Rod Rests & Butt Grips

Rear rests and butt grips hold the back of the rod on a buzz bar or bankstick, keeping it steady while the front sits in the bite alarm. Each one carries the cheapest current price from reputable online tackle shops that stock it.

Read more Read less

Adjustable back rests, swan neck rests and grips are listed here for carp and specimen fishing.

Each listing also shows how many reputable online tackle shops have it in stock.

4 products in this category
No products match those filters.

Back Rests and Butt Grips

A back rest cradles the rod butt so it can lift free on a take, while a butt grip holds the handle more firmly to stop the rod being pulled in. Adjustable rests open and close to fit different handle diameters.

Fitting Rests to the Setup

Rests screw onto the standard thread on a buzz bar, a bankstick or the rear bar of a rod pod. Our guide to the best rod pods covers complete rod support setups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a rod rest and a butt grip?

A rod rest cradles the butt so the rod lifts free on a take, while a butt grip holds the handle firmly so the rod cannot be pulled in.

Do rod rests fit any bankstick?

Most rests use the standard bankstick thread, so they fit standard banksticks, buzz bars and pod bars.

What is a swan neck rest?

A swan neck rest has a curved stem that raises the rest above the bar, which gives extra height and clearance for the rod handle.

Where does the lowest price come from?

The lowest price comes from reputable online tackle shops with the item in stock, and each product page lists every one of them.