Neither Shimano FXS nor Shimano Solara were recommended by experts this month
On 9 Apr 2024 (11 days ago) we went through 104 Fishing Rod expert endorsements , however neither Shimano FXS nor Shimano Solara were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Fishing Rod received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at St.Croix Triumph or other critically acclaimed Fishing Rods of this month.
For reference, St.Croix Triumph received 5 endorsements this month, from bestfishkeeping.com (24 Dec 2022), TheManual (22 Jun 2021) BestReviews (1 Feb 2023) and 2 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Fishing Rod | bestfishkeeping.com  | boatsafe.com  | TheManual  | Field & Stream  | BestReviews  | fishinggearcenter.com  | Forbes  | OutdoorGearLab  | Reviewed  | wired2fish.com  |
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| 1 | - | Check price |  St.Croix Triumph The St. Croix Triumph fishing rod is a versatile and high-quality spinning rod that offers excellent performance, durability, and sensitivity, making it a top choice for anglers of all skill levels. | 1 | - | 7 | - | 1 | 8 | - | 1 | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $15 |  Shimano FXS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $20 |  Shimano Solara | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Shimano FXS 
Shimano Solara Customers like Shimano Solara noticeably more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Shimano Solara
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Shimano Solara, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Shimano FXS.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling fishing rod receives a consumer score of 8.3 (great). Shimano Solara ranks higher than that and Shimano FXS ranks lower than that.
| Shimano FXS | |
| Shimano Solara |
In comparison:
8.4 Great
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| Median best-selling Fishing Rod |
In comparison:
Fiblink 2-Piece Moonsniper ranks #29 out of 57. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
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Shimano Solara is more popular than Shimano FXS
It's fairly safe to say that Shimano Solara is a more popular fishing rod than Shimano FXS, based on its 300+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Shimano FXS and Solara | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Shakespeare Youth Fishing Kits | $25 |
In comparison:
Shakespeare Youth Fishing Kits ranks #6 out of 57. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | Zebco 33 Spincast Reel Combo | $28 |
In comparison:
Zebco 33 Spincast Reel Combo ranks #18 out of 57. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | Zebco 202 Spincast Combo | $23 |
In comparison:
Zebco 202 Spincast Combo ranks #21 out of 57. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | Oddspro Kids Telescopic | $27 |
In comparison:
Oddspro Kids Telescopic ranks #22 out of 57. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
| Rank | Change | Price | Fishing Rod | bestfishkeeping.com | boatsafe.com | TheManual | Field & Stream | BestReviews | fishinggearcenter.com | Forbes | OutdoorGearLab | Reviewed | wired2fish.com |
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| 1 | - | Check price | St.Croix Triumph The St. Croix Triumph fishing rod is a versatile and high-quality spinning rod that offers excellent performance, durability, and sensitivity, making it a top choice for anglers of all skill levels. | 1 | - | 7 | - | 1 | 8 | - | 1 | - | - |
| 2 | - | $39 |  Ugly Stik GX2 The Ugly Stik GX2 fishing rod is highly praised by experts for its exceptional construction, durability, and performance, making it a versatile and reliable choice for anglers of all skill levels. | 2 | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | +1 | $59 |  Plusinno Carbon Fiber Telescopic The Plusinno Carbon Fiber Telescopic Fishing Rod is a versatile and reliable fishing rod that offers convenience, durability, and exceptional performance for anglers of all skill levels. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - |
| 4 | +1 | Check price |  Orvis Superfine The Orvis Superfine is a highly regarded fiberglass fly rod that offers a slower, full-flex action, making it ideal for delicate and precise casts in small bodies of water, with its construction and build quality praised for its classic feel and comfortable cork handle. | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - |
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- The FX series of two-piece rods was created for anglers for all ages and skill levels
- These versatile rods cover a wide variety of applications and lengths; and they can be enjoyed on any stream; river or lake; or for light saltwater applications
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- The Solara series is designed to be the ideal tool for new anglers to learn the art
- Reinforced with durable Aeroglass blank construction that provides incredible sensitivity
- Featuring aluminum oxide guides for smooth line flow on every cast and retrieve
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Shimano FXS is a well-known and one of the most affordable options. It's in the top 3 bestselling fishing rods and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Shakespeare Micro Series or Goture Breeze Stream .
Shimano FXS is $45.77 less expensive than an average fishing rod ($60.76).
Shimano Solara is a well-known option at the bottom of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling fishing rods and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sougayilang Graphite Fiber or Entsport E Series Sirius .
Shimano Solara is $31.41 cheaper than the average fishing rod ($60.76).
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