Larson15 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I want to see what everyones opinion is on what setups every bass fisherman should have to effectively fish for bass. I know a lot of guys that carry 4 rods and some that carry 15 rods. I think to effectively fish for bass you need to carry a minimum of 5-7 rods. Here are six that I mostly carry1. Flippin' stick 7'-7'6" MH/H w/6:4:1 baitcaster2. Spinner bait rod 6'6" M w/ 7:3:1 baitcaster3. Crankbait Rod 7" M w/ 5:4:1 baitcaster4. Swim jig Rod 7" MH w/ 6:4:1 baitcaster5. Worm Rod 6'6" MH w/6:4:1 baitcaster6. Finesse Rod 6"-7" M w/ spinning reelI would like to get everyone input on this knowing that everyone has different preferences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Carrell Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Well, I have more rods than I'd say I truly need, but I sure like that I have them now cause it makes things simpler. Anyways, this would be my optimal lineup and mostly what I use now. A few of these lengths are different from my setups, cause I now know what I'd prefer.1. Spinnerbaits and small cranks 6'8" M Baitcaster (own)2. Flipping 7' MH Baitcaster (own 6'6")3. Normal/Heavy Cranks 7' MH Baitcaster (own 6'6")4. Skipping Rod/Senkos 6'3" M Spinning (own)5. Finesse Worms/Dropshot 7' ML Spinning (own)6. Topwater and jerkbaits 6' M or MH Spinning (own) [i can't do jerkbaits with my left hand very well yet, much less walk-the-dog topwaters at all, so no baitcaster here]7. Frog Rod/Lilypads 7' H Baitcaster (own)I've got a couple lighter rods that I love busting out when fish diving into heavy cover isn't an issue, especially for cranks 1/4oz or lighter and small spinners. Makes that fight a whole lot more fun, but I wouldn't say that those lighter rods are a necessity for bass fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBass Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I got 61. Shimano Stratic 2500/Shimano Compre 7' Med xfast2. Shimano Stratic 4000 /Gander brand 7' Med3. Quantum E600PT / Gander brand 7' MH crankbait rod4. Quantum E600PT / Shimano Compre 6'6" Med Xfast5. Abu Garcia REVO STX / Shimano Compre 7' MH Xfast6. Shimano Citca / (Don't laugh)7'6" Shakespere Intrepid MH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecil Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 How many characters am I allowed in this box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larson15 Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 also I would like to see what's everyone line preference on each setup. I find this to be an even bigger preference. I have been keeping it simple and sticking with 30lb powerpro on mostly everything. I usually carry one with mono and one with fluro as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStracker Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I have 9 in my rod locker all the time and another 5 or 6 laying around the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigums Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I think you only NEED 2-4, of course It's always nice to have more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deitz Dittrich Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I think I have 20 rods in my boat right now... I'm sure I would be fine with only about 10.. but wouldnt be as happy a person as I am now. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RECOIL Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I have a bunch. I don't/can't always bring them all, but they are there if the conditions call for them. Funny thing is that I have been beat up on from the back of my boat by a guy who carries only one setup on a number of occasions... go figure. Happiness as a function of rod count?? I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecil Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Agreed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doufish2 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I carry 17 rods in the boat. Way too many? Yup, but I like to be prepared for all situations. My favorites:7'11" G Loomis walleye rod, Curado with 17lb XLT for tossin and skippin Senkos7' custom made G Loomis GLX, Curado with 17lb XLT for pitchin jigs7' G Loomis IMX, Diawa Fuego with 12lb XLT for wormin.7'6" G Loomis CBR906 crankbait rod, Quantum PT Burner with 12 lb floroI bought all of my Loomis rods over the winter off [YouNeedAuthorization] and worked part time to pay for them. Got great deals. I have always wanted to update all my rods to Loomis, am almost done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Carrell Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 1. Spinnerbaits and small cranks 6'8" M Baitcaster (own) 30lb PP2. Flipping 7' MH Baitcaster (own 6'6")17lb Gamma Copoly3. Normal/Heavy Cranks 7' MH Baitcaster (own 6'6")12lb Gamma Copoly4. Skipping Rod/Senkos 6'3" M Spinning (own)8lb HiVis Gamma5. Finesse Worms/Dropshot 7' ML Spinning (own)6lb Gamma Copoly6. Topwater and jerkbaits 6' M or MH Spinning (own) [i can't do jerkbaits with my left hand very well yet, much less walk-the-dog topwaters at all, so no baitcaster here]30lb PP7. Frog Rod/Lilypads 7' H Baitcaster (own)65lb PP and doubles as a light muskie rodOk, well I'm still trying to get a feel for line on each of these rods. Several of them I'm pretty set in my ways, but a few others I'm a little uncertain if I should still be using braid or not. There are times I'm glad I've got it, and other times I think I lose fish cause of it. Tough call, but anyways thats my line list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RK Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Hiya - "Need" is such a loaded word in this context I really only *need* 20 yards of line wrapped around a beer can...but who'd want to do that all day? So I have two separate lists, one for SMB and one for LMB, with some crossovers. SMB: 7'6" ML-MF Diamondback spinning/6# mono - small grubs and jigworms 7'6" M-F Legend Elite spinning/6# mono - grubs and jigworms 6'9" ML-MF Diamondback spinning/6# Triple Fish fluoro - dropshot 6'9" MH-F All star spinning/20# braid - soft jerkbaits/dock skipping 7' St Croix M-F spinning/8# TF Fluoro - tubes 7' M-MF Diamondback spinning - 10# Fireline - Jerkbaits/topwaters 6'10" MH-MF baitcasting/20# fluoro - spinnerbaits/swim jigs 7'MH-F baitcasting/15# copoly - C-rigging/misc 7' M-F Diamondback baitcasting /10# Triple Fish Fluoro - jigs 7'6" ML-MF Diamondback baitcasting/10# TF Fluoro - cranks (Man, looking at that list, I had a real Diamondback fetish for a while there... Wish they still made them. *sniff*) LMB: 6'10" MH-F baitcasting/12# TF Fluoro - jig and pig 6'10" MH-MF baitcasting/20# fluoro - spinnerbaits/swim jigs 7' MH-F baitcasting/40# braid - pitching 7'MH-F baitcasting/15# copoly - C-rigging/misc 7'2" MH-MF baitcasting/12# fluoro - cranks 7'6" flipping stick/50# braid - flipping/slop 7'6" flipping stick/20# fluoro - flipping/slop 7'11" MH-MF baitcasting/20# braid - big cranks 6'6" MH-F spinning/8# fluoro - jigworms 6'9" ML-MF Diamondback spinning/6# Triple Fish fluoro - dropshot 6'9" MH-F All star spinning/20# braid - soft jerkbaits/dock skipping Factor out the double-duty rods, and it's 15 or so... Not that bad really. Not that I couldn't make a perfectly reasonable argument for a half a dozen others, but the rod locker's only so big... How many rods do you need? One or two more. Cheers, Rob Kimm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfshin24 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 i have about 12 rods in the boat. 8 baitcasters and 4 spinning. All st. croix, fenwick, or all star rods. The reals are all Daiwa or Abu. I don't think i could do with anything less than what i have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnUpTheFishing Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I agree with craig, 2-4 rods is all you really need but it sure is nice to have more. Im not lucky to have a rod locker in the boat so when I go I have 4 when Im with others and maybe a few more when Im on my own.Ive got these to choose from...7' MH F legend tournament/Calais (multi purpose)7' MH f kisler MG /chronarch 100mg (multi purpose)7' H M avid crankbait rod/ citica 200dpv (deep cranking)6'6" M F guide series/ citica 100dsv (topwater, hard jerkbaits)6'6" MH F kistler LTA/ symetre 2500 (skipping docks, jigworm)7' M F legend elite/ symetre 2500 (jigworm, dropshot)7'6" H guide series flipn stick/needs a reel (heavy jigs, frogs)I just think about the type of lake im fishing, season and what lures I will be most likely to use to determine what Ill bring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kt Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Here are most of the various rods i use for different applications. This is what has worked best for me .Baitcast1. 7'6" loomis flippin stick/curado (50 lb powerpro) (Pitchin/flippin jigs and heavy plastics2. 7'6" quantum tour flippin stick/abu garcia (50 lb power pro) (carolina rig/slop fishing spoons)3. 7' M bionic blade fast action/Revo (12 lb trilene flouro) (weededge/rip cranking/lipless cranks)4. 7' M mod action clarus/curado (10 lb sensation) ( deep/clean cranking/topwater)5. 6'6" med heavy fast action compre/accurist (15 lb trilene flouro) (spinnerbait/buzzbait/shallow crank)6. 6'6" med, fast action clarus/curado (15 lb flouro) (senko/soft jerkbait)7. 7' med heavy bps extreme/citica (30 lb powerpro) (swimbait, frog, heavy cover spinnerbait/buzzbait)8. 6'6 med heavy bps extreme/curado (15 lb flouro) (pitchin plastics)Spinning9. 6'6" medium pflueger/trion (30 lb powerpro) (skipping docks/soft plastic jerkbaits/smaller jerkbaits)10. 7' medium heavy extreme/quantum kinetic (30 lb power pro) (light texas rigs/heavy jigworms)11. 7 " medium clarus/quantum catalyst (8 lb trilene flouro) (dropshot/small cranks/jig worms) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaMongo Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 For those of us who can't/won't go into hock for 30 $200.00 set ups and aren't into the heavy duty competition, here's a list that I find acceptable. 7.6 Flipping Stick - very versatile. You can toss cranks, pitch, flip, Is it perfect - no, but it works.7.0 Medium casting with a longer grip - Again - very versatile. I can do cranks, worming, etc.6.6 medium heavy spinning. 10 lb test6.0 medium spinning - 8 lb6.0 lite medium spinning. - 6 lb.Yes - it's a ton of compromises - but I'm just looking out for those of us who are budget conscience - and have alimony to pay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katman Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 This is all I have. You guys put me to shame! 7'2 mh Shimano Cumara/Daiwa Sol - 15lb Seaguar FC - dropshot/finese7'2 m Shimano Cumara/JDM Daiwa Alphas 103 - 20lb Suffix braid - cranks/spinners/swim baits6'8 mh Shimano Cumara/Shimano Core - 20lb PP braid - frog/jigAll with upgraded abec7 bearings and carbonex drag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SledNeck Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I have 4 rods I use in the boatThey catch more and bigger fish per capita! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhguide Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I have 3 rods, One spinning and two baitcasters, Spinning has 6 pound transition, other two have powerpro! Seems to catch fish for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan189 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 2 rods, 3 spools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunning Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 For bass I have 5 rods.7' MH fast 17lb mono for spinnerbaits, swim jigs, lipless cranks.7' MH mod 12lb mono for almost all lipped cranks6'6" MH extra fast 30lb braid for almost all my texas rigs. 7' H fast 30lb braid: for frogs and jigs pitching heavy cover.6'6" M extra fast spinning, Senko's, Jerkbait, Shakeyhead ext..With these set-ups I can cover almost any application I can think of fairly well they might not be ideal but they work.However I could see my self getting a better Jig rod the H might be a little to stout for lighter jig applications but really all I would have to do is retie to my spinnerbait rod or worm rod depending if I want to use braid or mono. If I get into dropshoting I could get see myself getting a 7' ML extra fast for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemidjibasser Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Baitcasters:7'11" hmf soft swimbaits and toads sc4 custom3-7'6" mhf big jointed swimbaits and 3/4 oz + sp bts/ carolina rigs team daiwa and hmg av7' hf jigs 1/4 oz to 3/4 oz sc3 custom2-7' mhf another jig rod 1/8 oz to 1/2 oz and plastics/ sp bts sc4 and gl3 custom7' mm crankbaits sc4 custom6'8 mxf light weight stuff (drop shot) sc4 custom2-6'6" mhf big spooks, some traps, and sp bts gl3 & shikarii custom6'6" mm composite traps team daiwa rebuilt6'3" mmf unknow blank poppers customSpinning:7' mm jerkbaits 1/8 oz to 3/8 oz spidergrubs/ trick worms hmg av7' mlf jigowrms and drop shots sc3 custom6'8" mf sliders/ ultra heads sc2 custom 6'6" mf backup drop shot and split shot rigs hmxThese are the rods that I usally have in the boat. SOmetimes more sometimes less. It also depends on if there are muskies around in the lake. If so, I usually throw in an extra flippin' stick or two...Looking at my list, it looks like I should build another crankbait rod or two...On a side note, all of the "custom" rods I built myself. Nothing like catching fish on rods and baits you make yourself. It's an awesome feeling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhjr Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I take 3 or 4 with me.7' MF baitcaster7' MF spinning6'6" MF spinningSometimes a 5'10" MH spinning.Top three are the ones used all of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonkaBass Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 You can never have enough rods I have 15 in my locker... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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