This Googan ROD Will COST You Fish!!!

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I HATE THIS feature on the Googan Squad Gold Rod...and it WILL COST YOU!! It fouls me up almost every time!! Has THIS Happened to YOU??? In this Googan Squad Gold Series Rod Review I give you my likes and dislikes...Check it out if you're in the market for a $150.00 rod...PLUS I tell you how to Save $$$ on it!!
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@kerryschallon8879 3 года назад

At $150 give me a Phenix every day of the week...PERIOD

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching! 👊

@MikeWoodard 2 года назад

Who grabs a rod with a crank bait on it and grabs the rod where the lure is to get stabbed by the hooks? Googan or not, that just doesnt sound smart

@karolkeller5851 2 года назад

I personally will not be buying another. Mine fell apart after only a few hours of fishing on my bass boat... not even beating it on the bank lol I get it, defects happen but catchco will not get back with me about the warranty after at least 10 emails with photos... I was excited about the rod but yeah... I personally would spend an extra $50 and get a diawa rebellion series rod or a megabass levante rod (extra $100 for the megabass one now after they redid that line) they're lighter, feel better, and look amazing

@mikehauck5832 3 года назад

Great examples of the Googan rods. Jim, you gave two important reasons why not to buy their rods. There plenty of manufacturers in $120 price point or less that will not have their line get stuck behind hook keeper. No Googan for me thanks.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching! 👊

@trentinsanderson4158 Месяц назад

I bought 2 g rods for 85 each and would say they are the best rods i have ever bought 1 is a $230 and other is $250 the person i bought it from is geting them out the door he is tierd of working with the dealer

@TackleJunky81 Месяц назад

👊💪

@stoneysdead689 3 года назад

Let's be honest here- they didn't put the weight specs on because the are trying to at least push you toward buying their stupid box- this is the very type of underhanded bs that makes so many anglers hate the Goober Squad. I'm sure it's a sufficient medium heavy rod- not saying it isn't- but I'm never buying from a company that does things like this. The Goober Squad is going to learn that you might catch 15 year old kids and beginners with your little personality cult- and once you do you can trick them and use them out of every dime in their pocket- but you'll never win serious anglers, their money, or their respect doing things like this. I just bought a rod for 150 bucks- it's the 13 fishing Omen Black- extra fast action- and it has the best tip for soft jerkbait fishing I've ever seen in my life- or for stroking a jig or chatter bait through vegetation. You're right- generally speaking there's not much to separate one 150 rod from the next- but every once and a while you get lucky and find a gem like this that's technique specific (by accident) and still only runs 150 dollars. You just have to know what you're looking for, ignore brand names and trends, and be patient. I also picked up a Powell Inferno moderate/fast medium 6' 10" hard jerkbait rod- also 150 dollars. It took me years to stumble across a general purpose rod like this that just happened to have the right qualities to be a true jerkbait rod- but I found it. Moderate enough to pin the fish, but fast enough to work the bait efficiently. These gems are out there but- you have to be patient, know the exact qualities you're looking for- and don't buy until you find them.

@krdpoutdoors 3 года назад

you gave me a good laugh when you said goober squad.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

I hear ya, I found exactly what I was looking for in the Okuma TCS rods. Appreciate you checking out the video! 👊

@stoneysdead689 3 года назад

@@TackleJunky81 I'll check those out- never had an Okuma before. I hear good things though- about their reels and rods.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

@@stoneysdead689 Yes sir! The TCS line has more of a moderate action. The EVX and SX are faster actions. They have others, but those are the main series that I use.

@stoneysdead689 3 года назад

@@TackleJunky81 I'm looking for a heavy mod/fast action for heavier chatter baits, moderate sized swim baits, etc. - any of the heavier moving baits. Plus if I'm in open water and not around cover I like a mod/fast for a jig rod. I'm definitely going to check out that TCS line- thanks or the heads up.

@theoriginalcraig 2 года назад

I enjoyed all aspects of the video, aside from the COMPLETELY unnecessary, misleading, and untruthful click-bait name. If you've got something to say, then let your reviewing reputation speak for you, instead of putting out a blatant lie in the video title for the purpose of getting views. I totally dig your style of reviewing, but I'm not gonna click on any more of your videos. Life's too short for me to have to say: "Fool me twice, shame on me" for clicking another click-bait title. PLEASE stop doing that stuff. ONE comment about not liking the hook keeper DOESN'T line up with your video title and photo. C'mon, man... p.s. Besides, just get some needle nose pliers and carefully bend the bottom of the hook keeper upward until it is parallel to the rod blank. TA-DA! Now it's like all the GOOD hook keepers on G Loomis, CastAway, and other rods. See? I didn't have to make a misleading title. Just a simple piece of advice to fix the one annoying thing about the rod. Imagine that!

@TackleJunky81 2 года назад

10 4 brother! 👊

@theoriginalcraig 2 года назад

@@TackleJunky81Thanks for the reply, and if I came across as offensive, then my apologies. I was frustrated at not hearing some good critiquing of the product instead of only near-universal praise. There has to be something bad about literally every product, and I wish more people would point out the shortcomings. Basically 99.9% of rods on the market are light and sensitive, so I want to know what makes a specific rod stand out for good OR bad reasons. And I agree that a bad hook keeper is absolutely infuriating (like Dobyns rods).

@BT-xm4cq 3 года назад

TJ you have always kept it real when its come to the Googans, but I myshelf will never have anything to do with the Googan Squad and thats just me I have never liked the Googans period, I will spend my money on other rods and fishing tackle thank you for the vid

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

I understand brother and I really appreciate you checking out the video. 👊

@The_Bass_Stunters 2 года назад

I’ve owned almost every top end rod in the bass fishing market. Megabass Evoluzion, Loomis NRX and NRX+ to the new Megabass P5s including some Diawa stuff (BLX and AGS Steez) honestly it’s all personal preference. I love the top end of the market do to the weight of the rods and the crisp actions. Sensitivity is so subjective on all rods and honestly it’s all in the line you use IMO.

@TeamJesusOutdoors 3 года назад

I completely agree, that it is critical to have line specs and lure specs labelled on a rod blank! I even prefer to see the power in relation to a number. For example, a Medium Heavy may be a 3 power or may be a 4 power, and it is very important information to know.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate your input brother and thanks for watching! 👊

@fishyscold9825 Год назад

i bought googan rod because i researched and it was good and I love the googans

@TackleJunky81 Год назад

👊💪

@travisworts6249 2 года назад

It doesn't matter where you put a hook keeper someone is going to gripe about it. If the hook is below the reel it may not fit in a rod holder

@trentinsanderson4158 Месяц назад

I like it below but Idk were it is as long as I got one

@morganvanschuyver 3 года назад

Any rod that doesn't have weight and line specs on it is a no no for me. Good video 👍

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Thank you Morgan! 👊

@luckylucky9006 3 года назад

Well I got the green go to rod & haven't had any issue other than I haven't caught any bass on it yet, 🤷🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️ however I did catch 3pike ranging from a pound up to 3.5 pounds just 4 day ago..

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching! 👊

@luckylucky9006 3 года назад

@@TackleJunky81 hey bruh by chance do you know where I can buy a scorpion DC reel by chance??

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

@@luckylucky9006 I ordered mine from Japan Lure Shop.

@luckylucky9006 3 года назад

@@TackleJunky81 ok thank you.

@ILLUMINATHAN79 3 года назад

I had a buddy let me try 3 of his Googan rods for a few weeks, and no way are they better than any 100 dollar rods. The Dobyns Fury and Shimano SLX are fifty bucks cheaper and way better. I thought the Googan rods are terrible. I even think the 13fishing Omen is better. The Googan rod should be around 80 to 100 bucks, your just paying an extra 50 bucks for the name.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

They definitely have some solid competition at that price point.

@werftv4580 3 года назад

I don't like line keepers.. I don't like em on my rods, I don't like em on my reels.. one of the first things I do with a spinning reel is pull the screw and/or cut the damn thing off... LPBC rods? they get the file treatment...

@kelvinyu339 2 года назад

Tried out my friend's Googan rod and came to the conclusion that anyone who fishes it over a Loomis, Megabass or a Dobyns is either a shill for them or enjoys the challenge of using subpar junk.

@petefasel 3 года назад

Great info. I’ve got a Berkeley rod with the line keeper in an awkward position and it snags all the time. I watch out for this now so goo to know here. Thanks man!

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching! 👊

@HoodrattCatchEm Год назад

I think the hook keeper is too small, that’s my only complaint. You can’t just put a hook through it you have to kinda clip it in, which is fine it’s just annoying sometimes

@goldlicker4326 2 года назад

Rod design is 7/10 Rod variety is 3/10

@kyleladd7426 Год назад

Title: “This rod will cost you fish!” Review: it’s a decent rod. Totally worth the $150”

@ReelDealOutdoorsTV 3 года назад

I bought a couple of them... I like them but I've been a 13 guy for so long I can't switch over. Love my 13 rigs. But these rods I don't think deserve the crap they get because of the Googan name. They're decent.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Yup, agreed! Thanks for watching buddy! 👊

@andrewwolf4963 2 года назад

Lol I feel like you really went out your way to dog them in the clickbait

@BobbySeaZ 3 года назад

Thanks for the pro tips Tj!

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching brother! 👊

@garyeplinglll 3 года назад

I own 3 of them. I really like them. But they keep breaking. Had finesse light rod 10 lb line, break on a 2 pounder. And the mh/f (go-to) break on a one pounder. Drag was set just fine. So I honestly would never buy one again. But they keep replacing them so I guess I can’t complain that much. But still. There is something cheap about them although they are very sensitive and feel great. And yes the hook keeper is a mother!

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Customer service is fantastic over at Karl's! Appreciate you watching brother! 👊

@davecooper6551 3 года назад

I agree with everything you had to say really , I have the reaction rod and love it . I pitch small jigs with it and the line has got hung on the hook keeper a few times . the lure weight isn't so much an issue for me as I tend to go light anyway but I can see where it would cause issues for some

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Overall it's a solid rod.

@rvfishingyet 3 года назад

Appreciate the video! Look forward to the next one

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Thank you brother! 👊

@BengalsFootball9 3 года назад

Sheesh I bought a 13 Fishing Rod for 80ish dollars and that even had all the specs

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching! 👊

@jdogg661420 3 года назад

buy used reels from local tackle shop for nice and cheap but bomb reels, buy 20 dollar pole from walmart they are just as good if not better and can buy 5 or more for the price of 1. also all the expensive poles are a lot easier to break if you horse them around on snags. i think those specs are only important if you are new to fishing. if you fish for a year total fishing time. then you should be familiar with what rods are for what baits. to me anyways. i can use 1 rod for every bait. a medium i can use for almost everything. a ultralight for super small. and a heavy for big swimbaits or throwing heavy weeds. specs dont mean much anyways. they can all hold heavier and lighter line then they advertise and can all throw smaller and bigger baits then advertised. but there is limits to what you want to put up with. casting a super light bait ona heavy set up cant cast that far. casting a heavy bait on a lighter set up your pole is bent like you have fish on and its just the bait. so a pain to reel in. ect. but you can technically still do it.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching! 👊

@williamwinn948 3 года назад

i went with mojo bass from st croix and could not be happier.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Good choice! 👊

@samkrumme4582 Год назад

It’s just the price point that makes it hard to want to buy in that range you have the dobyns and st croix

@tlbombsquad7883 3 года назад

Spend the extra get a shimano or low end loomis.

@michaelace4739 3 года назад

Exactly!

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching! 👊

@robpatterson2441 3 года назад

I've tried numerous Googan products and have just not been impressed. All rheir baits (sift, harf and other) just don't last and have sub-par components. I refuse to spend another dime on anything from that company.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching! 👊

@roosterdope6778 5 месяцев назад

I’ve had 2 snap on me already. Absolute shite

@dismal_james 3 года назад

Hey TJ I was wondering if you would review bull bay rods they are a “higher in” rod company around the price of st Croix and dobyns.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

To be honest I've never heard of them...I'll have to check them out.

@samuelirossjr2169 2 года назад

It should come on the tag when you buy it and it'll even say what Bates to use

@Chris-zu8jd 3 года назад

You pointed out every complaint i have about the rod. Thanks thought maybe it was just me

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

My pleasure and I appreciate you watching! 👊

@gslang3489 Месяц назад

You're sponsored by the company who makes rod..

@nomaddamon670 3 года назад

I couldn't agree more. I won't buy a rod if it doesn't display the lure/line ratings. I find this especially important on my inshore rods...where you may have a range of 1/2-3oz. Same rod with a different power can be 1/4-1.5oz. And I refuse to give that gang a cent of my money. Thanks TJ!

@mr.altricebell8299 3 года назад

Those googan baits done won a few tournaments this year!

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching brother! 👊

@440-fishermandrock8 3 года назад

@@mr.altricebell8299 Lol compared to other companies that have won more than just a "few" The difference is they aren't out there trying to rip off children

@zrowgravity6672 3 года назад

Literally have never paid attention to those ratings and have never had a problem...with that being said I am experienced enough not to have an 1 oz punching set up on a med light. I have exceeded or undercut those ratings by a relatively decent amount with no issues.

@Plee92 3 года назад

Googan just trying to see how many fan boys they got who would buy their rod with no specs on it

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching! 👊

@jamesleary1405 3 года назад

I'm honestly not a fan of the googans themselves but as for their products that mostly are made through Karl's to my knowledge atleast are truly not bad lures my issue i have honestly is all the logos is just unnecessary imo. But as for quality with both soft and hard baits I've been happy with the stuff I've purchased and used. And honestly yeah people trash the products but you can't sit and say they don't catch nice fish because truth is they do period. I haven't ordered one of their rods honestly because one to many logos and two they just don't appeal to me and that's all. All my rods have that hook hanger below the handle and I've never had an issue either. It being above the rod is definitely a bad design.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

I'm with ya man...they catch fish! Appreciate you watching! 👊

@OutdoorsWithMarshall 3 года назад

I had two Gold series rods and I was wondering if I was the only one running into the issue with the line getting caught in the hook keeper. I ended up selling them both because that just was not good to me. The rod feels good and they are good but I think they are attempting to cater to the NEW fisher.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

I can understand that brother! Appreciate you watching! 👊

@zundfishing7690 2 года назад

just take off the hook keeper 😹😹😹

@uurdawg8174 2 года назад

Lol just snip the hook keeper off lmao and hook your bait to your reel

@OutdoorsWithMarshall 2 года назад

@@uurdawg8174 definitely not putting hooks on my reals to just scratch them all to hell. Never been into that. Like I said there are better rods out there for the money.

@uurdawg8174 2 года назад

@@OutdoorsWithMarshall really I mean it’s gonna get worn out any ways just like us reels get old I have a metanium and I hook mine up right there it’s not a Chid it’s a reel lol but not hate your opinion is valid

@treverwagner 3 года назад

I have had my Googan Go To rod gold series since March and love it. I have thrown spinner baits, texas rigs, underspins, etc. great feel in hand, loads up nice, has good sensitivity, and is pretty light. Plus I fish mine mainly out of a kayak and have no issues with hook sets.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Yes sir, solid rod! 👊💪

@roosterdope6778 5 месяцев назад

Dang I’ve had 2 gold series break on me now. Never buying their rod again

@brandomorphin6358 Год назад

My googan green series twitch is fantastic for all the topwater fishing I do. Walks like a dream

@TackleJunky81 Год назад

Right on! 👊

@Wampuscat6970 3 года назад

My hate for the googan gear is i feel they target young anglers with over priced cool lookin gear. Never been a fan of any of their stuff

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching! 👊

@johnpoulopoulos603 3 года назад

Interesting that the hook keeper is at the bottom on their spinning rod

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching! 👊

@chasehartranft7414 3 года назад

Their plastics have good action but after 2 fish they are done and it just isn’t worth the money

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

I'd say a few fish per bait is pretty average across the board.

@20block.Pologroundz 3 года назад

Been switching between the megabass mad bull & tequila, but I’m always going back to my kastking speed demon rod. It’s survived countless wars with ceiling fans.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

👊💪

@paoslee 3 года назад

I own some highend rods such as nrx, conquest, megabass destroyers, ect and honestly any rod over 150 is good enough. A $600 rod is not much better than a $150. Its just the hype and name your buying into.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate the feedback brother! 👊

@michaelace4739 3 года назад

A NRX, Conquest, Megabass Destroyer not much better than a $150 rod!?! Lol SMH

@krdpoutdoors 3 года назад

i personally do agree with you on the hook keeper cause i cant began to tell you how many i;d get home and my pole be caught up in the car fabric. which if you dont mind the cost you can get the bass pro shop hook keeper so yu dont get caught up in the car fabric. Lews and ugly stik GX2 have the best hook keepers they are above and on the bottom let me breakit down. if youre like me and gonna throw out a hot dog on a Texas rig on a J hook and cast out and let it set on the bottom then UGLY STIK GX2 has the best hook keeper for that situation , if youre like me or tackle junky and youre gonna be throwing out jigs zoom yum berkley PB spinner baits buzzkill baits then to be honest lews or the other brands have the best hook keeper granted that they are on the bottom of the rod. I say this because i do a lot of catfishing and the hook keeper on the ugly stik best acommadates me and i also do bass fishing so lew's having their hook keeper on the bottom best accommadates me as well.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate the feedback brother! 👊

@krdpoutdoors 3 года назад

@@TackleJunky81 you're welcome sir

@willon1206 2 года назад

Think I’ma just stay with my gloomis

@oldschoolbassman4590 3 года назад

Rod specs, and hook keepers. They are important. Not sure why some companies over look the simple stuff.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Agreed! 👊

@FishinwithGRAMPS 3 года назад

I know many cut the hook keeper off of their rods no matter where they are and just store the hooks in the bait sacks or get a Fuji EZ Keeper. LOVE those things! The new Daiwa Steez AGS left the keeper off completely and gives you one you can attach wherever you like. Great assessment on the rod, fair and accurate. If anything, they gave their fans and shoppers at Karls a good rod at a good price. Not sure why many would care as much about the line/weight rating being on the rod. If you are shopping online, you're gonna look it up...

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

That's a great idea from Daiwa. It really is a solid rod. My complaints have nothing to do with how it performed. Appreciate you watching brother! 👊

@isaactroy6899 2 года назад

I love mine I have the 7’5” muscle it is solid I’ve had no problems with it.

@TackleJunky81 2 года назад

👊💪

@juli82E 3 года назад

I didn't care for their "system", lack of ratings and Googan has been hit and miss for me bait wise so far. Not trying to bash em' just not completely sold on them, I'm open to good products that do the job I need done that works for me. Drooled over rods for a few months with a price point, length, certain action in mind and with what's available I'm giving a Bass X a try and it should be here tomorrow...

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Hope you enjoy your new rod bud! 👊

@choccolocco 2 года назад

Nah, the “style” matters. Any of the “fold back” styles in front of the reel are problematic. I actually cut them off because of the very issue you described. The best design I’ve seen is a simple “D” type, sometimes a bit square, that is tied inline with the rod on both ends. There’s no open “hook” for the line to catch on. And another thing, if that line does get caught behind, and you don’t notice and reel a bit, it can abrade the line and cause weak spots that can and will come back to haunt you when it counts.

@retflo2583 3 года назад

Good review, I personally don't get caught up in all the goon hate drama, I do like the plastics and appreciate your honest review.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Thank you brother! 👊

@blkcoxryummy69 3 года назад

Bought the swimbaits I gave them away horrible product

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching! 👊

@willtrax71 Год назад

That’s strange that a Rod at that Price Point doesn’t have the Lure/Line Specs printed. I’m a tiny Budget Guy and checked my 28 dollar 7’3” Akataka MH and it has the Lure and Line recommendations printed. I will say the Akataka Rods are great for my Fishing needs, great action and especially the price. The 7’6” Heavy one piece I grabbed for 32 bucks just for heavy Topwater Frogs lol and it’s insane nice with a little flex but plenty of backbone. Man 150 bucks for just a Rod Blank lol wow. Stay safe my Friend Semper Fidelis

@rosshall312 3 года назад

Okuma has put googes crap to shame !! Mr Roland ! Please !?????

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

I'm a huge fan of the Okuma rods. 👊

@gregoryharper209 3 года назад

That hoo keeper should be on the handle

@kengreenwood4521 3 года назад

First googan rod (green "go-to") tube showed up empty. Shop Karl's came straight and replacement was sent. It came in with a damaged tip. Refunded my money and I just cut the end eye off at the second. Rod broke on a 4lber a week later. I wanted to like it....I really did. Won't get another.

@nawinchester 2 года назад

That's a pretty big design flaw for a rod that would cause problems for typical usage for rod of that style, so how can it be recommended as a good choice given that design flaw??

@TackleJunky81 2 года назад

You can always cut it off.

@nawinchester 2 года назад

@@TackleJunky81 I love ya man, but spend $150+ on a rod and then have to cut off a design flaw to make the rod more functional ? With so many other rods available in the category that don't require any post purchase modification, why recommend this rod?? Honestly I am just curious, as you're typically a very pragmatic and conservative buyer of gear and you have no problem saying no go on equipment that doesn't meet the grade.

@TackleJunky81 2 года назад

@@nawinchester I think you're looking a bit to far in to this. The rod itself is good for the price and I do recommend it. Check out my review on the Kistler Helium that I just did. That rod is awesome, but they have the wrong keeper on that rod as well and like I say in that review if anyone is going to complain about something on a rod most likely it'll be a hook keeper. It'll work for some depending on how they are using that particular rod. The wrong style hook keeper doesn't make a rod trash.

@atamagashock 2 года назад

I personally love my gold series. Plus I only paid $100 from tackle direct. Love how the reel seat ratchet’s tight, love the feel, the weight. Imo for the money you can’t go wrong. I paired my go to with a scorpion dc. Looks killer and gets the job done

@TackleJunky81 2 года назад

👊💪

@mattnguyen1672 Год назад

Loved mine too until the guide broke. def need hardier guide inserts

@SneakerShow24 3 года назад

I can name 10 rods that are $150 and under that are better than googan rods

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching! 👊

@thebacklasher8426 3 года назад

The same thing with the hook keeper happens on my Lews TP 1. An easy fix is to just put the hook keeper on the other side of the blank/“underneath” the rod

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

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@fishfever5923 3 года назад

that is one ugly rod lol...for that price there are better rods

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching man! 👊

@michaelstake7440 3 года назад

Good rod review but I think I’ll stick to the okuma rods or kistler. Just my opinion.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

I'm with ya! 👊💪

@Topnotch_jigs_ 2 года назад

I aggressively agree happens all the time especially Texas rigging omg I though I was the only one I hate that it mad annoying wat I’m end up doing just pushing that hook holder inside hit it down it wouldn’t get hooked ever again

@RedlineGary 3 года назад

Informative! Putting the min and max weight on a rod is a must.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching! 👊

@fishingthe262 3 года назад

Line/Lure rating is extremely important as it’s the best way to gauge the power of the rod. As you stated not all MH are created equally because there isn’t an industry standard.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Yes sir! Appreciate you watching brother! 👊

@shannonkirby9295 3 года назад

I do not buy a rod that does not have specs

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

I'm with ya! 👊

@jettoutdoors 2 года назад

I 100% agree on the hook keeper ,my line gets caught in there all the time

@440-fishermandrock8 3 года назад

ALL GOOGAN "HATE" Is 100% justified. Low quality products. Low quality anglers

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching man! 👊

@440-fishermandrock8 3 года назад

@@TackleJunky81 Foshizzle

@nathanhoveyaquatics 3 года назад

I think they intend people to use Googan baits with the rods gold or green series.. If you only use Googan then who cares about lure/line ratings. Great video.. Thanks for the input. 🎣🇺🇸🎣

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching brother! 👊

@zachfeatherston5659 3 года назад

Been fishing tournaments for 5 years been bass fishing my whole life. I disagree with the weight rating. I don't look at it one bit. I know what I throw on my 744 rods and so on. I don't own any googan rods and probably won't ever. I only use dobyns rods. Do you look at the weight rating before you buy a rod? Guess I just know the limits from past experiences 😂

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

No, because I'm experienced, but most guys buying the googan rods probably aren't.

@joshuacampbell1383 3 года назад

Tbh, I won't buy a rod that is more than $50. I caught a lot of fish on cheap rods. I do a lot of pan fishing, bass, and cat fish, so I use all open face. The specs don't matter to me. All that matters to me is feel in my hand and price. Thanks for the video.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching brother! 👊

@nicksb3 3 года назад

I had a feeling that's what you were eluding to. I had some of the old No.8 Black Out rods and they had the same keeper. Made me want to tear my hair out, so I removed it.

@austingilliland4732 3 года назад

Great video thanks for the review I use googan products thanks

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Thank you brother! 👊

@austingilliland4732 3 года назад

@@TackleJunky81 not a problem will all ways be a supporter

@austingilliland4732 3 года назад

@@TackleJunky81 4 days left then I’ll be back on the water 💪

@hookedonbassncats 3 года назад

That would be incredibly annoying when your pitching. Could cost you a nice fish as well. The no weight and line specs is very annoying to me. Just because they should know the specs for each rod they sell and it should be on the rod for guys that are looking for a rod with certain specs. I myself am guilty of not being a googan fan, they just aren't my cup of tea. But there baits are good, and like you said that shouldn't affect you using their baits cause liking or not liking the googans has nothing to do with it. Good video TJ81

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Thank you brother and I appreciate your input! 👊

@UTEXTRACK 3 года назад

Much better rod choices out there like the Dobyns Fury casting and spinning rods at $119. I believe the Googan products are over hyped and over priced.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching! 👊

@imotogoon9168 11 месяцев назад

As a kayak angler I love that the hook keeper isn’t under the handle 😅

@svn45246 3 года назад

That’a exactly what bothered me. I sold em all. I was out on the water in a hot bite and became confused trying to change out lures. Don’t need that extra stress. Great video.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching buddy! 👊

@nrt440 3 года назад

Totally agree with you completely wrong place to put a hook hanger, I had the same problem with my Kastking rod. Keep up the great work.👍👍👍 Nigel ( Chicago )

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Thank you brother and I really appreciate you watching! 👊

@nathanhoveyaquatics 3 года назад

I would like to see what you think of the green series heavy rod...

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

I'll grab one.

@davidrauschenbach6871 3 года назад

Ugh did not get the notice of the video! TG81 subs check channel for new videos! Thanks for the honest review, def need rod spec on rod min and max lure and line! Thnx!

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

I truly appreciate the continued support brother! 👊💪

@joebowling3984 3 года назад

A bit soft ✅🎯💯👊

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

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@steveodonnell2921 3 года назад

I have a couple of lews reels that have the keeper on it. I also have some G-loomis rods that this happens to but hate to cut the keeper off of

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Yeah, I can understand that.

@elax05 3 года назад

Awesome Vid 🤘🤘🤘 I do prefer the line n weight recommendation on the rods it does help out. Hook keepers that gets ur line stuck like that is annoying IMO but I try to push it down if it lets me n use the Calcoast Cali clips 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Thank you brother! Love the Cali Clips! 👊

@Altered76 3 года назад

And now that you have completed the googan trifecta of reviews we now able to move on to grownup fishing stuff. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Seriously the whole googan thing just turns me away. I feel like they target a kids age group or at least a much different generation of user than me. I like how you keep your opinions based on the products that says a lot about you. It would be easy to trash them if you had a dislike for the people. See ya on your next video.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Truly appreciate the comment brother and thanks for watching! 👊

@aldeureaux5184 3 года назад

I love their lures. Haven’t tried their rods.

@avalanchefishing5725 3 года назад

I agree on the hook keeper I have a couple st croixs that do the same thing pisses me off.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Appreciate you watching buddy! 👊

@MichaelRomero 3 года назад

Almost every rod review someone has an issue with the hook keeper. it's all personal preference on where you like the keeper to be located. All companies should just start doing like the new Diawa STEEZ rod and put a hook keeper that you can move wherever you want. Or even take it off if you don't like to use them.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

That's a great idea!

@michaelace4739 3 года назад

My line never gets caught up on my Loomis Rods!🤓

@flyntfishing2662 3 года назад

Lews reels solved my hook keeper issues! I personally don’t like the hook keepers behind the reel and on the bottom because 70% of my rods sit on the deck and I don’t like smashing my baits or hooks getting caught up in the carpet. I love the speed keeper on Lew’s reels. If you are worried about line getting caught in it you can flip it back with one finger and no possible hang ups. Definitely all personal preference but that’s become my go to. I would solve that issue with a Fuji hook keeper and butt up the rubber bands just behind that hook keeper so your line can’t get caught in there

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

I do like the keeper on the Lews reels. Appreciate you watching! 👊

@flyntfishing2662 3 года назад

@@TackleJunky81 heck yeah brother

@blackbirdrc8348 2 года назад

Love the videos man. For the 150 dollar range I gotta say my doomsday rods are my favorite. Find myself reaching for my doomsday over my mojo's and bass x rods.

@TackleJunky81 2 года назад

Good deal brother! Appreciate you watching! 👊

@hammer9856 3 года назад

Seems to be a common problem with many front hook keepers on rods. I have several from other companies that catch the line just like this one. I'm seriously thinking about cutting them off and carefully filing them smooth to the blank.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Not a bad idea.

@timtweet8149 3 года назад

Here's a newspaper clip from one of the local tournaments they hold every Tuesday evening. Three bag limit. Various cash awards.

@timtweet8149 3 года назад

Sorry it won't let me attach it. I'll try via Facebook.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

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@timtweet8149 3 года назад

Big bass was 9.85 lbs. I just saw a post on MLF members, a 12lber was caught on the same Lake on a 4inch swimbait.

@briansumma528 3 года назад

I wish more US vendors would adopt the line keepers that come on UK carp rods. They’re kinda hard to describe if you’ve never seen one, but they remind me of the clip on a ball point pen’s cap. The main difference is it’s designed to hold the line around the hook not the hook. Itself.

@briansumma528 3 года назад

Just to be clear. Line clips on a carp rod are meant to be used in conjunction with a bite alarm and/or open bail. I’ve just blundered my way into using them as a hook keeper too.

@TackleJunky81 3 года назад

Gotcha, but then you have a loose hook that could get snagged on whatever.

@briansumma528 3 года назад

@@TackleJunky81 Don’t get me wrong, it’s not ideal for every situation or every lure. In fact for the long hauls to-or-from the car I would still use a lure wrap of some kind. And I know carpin’ isn’t bassin’ but whenever I get my line caught in the hook keeper pitching and flipping I think “this would never happen on that style clip” and wonder if I could install one DIY.