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One of the best fishing rods is the Shakespeare Ugly Stik. The Ugly Stik has been marketed for over 29 years. The spinning rods without the reel cost about $40. The Ugly Stik Tiger Saltwater spinning rods cost about $53-73.

St.Croix fishing rods are also highly regarded. St.Croix offers fishing rods for spinning, casting and fly fishing. The rods are well constructed, are lightweight and provide great sensitivity. The Triumph series rods cost about $50-100. They are best best suited for beginning anglers. The Elite spinning rods cost about $330-350.

Berkley offers several low priced models. The Berkley Air spinning and casting rods cost about $90-100. They Berkley Cherrywood spinning and casting models cost about $25-38. They seem to be best suited for beginning anglers.

The Fenwick Eagle are entry level spinning rods that cost about $55.

When choosing fishing rods, consider:
1. A good spinning rod for freshwater should be about 5.5 - 6.5 feet long.
2. Graphite rods generally provide better sensitivity than fiberglass rods and are generally better for the average angler.
3. Cork handles are comfortable and provide good sensitivity.

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