If you haven’t tried a Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® XPS® rod, you’re missing out on one of the best performance values in fishing. These high performing rods are built on lightweight, beautifully turned 60 million modulus Powerwall graphite blanks for serious sensitivity and reinforced with a 3K Carbon Cloth wrap through the entire butt section for an extra dose of fish-fighting power. Every rod is fitted with quality Fuji® Hardloy® Concept guides and our own contoured premium cork handles, and for the total package--strength, sensitivity, crisp handling and a great price--it's tough to beat an Extreme™ XPS® rod. Pre-equipped for use with the XPS® Weight Balance Kit.Bass Pro Shops® XPS® Weight Balance Kit is sold separately and can be found through item search for item number 38-401-240-02 Action: L = Light ML = Medium Light M = Medium MH = Medium Heavy
Average Customer Rating:
4.5 out of 5
Rating Snapshot
Rating Snapshot
(60 reviews)
5 stars
41
4 stars
14
3 stars
3
2 stars
0
1 star
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56 of 60 (93%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® XPS® Spinning Rods
FEATURED REVIEW
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Every day rod,
June 2, 2006
By BassinTomfrom Southwestern PA
"I have four of the BPS Extreme XPS rods. These rods are nice for everyday uses wether your fishing with live bait or throwing some plastic or hardbaits. The only down side that I have noticed is the end butt cap tends to want to come loose when casting alot with lures. It would also be nice if there was a hook keeper on the rod. The action is good and the strength is great on the Medium rods. I have caught everything from Bass to Catfish and a few Pike with these rods."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® XPS® Spinning Rods
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great purchase!,
July 4, 2009
By Alphahawkfrom TN
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money
"Excellent rod for the money...on sale or not. My rods take a lot of abuse as I fish below dams and have to fish in rip rap and I lay my rods down on all those rocks....no place else to put them...and while there are some scratches from placement on the rocks it is only cosmetic. Other rods I have used could not take this rough treatment."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 3 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® XPS® Spinning Rods
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
I'm ruined!,
June 8, 2009
By CougBobfrom Spokane, WA
Advantages: Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money
"I bought one of these on sale and have been amazed at the sensitivity and craftsmanship of these rods. Now I don't want to put it down and use any of my other rods! I would imagine these perform as well as some other rods costing twice as much! If I could afford to swap out all my other rods with these I would do it in a heartbeat!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
4
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 4 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® XPS® Spinning Rods
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
great rod,
May 20, 2009
By jparkerfrom st marys, ga
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money
"can feel everything with this rod it' like having eyes under water"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
4
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 5 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® XPS® Spinning Rods
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
xps spinning rod,
May 20, 2009
By jjgjosh
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money
"this rod is awesome for bass fishing. the weight kit help alot"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
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Review 6 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® XPS® Spinning Rods
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
So far.... So good,
May 13, 2009
By Coachmacfrom SW MO
Advantages: Ease of use Disadvantages: Durability
"picked up extreme series rod during spring classic. seems to be bringing in fish with backbone to spare and has the sensitivity to allow me to hook-up on fish that I had been missing before. I have the 7 foot spinning and I would suggest it. Currently using my second one. First one snapped right above the 2 piece juction. BP did a great job and exchanged for another that is currently my spring bass go to rod!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 7 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® XPS® Spinning Rods
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Good all around rod,
April 30, 2009
By Aidenfrom PA & FL
Advantages: Performs well, Quality, Value for money Disadvantages: butt cap, no hookkeeper
"I have 4 extreme rods and use them for everything from bass to snook, freshwater or salt. My favorite rods. They do have a problem with the butt ends coming off unless you use locktite or glue. Have had the piece replaced twice. Agree that a hookkeeper would be a good improvement."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 8 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® XPS® Spinning Rods
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
cant go wrong,
April 15, 2009
By coconutmonkeyboyfrom catonsville, MD
"this rod is great, i bought it the day jimmy houston, lefty kreh, woo daves, and chris daves came to our store for the spring classic, i got all of them to sign it except lefty cuz he flyfishes, this will be my go-to striper rod"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 9 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® XPS® Spinning Rods
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Excaliber,
March 24, 2009
By Anonymous Reviewerfrom Southern Indiana
"My first setup Im still new to fishing this being my 3rd season. I purchased this rod in a 7' MH equiped with a pflueger presidential. The sensitivity is exceptional. This rod has a goliath Backbone. I feel this rod is invinsible. I can cast into any mess and not worry about my rod snapping.
I dont have alot of experience with other rods of equal price but my opinion this rod sensitivity outperforms the bionic blade by far. And the ugly stick is far inferior."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
3
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 10 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® XPS® Spinning Rods
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
not bad for the money,
March 11, 2009
By jimijo65from St. Louis
"I have 3 of these rods and I use them alot. they are a good rod for the price. The only reason I gave them a 4 is 2 of the rods broke off at the first guide but im happy to say basspro exchanged them no questions asked"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 11 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® XPS® Spinning Rods
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
"Reeely Good Rod",
February 17, 2009
By Pho11from Maryland
"Rod is pretty impressive, durable and strong. Does have a small down side with the butt unscrewing however you can fix that by placing tissue between the butt of the rod and the end piece or weight, whichever you are using. Rod has good feel for a mix of applications, great for spinning, and using plastics. I however like my signature series a little bit better."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 12 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® XPS® Spinning Rods
Number One Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
great rod,
January 22, 2009
By bassfishallthetimefrom michigan
"This is a great rod. I use the 6'6 med. fast action. It is senstive and has a lot of back bone."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 13 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® XPS® Spinning Rods
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Best rod out there,
January 14, 2009
By wipersandwalleyesfrom Colorado
"I own around ten of these rods and they are my go to rod for everything! I fish mostly for fun, but I fit in around ten tournaments a year and this is the rod I catch EVERY fish on. I will continue to buy these rods for the rest of my life! Great backbone with super sensitivity, which is great for feeling light bights walleye fishing and perfect for working baits and slamming the hook on a wiper!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 14 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® XPS® Spinning Rods
Top 100 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
best rod i have,
December 16, 2008
By ECUfishermanfrom eastern North carolina
"this rod is very sensitive but definately tough enough to handle whatever. the best rod i own."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
4
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 15 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® XPS® Spinning Rods
Top 250 Contributor
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5
OK rod...,
October 29, 2008
By BaitMonkeyfrom Denver Colorado
"If you get them on sale they are a decent deal but at full price you can do better. I have the 6' L"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
4
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 16 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® XPS® Spinning Rods
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
one tough rod,
October 28, 2008
By piker00099764565
"I got this rod for christmas. I like it alot. I put a reel on it but a month later the whole combo was ran over by a car. The rod was only scratced slightly but the reel was crushed. This is one tough rod."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
1
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 17 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® XPS® Spinning Rods
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5
Extreme Rod,
April 28, 2008
By Satisfiedfrom Kansas City, Kansas
"This was a decent rod. I will say I like it more than the bionic blade because it is definately more sensitive. However, after about three months, the guides all started coming loose. I set the hook and the second to last guide fell off. That was disapointing. I would definately recommend spending an extra thirty dollars and getting the pro qualifier."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 18 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® XPS® Spinning Rods
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great Rod For Power Finesse Fishing,
March 29, 2008
By Hawgfrom Georgia
"I bought the 7 ft. medium action spinning version to use with soft plastics and power finesse tactics . I use light line and dead stick a number of soft plastics such as Zoom Centipede , Lake Fork Tackle Baby Ring Fry , Yum Dingers , etc. near heavy cover and need a sensitive rod with back bone to turn bass out of cover quickly . The XPS Extreme rod fits the bill perfectly and mated with the XPS balance kit it becomes the supreme weapon for sensitivity , feel and stealth presentation of soft plastics . Lastly , for applications which require the best in sensitivity and feel - do yourself a favor and use the XPS Extreme with high end Fluorocarbon line ( Seaguar is a good choice) and then ask yourself if this is not clearly a better rod than you were using before !"
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 19 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® XPS® Spinning Rods
Top 250 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Excellent purchase,
March 26, 2008
By BASSFISHINGMASTERMIKEYfrom sterling heights Michigan
"This Extreme XPS Spinning Rod is simply the best rod that you can get. Paired with a Pflueger President spinning reel, this rod is simply the best. The rod is very sensitive, the guides are very strong, and the overall rod is constructed very well. I own one 7 foot medium-heavy rod and it has worked perfectly for me for the last two years. Since the rod is constructed very well, you never have to worry about it breaking. If this rod ever did break (Which I don't think it will) I would easily buy another one.
Overall this rod is simply the best, I would recommend it to everyone."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
2
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 20 for Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® XPS® Spinning Rods
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
excellent rods. would purchase again,
March 19, 2008
By Bassnbanditfrom northern pennsylvania
"I own 8 extreme rods from 5'6" lite to 7' medium heavy. I use these rods when I travel for tournments, guiding and for fun fishing. They are excellent as far as sensativity, casting, handiling, and overall holding up in all conditions. I still have all of them and use all of them every time I go fishing, and they still look as new as the day I purchased them. Thanks for a great product. Would definately recommend to others, and purchase again."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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