Seems like a lot of people these days fish with seven rods and match a rod with every lure type, not to mention types of line. Is there any love to those of us who just take "our fishing rod" to fish?
If you catch fish and have fun doing it, who cares. Different strokes for different folks.
On 11/13/2014 at 12:06 PM, Todd Ward said:Seems like a lot of people these days fish with seven rods and match a rod with every lure type, not to mention types of line. What about us "common folk" who just take "our fishing rod" to fish?
What about it ?
A-Jay
On 11/13/2014 at 12:11 PM, A-Jay said:What about it ?
A-Jay
There ya go, trying to stir the pot....didn't we just have a post about being civil? And to be honest, I have more then 7. Some of us regular folks take a few rods to fish with and the more into it you get, the more specialized you start to become with your rods and reels. The more techniques you learn the more rods you aquire to excel with those techniques. But as long as your catching fish, it doesn't matter, the rod doesn't catch the fish, the fisherman holding that rod does, weather he has 1 rod, or has 10 strapped to the front of his boat. I normally carry at least 3 when I'm bank fishing.....all for different applications just incase I need to adjust my presentation.
Get in where you fit in
If you have one rod and you get pleasure from it, more power to you. If I could have one, it would be the champ 734.
However, I consider myself pretty common in that I have an average job. I just don't party, smoke, hunt, have kids or a house so I spend my money on my favorite hobby.
Therefore I own two of the 734's lol
On 11/13/2014 at 12:18 PM, gulfcaptain said:There ya go, trying to stir the pot....didn't we just have a post about being civil? And to be honest, I have more then 7. Some of us regular folks take a few rods to fish with and the more into it you get, the more specialized you start to become with your rods and reels. The more techniques you learn the more rods you aquire to excel with those techniques. But as long as your catching fish, it doesn't matter, the rod doesn't catch the fish, the fisherman holding that rod does, weather he has 1 rod, or has 10 strapped to the front of his boat. I normally carry at least 3 when I'm bank fishing.....all for different applications just incase I need to adjust my presentation.
Not stirring the pot ~ simply making an inquiry for supplemental information.
A-Jay
On 11/13/2014 at 12:30 PM, A-Jay said:Not stirring the pot ~ simply making an inquiry for supplemental information.
A-Jay
I rephrased my original question to be more specific
I know, it's just the way it sounded. It's all out of fun. Back to the OP, what is your question? Why we fish more then 1 rod?
On 11/13/2014 at 12:32 PM, Todd Ward said:I rephrased my original question to be more specific
Thanks - I noticed that.
Of course that makes me look like a bit of a Knucklehead . . . .
And with that - I bid you and your one rod adieu . . . . . . .
A-Jay
I personally know that there is one of our sponsors who loves to catch big bass. He fishes with only one rod and reel. I'm not going to reveal his secrets here. As far as I am concerned you can catch 98% of your bass with a medium/heavy rod and any average reel, whether it be spinning or bait casting. It's the person on one end of the line and the lure on the other end of the line that make the difference.
On 11/13/2014 at 12:37 PM, gulfcaptain said:I know, it's just the way it sounded. It's all out of fun. Back to the OP, what is your question? Why we fish more then 1 rod?
No, I know why people take multiple rods. More like, is there anyone on here who just takes one?
I only take one rod when I'm dedicated to the swimbait bite....that way there isn't a reason for me to put it down and try something else. And during the summer I normally always have 2, may not fish both, but always have a frog/topwater and then my punch/pitching set up for the grass mats. Besides, it's hard to just pick one when I have so many.....lol
I'm slightly confused. When I take 1 rod or 7, it's to fish them but yes I take only 1 when bank fishing. On the boat. Well that's a whole different story.
On 11/13/2014 at 12:41 PM, Todd Ward said:No, I know why people take multiple rods. More like, is there anyone on here who just takes one?
When you have a whole set of golf clubs, it makes it hard to only take the 5 iron.
Didn't Rick Clunn only fish with 1 rod? I mean he had multiple of them but it was all the same rod.
On 11/13/2014 at 12:44 PM, gulfcaptain said:I only take one rod when I'm dedicated to the swimbait bite....that way there isn't a reason for me to put it down and try something else. And during the summer I normally always have 2, may not fish both, but always have a frog/topwater and then my punch/pitching set up for the grass mats. Besides, it's hard to just pick one when I have so many.....lol
Your doing it wrong. Why only take 1 rod when throwing swimbaits? You need to replace all the rods you put away with more giant swimbait rods.
On 11/13/2014 at 12:54 PM, hatrix said:
Your doing it wrong. Why only take 1 rod when throwing swimbaits? You need to replace all the rods you put away with more giant swimbait rods.
Well I do have 2 now, lol, just don't always bring both and really like the looks of the new Diawa Swimbait rods or an IROD.....guess I should have one for the hudd, one for the line thru, ofcourse need one for the triple-trout....oh and then an XH for those 10oz baits....ok, gotta go make some online purchases for these new set ups.
On 11/13/2014 at 12:54 PM, hatrix said:Didn't Rick Clunn only fish with 1 rod? I mean he had multiple of them but it was all the same rod.
Your doing it wrong. Why only take 1 rod when throwing swimbaits? You need to replace all the rods you put away with more giant swimbait rods.
By most accounts RC was a little out there.
Mine probably aren't better but I have 7 in the boat with me. 4 baitcasting and 3 spinning.
Who cares if someone has 1 or 10 as long as your catching fish it should be good.
I take only one most of the time. Most of my fishing trips involve fishing from the bank, the truth is that I only need one rod so that's what I take.On 11/13/2014 at 12:41 PM, Todd Ward said:No, I know why people take multiple rods. More like, is there anyone on here who just takes one?
If I fished repetitive scenarios then yes I would just have one rod. No wait, I would have more than one rigged up with similar lures.
Even if I know for sure I'm only fishing 1 bait the entire day, I still have extra rods rigged with different colors, weights, line, etc. If I'm pond hopping, I might only get one rod out of the car but there are others ready if I need them.
On 11/13/2014 at 2:04 PM, Jrob78 said:Even if I know for sure I'm only fishing 1 bait the entire day, I still have extra rods rigged with different colors, weights, line, etc. If I'm pond hopping, I might only get one rod out of the car but there are others ready if I need them.
I'll do a similar thing when I'm pond hopping in my "4-wheeled bass boat, equipped with a 2-legged trolling motor". I might have up to 7 rods (including an ultralight, hehe) in the trunk, but usually at most one casting and one spinning rod comes out to play at a time.
Yea I have been thinking about those DX rods. I mean for a $100 or whatever they are you can get into the game easy with those. Not to mention they have one that goes to like 13 or 15 oz. I will probably pick one up next year or something and give them a shot. I am also interested in trying a Tatula HD for some stuff.
When I'm committed to the swimbait is the only time I take 1 rod (even then I'll usually have a couple different swimbait rods). Even bank fishing ponds I'm going to have 3 with me a majority of the time, if not more.
I guess I don't get the question. Is there any love? What love? Is there love for people that use several?
Fish with what you have, have fun, don't worry about what others think.
I don't ever remember any post on this forum where people are putting down or looking down on a person that has only one rod or uses only one rod. I have posted that when I was a kid, I only had one combo, and back then, I referred to it as my rod and reel. If you only have one rod and reel, no one is bothered by it.
I can cover 95% with 2,but one doesn't cut the cheese. I want to maximize my chances . One stick with one bait doesn't accomplish that. I have fun regardless.
I dance to the beat of my own drum. Of the 5 freshwater combos I have, 1 gets used only for senkos since I dislike fishing that way ti gets used less then 6 times a year, 3 get used quite a bit but only carry only 1 at a time. The 4 th is what I've been into the last month or so, a ul fishing only a top lure, nothing else. My catch quality has been excellent with very few fish under 18" and some 24", that said it doesn't happen every day. My level of intensity is high and I'm working hard, I'm looking for a great fish on a limp noodle and I will get it. The days being skunked don't phase me and I've enjoyed doing this probably more than catching 28" bass out of a canal with a bigger stick.
I only take one when bank fishing, which is all I do.
On 11/13/2014 at 12:39 PM, Long Mike said:I personally know that there is one of our sponsors who loves to catch big bass. He fishes with only one rod and reel. I'm not going to reveal his secrets here. As far as I am concerned you can catch 98% of your bass with a medium/heavy rod and any average reel, whether it be spinning or bait casting. It's the person on one end of the line and the lure on the other end of the line that make the difference.
Hmm...
I have fished with that guy, too. As I recall he carries about 25 of THAT rod! Although he catches MONSTERS and needs no advice
from me, he doesn't fish hardbaits unless you consider a jig to be in that category. For me it's all about the golf analogy, it's just fun to
fish with EXACTLY the right rod for a given technique. Most guys only "need" to carry three rods, I prefer about a dozen!
My fishing is mostly from the shore, kayak, or in my buddies small boat maybe once a month if that. So i always have two rods on me. One for plastics, one for moving baits. Works great for me...
On 11/13/2014 at 12:54 PM, hatrix said:Didn't Rick Clunn only fish with 1 rod? I mean he had multiple of them but it was all the same rod.
I love Rick Clunn but he has contradicted himself so many times it isn't funny. He use to say that he used only 7' MH-F BPS rods for every thing saying the feel never changed and then I heard him say at a seminar that no matter what period of time it was in his career, he always had a glass cranking rod on the deck of the boat. When someone asked the question about the 7'MH-F rods he claimed it was true but one of those 7'MH-F was a glass crankin' stick, so maybe that is what he meant but that is different in feel from the rods he claimed to only use. As for using a few different rods, well I like to use the golf analogy, why do you need all those clubs, can't you just go with 2? Casual fishing a single rod is great, if I'm going to shore fish for a few hours then I'll take a medium heavy casting rod or a medium power spinning rod and go with that and use baits that those rods work well with. The thing with 1 rod is when you use lures that are outside the rod specs, like I'm not going to throw a 1oz swimbait on my medium casting rod, or a 1/8oz shaky head on a heavy power casting rod. It is a hobby to some, a pass time for others and if you view fishing as a pass time then 1 rod makes perfect sense, but the guy who has it as his or her main hobby, well we tend to take it up a few levels. Take a look at RC race cars, there are some that just mess around and have fun, while others spend 5K to 10K on custom carbon fiber bodies, shocks, and suspension parts and compete all around the world, the same thing applies to fishing, it just depends on how serious you take it.
On 11/13/2014 at 1:05 PM, aavery2 said:By most accounts RC was a little out there.
Boy yeah!!!
Hootie
There's no non-love for those who only use one rod. There are tons of fishermen out there that only have one rod and are happy with that. One thing you need to remember is though, that most of those people are not well represented on here. They go fishing for something to do. If they catch fish, they're happy and if not it really doesn't phase them. The majority of people on here take fishing a bit more seriously and generally spend more on gear than those who just do it for something to do. It's not that there isn't any love for those who only use one rod and reel, there's just a lot less of us here that do that. Nothing wrong with doing it though.
I fish mostly from shore as well, and I usually use one rod for plastics, jigs, crankbaits, topwaters, and swimbaits under 3 and 1/4 ozs .
I use one at a time.
I guess the theory would be to have specific rods leaning towards specific powers and actions to match technique
Myself?
I have 10+ rods to take and started out the season taking just that
I don't have the skill our ability to properly fish a worm on a hook let alone 10 separate technique specific tackles
I take 4
1 caster for plastics with a 2/0 hook tied on for smaller
1 caster for plastics with a 5/0 hook for bigger worms and stuff
1 caster with a frog or something
And I always have 1 faithful spinner so when my luck if nest free casting falls short I can just throw a few with the spinner til I relax
I take one rod when bank fishing. Actually, when fishing at all because I only have one stick. Purchasing another, though.
Back to roadwarrior's thread on the only rods you need, where he listed three rods, I totally agree with him. However, there's nothing wrong with having multiple rods! I would love to be able to afford a dozen shimano/g loomis combos. Dream on.....
If you're a tournament angler, though, you gotta have multiple rods because retying takes a long time. Sounds like a little thing but it adds up. You have to utilize every second you have (or so I've heard), and so you'll have pre-rigged rods that you can pick up and lay down in a second.
Andy Griffith....he only had one rod.
Eagle eye Annie.
Hootie
I don't like wasting time when I am fishing. Fishing rods & reels & bait & lines can be purchased. Last time I checked, I couldn't find a place to buy fishing time. You only get so much of it on any given day.
Anything I can do to save fishing time is money well spent for me.
I don't mind taking the time to retie, if in the course of normal fishing events I lose a lure or scuff up lines or decide I need a different lure. Wasting time is a different matter. Why retie, when all I have to do to throw a different lure is pick up a different rig? When you get a severe backlash, and we all get them from time to time, just put the rig away for the day, rather than waste time messing with the tangle.
When I was fishing as a co-angler in BFL's, I carried 3 or 4 extra bait casters so that I didn't waste time messing with back lashes. That is when the worst ones seemed to happen, fishing out of the back of the boat, and the boat moves unexpectedly and a back lash happens.
Each cat his own rat, so to speak, I find that when I'm fishing by myself, 20 rigs laid out on the deck are manageable. With a buddy in the boat, I cut it down some. Should I break one by stepping on it or something like that, I've only myself to blame. It has been 5 years since I've done that. Close calls happen every week and so it is only a matter of time before I break another one.
It is a system that works for me.
Thanks guys. It has been informative hearing everyone's perspective on rods.
On 11/13/2014 at 10:40 PM, *Hootie said:Andy Griffith....he only had one rod.
Eagle eye Annie.
Hootie
He sold that rod to get Aunt B. a housecoat for her birthday.
On 11/13/2014 at 12:39 PM, Long Mike said:I personally know that there is one of our sponsors who loves to catch big bass. He fishes with only one rod and reel. I'm not going to reveal his secrets here. As far as I am concerned you can catch 98% of your bass with a medium/heavy rod and any average reel, whether it be spinning or bait casting. It's the person on one end of the line and the lure on the other end of the line that make the difference.
Yes he only fishes with one rod & reel. But you failed to mention he has more than a dozen of those outfits aboard his boat at any time.
On 11/13/2014 at 11:08 PM, J Francho said:He sold that rod to get Aunt B. a housecoat for her birthday.
Ahh, a Mayberry fan. Classic shows.
Yes, but he got it back when Mayor Stoner needed Andy to cover for him.
Hootie
Very Good!
That mayor was a sheister!
On 11/13/2014 at 11:46 PM, J Francho said:Very Good!
That mayor was a sheister!
Well his last name was Stoner...... Just Sayin
On 11/13/2014 at 11:46 PM, J Francho said:Very Good!
That mayor was a sheister!
Andy got him. He lost the $15.00 he paid for the bed jacket, lost the bed jacket, and the fishing rod. Get him Andy....lol.
Hootie
On 11/13/2014 at 12:38 PM, A-Jay said:Thanks - I noticed that.
Of course that make me look like a bit of a Knucklehead . . . .
And with that - I bid you and your one rod adieu . . . . . . .
A-Jay
A-Jay - As president of the Knucklehead Anglers Club, I welcome you!
In response to the OP I normally carry 3 rod's bank fishing occassionally one when I am dialed in on a pattern for an extended period of time. I just became a boat owner so now I have about 9 with me at all times. Needed? No just help's if what I'm throwing isn't working to switch it up easily to a new rig. Now here lately I have gotten to where I am only taking one rod and that's one of my swimbait rod's. I take it only to learn every little detail I can and gain more confidence with it. More rod's is more a luxury not a requirement
On 11/13/2014 at 12:51 PM, aavery2 said:When you have a whole set of golf clubs, it makes it hard to only take the 5 iron.
Todd Ward is the Tin Cup of fishing
On 11/13/2014 at 10:09 PM, J Francho said:I use one at a time.
you're doing it wrong
On 11/14/2014 at 12:35 AM, senile1 said:A-Jay - As president of the Knucklehead Anglers Club, I welcome you!
Thank You kind Sir ~
I appreciate the support and feel better knowing I'm not alone.
A-Jay
The only reasons I can think of to use only one rod would be thus: you only have one rod or you only have room for one rod. (Carrying, etc)
I think you are starting to see a movement toward simplicity for a lot of guys. Many people are looking for more versatile equipment and trying to keep things tighter, so to speak. That's why you'll see companies marketing rods as "all-around" rods. Other guys want to have very specific rod/reel/line combos for every technique, and the collection of the equipment can be as much of a hobby as the actual fishing. Most people on this forum fall somewhere in between. I know I'm at a point where I'm trying to trim my line-up down to the bare necessities. Granted, I'll still have 5 rods on my boat when I get to that point, and they might cost $300 each; but that is my version of keeping it simple. Could I buy one spinning rod and one casting rod and catch just as many fish? I don't know. Would I have just as much fun fishing? Probably. But it gets cold here in the Winter. Shopping for equipment keeps me sane.On 11/13/2014 at 12:06 PM, Todd Ward said:Seems like a lot of people these days fish with seven rods and match a rod with every lure type, not to mention types of line. Is there any love to those of us who just take "our fishing rod" to fish?
On 11/13/2014 at 11:37 PM, Dwight Hottle said:Yes he only fishes with one rod & reel. But you failed to mention he has more than a dozen of those outfits aboard his boat at any time.
Who exactly are y'all talking about. You've all peaked my curiosity and I can't take it anymore lol.
I hear he's all the rage.
On 11/14/2014 at 3:07 AM, camo said:Who exactly are y'all talking about. You've all peaked my curiosity and I can't take it anymore lol.
Rick Clunn
Hootie
On 11/14/2014 at 3:47 AM, *Hootie said:Rick Clunn
Hootie
Bzzzt! Try again!
On 11/14/2014 at 3:54 AM, J Francho said:Bzzzt! Try again!
Would it be Mike at DVT?
Hootie
On 11/14/2014 at 3:45 AM, J Francho said:I hear he's all the rage.
"O" I don't know about that.....
On 11/14/2014 at 4:00 AM, aavery2 said:"O" I don't know about that.....
Got it, had a clue and didn't have a clue.
Hootie
On 11/14/2014 at 3:45 AM, J Francho said:I hear he's all the rage.
Haha thanks bud that one was easy
When I am bank fishing I only use one outfit. Walking around with more than that is just a pita for me. I take one outfit that can handle multiple applications. When I am on my boat I carry five. Why? ,because they stay next to me the whole time I fish and are convenient to access quickly if needed. I can throw multiple applications that are assigned to specific rods and not have to spend time second guessing decisions.
On 11/13/2014 at 12:06 PM, Todd Ward said:Seems like a lot of people these days fish with seven rods and match a rod with every lure type, not to mention types of line. Is there any love to those of us who just take "our fishing rod" to fish?
I fish ONE 7' MH Ugly Stick baitcasting rod and ONE MH Ugly Stick open face rod, and thats all i have ever needed.
I fish with guys that always have nine rods out on the deck and it makes a 21' boat feel like a pond hopper. (And the wonder why rod eyes get crushed fighting fish)
On 11/13/2014 at 1:05 PM, aavery2 said:By most accounts RC was a little out there.
YYYYYEEEEEEPPPPP, weird guy
I was born with only one rod...i rarely get to use it since it is very technique specific...
No, my rod is better than your rod!
On 11/14/2014 at 6:57 AM, tomustang said:No, my rod is better than your rod!
And the peeing contest has started.
Someone had to, it's been 5 pages
If u ask me its all about prestige..this is a classic case of is my 10 pounder nicer then your 20 rods strapped on your boat.i myself am hooked on fishing not my tools.3 rods all ya need anymore then that your just struttin and cuttin
On 11/13/2014 at 12:06 PM, Todd Ward said:Seems like a lot of people these days fish with seven rods and match a rod with every lure type, not to mention types of line. Is there any love to those of us who just take "our fishing rod" to fish?
Yea those are my fishing buddies. More room in the boat for my rods.
On 11/13/2014 at 1:05 PM, aavery2 said:By most accounts RC was a little out there.
He was also way up there too!
I think I gave up on being practical many years ago where fishing is concerned. I enjoy a little excess wherever I can employ it.
I don't walk much bank but I do like to wade sometimes. Here, multiple rods are impossible.
On 11/14/2014 at 10:06 AM, Maxximus Redneckus said:If u ask me its all about prestige..this is a classic case of is my 10 pounder nicer then your 20 rods strapped on your boat.i myself am hooked on fishing not my tools.3 rods all ya need anymore then that your just struttin and cuttin
Pretty hard for me to disagree. I have to thank you for wanting my ul outfit that I pretty much forgot I had. A $30 POS rod with a $30 POS reel using but 1 lure has turned mediocre 3-5# fish into a very exciting experience. Now I'm looking forward to using this outfit everyday and have no real desire to use anything else.
On 11/14/2014 at 10:06 AM, Maxximus Redneckus said:If u ask me its all about prestige..this is a classic case of is my 10 pounder nicer then your 20 rods strapped on your boat.i myself am hooked on fishing not my tools.3 rods all ya need anymore then that your just struttin and cuttin
What about the one that has the boat, the gear, and out fishes you? You're right, it's not the gear, but that certainly isn't going to hold anyone back either.
On 11/14/2014 at 10:06 AM, Maxximus Redneckus said:If u ask me its all about prestige..this is a classic case of is my 10 pounder nicer then your 20 rods strapped on your boat.i myself am hooked on fishing not my tools.3 rods all ya need anymore then that your just struttin and cuttin
Then you simply state "yes you have one 10lber, unfortunately you have ONE, lets look on my side shall we....yep, it's full of fish that will weight more then your one as well as the others I had to put on the side with yours since I ran out of room on mine from all the fish I caught with my 20 rods. Oh and btw, I'm gonna need gas money for todays trip, thanks "
it still comes down to needing those tools to fish
the golf club analogy really sums this up..... you could play 18 holes with a 4 iron, 8 iron and a putter but it could make for some long holes and frustrating situations.
really is just different strokes for different folks. some are simpletons and some (like me) like to overcomplicate things a bit in an effort to eventually simplify....
On 11/15/2014 at 2:50 AM, buzzed bait said:the golf club analogy really sums this up..... you could play 18 holes with a 4 iron, 8 iron and a putter but it could make for some long holes and frustrating situations.
really is just different strokes for different folks. some are simpletons and some (like me) like to overcomplicate things a bit in an effort to eventually simplify....
Not sure I'd use the term, "simpletons".......
Yep, sure is fun for some, including me. I like trying different setups based on what I read on this forum and general curiosity. Like many other members have already said, 'to each their own'..
For those of you in warmer climates, enjoy your gear, and for those that have Winter, enjoy cleaning & upgrading your gear and reading this forum!
And regarding this post's title - how can your rod be better than mine? It's not in my garage and I can't fish with it!
Yall are right with analogies..any time any of us can go out fishing with one combo 5 days in a row and get skunked or break our own records.just as we can take 20 combos and get skunked or break records.the fish could care less and they have no clue all of us together spend millions on them a yr.all about fun.
I only bank fish right now and I have 7 set ups, but I only take 3. I'm just collecting so when I get a boat next year, I can clutter the deck.