If you could only have one baitcasting rod... 2025
Eric S reply :
If you could only have one baitcasting rod, reasonably priced, what would it be? Length, action, etc.. Is there a do it all rod? Stuck on the bank fishin for bass
Angry John reply :
Put a price dont say reasonable. What doe that even mean?
Eric S reply :
Say $150 for a combo or $50 for a rod alone
J.Vincent reply :
No there really isn't one rod to do it all..but a 7ft MH Fast Baitcasting Rod will cover a lot of bases
Eric S reply :
Thanks. Was thinking along that line too
J Francho reply :
On 8/7/2018 at 5:47 PM, J.Vincent said:No there really isn't one rod to do it all..but a 7ft MH Fast Baitcasting Rod will cover a lot of bases
Yep. This would cover 90% of bass fishing. It's when you get into finesse, cranking, and punching that it starts to get specific.
MrFrost reply :
On 8/7/2018 at 9:59 AM, Eric S said:Stuck on the bank fishin for bass
Don't limit yourself just because you're bank fishing. I did at first and I began to realize I would procrastinate tying a different lure on because of it. I've slowly began to get purpose built set ups and find it much more convenient. But if it's a budget thing, or just a personal preference thing, like mentioned above, 7' MH/F would probably be the closest thing to most versatile you could have.
Eric S reply :
Yeah a budget is a pretty big thing here.. Planning on a 7ft m/h. What would you suggest for finess and crankin? If I have to, I can buy a couple different poles and just swap my reel back and forth for now
MrFrost reply :
I would suggest you focus on the one setup for now, and as you fish it more and more with different style baits, determine what you like to throw/what works best where you fish, then when budget allows you to start to build style specific setups, you can start with your most used methods first.
Fishingmickey reply :
Shimano Sellus rod 7' MH/F w/7:1 Casitas or Caenan reel spooled with 12lb big game or XL.
J.Vincent reply :
Lews Mach I BaitCasting Rods are on sale at Dicks Sporting Goods right now for $34.97 and the Lews LFS Speed Spool Casting reel is on sale for $79.97 plus tax. Also, Dicks Sporting Goods has a $20 dollar of $100 on select products until August 8th plus free shipping. Just select standard shipping before checkout and shipping will become Free at the payment screen. You will be hard pressed to find a better deal for a quality rod and reel . With this specific Rod you can choose between a 6'10 or a 7'2 and I don't think you will find a better combo at this price point, it's actually $170 dollars before discounts. In my opinion this would be an excellent deal
Eric S reply :
Hey that's a nice deal. I have been looking into Lews on Bass pro.com
Save a few bucks at Dicks!
EGbassing reply :
On 8/7/2018 at 9:59 AM, Eric S said:If you could only have one baitcasting rod, reasonably priced, what would it be? Length, action, etc.. Is there a do it all rod? Stuck on the bank fishin for bass
MH/F 7'0" Dobyns fury
Eric S reply :
On 8/8/2018 at 12:36 AM, MrFrost said:I would suggest you focus on the one setup for now, and as you fish it more and more with different style baits, determine what you like to throw/what works best where you fish, then when budget allows you to start to build style specific setups, you can start with your most used methods first.
Good advice Mr Frost
burrows reply :
Shimano slx baitcaster with a abu Garcia vengeance mhf it will do it all and it’s pretty sensitive for the price believe it or not.
fisherdrew reply :
6'6" M or MH rod would be my pick. good tweener size that you can cast from the bank or flip worms under trees and tight spots. heck i'd even go with a 6 footer - my personal preference there though. for $50 your options are limited, but probably the berkeley lightening rod in that price range. IF this is your only rod though, check out a phenix recon or any loomis rod.
haggard reply :
I asked the same question when I started out a couple years ago and ended up with a St.C 6'6 M/F (PC66MF). If I did it again, given your parameters, I'd buy the same thing.
Rated 1/4 to 3/4 oz, 10-17#. For even more versatility (portability) it also comes in a 2-pc (PC66MF2) with same specs.
Swbass15 reply :
I agree with guys saying a shorter rod. If you have any kind of vegetation on the banks having a long pole will become a pain. You might forsake some distance with your cast but a 6’-6’6” you will be so much more accurate. I would look hard at the bps pro qualifier rod/reel combo. It’s a little above your price point I believe but I have two of the reels and they are work horses. I know the reel will be on sale next week for like $50.
new2BC4bass reply :
I would hope that Eric bought his rod months ago. 
Caliyak reply :
On 8/7/2018 at 9:59 AM, Eric S said:If you could only have one baitcasting rod, reasonably priced, what would it be? Length, action, etc.. Is there a do it all rod? Stuck on the bank fishin for bass
Berkley Shock rod, 7' mh, fast, it does a lot but not all. Spinning set up for light stuff. Heavy rod 7'6 for swimbaits, frog, punching and heavy lures. 3 rods will cover everything from the bank, kayak or boat. My 2 cents
punch reply :
On 8/7/2018 at 10:03 AM, Eric S said:Say $150 for a combo or $50 for a rod alone
That's not reasonable.
KP Duty reply :
I'd go with an H20 Ethos rod from Academy in the 7'MH flavor, paired with an 8.1 gear Daiwa Fuego CT casting reel.
Glaucus reply :
Edit: zombie thread
Glaucus reply :
Oh geeze didn't realize this was a zombie thread
Boomstick reply :
I would go for a 6'6' to 7' MH/F rod for sure, but don't think being a bank fisherman means you can't make use of other rods as well. I carry any combination of the following depending when and where I'm fishing
Casting rods: M/MF, MH/MF, MH/F, M/XF
Spinning rods: ML/XF, M/F
Hulkster reply :
my fav. all around rod is the Loomis E6X MBR 903c, a 7'6 MH power fast action rod. love it esp. from shore as it can really bomb baits out there with the extra length.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 2/14/2019 at 1:29 PM, punch said:That's not reasonable.
I agree whole heartedly. If I could only have one combo, I'd save up and spend at least $150 on just the rod.
bayvalle reply :
On 8/8/2018 at 8:37 AM, EGbassing said:MH/F 7'0" Dobyns fury
This. You can jig and cast cranks with this rod. I would recommend putting more money in the rod then on the reel. Salt Strong agrees.
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