*Review of the best according to the editorial board. About the selection criteria. This material is subjective, not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to purchase. Before buying please seek professional advice.
Rating of the best rods for winter fishing
| Nomination | place | product name | Price |
| Rating of best winter fishing rods | 1 | Salmo PRO | |
| 1 646€ | |||
| 2 | Rapala 90/GL230/2-C | 716€ | |
| 3 | Lucky John C-Tech Perch (43cm) | 1 514€ | |
| 4 | Teho Bumerang Special | 1 090€ | |
| 5 | Salmo | ||
| 1 405€ | |||
| 6 | Stinger ProFire 65M | 525€ | |
| 7 | DELFIN VR70E | 460€ |
Salmo PROOUT (60cm)Rating 4.9
![Salmo PRO<tr></div><p>OUT (60 cm)” src=”/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1016666197541-51re.jpg” title=”Salmo PRO</p><tr>OUT (60 cm)”><p>Special PRO series rod, designed for trout fishing (and other predators) in winter fishing conditions. According to the manufacturers themselves, this model has the softest form of the entire line of rods Team Salmo, which has a positive effect on flexibility, low threshold of deformation from elastic to plastic, as well as retaining performance even in conditions of severe sub-zero temperature. Shortened handle and single-section PRO rod</p><tr>OUT have the lowest weight in the selection (only 35 grams) at 61 centimeters in length – definitely outstanding.<p>It would seem that such a weight characteristic in no way contributes to high durability, but words of users say otherwise. In particular, some of them were able to catch pike weighing up to 3 kilograms, with no visible damage and bent whip. In general, from the point of view of operation, “Trout” proved to be extremely good, for which it was awarded a high position in the top of the best winter rods.</p><h4>Advantages</h4><ul><li>optimal price-quality ratio;</li><li>The lowest weight for standard dimensions (35 grams);</li><li>Extended package (carrying case and plastic tube);</li><li>The presence of tight rings to fix the reel (on the handle).</li></ul><h4>Disadvantages</h4><ul><li>not found.</li></ul><h3>Rapala 90/GL230/2-C</h3><p>Rating 4.8</p><div style=]()
Another popular item, which received a place in the ranking due to the widespread distribution in the network of fishing stores. Winter rod Rapala 90/GL230/2-C is a supersensitive fishing rod, designed to catch small fish – karas, silverfish and bass. The basis (body) of the model is made of cold-resistant plastic – not too reliable, but able to withstand a decent dynamic loads. Just like a reel with the most primitive beatrunner and unwinding catch.
As for the rod Rapala 90/GL230/2-C, it is a resilient composite tube, which reacts to any slightest touch of fishing line. This kind of whisk behavior is not a problem for experienced fishermen, but newcomers to fishing often mistake deviation for a full-fledged nib, which unwittingly reduces the effectiveness of fishing. However, it is easy to learn how to control the whip – it is enough to spend several hours on this rod.
Advantages
- low cost;
- high fishing efficiency;
- ease of use due to the use of the simplest mechanisms and elements;
- Reasonably strong design.
Disadvantages
- frequent misfires due to high sensitivity of the line.
Lucky John C-Tech Perch (43cm)
Rating 4.7
In terms of reliability Lucky John C-Tech Perch winter rod probably ranks the highest among similar ones, which is logically compensated by the price level. Sensitive and lightweight, it allows you to catch from under the ice (sometimes) even very large fish. Mainly because of the tip like so
d, to withstand the high loads at the time of fishing and hooking.Lucky John C-Tech Perch rod handle also has interesting features. Fully corked, it has on itself two graphite retaining rings to fix the reel. Such performance gives the opportunity to install the dodger in any convenient place, but has vulnerability in the form of loose fit and the possibility of derailing the ring from its place. However, this is the only one design nuance, which was left unreasoned – all the rest has no criticism.
Advantages
- High degree of reliability of the structural elements;
- comfortable cork handle;
- possibility of catching on the balance and trolls;
- floating mounts for a reel.
Disadvantages
- The stopper can come off from its place on the handle (loosening the attachment of the reel).
Teho Bumerang Special
Rating 4.7
One of the most uncommon winter rods in the whole market segment, which shows high efficiency of fishing at great depths. The whole construction of Teho Bumerang Special is a daring coupled with a big risk. Both whip and rod handle are made of cold resistant composite plastic, very flexible and not subject to plastic deformation at strong bends. In addition to the plastic basis, the model is equipped with a 50-millimeter reel with a high gear ratio for faster line spooling. The rod in its turn has a self-launching device, located just below the level of the nodule.
As noted by fans of winter fishing, Teho Bumerang Special gives a special experience of fishing. The rod dynamics are so different from the standard samples that even experienced anglers have to adapt to the new conditions. Engineering creativity, worthy of a place in the ranking of the best.
Advantages
- unusual design (all-plastic body)
- high resistance to bending loads;
- elasticity and immunity to plastic deformation of the base material;
- Undercutting device.
Disadvantages
- did not reveal.
Salmoavel (60cm)Rating 4.6
![Salmo<tr></div><p>avel (60cm)” src=”/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/391666197541-80re.jpg” title=”Salmo</p><tr>avel (60cm)”><p>A very unusual winter telescopic rod from Salmo that earned a place in the rating with its original performance and high sensitivity of the rod. As the material of the handle it uses a combination of materials – AAA cork and EVA (neoprene). But in order to visually reduce the grip area, giving a couple of centimeters to the whip, the producers integrated the bottom bracket of the reel directly in the cork material. As a result the handle got its own specific features, but it is still safe in the hand. As for the rod</p><tr>avel, its length (unfolded) was 44 cm, which was the maximum the manufacturer could achieve.<p>Despite playing so much risky with the design, the rod has received excellent stamina. Judging by the reviews, experienced anglers have repeatedly fished with it quite a large predator (pike) in situations where a breakaway seemed imminent.</p><h4>Advantages</h4><ul><li>original performance;</li><li>integration of the reel straight into the handle area (to reduce the size of the rod);</li><li>Moderately sturdy telescopic design;</li><li>availability of case in the kit;</li><li>small transport size (29.5 cm).</li></ul><h4>Disadvantages</h4><ul><li>did not find.</li></ul><h3>Stinger ProFire 65M</h3><p>Rating 4.5</p><div style=]()
Another Chinese winter fishing rod, which has proven itself as an inexpensive and durable device for trolling. Despite the telescopic design the Stinger ProFire 65M proved to be quite suitable for fishing at the limit of load capacity. Pulls not only small fish like perch and burbot, but also small pike, albeit with a work for tear. The total length of the Stinger ProFire 65M is 60.5 centimeters, while the transport length does not exceed 38 cm. For its size the weight of the rod was good – about 59 grams in the original state.
According to consumers, this winter fishing rod belongs to the category of the best of the cheap. To complete it with a good body (reel, fishing line) makes no sense – the rod and whip with a heavy hook will not be able to resist the dynamic loads and is likely to break off. However, even with a modest set it is able to show high efficiency of fishing, which is its main advantage over others.
Advantages
- optimal ratio of dimensions;
- low price in the segment;
- The possibility of trolling;
- solid neoprene handle, separated by a place for the coil.
Disadvantages
- not detected.
DELFIN VR70E
Rating 4.4
A simple winter fishing rod from the Chinese company DELFIN, which got into the rating because of its incredible popularity among fans of winter fishing. Has minimal stamina (on the blank, as well as on the complete line), so it is used exclusively for catching small fish: bass, silverfish, redfinch, etc.d. Design DELFIN VR70E has a comfortable 120 mm neoprene handle, maximum adjustment to the fisherman’s palm, and a plastic 70 mm reel with automatic line release trigger and uncoiling lock.
The basis for the popularity of this rod was the value for money – catching small fish has become for anglers like a folk pastime, and in search of a cheap functional device, their choice almost always falls on this instance.
Advantages
- The lowest price in the segment;
- Satisfactory (albeit modest) technical performance;
- Comfortable neoprene handle;
- availability of a built-in reel.
Disadvantages
- limited use.
Rating 4.9
Another popular item, which received a place in the ranking due to the widespread distribution in the network of fishing stores. Winter rod Rapala 90/GL230/2-C is a supersensitive fishing rod, designed to catch small fish – karas, silverfish and bass. The basis (body) of the model is made of cold-resistant plastic – not too reliable, but able to withstand a decent dynamic loads. Just like a reel with the most primitive beatrunner and unwinding catch.
As for the rod Rapala 90/GL230/2-C, it is a resilient composite tube, which reacts to any slightest touch of fishing line. This kind of whisk behavior is not a problem for experienced fishermen, but newcomers to fishing often mistake deviation for a full-fledged nib, which unwittingly reduces the effectiveness of fishing. However, it is easy to learn how to control the whip – it is enough to spend several hours on this rod.
Advantages
- low cost;
- high fishing efficiency;
- ease of use due to the use of the simplest mechanisms and elements;
- Reasonably strong design.
Disadvantages
- frequent misfires due to high sensitivity of the line.
Lucky John C-Tech Perch (43cm)
Rating 4.7
In terms of reliability Lucky John C-Tech Perch winter rod probably ranks the highest among similar ones, which is logically compensated by the price level. Sensitive and lightweight, it allows you to catch from under the ice (sometimes) even very large fish. Mainly because of the tip like so
Lucky John C-Tech Perch rod handle also has interesting features. Fully corked, it has on itself two graphite retaining rings to fix the reel. Such performance gives the opportunity to install the dodger in any convenient place, but has vulnerability in the form of loose fit and the possibility of derailing the ring from its place. However, this is the only one design nuance, which was left unreasoned – all the rest has no criticism.
Advantages
- High degree of reliability of the structural elements;
- comfortable cork handle;
- possibility of catching on the balance and trolls;
- floating mounts for a reel.
Disadvantages
- The stopper can come off from its place on the handle (loosening the attachment of the reel).
Teho Bumerang Special
Rating 4.7
One of the most uncommon winter rods in the whole market segment, which shows high efficiency of fishing at great depths. The whole construction of Teho Bumerang Special is a daring coupled with a big risk. Both whip and rod handle are made of cold resistant composite plastic, very flexible and not subject to plastic deformation at strong bends. In addition to the plastic basis, the model is equipped with a 50-millimeter reel with a high gear ratio for faster line spooling. The rod in its turn has a self-launching device, located just below the level of the nodule.
As noted by fans of winter fishing, Teho Bumerang Special gives a special experience of fishing. The rod dynamics are so different from the standard samples that even experienced anglers have to adapt to the new conditions. Engineering creativity, worthy of a place in the ranking of the best.
Advantages
- unusual design (all-plastic body)
- high resistance to bending loads;
- elasticity and immunity to plastic deformation of the base material;
- Undercutting device.
Disadvantages
- did not reveal.
Salmoavel (60cm)Rating 4.6
![Salmo<tr></div><p>avel (60cm)” src=”/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/391666197541-80re.jpg” title=”Salmo</p><tr>avel (60cm)”><p>A very unusual winter telescopic rod from Salmo that earned a place in the rating with its original performance and high sensitivity of the rod. As the material of the handle it uses a combination of materials – AAA cork and EVA (neoprene). But in order to visually reduce the grip area, giving a couple of centimeters to the whip, the producers integrated the bottom bracket of the reel directly in the cork material. As a result the handle got its own specific features, but it is still safe in the hand. As for the rod</p><tr>avel, its length (unfolded) was 44 cm, which was the maximum the manufacturer could achieve.<p>Despite playing so much risky with the design, the rod has received excellent stamina. Judging by the reviews, experienced anglers have repeatedly fished with it quite a large predator (pike) in situations where a breakaway seemed imminent.</p><h4>Advantages</h4><ul><li>original performance;</li><li>integration of the reel straight into the handle area (to reduce the size of the rod);</li><li>Moderately sturdy telescopic design;</li><li>availability of case in the kit;</li><li>small transport size (29.5 cm).</li></ul><h4>Disadvantages</h4><ul><li>did not find.</li></ul><h3>Stinger ProFire 65M</h3><p>Rating 4.5</p><div style=]()
Another Chinese winter fishing rod, which has proven itself as an inexpensive and durable device for trolling. Despite the telescopic design the Stinger ProFire 65M proved to be quite suitable for fishing at the limit of load capacity. Pulls not only small fish like perch and burbot, but also small pike, albeit with a work for tear. The total length of the Stinger ProFire 65M is 60.5 centimeters, while the transport length does not exceed 38 cm. For its size the weight of the rod was good – about 59 grams in the original state.
According to consumers, this winter fishing rod belongs to the category of the best of the cheap. To complete it with a good body (reel, fishing line) makes no sense – the rod and whip with a heavy hook will not be able to resist the dynamic loads and is likely to break off. However, even with a modest set it is able to show high efficiency of fishing, which is its main advantage over others.
Advantages
- optimal ratio of dimensions;
- low price in the segment;
- The possibility of trolling;
- solid neoprene handle, separated by a place for the coil.
Disadvantages
- not detected.
DELFIN VR70E
Rating 4.4
A simple winter fishing rod from the Chinese company DELFIN, which got into the rating because of its incredible popularity among fans of winter fishing. Has minimal stamina (on the blank, as well as on the complete line), so it is used exclusively for catching small fish: bass, silverfish, redfinch, etc.d. Design DELFIN VR70E has a comfortable 120 mm neoprene handle, maximum adjustment to the fisherman’s palm, and a plastic 70 mm reel with automatic line release trigger and uncoiling lock.
The basis for the popularity of this rod was the value for money – catching small fish has become for anglers like a folk pastime, and in search of a cheap functional device, their choice almost always falls on this instance.
Advantages
- The lowest price in the segment;
- Satisfactory (albeit modest) technical performance;
- Comfortable neoprene handle;
- availability of a built-in reel.
Disadvantages
- limited use.
Rating 4.6
Another Chinese winter fishing rod, which has proven itself as an inexpensive and durable device for trolling. Despite the telescopic design the Stinger ProFire 65M proved to be quite suitable for fishing at the limit of load capacity. Pulls not only small fish like perch and burbot, but also small pike, albeit with a work for tear. The total length of the Stinger ProFire 65M is 60.5 centimeters, while the transport length does not exceed 38 cm. For its size the weight of the rod was good – about 59 grams in the original state.
According to consumers, this winter fishing rod belongs to the category of the best of the cheap. To complete it with a good body (reel, fishing line) makes no sense – the rod and whip with a heavy hook will not be able to resist the dynamic loads and is likely to break off. However, even with a modest set it is able to show high efficiency of fishing, which is its main advantage over others.
Advantages
- optimal ratio of dimensions;
- low price in the segment;
- The possibility of trolling;
- solid neoprene handle, separated by a place for the coil.
Disadvantages
- not detected.
DELFIN VR70E
Rating 4.4
A simple winter fishing rod from the Chinese company DELFIN, which got into the rating because of its incredible popularity among fans of winter fishing. Has minimal stamina (on the blank, as well as on the complete line), so it is used exclusively for catching small fish: bass, silverfish, redfinch, etc.d. Design DELFIN VR70E has a comfortable 120 mm neoprene handle, maximum adjustment to the fisherman’s palm, and a plastic 70 mm reel with automatic line release trigger and uncoiling lock.
The basis for the popularity of this rod was the value for money – catching small fish has become for anglers like a folk pastime, and in search of a cheap functional device, their choice almost always falls on this instance.
Advantages
- The lowest price in the segment;
- Satisfactory (albeit modest) technical performance;
- Comfortable neoprene handle;
- availability of a built-in reel.
Disadvantages
- limited use.
