S+ TierThunder RodEndgame / MythicThunder Rod tops community-captioned rod lists. Its cast range, fish luck, and shark-recovery bonus make it the most-cited endgame rod.S TierIce RodLate ProgressionIce Rod is widely captioned as one of the safer late-game picks. It widens the cast window and gives a cleaner read on shark approach timing.A TierCrow RodMid ProgressionThe Crow Rod sits in the mid-game sweet spot. Captions across YouTube runs show it as a community-favorite for shark-escape timing.C TierStarter RodStarterThe starter rod is fine for the first 30 minutes. Upgrade to Crow or Ice as soon as you can afford it.
