12 hot new rods you need to see

St. Croix Legend Extreme

These rods have too much new technology loaded into them to list here, but here are some key points. St. Croix has completely redesigned their competition-grade Legend Xtreme spinning and casting rods to take maximum advantage of cutting-edge new technologies and manufacturing protocols. All Legend Xtreme blanks are built from high-modulus/high-strain SCV graphite with carbon-matte scrim for unparalleled strength, durability and sensitivity, plus super high-modulus SCVI graphite in the lower section for maximum power and reduced weight. The series includes 17 spinning and 12 casting models.

Falcon MMC-7-176T

This is a Mike McClelland-designed Flippin' Stick designed for lines 15- to 30-pound test and lures between 3/8 and 1 1/4 ounces. The blank is American made and will handle a wide variety of fishing situations. This rod features micro guides and an exposed blank reel seat for increased sensitivity. 

Falcon CC-7-1611S-T7

This Jason Christie Frog Rod has been specifically designed to enhance your frog presentations. It has the backbone to handle big fish in heavy cover but the tip has the sensitivity which will allow anglers to get the most our of their baits.

Falcon BMC 76H

This rod, part of Falcon's BuCoo series, is designed to handle smaller umbrella rigs. It'll work best with line weights between 20 and 30 pounds and will handle rig weights between 3/4 and 2 ounces. The blank is American made, features micro guides and has an exposed blank reel seat for increased sensitivity.

Phenix M1 MX 78H

This casting rod features carbon fiber nanotube technology, premium SEC guides and a custom-designed reel seat. It's offered in a wide variety of lengths and actions.

Phenix M1 MX-S72L

This spinning rod features carbon fiber nanotube technology, premium SEC guides and a custom-designed reel seat. It's offered in a wide variety of lengths and actions.

Phenix recon PHX-C714

The Recon2 casting series features high-tech carbon construction, premium SEC guides and a unique balancing system that reduces angler fatigue. It's offered in 11 combinations of length and action.

Phenix Recon PHX-S762

The Recon2 spinning series features high-tech carbon construction, premium SEC guides and a unique balancing system that reduces angler fatigue. It's offered in 5 combinations of length and action.

St. Croix Legend Xtreme LXC72 MM

The model shown is 7 feet, 2 inches with medium power and a moderate action. It's designed for line weights of 8- to 14-pound test and lures weighing between 1/4 and 3/4 ounce.

St. Croix Legend Inshore

The model shown is a 7-foot, medium-light power rod with a moderate action. It'll handle lines between 8- and 14-pound test and lures between 1/8 and 3/8 ounce.

Duckett White Ice

The White Ice series from Duckett Fishing uses cutting-edge technology to create a fishing rod that's long-lasting and yet reasonably priced. The casting rods are available in 15 specific designs. The spinning models are available in three specific designs. Each rod has been individually designed by a Bassmaster Elite Series pro.

Duckett Macro Magic

The Macro Magic is basically the same rod as the Micro Magic with the exception that it utilizes full-size guides.