Best one rod w/line bass setup 2024
linden12 reply :
What do you guys think would be the best 1 rod setup for bass fishing, as well as the best overall line to choose.
Catt reply :
The one in my rod box & no you can't use it!
Dens228 reply :
If you're going to use just one I'd go MH/fast...........line would depend on where you're fishing and what you're using.
portiabrat reply :
I pond fish in the winter, and I use a 7'5" MH XF rod with 40 lb braid for everything, mostly because I'm too lazy to carry two rods around. I don't have any issues losing fish on jerkbaits or topwater lures. Crankbaits are pretty much the only lure I don't use.
BassWhole! reply :
6'9" MH fast with 14 lb mono.
Dtrombly reply :
If I had to do that I'd do a 7' MH/F baitcasting. #50 braid and then add a leader based on technique
Smokinal reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 6:42 AM, Dtrombly said:If I had to do that I'd do a 7' MH/F baitcasting. #50 braid and then add a leader based on technique
Similar for me.
7' MH/F baitcaster with a 6.3:1 reel; 30lb braid and 14-15lb fluoro leader
jbmaine reply :
This may be going against the grain, but if you're not really comfortable with a bait caster I would go with a spinning rod. With only one rod to use you don't want to spend fishing time trying to untangle a birds nest. 7 ft m-mh with 8 lb copolymer line would do for most applications.
Bassguytom reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 8:48 AM, jbmaine said:This may be going against the grain, but if you're not really comfortable with a bait caster I would go with a spinning rod. With only one rod to use you don't want to spend fishing time trying to untangle a birds nest. 7 ft m-mh with 8 lb copolymer line would do for most applications.
X2 on this on. Spinning reel and a medium rod that you will be able fish on lakes, rivers, creeks and ponds with a variety of techniques.
haggard reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 5:29 AM, linden12 said:What do you guys think would be the best 1 rod setup for bass fishing, as well as the best overall line to choose.
This will depend on the water and type of cover you fish the most, but in my opinion if I had to use only one combo for fresh water smallies and largies in any condition, I'd reach for 6'6" medium power, fast action baitcaster with 12# mono test, and a ~$100 to $180 class reel. Done. Light enough to feel the strikes; heavy enough to handle the big'uns; this specific one ha a 1/4 to 3/4 oz lure weight rating (good range). Caveat: Rod is a StC which supposedly is a little heavier than other brands, so if you're going with something other than StC consider a medium heavy instead of a medium.
If you're fishing heavy cover consider MH/F and different line. I have no experience with anything but mono line.
BankBasser reply :
If I had to pick one rod specifically for Bass it would be a 7' Medium/Fast spinning rod with 8lb braid, with or without a leader depending on technique. I'm assuming you're asking because you don't have a lot of experience and a spinning rod would be a better tool to learn on, imo. You can cover a lot of basses with this setup. If you went for a second rod later on, my SECOND rod would be a Medium Heavy/Fast baitcaster.
Catt reply :
Shimano Crucial CRC-X610MH
Length: 6' 10
Line: 10-20 lb
Lure: 3/8-3/4
Power: Medium Heavy
Action: Extra Fast
Line: Berkley Big Game 15# Mean Green
Reels:
Shimano Calcutta CT100 Gear Ratio: 5:8.1 Weight: 8.8 oz Bearings: 2+1
Lures: Texas Rigged plastics
Drew03cmc reply :
Catt, always the simple suggestions. If I'm doing this, it'd be a 6'6" MF spinning rod 9/10 times loaded with 15lb braid and a 6lb Hybrid leader. That will cover everything from light T-Rig, small jigheads and craws, soft swimbaits, walk the dog, light buzzbaits and spinnerbaits and even small squarebills in a pinch.
Happybeerbuzz reply :
I would go with a 6-6 to 7' MH, Fast Action, spinning rod with 15# braid and a 3000 size reel. Use a 12# mono leader for most techniques. You have the flexibility to switch to an 8# fluorocarbon if you want to use finesse techniques but be aware you are going to have to put up with some issues with topwater.
Pretty much the only thing you really can't do with this rig is throw into heavy cover. Other than that, you can do anything adequately. It's what I did when I got back into fishing a couple of years ago when I had zero gear. I still have the rod, but I rarely use it except when I get sentimental because I have more specialized gear now.
J.Vincent reply :
On 3/26/2018 at 5:29 AM, linden12 said:What do you guys think would be the best 1 rod setup for bass fishing, as well as the best overall line to choose.
Great question and I think there will be a lot of good but different answers.....I personally would want a 6'6 Medium Heavy Moderate Fast 1/4-1oz rated Graphite BaitCasting Rod paired with a 6.6 to 1 Gear Ratio Reel, spooled with 14lb monofilament or 17lb. This is not going to be the popular choice in Minnesota,(probably you would want medium fast spinning tackle) but for me and my preferred fishing style, this 6 1/2 Rod with a medium speed reel allows me to fish in close quarters and cover higher percentage targets more efficiently.
burrows reply :
6’8 to 7’ medium heavy moderate fast you can do everything with this rod.
KP Duty reply :
In the 80's when I was a whipper snapper, my 6' medium lightning rod did it all. I cranked, flipped, pitched and even punched a time or two....all with 10lb xl. These days I'd just do a mh casting rod with 10lb cxx (or a comparable .014" line)
BrackishBassin reply :
I know everyone suggests a MH/F for all around bass fishing, but I spend way more time with my M/F rod in my hands. Maybe it’s because of the water I fish (small lake and ponds from the bank), or the lures I have more confidence in or enjoy fishing more (mostly moving stuff due to my ADD), but that’s my go to. Having fished both spinning reels and baitcasters, I definitely prefer a baitcaster for ‘active’ fishing. If I’m just soaking a bait, then a spinning reel is fine.
Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :
Daiwa tatula 6'10 MH/F here for everything from 1/4oz Texas rig all the way to 1oz whopper plopper. 40lb Braid is good line choice for all around and add leader as needed.
Scrapiron reply :
Hmmm.. I guess like a lot of folks already said- depends on where you're fishing. For ONE combo I'd probably do a 7' Medium/Fast with a 3000 spinning reel and 10# braid (different leader for different presentations).
Though a close second would be a MH/F 7' baitcaster with a 6.3:1 reel.
MassYak85 reply :
I really don't think you can without eliminating at least a few techniques. I would personally go with a 7'2" MH/F Baitcaster setup and a 6 speed reel with 40lb braid and leaders as necessary. I probably can't punch or fish tiny drop shots or ned rigs with it but most other things I can.
fishwizzard reply :
I would pick a MH/F or M/F casting rod, around 6'6" in length. I have two 3 power Loomis MBR rods and I think they are the perfect "Heavy Medium" power and the action is good for a lot of different presentations.
Last_Cast reply :
One rod?..
No such thing..
LCG reply :
6'6"-7'6", medium-medium heavy powered, fast action rod. Spinning or baitcasting. Length depends on your personal preference and if you have to deal with trees and walking through brush. Mid level reel.
LionHeart reply :
Medium heavy, mod-fast rod in the upper 6 foot to lower 7 foot range. 1/4 to 1 oz lure rating. If you really want a bait casting reel, you don't have to get the most expensive, but definitely don't get a sub $100 reel. Buying a lower end reel for your for first bait caster will likely do more harm than good.
Lews Tournament MB ( great reel for the $) or heck, the Diawa Tatula CT gets a lot of praise here. Try one of those in a 7 speed.
As for line, I think most would recommend 10-12 lb flouro. Seagur Red Label is pretty decent, but personally I don't care for flouro. 50 lb Power Pro braid would be my choice. And I have been using 20 lb mono leader with good results.
ThatredneckguyJamie reply :
I see a lot of folks saying MH...I'm curious as to why the need for that much backbone on a bass rod? Most of my fishing is done with a M or ML, and I use the same rods for inshore trout and redfish. The only time I use a heavy rod is fishing down in the Oklawaha with shiners with a float under the lilly pads...That's only because your bringing up so much "salad" with the fish lol
Not knocking anyone's tactics..just honestly wondering
Choporoz reply :
I can't speak for anyone above, @ThatredneckguyJamie, but I suspect that many of us would struggle with some of the single-hook techniques we use the most if not for a MH (or H, even) rod: spinnerbaits, jigs, t-rigs 1/4oz, frogs, buzzbaits, etc. I agree that if you primarily fish trebles and finesse-y tactics, you may not have as much use for the MH
Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :
MH becuz I can throw heavy bait and work 3/8 jig properly. I have quite a few Medium power rated from 1/8 - 1/2 but those are techniques specifically not all around rod. My MH rod rated as low as 1/4 oz so I can do finesse as well as heavy like 1/2 chatterbait, 110 whipped plopper.
fishindad reply :
Depends what type of cover one fishes, what time of year, average size of the bass in lake/river/pond, etc. That said, the one rod IMO that could throw about 90% of most bass lures is the Loomis MBR 843 and 12 lb. copolymer or Sniper FC.
For the fishing I personally do, it's got to be a 7 foot medium spinning rod with braid and FC leader since I prefer smallmouth fishing on the Great Lakes.
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