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If You Were A Bass Pro 2024


fishing user avatarHoosierHawgs 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...

 

 


fishing user avatarColdSVT 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


fishing user avatarthe 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.


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 

I'd have a bunch of St. Croix's built by me with JDM Shimanos on them.


fishing user avatariabass8 reply : 

dobyns

daiwa  -12 years after it's debut and I still will choose a TD-Z type r+ over any reel made.


fishing user avatarmasterbass 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. 


fishing user avatarmasterbass reply : 

I'd love to be sponsored by megabass for reels and G loomis for rods.


fishing user avatarthehooligan reply : 

Jackall for rods, shimano for reels.


fishing user avatarlivemusic 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?


fishing user avatarfisherrw reply : 

shimano sunline and megabass


fishing user avatarJrob78 reply : 

Megabass rods, Daiwa reels, or Shimano Loomis.


fishing user avatarEvanT123 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.


fishing user avatartomustang reply : 

Zebco reels, ugly stik rods


fishing user avatarCgrinder reply : 

Zillions on NRX's


fishing user avatarFishTank reply : 

Shimano Stellas, Cores and Chronarchs with G. Loomis Rods. Probably 2 spinning and 5 casting.


fishing user avatarHoosierHawgs reply : 
  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.

Very true! My dad just got parts for his procaster that is now well into its 30s and he still uses it every weekend!
fishing user avatarHoosierHawgs 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!


fishing user avatarArv reply : 

Shimano and loomis.


fishing user avatarOK Bass Hunter reply : 

Megabass for rods, JDM Shimano reels, Sunline for line and Gamakatsu for hooks.


fishing user avatarkickerfish1 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!


fishing user avatarDelaware 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.


fishing user avatarslonezp reply : 

Abu Garcia and Fenwick. It's all I use now. No reason to change pro or not


fishing user avatarSudburyBasser 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.


fishing user avatarSenko 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.


fishing user avatarBig C reply : 

Lews for reels, and I know I'm gonna be alone here but Carrot Stix for rods. 


fishing user avatar*Hootie reply : 

Shimano, G Loomis and I'm good.

Hootie


fishing user avatar*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


fishing user avatarpaulrobinson318 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. 


fishing user avatarSteveo-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.  :-)


fishing user avatarFlipSide reply : 

Lews Reels and Dobyn's Rods

 

Ill take as many as they will give me lol

 

Cant forget Sunline either


fishing user avatar21farms reply : 

  • loomis rods

shimano reels

ranger boats

sunline line

lucky craft hardbaits

yamamoto softbaits

gamakatsu hooks

lowrance electronics

minnkota trolling motors


fishing user avatarJohn G reply : 

Shimano and Loomis or Jackall for rods.


fishing user avatarOntarioFishingGuy reply : 

Avid's and Shimano 51's or Stradic FJ's.


fishing user avatarJd_Phillips_Fishin reply : 

Shimano Aldebaran with a NRX


fishing user avatarvia reply : 

Dobyns rods and shimano reels. I've tried lots of different brands but prefer these brands any day


fishing user avatar*Hank reply : 

Shimano and G-loomis as many as i could have.


fishing user avatarFelix77 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. ;)


fishing user avatarK_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.


fishing user avatarbass 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.


fishing user avatarMr. Bassin II reply : 

Kistler custom Z-Bones, Shimano Chronarchs, and Seaguar Tatsu.  Best setup I have ever felt.  Hate the price tag though.


fishing user avatarJon G reply : 

Dobyns Rods (St. Croix would be a close second)

Shimano Reels

Sunline line

 

Same stuff I use now




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