod in the comments!

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