How many rods do you bring when bank fishing? 2024
BassFishingMachine reply :
Just wondering how many rods you fellow bank fisherman carry around with you while fishing. I usually just bring 1, occasionally I'll bring 2, but majority of the time I bring 1. Simply because I don't like having to keep going back and grabbing them. Another problem I have, is mainly when im fishing in a wooded area, or wadering, I'll leave the poles in a area, and either forget about them and have to run back for them. Or they blend in with the woods, and I can't find them momentarily.
Although when fishing a "open" style lake, with a pavement path around them and a foutain in the middle.. you know lakes with very little trees surrounding them. In those situations I have no problem bringing more then 1 pole, its impossible to not be able to find them in a open enviorment like that 8-).
Branuss04 reply :
Two is the limit for me to, usually a SB rod, and another BC'er. It also depends on where I am going, sometimes i'll stick with just one. I too hate going back and forth all the time. It gets old after awhile.
HesterIsGod reply :
It depends, when I am walking around I bring two usually, but if I will never be far from my truck, then I will bring all of them or most of them.
Daniel My Brother reply :
I only bring 1. If I brought 2, I'd probably lean one against a tree and forget about it.
:-[
flippinbaits reply :
i hate fishing from the shore for that reason of carrying the rods...if its legal, i will always drop my float tube in, it hold 4 rods and thats plenty for me in most lakes.
MNGeorge reply :
I have never found it necessary to carry more than one rod when wading. An extra fast action med/hvy spinning rod 6' to 6'6" has always been able to cover my needs. I haven't been able to wade for a couple of years, but am now able to do so again and I can hardly wait. Nothing like going toe to toe with a good size Smallie. ;D
Popeye reply :
Two - one rigged out for cats on the bottom and the other I use for other species with lures/plastics.
cart7t reply :
The most is 2. Anymore than that and it becomes a hassle especially if you're having to walk through woods or brush. I'll take a med action and a mhvy.
ww2farmer reply :
When I am fishing in our ponds I bring two. 1 7' Med. Spinning, and 1 7' MH casting. If I walk the banks of a small creek and have lots of brush to deal with I bring one, a 6' MH spinning.
Stasher1 reply :
I usually bring two. One 6'6" MH BC setup for soft plastics/spinnerbaits and a 7' MH BC setup for jigs. I'll occasionally toss a spinning rig in the truck as well, just in case I feel like swapping one of them out.
FishTank reply :
Depending on how long I am walking, I might bring up to four but three usually works the best. I take one casting rod/reel for worms, one casting for jerkbaits or cranks, and one spinning setup for lightweight stuff.
skillet reply :
Depending on where I'm going, either 2 baitcasters or a baitcaster and spinning rod. Seems like all the places I go to, you almost have to have a machete to make any headway 
...
As Ever,
skillet
Jake P reply :
I just bring two for the simple fact that its easier. A 7' M/F spinning rig and a 6'6 MH/F baitcast rig. Those are my "all around" rods, that way i can throw just about anything and its not too much to carry.
Ballpark Frank reply :
Most of the places that I bank fish have roads or large paths that my fishing/rally car will fit on. I usually carry three rods, 2 BCs and 1 Spin, and a decent selection of lures. If I am going in areas the car will not fit, I grab one rod and a small backpack.
Jeff H reply :
When I'm wade fishing at the lake I only carry one rod. It's usually my 5'6" Medium St. Croix Premier or Avid spinning or it might be a 6' MH.
If I'm at the river with the kids fishing carp in early spring it's a 6'6" MH spinning.
Grey Wolf reply :
Two in case one breaks. Only carry one while I am fishing , the other one stays locked in the car.
fish-fighting-illini reply :
I usually bring four, 2 for ea hand to carry. I've downsized my tackle bag for bank fishing and carry it with a shoulder strap.
I don't like to waste a lot of time tying so I'll probably have one rod with a swimbait, one with a spinnerbait. I'll have one with a plastic worm and one sometimes 2 rigged for crappie nibbles.
Most of the places I fish are easy access if it were tight quarters it would be one or 2.
GitRDoneIke23 reply :
I bring 3-4. One to fish with, a second one with a cork and a GULP! or something and another one or two as backups, or to switch lures easier. And every once in a while I'll bring a cast net to try and catch some shad or minnows, for Crappie or Cats.
8-)
David P reply :
Depends where I'm fishing, and how close i will be fishing to my car. I take 3-4 with me every time, but usually only 1-3 come out at a time
grimlin reply :
"Most" of the time 2,one spinning and one baitcaster.I never carry more than 4...way to much hassle.
smcentee reply :
Depends on how long I plan to be at the bank. Fishing for an hour or so, one rod. If I'll be fishing for several hours, I'll load 4-5 in the car, and carry two as I'm walking the bank. Should conditions change, I'll hit the car and swap a rod or two.
JayW reply :
1 rod.
Davis reply :
Two for me. Anymore would be a pain if your moving around.
Bankbeater reply :
I usually bring four. One rigged for a jig, one t-rigged with a small plastic, one rigged with a senko, and one stays locked in the car.
ksdog reply :
I always bring two rods when I walk/wade. Got a thing called third grip pole holster that straps around my waist to carry the second rod. Just have to remember it is there when I'm going through brush.
islandbass reply :
With my Rod quiver, I take at least three now and maybe four. Without it, two. One casting, one spinning.
The quiver enables me to keep all of my rods with me and each right by my side and I can carry up to 3 with one hand.
Even though I bring that many, I am starting to notice that 1-2 rods get the most play and some never even get picked up.
guitarkid reply :
well since the pond I fish the most is a little over than 100 feet from my house, I usually just bring 1. If I really feel like changing I just walk back and grab the other one.
-searoach
Captain Chaos II reply :
1 medium fast rod with baitcaster. handles everything well. went yesterday and threw everything i had except for heavy lures. caught nothing slow, caught one on crank, caught two on spinnerbait. normally don't throw cranks from the shore but i was desperate for a bite.
vicdotcom reply :
I try to only take 1-2 rods. The rod type depends on where I am going. I like to either take a Baitcaster, spinning rel, or a fly rod. If the place that I am going has a lot of trees, I rule out the fly rod. If the place I go to has a lot of smaller bass, then I am sure to take the spinner reel. If it is a new spot that I havent fished before, then I go with the baitcaster.
Either way I never carry more than 2 because I spend to much time fumbling arround rather than enjoying the environment/fish.
Vic
Ky_Lake_Dude reply :
just one that fits the needs for the main things I think I will be fishing with
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