Fishing Rod Database

MACH 1 Rods

Technique-coded freshwater bass rod lineup at an entry-to-mid price point.

Models
21
Length
6.0'–7.3'
Price
$89.99
Type
Casting / Spinning

The MACH 1 rod series serves freshwater bass anglers who want technique-specific coverage at an accessible price point. With 11 casting and 10 spinning models, it handles the full range of bass presentations from finesse drop-shots and ultralight spinning up through punching and frogging. Blanks are IM7 graphite, available in 1- or 2-piece configurations.

Hardware includes stainless steel guides with aluminum oxide inserts, Lew's skeletal graphite reel seat, and Winn Dri-Tac split grip with EVA butt. The 2024 renovation refreshed component specs but did not substantially change the blank or action architecture. MSRP holds at $79.99, positioning this as a budget-to-mid range daily driver. The lineup runs from a 6' UL spinning model up to 7'+ heavy casting rods.

Technique-coded models (BFS, JR, PR, CBR, WR, FSR, DSR, NRR, SBR, SHR, SJR, TWJBR) identify specific applications; general power/length variants fill in around them. Spinning models top out at MH; casting runs to H. The 2-piece (-2 suffix) versions duplicate key models for travel.

Series fingerprint
Power UL–H Action F–M Length 6'–7'4" Lure 1/8oz–1 1/2oz Line 8lb–65lb

Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 21 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.


Deeper Dive

A closer look at notable models.

M1NRRS Spinning · 6'7" · ML · F action

Ned rig/small finesse spinning model. The 1/16oz low end fits the light mushroom-head jigs central to the Ned rig; the compact lure range distinguishes it from the general ML spinning models in the series.

M1TWJBR Casting · 6'8" · M · MF action

Labeled as a Tokyo Rig/jerkbait rod. Moderate-fast action and the narrower 8-12lb line window suit the technique's need for a somewhat forgiving tip that still carries enough backbone for a positive hook set.

M1BFS Casting · 6'9" · ML · F action

ML baitfinesse casting model built for light lures on a baitcaster. The 6-10lb line window and 1/8-3/8oz range confirm it is tuned for small crankbaits, finesse swimbaits, and skip-casting with lighter plastics, not for standard baitcast loads.

M1DSR Spinning · 7' · L · F action

Drop-shot spinning model. Light power at 7' gives the reach and tip sensitivity to detect subtle bottom bites; the 1/32oz floor handles the lightest drop-shot rigs commonly used for finesse bass fishing.

M1JR Casting · 7'2" · MH · F action

Jig rod with a wide line range (12-50lb) accommodating both mono/fluoro and heavy braid for flipping and pitching. The fast action keeps sensitivity high for detecting bites in cover.

M1CBR Casting · 7'3" · MH · M action

Designated crankbait rod. Moderate action separates it from the fast-action majority of the lineup, providing the parabolic bend needed to keep treble hooks pinned during a crankbait fight and to cushion casts with hard-bodied lures.

M1PR Casting · 7'4" · H · F action

Punching rod. The H power blank and 65lb top-end line rating are sized for punching heavy mats with tungsten weights on braided line, the heaviest duty model in the series.


Rods in this series

Save Model Length Power Price
M1ULS 6' UL Buy from Lew's
M166MLS-2 6'6" ML Buy from Lew's
M166MS-2 6'6" M Buy from Lew's
M1NRRS 6'7" ML Buy from Lew's
M1TWJBR 6'8" M Buy from Lew's
M1FSR 6'9" ML Buy from Lew's
M1BFS 6'9" ML Buy from Lew's
M1SHR 6'9" M Buy from Lew's
M1SBR 6'10" MH Buy from Lew's
M1APSR 7' M Buy from Lew's
M1APC-2 7' M Buy from Lew's
M1DSR 7' L Buy from Lew's
M1APC 7' M Buy on Amazon
M170MS-2 7' M Buy from Lew's
M1WR 7' MH Buy from Lew's
M1JR-2 7'2" MH Buy from Lew's
M1JR 7'2" MH Buy on Amazon
M172MHS-2 7'2" MH Buy from Lew's
M1CBR 7'3" MH Buy on Amazon
M1SJR 7'3" H Buy from Lew's
M1PR 7'4" H Buy from Lew's