11 best feeder rods

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Rating of the best feeder rods

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best budget feeder rods	1	Mikado Ultraviolet Heavy Feede r (3.90 m, 120 g.)	4 320 RUB
	2	Banax Piccolo PIC36H (3.60 m, 110 g.)	RUB 5,900
	3	Salmo diamond feeder (3.60 m, 120 g)	RUB 3,246
	4	STINGER MAESTRO FEEDER NS (3.90 m, 60-180 gr.)	RUB 2,870
	5	KAIDA NEOXOEN FEEDER (136) (3.90 m, 60-120 gr.)	RUB 1,735
The best feeder rods in terms of price-performance ratio	1	SHIMANO SUPER ULTEGRA AX FDR 14 '(0.426 m, 150 g.)	RUB 23,700
	2	MAXIMUS RED DEVIL 420XH (4.20 m, 120-180 g.)	RUB 5,948
	3	SHIMANO BEASTMASTER DX FEEDER CARP XH (3.6 m., 150 g.)	RUB 12,990
	4	Daiwa Aqualite Light Feeder (3.90m; up to 90g)	RUB 9 856
	5	Black Hole Hypnos Feeder 360H	RUB 4,312
	6	Daiwa Procaster Feeder (3.30-3.90m; up to 100g) PRF1113LAD	RUB 4,840

Best budget feeder rods

Mikado Ultraviolet Heavy Feeder (3.90 m, 120 g.)

Rating: 4.8

The sporty 'evil' feeder rod from the Ultraviolet company enjoys incredible respect among domestic fans of bottom fishing, for which it is awarded a place in the ranking of the best. Its main advantage lies in the combination of a spectacular appearance, good loading parameters and the desire to enter into a tough confrontation with a large predator. The upper limit of the test for baits does not exceed 120 grams, but this is the very case when reasonable moderation (mentioned more than once in this top) leaves no lot for overestimated technical parameters. From the angler's point of view, the main 'pluses' of the Ultraviolet Heavy Feeder are excellent build quality, an abundance of quivertips for various tackle weights, a comfortable handle with a walnut cork, and a low (even by the standards of the budget segment) price.

Advantages

• the upper limit of the dough is 120 grams;

• high efficiency when fishing in stagnant water and on the current;

• pleasant appearance;

• the presence of four quivertips (whips) in the kit;

• high build quality;

• comfortable construction topped with a cork walnut grip;

disadvantages

• not found.

Banax Piccolo PIC36H (3.60 m, 110 g.)

Rating: 4.7

The original Banax Piccolo series of feeder rods has a huge number of modifications with different lengths and an individual set of technical characteristics. But, it so happened that the first, most unambiguous version deserved to get into the rating, which users fell in love with for its moderation in terms of a huge range of operational parameters. The 360-centimeter model does not have interchangeable tips in the kit, but at the same time it adequately perceives any feeder lure weighing up to 110 grams. Possesses the canonical for the segment medium-fast action, which allows you to make biting, long casts without much work and effort.

The main feature of the Piccolo PIC36H feeder rod is to create ideal conditions for unlimited control over the movement of the bait. Beginners do not particularly focus on this property, giving their vote 'for' the quality of performance and ease of use. But the feeder fishing specialists immediately appreciated the curiosity – such a successful combination of the smallest factors is very rare in the vastness of the budget segment.

Advantages

• very comfortable cork handle and high-quality body kit;

• the ability to make long-range throws;

• adequate perception of the weight of the baits in the stated range;

• the possibility of fine control of the bait in all phases of fishing;

• solid assembly;

disadvantages

• not found.

Salmo diamond feeder (3.60 m, 120 g)

Rating: 4.7

Unlike its direct opponent Maestro Feeder NS, Salmo's 'Diamond Feeder' is designed to maintain an optimal balance between performance and emphasis on ergonomics. It is lighter (280 grams), more flexible and more pliable than its counterpart, however, it has a comparable margin of safety and works equally well both when casting and when fishing fish from the bottom. The upper limit of the test is limited to 120 grams, but especially ardent and experienced anglers manage to overestimate the weight of the bait without any visible damage to the resource of the rod.

Structurally, the Diamond Feeder does not differ much from the canonical samples – the same screw reel seat, the same long handle (albeit with a combined cork and neoprene pad), the same replaceable tips with different stiffness. Nevertheless, consumers find something special in it, something of their own, and this has a positive effect on the level of rod sales in Russia.

Advantages

• excellent ergonomic parameters (light weight, comfortable handle with a combined pad, reliable body kit);

• unlimited control of the bait during posting and fishing;

• good casting range;

• test up to 120 grams;

disadvantages

• not found.

STINGER MAESTRO FEEDER NS (3.90 m, 60-180 gr.)

Rating: 4.6

Feeder rod Maestro Feeder NS from Stinger is the most durable model among opponents by rating. According to the manufacturer, the secret of its success lies in the blank material, which is the purest carbon without the use of binders. Toray T-30 endows the 'stick' with excessive stamina, the ability to quickly unload the blank during fishing, and also makes it possible to make long casts with minimal power consumption (medium-fast action).

The Maestro Feeder NS 3.90 test is a whopping 60-180 grams for rods of this level, and the sensitivity is not lost over the entire range of input values. The ergonomic performance of the feeder rod also delights users: the classic handle provides a confident grip, and the weight not exceeding 300 grams does not lead to quick casting fatigue. All in all, a feeder spinning rod is an excellent investment that is guaranteed to pay off within the first fishing season.

Advantages

• good ergonomics (from weight characteristics to the classic design of the handle);

• the ability to make long casts due to the medium-fast action of the rod;

• pure carbon blank with improved mechanical properties;

• wide range of dough (60-180 grams);

disadvantages

• not found.

KAIDA NEOXOEN FEEDER (136) (3.90 m, 60-120 gr.)

Rating: 4.5

An entry-level feeder rod ranked in the rating due to its good technical parameters and a reasonably reliable design. It is positioned by the manufacturer as an integral part of any feeder fishing – loudly, but very boldly, which should be noted in the review. The weight of the KAIDA NEOXOEN FEEDER is 260 grams, which is a good (from an ergonomic point of view) indicator with a length of 360 centimeters. The complete set of the spinning rod includes three interchangeable whips, sharpened for the manifestation of themselves at different test values. So, the thinnest and most flexible can work in the range of 60-90 grams, while the largest and most durable – up to 120 grams.

Another distinctive feature of the KAIDA NEOXOEN FEEDER is the use of cork and neoprene as the handle material. This is an abstract fact, but for anglers it plays an important role. However, the main advantage for them is the price parameter, since everything is in order with this component here.

Advantages

• the lowest price in the rating;

• lightweight construction;

• comfortable handle;

• satisfactory indicators of the reliability of the form;

• a wide range of bait tests for the most budget model;

disadvantages

• build quality.

The best feeder rods in terms of price-performance ratio

SHIMANO SUPER ULTEGRA AX FDR 14 '(0.426 m, 150 g.)

Rating: 4.9

The Super Ultega AX FDR 14 'is another canon example that draws on the cutting-edge technology and engineering that Shimano has put into production. The 426cm feeder rod has been designed with a strict adherence to the principle of moderation, which mandated limitation of functionality for the sake of long-term preservation of working condition. This led to a huge safety margin of the blank at nominal loading conditions and the ability to perform well even beyond the prescribed parameters.

With a test of 150 grams, Super Ultega AX FDR 14 'was able to fight trophy fish, the weight of which often reached 15-25 kilograms. This fact pleasantly surprised all fans of feeder fishing, and, together with the details of the development, made the perfect balance between the parameters of cost and overall quality.

Advantages

• huge margin of safety of the blank;

• excellent ergonomic properties (367 grams of weight, combined handle, responsive blank);

• good appearance;

• the possibility of significantly exceeding the nominal working loads;

• lure test with an upper limit of up to 150 grams;

• manufacturability and rationality of the design;

disadvantages

• not identified.

MAXIMUS RED DEVIL 420XH (4.20 m, 120-180 g.)

Rating: 4.8

Maximus 'Red Devil' is a powerful feeder rod designed to handle lures ranging from 120 to 180 grams. It is a mixture of characteristics traditional for a feeder and a significant margin of safety, laid down to avoid unwanted breaks and deformations of the blank. The 420cm rod has a medium-fast action and excellent casting results. Another thing is that the angler will take too much effort to cast the bait – the weight of the rod without equipment is almost half a kilogram.

Actually, the weight characteristic is the weakest point of the MAXIMUS RED DEVIL 420XH, since in other areas of assessment you cannot find fault with it. Consumers speak warmly about the experience of using this spinning rod, and also do not forget to note its versatility in terms of fished reservoirs.

Advantages

• time-tested classic design;

• ergonomic indicators (EVA handle, reliable fittings, informative form);

• high fishing efficiency in streams and stagnant water;

• test within 120-180 grams;

• availability of a safety margin for hunting trophy fish;

disadvantages

• large mass that interferes with long-distance casting (on an ongoing basis).

SHIMANO BEASTMASTER DX FEEDER CARP XH (3.6 m., 150 g.)

Rating: 4.8

A powerful mid-range feeder rod that offers anglers a delicate compromise between power and limitless sensing. Despite the more than modest dimensions (360 centimeters in length and 247 grams of weight), the BEASTMASTER DX FEEDER CARP XH is able to withstand intense attacks from trophy fish, without losing any responsiveness and clarity of action. Indirectly, the test of the feeder rod on lures, which reaches 150 grams at the upper limit, also speaks of high endurance. The rod blank is made of high-modulus HPC60 graphite and reinforced with Biofibre material, which adds elasticity to the stick and increases the threshold for plastic deformation (break).

On the basis of assembly, spinning is also not to find fault: everything is fitted to each other as accurately as possible, excluding the slightest deviations (even in the setting of the rings). In a word, BEASTMASTER DX FEEDER CARP XH was a success, and in terms of value for money it fully justifies its existence.

Advantages

• wide range of bait test (0-150 grams);

• good blank sensitivity;

• lightweight construction;

• composite blank with improved mechanical properties (HPC60 + Biofibre);

• high assembly accuracy;

disadvantages

• not found.

Daiwa Aqualite Light Feeder (3.90m; up to 90g)

Rating: 4.7

A special series feeder rod that combines reliability, an original approach to production and outstanding practicality. In a somewhat atypical manner for a feeder, the Daiwa developers have focused on reducing the diameter of the blank, using lightweight, high-modulus, high-strength graphite to create it. In this regard, the 390 cm rod turned out to be very light (weight in an unfitted state is 0.2 kilograms) and at the same time very hardy (the upper limit of the test for lures reached 90 grams). Taken together, these conditions allow you to fish both in current and in standing water, which adds versatility to the model.

Consumers in general show a genuine interest and complacency in the Aqualite Light Feeder, a tribute to Daiwa's successes. It is difficult to find a second such spinning rod for a feeder – the price / quality ratio is fully disclosed here.

Advantages

• light weight (only 200 grams);

• low cost level;

• good balance of stiffness and responsiveness (high control over actions);

• high strength indicators;

• original miniature design;

disadvantages

• limited bait test.

Black Hole Hypnos Feeder 360H

Rating: 4.6

Feeder rod Black Hole Hypnos Feeder 360H is no less powerful, the test of which in terms of tackle is an impressive 120 grams. Sensitive and light (weighing only 245 grams), it creates ideal conditions for hauling large fish from the depths, mainly carp and (in very rare cases) roach. When fishing, it includes the entire form, and not only the upper part, which adds flexibility and significantly reduces the likelihood of a descent. This inclusion in the fight against large fish became possible due to the use of high modulus graphite (HMC) as a blank material, which is well susceptible to significant bending loads.

The ergonomic part of the Hypnos Feeder 360H includes a high-quality neoprene grip sheath, a comfortable reel seat, and KR-SiC guides, which provide reliability and 'zero' impact on the line.

Advantages

• excellent appearance;

• well thought-out design of the blank, which reduces the likelihood of fish coming off when biting;

• relatively low price;

• the ability to work with baits with dough up to 120 grams;

• rod length (360 centimeters);

disadvantages

• not found.

Daiwa Procaster Feeder (3.30-3.90m; up to 100g) PRF1113LAD

Rating: 4.6

A series of durable and lightweight feeder rods from Daiwa, which won over consumers with a solid reserve of power and sharpening for accurate throws. The Procaster Feeder is ideal for heavy-duty feeder fishing, including long distance casts. The main feature of this spinning rod is that the angler can independently adjust its length in the range from 330 to 390 centimeters. The thin and durable feeder rod blank is designed in a discreet style and is made of high modulus graphite. As accessories, it uses through guides with SiC inserts, a cork handle and a simple reel seat that does not add a single extra gram to the mass.

The Procaster Feeder lure test is an impressive 100 grams, which is very good with such a low dead weight of 231 grams. Among other things, consumers are very pleased with the cost of a powerful feeder, which is wonderfully combined with the above characteristics. Objectively, this is one of the best choices on the market right now.

Advantages

• excellent strength indicators;

• the possibility of fishing from the shore, long distance casting;

• lightweight form (only 231 grams);

• low price for the technical condition of the feeder;

disadvantages

• the quality of the cork handle is slightly low.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.