If You Were A Bass Pro 2025
HoosierHawgs reply :
Ok, this thread is just for fun... I'm interested to hear what you all say...
If you were a bass pro, and you could choose one brand of rod and one brand of reel... What would they be? How many setups would you have? Which setups would you have? Let's see if we can't have some fun with this....
I know that I wouldn't mind being sponsored by Daiwa for reels.... I have no idea on rods though...
I'm thinking most of my setups would be Zillions... Not sure exactly which ones...
ColdSVT reply :
Id want an endless supply of chronarchs, cores, and aldebarans.
Rods 13 envys and croix LTBs
However i think i would rather have a boat sponsor first...skeeter or basscat would be perfect lol
And ill need a beer sponsor lol
the reel ess reply :
Daiwa's reel quality is insane. I just finally had to retire a 1983 Procaster Magforce. And I fish a good bit. It was still my go-to reel. And they send replacement parts free, no questions, no delivery charge.
S Hovanec reply :
I'd have a bunch of St. Croix's built by me with JDM Shimanos on them.
iabass8 reply :
dobyns
daiwa -12 years after it's debut and I still will choose a TD-Z type r+ over any reel made.
masterbass reply :
On 5/17/2015 at 9:58 AM, iabass8 said:dobyns
daiwa -12 years after it's debut and I still will choose a TD-Z type r+ over any reel made.
I guess the R+ is still working for you. I love the one I have too.
masterbass reply :
I'd love to be sponsored by megabass for reels and G loomis for rods.
thehooligan reply :
Jackall for rods, shimano for reels.
livemusic reply :
I don't know enough about modern bass gear to comment except to say that the Daiwa I just bought is fabulous. Best reel ever for me. As for how many, I recently read something, it might have been that thread about what it takes to be a pro and it was crazy how many rod/reel rigs this one guy had. It made me think good gracious, why so many? Where would you put all that stuff?
fisherrw reply :
shimano sunline and megabass
Jrob78 reply :
Megabass rods, Daiwa reels, or Shimano Loomis.
EvanT123 reply :
Young man, you don't have to be a "pro" to fish what you want. Work hard, make and save some money and you can fish whatever you want. That said. Count me in for custom croix's and shimanos as well and you know what? That's what I fish now.
tomustang reply :
Zebco reels, ugly stik rods
Cgrinder reply :
Zillions on NRX's
FishTank reply :
Shimano Stellas, Cores and Chronarchs with G. Loomis Rods. Probably 2 spinning and 5 casting.
HoosierHawgs reply :
Very true! My dad just got parts for his procaster that is now well into its 30s and he still uses it every weekend!On 5/17/2015 at 9:45 AM, the reel ess said:Daiwa's reel quality is insane. I just finally had to retire a 1983 Procaster Magforce. And I fish a good bit. It was still my go-to reel. And they send replacement parts free, no questions, no delivery charge.
HoosierHawgs reply :
Ok, I think I've figured it out...
Dobyns and Daiwa
13 Casting, 5 Spinning
Tatula Type R's and Zillions
Champion Series Rods
Ballistic Spinning
And a Whole Lotta Sunline!
Arv reply :
Shimano and loomis.
OK Bass Hunter reply :
Megabass for rods, JDM Shimano reels, Sunline for line and Gamakatsu for hooks.
kickerfish1 reply :
Honestly I dont think I could commit to one brand of rod, reel, and line. Shimano would slightly edge out Daiwa on reels. Seagaur or Sunline would be a coin flip but I would probably go with Sunline. Rods would be beyond tough. If Shimano included Jackall it would be fine as long as they could supply me with Gen 1 Cumara and Cumulus rods too!
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
I'd use the brands that paid me the most because that's how the business works. Knowledge and decisions making catch fish not tackle brands.
slonezp reply :
Abu Garcia and Fenwick. It's all I use now. No reason to change pro or not
SudburyBasser reply :
I generally use Shimano rods and reels now so I don't imagine I have much a reason to change -- though if I was forced I could live with the Devil's brand of reel, Abu Garcia.
Senko lover reply :
Lew's reels, and Abu Garcia rods. That's my combo that I use almost every day, and I wouldn't try to represent a company I don't use.
Big C reply :
Lews for reels, and I know I'm gonna be alone here but Carrot Stix for rods.
*Hootie reply :
Shimano, G Loomis and I'm good.
Hootie
*Hootie reply :
On 5/18/2015 at 1:03 AM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:I'd use the brands that paid me the most because that's how the business works. Knowledge and decisions making catch fish not tackle brands.
And the wise man speaks again. I believe Mike could explain the theory of relativity so we could all understand it. Great answer Mike.
Hootie
paulrobinson318 reply :
Daiwa for reels, Abu for rods. I used to be only a lews guy for reels until I tried the tatula out. I was blown away after the first fish. Almost all of my combos, other than my swimbait setups are a tatula on a veritas.
Steveo-1969 reply :
On 5/18/2015 at 10:49 PM, *Hootie said:Shimano, G Loomis and I'm good.
Hootie
^^^^^^ this. Because this thread is just for fun, and it's what I use every fishing trip spinning and casting. :-)
FlipSide reply :
Lews Reels and Dobyn's Rods
Ill take as many as they will give me lol
Cant forget Sunline either
21farms reply :
- loomis rods
shimano reels
ranger boats
sunline line
lucky craft hardbaits
yamamoto softbaits
gamakatsu hooks
lowrance electronics
minnkota trolling motors
John G reply :
Shimano and Loomis or Jackall for rods.
OntarioFishingGuy reply :
Avid's and Shimano 51's or Stradic FJ's.
Jd_Phillips_Fishin reply :
Shimano Aldebaran with a NRX
via reply :
Dobyns rods and shimano reels. I've tried lots of different brands but prefer these brands any day
*Hank reply :
Shimano and G-loomis as many as i could have.
Felix77 reply :
I tend to use all Abu Garcia setups. Why change now. Wouldn't hurt to be sponsored by Hooters. For their wings of course. 
K_Mac reply :
On 5/18/2015 at 1:03 AM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:I'd use the brands that paid me the most because that's how the business works. Knowledge and decisions making catch fish not tackle brands.
You don't have to look very closely at what the pros have on deck, or listen very closely to what they say to understand the truth of what Mike said. Pros know that at long as the gear meets their minimum standards the rest is up to them. KVD could be sponsored by most tackle manufacturers. He uses Quantum, Strike King, and BPS gear because they give him the best deal. If I were a pro I would make my best deal just like the rest of them. Above a certain level gear becomes about many things including enjoyment and ego. For the pros it is the tools of the trade.
bass raider reply :
Shimano for reels and duckett, powell, or daiwa for rods(own all 3& like all 3) and power pro or Hi-seas for line.2 spinning & 5 or 6 casting set ups.
Mr. Bassin II reply :
Kistler custom Z-Bones, Shimano Chronarchs, and Seaguar Tatsu. Best setup I have ever felt. Hate the price tag though.
Jon G reply :
Dobyns Rods (St. Croix would be a close second)
Shimano Reels
Sunline line
Same stuff I use now
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