If you only had one rod, what would it be? 2025
dulouz reply :
If you had to choose one rod/reel setup for all of your fishing, what would it be and why? Length, action, spinning or casting, line, etc...
bigfruits reply :
id keep my bsr852. 7'1" mediumish-extra fast spinning rod. stradic because i dont know any better...
reason is because i fish mostly bottom baits under 3/8oz. the only baits i dont like tossing on this rod are cranks.
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
Quoteid keep my bsr852. 7'1" mediumish-extra fast spinning rod. stradic because i dont know any better...reason is because i fish mostly bottom baits under 3/8oz. the only baits i dont like tossing on this rod are cranks.
x2 A M/F Spinning rig with a 2500 size reel is probably the most versatile for bass techniques.
BobP reply :
Rogue MB664 6 1/2' MH rod with a Chronarch 50Mg reel. Very light, sensitive rod with a softer than average tip section that's a pleasure to fish. It's as close to a "do it all" rod as I've ever used and it works well for both crankbaits and T-rigged plastics. I'm not so particular about the reel but the 50Mg is light and I like the 6.2:1 gears.
guitarkid reply :
QuoteQuoteid keep my bsr852. 7'1" mediumish-extra fast spinning rod. stradic because i dont know any better...reason is because i fish mostly bottom baits under 3/8oz. the only baits i dont like tossing on this rod are cranks.
x2 A M/F Spinning rig with a 2500 size reel is probably the most versatile for bass techniques.
X3 I think it would be good for worms, light cranks, light jigs, jerkbaits, and many others.
-gk
BASSclary reply :
Daiwa Zillion Type R
Sufix Braid with fluoro leader
7' MH/F-XF Custom rod ;
NFC blank, highest quality one,
Fuji SiC guides, titanium frames
Premium Cork, full grip,about ehhhh 11"
Fuji ACS reel seat,
and all the pretty things they put on rods now-a-days 8-)
Why? It's super versatile and will be the best
Goose52 reply :
Hmmmm - I only have two Loomis rods - and one is a GLX BSR852. I guess that might be the rod I'd keep as it is my best spinning rod, and if I could only have ONE rod - I'd rather have a medium-power spinning rod for the overall versatility than any of the BC rods that I have... :
K_Mac reply :
A M-F spinning would be a good choice, but I think if I could only have one, it would a 7' M-XF baitcast. Line 10-15# CXX depending on conditions.
MNGeorge reply :
Not much for spinning tackle so, for the fishing I do, my choice would be a Loomis MBR 843 GLX. Teamed with REVO STX-HS, 30# braid, 12# fluoro leader I could throw most anything I use on a regular basis for Mississippi River Smallmouth.
Red reply :
Would be my 704 Excel, Revo S-L, Power Pro 50# Braid, Chartruse/White spinnerbait or t-rigged power worm.
Bluebasser86 reply :
If I could only have one it would have to be my 7ft medium St. Croix Mojo casting rod with a 200 Shimano curado SF with 15lb test. I could do almost anything with it and have used it for most fishing techniques already.
steezy reply :
Daiwa Steez 7'1" Heavy CompileX Casting Rod
Daiwa Steez Baitcast 7.1 Reel
Daiwa 70# Braid Line
OR
Daiwa Steez 6'8" ML CompileX Spinning Rod
Daiwa Steez 2500 Spinning Reel
Daiwa 40# Braid Line
repper reply :
843glx, with a Core 50
SirSnookalot reply :
1 rod for me would be my 7' redbone 10/20, soron 40 with 15# braid, has caught tarpon, snook, bonita, barracuda and kingfish, on the way home I use it in the canals for bass fishing and pulls them out of the heaviest slop.
update : Just got back from the beach and did some bass fishing on the way home, used a redbone med 8/17 with a soron 20, 15# braid. Really it was no fun, rod is just too much for the apx 3 pounder I caught , will have a med freshwater rod with me from now on.
KYntucky Warmouth reply :
Mine would be my tube/jerkbait rod, 7'M Daiwa Zillion/Daiwa Alphas 103/12 fluorocarbon. Probably one of the most versatile rods I own. I've fished everything with from 1/8oz to 3/8oz jigs, dropshot, tubes, jerkbaits, cranks, t and c-rigs.....
BASSclary reply :
QuoteDaiwa Steez 7'1" Heavy CompileX Casting RodDaiwa Steez Baitcast 7.1 Reel
Daiwa 70# Braid Line
OR
Daiwa Steez 6'8" ML CompileX Spinning Rod
Daiwa Steez 2500 Spinning Reel
Daiwa 40# Braid Line
I bet everyone saw this one coming :
ChiCityBasser reply :
Hummm if if had to be just one rod then I would have to go with either my Daiwa D-Force 6'6" rod with my Catalyst PTi-B 20 and 20# Power Pro for spinning.
or
Casting it would be my Kistler Mag TS 7' rod with a Daiwa Exceler and 12# Cabelas Flouro.
Chris at Tech reply :
Dobyns 683C w/ Revo Premier
.ghoti. reply :
Casting - St Croix Avid 6'8" M-XF. The most versatile casting rod I own.
Spinning - Airrus Tradition 7'2" MH-F. The most versatile rod I own.
roadwarrior reply :
QuoteDobyns 683C w/ Revo Premier
Swap the Abbadabbado for a CH50MG and that is a great suggestion!
Otherwise:
Casting: MBR844C/ CU200E7 or Core 50MG7
Spinning: SJR783S or SJR843S/ Stradic CI4
SoFlaBassAddict reply :
Out of what I regularly use: Shimano Crucial 7'6" MH Flippin Stick. 40-50# Braid. Theres not much that I can't do with that rod.
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
QuoteQuoteDaiwa Steez 7'1" Heavy CompileX Casting RodDaiwa Steez Baitcast 7.1 Reel
Daiwa 70# Braid Line
OR
Daiwa Steez 6'8" ML CompileX Spinning Rod
Daiwa Steez 2500 Spinning Reel
Daiwa 40# Braid Line
I bet everyone saw this one coming :
You mean kinda like you recommending a rod/reel combo that you thought up between "naughty" dreams? :
As for the rod, M/XF spinning rod.
Diablos reply :
I would probably get some Ugly Stik spinning rod that way i can keep fishing after you guys break yours. Especially if I need it to last a while.
steezy reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteDaiwa Steez 7'1" Heavy CompileX Casting RodDaiwa Steez Baitcast 7.1 Reel
Daiwa 70# Braid Line
OR
Daiwa Steez 6'8" ML CompileX Spinning Rod
Daiwa Steez 2500 Spinning Reel
Daiwa 40# Braid Line
I bet everyone saw this one coming :
You mean kinda like you recommending a rod/reel combo that you thought up between "naughty" dreams? :
As for the rod, M/XF spinning rod.
Nope, not thought up, just pure heaven.
northern basser reply :
Core 50mg7/ Kistler LTX II med. hvy./ fast. 7'
The core wouldn't change, but I would like to try a Loomis nrx. Currently, the LTX is the best rod I've used. I've had a Dobyns champion and would also like to try a ch. extreme.
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteDaiwa Steez 7'1" Heavy CompileX Casting RodDaiwa Steez Baitcast 7.1 Reel
Daiwa 70# Braid Line
OR
Daiwa Steez 6'8" ML CompileX Spinning Rod
Daiwa Steez 2500 Spinning Reel
Daiwa 40# Braid Line
I bet everyone saw this one coming :
You mean kinda like you recommending a rod/reel combo that you thought up between "naughty" dreams? :
As for the rod, M/XF spinning rod.
Nope, not thought up, just pure heaven.
LOL, believe it or not Steezy my comment was not directed at you.
I know you have used those combos whereas the young'un is just dreaming them up.
BASSclary reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteDaiwa Steez 7'1" Heavy CompileX Casting RodDaiwa Steez Baitcast 7.1 Reel
Daiwa 70# Braid Line
OR
Daiwa Steez 6'8" ML CompileX Spinning Rod
Daiwa Steez 2500 Spinning Reel
Daiwa 40# Braid Line
I bet everyone saw this one coming :
You mean kinda like you recommending a rod/reel combo that you thought up between "naughty" dreams? :
As for the rod, M/XF spinning rod.
The rods I dream about between Palin time doesn't mean I can't want one. Who cares if iv'e never used that custom rod, If I only had one rod, thats the one I would want :
As for rods i've really used though, It would come down to an Avid, Saavy, and Crucial. All 3 have great warranties and perform nicely for the price range.
But I do guess that: Me Saying a Custom i've never used = Steezy saying he'd take some steezs
Gatorbassman reply :
If you said this about a lure I would say a jig, so since you're asking about a rod I would say a Dobyns DX744C. My Jig rod.
flippin and pitchin reply :
For both species ? Lamiglas Excel 734C. Tuff question.
dulouz reply :
QuoteIf you said this about a lure I would say a jig, so since you're asking about a rod I would say a Dobyns DX744C. My Jig rod.
That would also be a great discussion...
piscicidal reply :
If I only had one, I'd say St Croix Avid 7', MH/Fast action rod, paired with a fast retrieve reel (7.0:1) with a flippin switch...maybe a Quantum Accurist PT.
Not the best combo around, but you could use this rig for just about every type of fishing except for punching through real heavy slop.
rayrock99 reply :
Mine would be GLX783C paired with a Daiwa Pixilla, or the same reel with a GLX782C.
Dockhead reply :
Any one rod owned by Redlinerobert...
steezy reply :
QuoteAny one rod owned by Redlinerobert...
I'll second that motion !
Goose52 reply :
QuoteQuoteAny one rod owned by Redlinerobert...I'll second that motion !
On first blush, I was going to X3 this comment. Then, I thought about it and for me, Redlinerobert's stuff is just too pretty to fish. It would break my heart to start seeing the "boat rash" and "bank rash" tearing up those purty rods and reels. I KNOW that they are super duper fishable gear, but just too high-end for me... :
fathom reply :
mbr783 glx.
it just seems to stand the test of time.
B-Dozer reply :
Right about now, I wouldn't care if it was square fiberglass teamed with a Zebco 202, as long as the weather was nice!
.RM. reply :
QuoteRight about now, I wouldn't care if it was square fiberglass teamed with a Zebco 202, as long as the weather was nice!
...............Amen
Chris at Tech reply :
QuoteQuoteDobyns 683C w/ Revo PremierSwap the Abbadabbado for a CH50MG and that is a great suggestion!
Not a chance in Hades, my good man
rumbal reply :
Dobyns DX 704C/Shimano Metanium MG 7
baluga reply :
If you only had one rod, what would it be?
I'll go with Phenix Ultra MBX 660H, it's 3.4oz, sensitive and well balance. Paired with CORE 100MG or CH50 MG. I could cast a 1/4 leadhead w/ 3" soft swimbait to 1 oz hardbait with good distance. It's pretty light and well balanced that I could walk-the-dog all day without any fatigue.
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