Haha true. Honey, I got to buy another rod just for froggin'. Wait don't you already have one for that? Nope, I've only got a drop shot rod, crankbait rod, and a jig rod.
When I started bass fishing I fished thick cover like lillypads and grass mats with a medium action spinning rod with a 4000 size Pfluger president and 50 lb braid and that worked fine for me, granted getting fish out was a bit harder, but if you know what you're doing you can do just about anything with a spinning rod
ive always used spinners my mom taught me to use one when i was 6 never used anything else ever i really wanted a bait caster but never ended up buying one was gonna go fishing on my off day yesterday and was waiting on my wife to get home from work she came home with a brand new bait caster she bought me my first cast big ole bigs nest after about 10 mins finally got it out after about 5 birds nest i got the hang of it and was casting farther than i ever had caught a couple of fish it was cool i found i would get out of begin stuck faster but that was about it i think it comes down to preference ill always keep my spinner handy but the bait caster is pretty cool
But with a baitcaster, I can work it faster by getting in and out of different areas without having to flip the bail twice each cast. 1 thumb vs 2 hands function.
Rod/reel combo with fishing kit as an emergency setup ru-vid.comUgkxntWMOZsO1Zfv-pdn_XuffEtNkTYAYu4Z recommend but started to use this every day. The rod is thick and seems durable. I keep it neatly tucked into a regular backpack all the time with my fishing gear, and can grab it anytime, put it on my back and go anywhere. I just read in another review that the rod length below the reel is adjustable as well, so I will try that too for even more portability. Probably the best setup I've ever owned. I lost the cap for the eyelets, but no big deal since I still have the black cloth sheath that came for the pole and I use that. Very portable and high quality.
I work at Cabela's and I have customers who are new to fishing who buy light action spinning combos and ask me if a 2oz punching jig would be good to throw and catch big fish. I always chuckle a little bit because I think it's cute. Now I have a video I can direct my customers in the fishing department to why that's not a good idea! I I love when they buy a pflueger trout combo and ask me if a huge musky crankbait is going to work well on the water... I always chuckle because it's sooooo funny! It's a reminder also that people are not as informed as me in bass fishing, and I need that reality check when working there. Another one that gets to me when working is the guy who says he is a seasoned bass angler and catches huge "donkeys" all the time but doesn't know what a Texas rig is....
I get what you’re saying, however when your on a budget and can’t get just any rod/reel, you have to get what you can. I feel so much more comfortable with a spinning rod however I just bought a casting rod and taught myself how to use it. So here’s the question - On a budget which three rods/reels would you suggest for all the fishing applications along with line?
7ft medium heavy fast 7ft medium moderate and a 6,6 med spinning rod and for budget I would go with lews if you have a little more money then shimono rods I would get h20 if you have an academy near by. Just my opinion
I get my stuff off of Facebook marketplace or craigslist. I completely agree with a 7’ medium heavy and honestly I use my 6’ 10” medium fast spinning. I just bought an ultralight spinning setup to catch small panfish with my daughter. Don’t be fooled, the gear is not the important part, knowing what to throw where is the deal. I just caught a 3lb smallmouth on a jig on spinning because I’m just not good at baitcasters yet, but I knew it was the right gear for the place I was.
Wow just seeing this out of the box ru-vid.comUgkxQr1yd4Zc6qJF-scTB6Zb9dQbVpviuRxB recommend I have yet to fish with this set up, but based on the first hands on appeal, I can tell this is going to change the way i pack and carry to a whole new level. If you fish like i do, you know the smaller and less stuff the better. I’ve added a photo of just some of my gear so you can see how serious i am about fishing.
In my experience bass anglin i noticed that the spinning reel is ideal in flight in moment sight fishing wheras baitcasters are definitely the ideal bass rod for overall bass fishing. The reason being that spinning reels always make a slack in the line after casting. I hate that. Also sometimes if youre not careful and cast hard not moving your finger in time you could snap your lure off. Bye bye $8+. Another big issue with spinning reels is line coiling upon casting which makes the cast inefficient. In order to maximize efficiency with the spinning reel is you need to use braid which requires a fluorocarbon leader because braid is visible. That means a big dent in the persons wallet. A baitcaster with monofilament takes care of all those issues. 1 picks up line quick and no slack. 2 no pressure on line to cast the lure. 3 long distance efficient casts. You can get so profficient with the baitcaster you dont have to thumb it. I never do. Hopefully these tips opened the eyes to some anglers out there. God bless.
I think the underlying theme here is choosing the right rod/reel to make sure you can 1) tell when you have a bite and 2) land the fish. Anyone that has fished a jig on a spinning rod back before they ever bought their first bait caster I'm sure can attest to that! Thanks man - good info to share
New to bass fishing. I started with a spinning wheel and after watching Tyler's jig video, I got a bait caster...wished I watched his video on adding the line...wasted a whole spool of 20lbs fixing the backlash but once I got the right settings it made a difference in casting the jigs. I really enjoy your content, so far everything I put to use from this channel landed me fish. Thanks Tyler.
Thats the difference between a spinning reel and a bait caster. Spinning reel can be used for anything if the rod weight is right. A bait caster can't because they are terrible with lighter lures. Especially into the wind. My favorite rod, bait caster under the right conditions.
They’re some great med. heavy spinning rods that are pretty stiff for those who like spinning strictly. But I agree 100% with everything you said. The line diameter is the most common thing I see
This was fascinating and such good info. I kind of wish I had a visual flow chart which would help me choose the correct rod with the line choices and then all the lure choices. It can be so confusing. Great info Professor Anderson! Love the channel!!
I’ve been casual fishing all my life and I’ve only ever used spincast until this year and most of my life I’ve always only every caught pan fish because when I would try for bass it would just never happen. Your channel has definitely helped my with the do’s and donts and has even helped me catch my PB Largemouth this year!! Shoutout to you!!
You can go to the gym and pick up heavy stuff and put it back down and you'll get stronger and bigger. But if you lift in particular ways with particular techniques on particular equipment you'll get stronger and bigger faster and more safely.
Really great info man. Awesome stuff. My friend laughed at me when I brought my 6’’6 Daiwa Med fast action spinning rod with and Ardent bolt 2000reel, bassin with a 1/4 ounce bullet head weight, pinned, with a 3/O worm hook and pink 4 inch twirl tail I wouldn’t be able to hang. Today we caught a three pounder and a 4.8 and a 3.7 all on the same worm and never having to change up. Truly if you understand your equipment you can really start to hook up on those big girls!
I have found the most versatile set up needed ...2 rods a EDIT a 7' medium heavy baitcaster 6.6:1 inception and a 6'6" medium light spinning rod with a decent reel...this is all I need for anything and everything ((but I'm a bank fisherman sometimes kayak)) Now the problem does come when my baitcaster is stuck w 20 lb flouro and I wish it was 14 and vice versa w the spinning rod I want 8lb test etc ... but these situations are rare and I can get by fine w tying different leaders....
I'm either bank fishing or on someone's boat so I can't carry tons of rods. I can get everything done with 4 rods. ML fast spinning, MH fast spinning, MH Fast magnum casting, MH moderate casting. That covers most bases I could use a flipping stick but the MH magnum can be used if the vegetation isn't too thick
This is my new favorite channel. I love the Tactical Bassin guys and Flukemaster but am really enjoying your content. Your videos are extremely well produced, very informative, and well balanced between education and entertainment. It is amazing how many comments you respond to as well. Keep up the good work.
I never learned how to throw a bait caster. I found a way to cheat when it comes to throwing big glides on spinning gear. 8’6” xxh fast action Muskie rod rated for up to 16oz lures. Paired with the fastest spinning reel made. It’s like 7.2.1 I believe. 30lb carbon drag. It seems to have plenty of power and speed as It has handled a few 5 and 6 lb bass easily.
Your issue there is going to be not slicing your finger when you cast it. That’s a heavy weighted lure to cast with your single or double finger controlling the release of the line
I used three different ones power medium, medium heavy, heavy rod fast action on and tree. The -moderate action didn't work out for me very good last year. But got all new this year very happy even in cheeper combo.
Dude... You rock... I use heavier gear for pike and muskie and I was always having issues with lure weights line weights and how to cast and use them properly. You just taught me so much in this video about how I should be using my stuff. I really appreciate it man I'm actually buying my first bait caster and it's going to help me out so much with utilizing all of my lures and what rod I should be using for each lure. Thanks man and keep it up! You rock brother!
Tyler, you’re an educator! Your “handle” should be “The Professor.” I’m returning to fishing after years off due to my job. In a fit of irony, my return to fishing is from the symptom of why I departed; time and sanity. I now clearly understand how very little I know about bass fishing! That’s a powerful thing to understand. You’re clearly one of the most intelligent and experienced RU-vid Anglers. As now my trusted professor, I’ve binge watched most of your videos and Lew’s is certainly the beneficiary of your quality videos as I’ve recently spent a small fortune. They’re certainly smart for sponsoring you! Brother, I think you need one of 2 things. Either 1, you need a “cube chart” that can help us match conditions (season, open water vs grass, water temp, weather), to bait to match line, rod, and reel combos. Or, second, and what I recommend - and Lew’s would be smart to pay for this- you need an App of your own that Anglers can go through a series of “if - then” questions to vector then into the chart you’d need anyway from the first to make that happen. You can patent this ($$$). Since I downloaded BassForecast at your recommendation, maybe matching up with them, since they’ve got the conditions. Maybe an option in the app is they build their profile and input their rod, reel, and line combos and the output is the bait based on the conditions I previously stated. Sponsors brands can sponsor that ($$$). PS. Great proposal video. I don’t know how or why the heck I got sucked into that video but after binge watching everything I felt I not only knew you but owed it to you! Keep it up! Life is good! You got a great thing going! Bright skies ahead for you!
Man, thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful comment! I’m so glad to have you around the channel, learning along with us! I will take all that into consideration 👍🏼
I fish spinning gear only. However, I have a range of spinning rods from ultra light panfish rods to a super heavy muskie spinning rod that handles lures up to 3 ounces. I find that I can throw almost any bass lure, except for big swimbaits, which never really appealed to me anyway.
Why do they make Heavy spinning rods, what do you use them for heavy finesse applications? Everything you can do on a baitcaster you can do on spinning rod if not More. That's my experience. Hell, Jeff Son of a Gustafson just won a tournament basically just using a spinning rod.
Been watching you every night for 2 weeks. I bought a rod, went fishing, used a swim jig and caught a 4 lb. here in a little lake in Orlando Florida. Learned it from you brother! God bless
Do you have or can you make a video about lines selection fir different bass applications. Braid vs mono vs flouro, leader or no leader. Thanks fir everything you do.
Love the explanation of the why you use what you use and the difference between the rods but honestly didn't really explain the differences from using the reels, I've always used spinning rods and want to understand the hype over baitcasters because I have no issue running a little heavier of line on the spinning, I just make sure the weight of the lure or bait isn't unbalancing the rod, and you can get rods rated exactly the same but one's a spinning and ones a baitcaster
I have that same popper and I've bird nested my bait caster trying to cast it. So I switched to throwing it on the spinning rod. Thanks for telling this to people
You are the man bud so nice to see you showing folks what’s up I try to always show others what to and what not too do or throw there’s so many elements to fishing 🎣 keep up the good work kind sir
Thanks Tyler. I think I will look into a heavy flipping stick and try to buy a setup. But my mom says I can only bring 2 rods to the water or else I will get In trouble😐😑
Do you mean she thinks you will get in trouble by fish and wildlife because you brought more then 2 rods to fish with? I believe it's only an issue to actually have more then 2 rods in the water at the same time, you can bring 100 rods to the water as long as 2 are only used at once. If that makes sense. This is what I understand anyways.
I have been bass fishing for almost 40 years and nobody has ever shown me why you needed a baitcaster. Many have tried but then I do everything they do but use a spinning reel. I love catching fish while they untangle line.
Same. I mean I haven't been fishing for 40 years, but I've been at it a while and I'm getting to the point where I can basically lift the bail and all that one handed and cast through trees and all that. And when he says you can't use one for everything and expect to catch fish, I don't really buy that. I mean, yeah I know what it's like to not have an ideal setup but I've also caught a whole ton of fish on Jerry rigged setups that I figured out last minute because I didn't really have a whole lot of stuff.
Just have to thank you friend, I have watched so many of your videos, I feel like we are friends lol. I finally caught my first bass, I actually got 3 beautiful LMB and I have a decent long spinning rod, 30lb braid to about 8ft of 12lb fluro and with a football jig but the best part was everyone there transferred over to try and catch bass with wacky rigs, top waters etc but I was the only one reeling them in. Appreciate all your videos
I grew up using Kmart monofilament, 10-15 lb line was like throwing a rope even on a spinning reel, So when I cast braided on my new diawa spinning reel I will never complain, Kmart Mono was the Worst!😩 guaranteed to break !
If you’re just a normal person who gets to go fishing here and there, just get yourself 2-3 rods, not 7. Even if affording 7 rods isn’t an issue, transporting and hauling those rods around is completely impractical unless you have a legit boat. Start off with an “all around rod” by getting a 7+/- foot medium to medium heavy rod with a fast action, casting or spinning as your main rod. Then get yourself a tiny light or ultralight power spinning rod at around 6 feet long. Some go as short as 5’ and some go as long as 7’, but that depends on how noodley you want it. Get a 1000 size spinning reel for it with 4-6-8 pound mono on it or 8-10 pound braid with a flouro leader. This is your light weight/finesse/drop shot/pan fish setup. Then get a heavy rod for frogs/flipping/smaller swimbaits and you can even use it for some catfishing or for musky too. Look for a 7’ to 7’6” heavy or medium heavy rod with a fast tip. Use heavy braid on this one. For normal people or avid fishermen who don’t have a boat yet, these 3 rods will cover mostly everything: a small, a medium, and a heavy. You might have to switch lures occasionally, but hauling 7 rods around every time is absurd unless you have a boat and they stay on it.
My ugly stick gx2 spinning medium action. I use 25-28 gm of spoon lure and 40 pound braid. On rod line recommended upto 15 lb and lure weight upto 18 gm. Please recommend line weight for 28 gm lure which will not break with this heavy lure and big fish.
Absolutely choose the right tool for the job. If I can get away with using a baitcaster though I will. I throw 1/4 oz and above Ned Rig jigheads on a baitcaster as an example.
What is the difference between a spinning rod and a bait caster rod? Because I only just now got my first bait caster to play with in the last week.. 🤔
They are purpose built for the different methods, also baitcasting rods have line guides on the top of the rod so the line pulls on the rod itself, while spinning rods usually have their guides on the bottom of the rod facing the water.
Thank you so much for this info. I’m trying to absorb all the info on this channel. I’m in my mid 40’s and getting into fishing again. I live in central Texas and there are plenty of places to fish and it seems overwhelming to learn how to fish effectively with all the variables. It’s spring and it’s the best time here.
Just started fishing after finding your channel during the covid. You have been an inspiration and not just about fishing! Bought a Kayak and a 4 rods (all used) and would like to see a video on the 4 combos and what should be tied on to each that I should have on the Kayak. Keep up the good work!
@@sambenavides824 well i third that, just got my yak and looking for a good baitcaster set up for bass...looks like im in the right place. Tight LInes!
a baitcaster is not only more comfortable, accurate and has more feedback than a spinning rod but also much more fun and rewarding. baitcasters feel like the rod and reel are one piece with only the reel handle being the other because you can simply press a button to release your spool while a spinning rod feels like 3 different things being the rod, bail arm and reel handle all being awkward to use and recast once you upgarde to a baitcaster you never go back
Tyler lately you've been really killing it. Your video topics have been on point. My girl step dad recently started fishing I teach him some stuff, and send a link to your channel and told him watch this guy will show you everything. So far I know he's watch how to hook up every soft plastic and how to fish every soft plastic. You have the best video on that subject.
Big Lure + spinning rod = Gnarly line twist. Lost A LOT of lures from snapping off due to line twist. Learned to add a leader with a swivel before I could afford baitcasters.
Awesome! The double uni is what I lost yesterday but it was one of those that I should have just retied... My thoughts on keeping fish from jumping is to turn the rod so that it runs parallel to the water and keep my tip down. Not sure if that does anything just something I do.
Good info but slow it down a little. Maybe show some visual comparisons. I do pretty decent matching rod/reel/lure but if I try something and it doesn't have the right action in the water I switch it up.
Not sure why this popped up on my feed I already knew all of this. But man...you explained everything perfectly, and kudos for keeping your power and action terminology correct. That shit gets on my nerves much when people confuse the two.
So here's the thing I really got into fishing and I got a rod a spinning reel some line etc. And now I need a lure my friend keep saying get a frog or a popper what's your opinion?
Older video but ran across your channel with my boys. We love the content and information you out out. My 9 yr old and me have been watching and learning. I haven’t been into fishing in 20 yrs. So we have been working and learning together. Please keep the fishing videos, tricks and tips coming.
i just started fishing during the quarantine, i was exploring new hobbies and fell in love with bass fishing. Im ashamed to say i still have a zeb 33 rod with a abu black max that i slapped on there. i just got my first spinning combo tho and this video helped so much!! And yes i am one of those guys that goes way over line limits for the zeb 33 lmao its rated like 5-10 and i throw between 10 lb mono and 30 lb braid constantly, im hoping to get a new baitcasting rod soon tho.
Super helpful, I have been wanting to purchase some bait casting set ups but was tentative because of my lack of knowledge. Thank you so much for sharing.
These tips are good for high level anglers. New anglers get out there and learn how to find Bass in cover/structure. I catch 3-5 pound Bass using antique reels i found in my dad’s junk.
Great video. I have 2 rods. Med bait caster for catfish/ bass. Ultralight spinning for Crappie to bluegills. Best advice bait caster for heavy lures and line winches with ill regard. I’ve caught 10Lb cats on an ultralight 5” rod 6lb test 😂. Not sure I call it fun but it requires patience and finesse. It’s actually fun 😂
The only topic you miss what is the difference between a spinning reel drag and a baitcaster drag. But then again I think you were just mainly talking about rods. Spinning Reel will always have the better drag system as of now. Someday that may change in the future (:
I agree that drag / brake mechanisms also make a big difference in reel selection. A spinning reel with front-facing drag can be very difficult to adjust when the fish is on a run! Baitcasters will likely have a side-loading drag adjustment, but you might have to adjust it more often (especially if you rely on the drag more than your thumb when casting).
I’ve learned a lot from your videos even when u don’t teach . just an idea all the rods and reels u show it to us in the water and the type of water and like how to fish and u title the video the certain rode and line type and make it like a series
Iv never owned a bate caster I remember when they first became a thing ....always used a closed face reel and finally got me a spinning ultra light set up then soon bought bigger spinners ...maybe time to buy myself a bait caster!
really doesnt matter u can do both with either just the sensitivity sometimes might help but with experience u can feel more with most rods not a biggie either
Now a button rod is to be treated like a spinning rod in function as far as lures go .... Generally light weight and finesse use for bass fishing btw i hate using spinning rods but i use 1 just for insane light weight drop shots with a live worm on it for the Louisiana summer
I'm newer to your channel and really appreciate that your content is very applicable and accessable. Regarding this video, what about BFS reels as a substitute to spinning tackle? As someone who fishes mostly onshore and only has baitcasting tackle, carrying around additional spinning tackle can be cumbersome and sometimes impractical.
BFS stands for bait finesse. They're baitcasting reels specifically for casting lightweight tackle. Daiwa Alphas and Simano Alderbaran are examples. Generally they have lightweight, smaller diameter spools.
And I thought I knew what I was doing using my bait caster for my top water poppers.. 😂 really appreciate the information! I will now be taking a good look at what rods I have and what I need to possibly buy!
What should i use for skipping wacky rigs and weightless texas rigs under docks? Right now I use a 7'0 medium, fast action spinning rod, but docks are heavy cover and fish can wrap me in them.
So Tyler.....in the future could you give us a break down of what to throw on spinning and on casting rods as well as what rods types and sizes work best for what type of fishing we're doing??? I love the channel brother👍. Your knowledge is unparalleled!!!!
I really appreciate what you do. Could you put this in a graphic (or graph) that shows the rods, reels and fishing line that you associate with various bait and bait weights?
Hey Tyler! Your content has been super helpful for the past few weeks as I’ve gotten to learn more about bass fishing. I’m curious as to what you would recommend that I buy next. I have a medium heavy casting combo and a medium light spinning combo. What should I be looking for next to maybe cover more techniques? Love your content, and God Bless!
What do you do when your hard lures/crankbaits etc are either inherited or bought several years ago and you don’t know their weights for matching an appropriate rod to them? I’ve been eyeballing and guesstimating, but is there a better way?
I'm not gonna finish watching this video because I know the significance of using the right rod to the right lure and why, I'm giving it a like because more people really need to understand this!
Relatively new to fishing and always appreciate these videos. Excellent information and you do an awesome job of explaining! Keep up the great videos so I can keep snagging those bass this summer.
Very well thought out and needed video for us newer generation fishermen or women. There is a lot of thought and figuring involved that I am learning this year. So thanks for this
Damn now I gotta buy another rod! 😅 I just bought my first rod. I got a Dobyns Sierra 704sf with a daiwa exceler, and I’m IN LOVE with it, badass Texas rig combo. Now I’m researching for a good all around bait caster setup, mostly for football jigs and the like
I have the tp1 black bait caster and I love it. I wanted to get the spinning version for lighter stuff but from what I can tell it has the same micro guides as the bait caster and even my FG knot catches on them. Any spinning rod (preferably Lews) suggestions for someone who plans to always fish braid to leader?
hey tyler you don’t have to answer if this is too personal but like do lews give you their rods for free or do you get a discount? love the videos bro you’re definitely a super underrated youtuber stay awesome bro!
Thanks for the video ive been down today i tried to apply for bass fishing team i am a freshmen in highschool but i cant do fishing team because i dont have a boat and the people who are boat captins are full i wish but the video cheered me up soo im a lil better
What are some tips you got for northern MN bass fishing? I usually fish smaller rivers and ponds with clearer water lots of rocks and sand. Anything you’d recommend?
