Never lose sight of the most important thing to have in your Arsenal. The passion for fishing. It transcend's all price points. Thanks TB for the great information learned through experience. I would love to throw some of the more expensive rods that you have named. But they just aren't in my budget. I've fished Fitzgerald rods for a while now and feel they have a well-rounded lineup. Thanks be safe and enjoy your weekend.

@tacticalbassin

5 жыл бұрын

Have a great weekend Brother!

@oldhickory3028

5 жыл бұрын

TacticalBassin Thanks.

@danieledwards3847

2 жыл бұрын

A men to that my grandfather and my dad instilled that in me Weekends sun up to early the next morning Me and my dad hitting the lake at 5am to get 3 hours in before school Smallmouth large mouth rockbass pike drum Catfish man I don't have a wheelhouse

Hello, I just would like to say you guys have the most informative and educational videos on youtube PERIOD! I have been fishing for 25+ years as well as Tournament fish and I always Learn something from ALL your videos! THANKS Matt and Tim.....

I've been eyeing the Fury line for a while now. I think you've just helped me finalize my choices. Thanks a ton Matt!

@davidloy6406

5 жыл бұрын

I personally fish the fury line of rods. I love them all. I have bought several "refurbished" rods off of Dobyns website and have yet to get one that looks "used", if price is an issue that's a good option. I recently purchased a colt cbr that fishes just like the fury version except a tad lighter.

@delcrow696

5 жыл бұрын

Fury is an awesome line. Own 4 of them.

@kevinhanlin3443

5 жыл бұрын

David Loy l

@bryanmoore1009

5 жыл бұрын

You won't regret it i promise!

I just picked up a Dobyns Sierra 693. It absolutely feels incredible in the hand. Thanks for all your help!

I just got my first Fury. I like it so far. My other setups have Powell Infernos. I really like that line and I think it is fairly comparable to the Fury. Design is super cool as well.

I gotta say I get super tired of videos and forum threads where someone asks about a particular rod in a particular price range and they get flooded with suggestions way above their budget. This video was a nice change of pace... you make those recommendations but then explain WHY spending into the next bracket is worthwhile. Well done lads. I have to admit, I have different recommendations in the lower price ranges but I respect that you took the time to make a case and defend your choice. Cheers.

@spaloslvnv

5 жыл бұрын

LMAO....one of my biggest pet peeves! MOST of the time its just guys wanting to brag what they use too! Post: "Im looking for a good reel under $100" Cool Reply Guy: "Buy the Curado. Its worth the extra 80 dollars and its all that I use." They should make it LAW....if you suggest over budget, you must send the OPs the money for difference between your recommendation and their budget! People act like money grows on trees....a budget is a budget! lol

Started out with the fury series and was very happy! The 733c made an awesome weightless senko,fluke rod. These guys have never done me wrong, always solid advice! Thank you tactical bassin!

This is a very concise and definitive guide and clears the mud out of the water in a very nuts and bolts manner. X, Y, and Z pricepoints perfectly captured. Thanks Matt! Perfect illustration of why you and Tim are the go-to guys for anybody wanting to educate themselves in the art of angling. 👍

I tend to spend $100-150 on a rod and casting reel, which I find to be the sweet spot. My most expensive rod is a St. Croix Avid X 6'9" ML/XF spinning rod I use for finesse. My cheapest rod is a Cabela's whuppin' stick. I tend to go for a St. Croix Mojo Bass or Daiwa Tatulas typically, which are really nice and sometimes I can find them well below retail which makes them a complete steal, and for reels the Tatula CT, Tatula SV, Curado K and Pflueger Supreme XT are all solid choices (I actually like the cheaper and lesser known Pflueger Supreme XT better than the Shimano Curado K to be honest, it's a great reel that most bass anglers don't know about). For spinning reels, I can get away with spending a lot less and get a good reel that will last a long time. The Daiwa BG is easily on par with reels costing over twice the price, will last longer but it's a little bit heavier, which doesn't even bother me. If I'm on a budget, the Daiwa RG and Pflueger President are excellent. I could drop a bit more on $500+ G Loomis rods, it may be nice but at the end of the day it's not going to make me a better angler. If you have the money, go for it but there's a few actions missing from my lineup, which would be money better spent imo.

Got a curado rod coming in today that I’m excited to try out

Love this type of information. I have seen hundreds of videos on how to fish finesse and top water. Everyone always explains how we want the tackle to behave and how to make it behave in that manner. However there is not much out there going through the motions and focusing specifically on what the hands and the rod are doing to get that behavior. I believe many subscribers would benefit from such videos. Thank you for all you do!

I keep coming back to this video, I bought a dobyns colt spin rod last year. Very happy with it. So this year I am gonna buy another and a fury. Thankyou thankyou thankyou for these videos. Best wishes and tight lines everyone.

You guys cover everything! Have a great weekend everybody :)

@thomashuskey4789

5 жыл бұрын

Amen !

I wld love to see a blind taste test. I'm skeptical about a 600$ rod.

@CassidyOG

3 жыл бұрын

I think this video is pretty decent (based on experience), but it's just wrong that you cannot get a good rod below $100. You most definitely can, and the majority don't walk around expensive gear.

@Red-mo2uo

3 жыл бұрын

@@CassidyOG yeah I don’t want to take advice from anyone who thinks super expensive rods are absolutely necessary

@Sdemmy980

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve 100 percent noticed a difference from my 80 dollar abu vs my Dobyns fury and abu ike series with sensitivity but I never go over 150

@RP-ud1ce

3 жыл бұрын

@@CassidyOG Matt is right, dude. Nobody is saying you can’t get a rod that can function and pull fish in for under $100, but you’re not going to get the kind of sensitivity that you need to be competitive or fish at a really high level. If you’re just a weekend guy who throws crank baits, get whatever rod you want...but when money is on the line and you’re throwing something on semi slack line or a bottom contact presentation, a rod under $100 won’t cut it.

@alexdowns4783

3 жыл бұрын

At the end of the day a top dollar rod is absolutely not necessary. U can get the same results out of a budget rod. However a high end rod you can 100% feel the difference in quality and performance when fishing it’s just up to you to decide if you wanna pay extra for the features they bring in but it’s not necessary unless ur fishing tournaments for big money

Great info guys! It can be tough to make decisions on where to start with rod shopping. You've made it so much easier. Thank you!!

This is good. Needed this. I just purchased the Dobyns Colt rod from TW. Cant wait to try it out

@tou291462

4 жыл бұрын

How's the colt rod, been meaning to get one

I was kind of hoping the st croix bass x line was going to get mentioned. I have found that line to be a great price and I have been very impressed with what I got for my money.

This channel is why I started using Dobyns and I have from Furys to the Champion XP. And I love them all. I would love to try the Extreme but little to high for me

@garymarch4711

5 жыл бұрын

I never heard of Dobyns before this channel. Maybe here and there. I'm on the Illinois / Wisconsin border and St. Croix are the premo Rods here. Dobyns must be a regional Bass fishing thing.

@Hickology

5 жыл бұрын

That would make sense, Dobyns is based in California.

Your videos are awesome. I took your advice on the Dobyns rods and you were correct. Well built product for the money.

Thanks Matt! Have a fantastic weekend! Tight lines!

You know i love you guys and you have fantastic taste in equipment. That said, I really think the St. Croix Tournament series should at least merit an honorable mention. Their build quality is amazing, they are USA made and they have a fantastic warranty and replacement program. Just my 2 cents. Fish On!

Just curious have you guys ever used Phenix? If so, how do you feel about them?

@fishinfinaddictyttv3122

5 жыл бұрын

Overpriced. Just my opinion. I have a mh and a ml and they're great rods just hard on the wallet

@MidValleyMercenaries

5 жыл бұрын

Joshua Corns they’re a little steep but the warranty is good

Awesome video!! Thank you so much for this. Reels next???

Thanks!! I use the Fury series and the G Loomis E6x. Great rods for the price.

Great info Matt! Thank you. I've never tried a Shimano rod but I absolutely love my St. Croix Avid X M/F rod. Super light weight and super sensitive.

@alexnelson09

5 жыл бұрын

Old Lady Angler same here!

@frankmayer1565

5 жыл бұрын

You just can't go wrong with any St. Croix rod. The Avid series rods are a great . Buy.

@klfer

5 жыл бұрын

I have the mojo rods with daiwa reels and they have been great. Would love to get avid x rods but 200 bucks a bit spendy.

@OldLadyAngler

5 жыл бұрын

I have 6 of their rods. Lol. One is a very old ultra light premier that my brother in law gave me. Love 'em all.

@OldLadyAngler

5 жыл бұрын

I agree.

Sweet! Been running some Falcon rods lately, 👍

Great video! Thanks! Where to you think Jason Mitchell rods fit within the range you've talked about in this video? Thanks much. John

Got the Expride Spinning 7' Med. And WOW! The rod is drop dead gorgeous in looks and feel. That patterning with the X wraps is sexy stuff. Super light (107g) tons of backbone and the tip is perfect for twitching most baits. Very comfortable. Thanks for the spot on recommendation, Matt. I also have the Dobyns Sierra 734C and it's very similar but a little less sensitive and a tad stiffer than the Expride 702. Great that you did this video and explained the choices according to increasing performance for the dollar. Happy Casting!

A little surprised St. Croix didn’t make its way into this video

@shred5

5 жыл бұрын

I personally find the Mojo Bass lineup and Daiwa Tatula lineup on par with the Dobyns Sierra lineup, slightly cheaper. Kind of the best bang for the buck imo

@TheTfast72

5 жыл бұрын

BEST rods on earth PERIOD! AND they heave some very affordable lines that are well backed with warranty, and pretty sensitive.

@tacticalbassin

5 жыл бұрын

We have quite a few Croix’s.

@DvjLuna

5 жыл бұрын

I too was a bit surprised. I have an aresenal of St. Croix rods and I personally think they were the best rods for my fishing style.

@MNbassing

4 жыл бұрын

Dvj Luna I agree I have fished almost every brand of rod key word almost and St. Croix seems to be the most quality out of every company, they do have close contenders but St. Croix is the best in my opinion.

Hands down the best bass fishing channel on you tube. Man I would love to meet you guy's.

@grippinglipsfishing5671

5 жыл бұрын

Miguel Velez I agree with you 100 percent. These guys are the best! Tight lines brother!

@robertculpepper1508

5 жыл бұрын

Check out Lidner's Angling Edge. They are honestly the best made and most instructional videos ever made.

Wow, thanks Matt ☺. It's good to know what rods are good when your on a budget.👍

Love the vid you guys are so helpful and informational! Have y’all ever tried duckett?

I have 3 zodius rods, and I don't think I could ask for a better rod line. I would like to try the expride. But for the time being. I'm sold on the zodius line (2) 7'2" med heavy and (1) 7'2" heavy.

@tacticalbassin

5 жыл бұрын

Great rods!

@CookingandFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Try that 7'2mh expride for your jig rod, or 6'10ML spinning for your dropshot/finesse. A mix of zodias and exprides is money!

Do you seal your corks ? If so what brand do you use?

@CBALLZ666

5 жыл бұрын

nathan cook good question. I was wondering the same!!! 👍🏻

Thanks Matt! You answered that really well! I was thinking about the fury and the Expride series. Keep up the great content one of these days I want to book a guide trip with you up in clear lake.

One of my favorite channels. Keep it up guys

Exprides are amazing rods! I've settled on Zodias for reaction, Exprides for finesse/bottom contact. Save money on reels (Fuego CT esp...60 bucks shipped on the bay).

@yardstick3218

5 жыл бұрын

dunno about those rods, but agreed the "cheap" reels from daiwa/shimano amazing ROD>REEL if you want to save some money!!!

@tacticalbassin

5 жыл бұрын

Great rod choices!!

@MYYFISHING

5 жыл бұрын

How different and what are the differences between the Zodias and Expride? I've only held the Zodias in my local shops and I want to know where the Expride deserves investment. Thanks

@CookingandFishing

5 жыл бұрын

way more sensitive is the main difference. Also lighter and better balanced. The actions (esp tip actions) on most comparable models are crisper as well. In short, you definitely know you went up in price point when you compare the two.

@zeblox7810

5 жыл бұрын

TacticalBassin is there an expride spinning model suited for jerkbaits?

Ima just going yard selling And hope some pissed of wife has her husbands fishing gear out there while he’s napping lol

@j33kindle

5 жыл бұрын

Rofl...x10

@andyd834

5 жыл бұрын

Might check pawn shops too

@tmccull98

5 жыл бұрын

Hell Yeah bro, that's how I got a couple of my set ups, I didn't have the loot for the glock she was getting rid of too :(

@NathanR82

5 жыл бұрын

I know a guy who got a nice boat like that👍. Kinda felt sorry for the guy who owned it.

@Hey_its_Koda

5 жыл бұрын

Best places to look.

Thanks Matt I picked up a 7.2 med light Shimano that i can pair with a curado. What do you guys recommend on a spinning rod and reel set?

Love these videos guys, best information out there. I have a Shimano Expride that I use for smaller Swimbait and big spinners and absolutely love it. I also have a Megabass Destroyer FMJ that I use for jigs which has amazing sensitivity. My question is, what do you guys think of the Megabass Onager for bigger Swimbait like Hudds? If you were going with a G. Loomis NRX for bigger Swimbait, what model would you recommend? Love the information and so thankful that you are quickly recovering.

The lower end of rods that you started with sounds good. I would never spend 500-600$ on a single rod! Hell,I doubt I'd spend 200$ on a rod either. No matter how good such a rod is,the value is just not there for me,to spend that much. Serious bass fishing for a living,isn't what I do either tho. I do mostly bait finesse fishing. Ultralight lures,with bait casting gear,and light spools to handle the light lures,on UL,L,and ML rods. I would consider spending serious money on the reel,more than a rod. I have a tatula ct in my collection,which I could use for regular bass sized lures,It has a aftermarket finesse spool in it atm. I would just need to get a decent medium rod,and put the original spool back in,with heavier line. I hate using heavy rods,as I have lost strength in my wrists due to my 10 years of dealing with cancer treatments. I do love to catch bass on my lighter gear,and throw some homemade lures with decent results sometimes. I love catching smaller fish as well.

@Andrink10

5 жыл бұрын

sgtpavlov BFS is the way to go, my setup is quite expensive but BFS is just an awesome way of fishing. 6lb fluoro and a super shallow spool, 75 meters of line. The reel is an REVO LTX - BF8 by Abu Garcia, and the rod is a Fantasista MGS 64L, whole setup is 219 grams, lighter than many bait casting reels alone. However you’re looking at $700 for the whole setup.

7'3 Dobyns Colt heavy is a jack em up frog rod

awesome vid matt ...i wanted to ask are the xpride guides to small for the knots braid to mono leader? thank you again 👍

@tacticalbassin I’m looking for a good jig stick in the 200 range one for pitchin and structure fishing from 1/4 -1/2oz what is your recommendation that 7’2” shimano ?

Do you have any thoughts on the Johnny Morris line at Bass Pro?

@JJ-bl8tp

5 жыл бұрын

Marty Epperly , i have had 3. All broke at the first eye from the handle. With in a month period Maybe bad luck? They were sensitive though... fenwick atoes are great rods. Imo i have 7 of them not one problem in 2 and a half years.

@BerettaShotThanYou

5 жыл бұрын

Marty Epperly i have the carbonlite 2.0 heavy rod and like it alot. I bought it just off the looks of it and the winn grips.

@martyepperly5803

5 жыл бұрын

J J Thanks for the heads up. I have 3 that I like a lot. I was just wondering how they stacked up against the rest.

@jorgeazul1293

5 жыл бұрын

I prefer St.Croix but I am sure the Johnny Morris rods are good

After 25 years of using Zebco 33's I just bought a $60 Berkley Lightning Shock and and $50 Abu Garcia Silvermax to pair it with. And I though that was expensive lol I'm sorry but I just couldn't spend $400 on a single rod unless it was how I made a living.

@exodusfivesixfivesix8050

5 жыл бұрын

I talked to this old man that caught 4 bass in an hour and he said Oh I just get a cheap rod and put a zebco 33 on it and I know How to get bass. lol

@aboveaveragebayleaf9216

5 жыл бұрын

I hope it is one with the cork handle. The new ones with all plastic handle/real seat will break at the ring that holds the reel on. They took away the metal reinforcement. Used to be my favorite rods. If you get an older ones they are great.

@akira3871

5 жыл бұрын

Yea, mines plastic and it broke already. Yay me... I wrapped the ring with electrical tape and haven't looked back. You can't notice it's there and it seeks to be holding fine

@aboveaveragebayleaf9216

5 жыл бұрын

@@akira3871 I took mine back and Luckily my Walmart still had one of the older ones. It's a terrible design flaw, and would be easy for them to fix it. I would try to replace it if I were you.

@akira3871

5 жыл бұрын

@@aboveaveragebayleaf9216 I got mine from Basspro. My father bought it for me for Christmas while we were there on a whim. He threw the receipt away. I guess it wouldn't hurt to try, but without the receipt I don't think there's much hope.

Just for a little confidence if you on the edge about the colt, I was bank fishing for smallmouth and I lost my balance and stepped right on the colt. The rod was bridged across two rocks about 2 feet away and I stepped right on the backbone that had no support. It didn't break and I still use it today.

Another fantastic video. I really like the Dobyns series of rods. I need to explore the Expride series in the near future.

What about St. Croix rods? I love them, great warranty and light weight!

@q4life551

2 жыл бұрын

St. Croix gives you carpal tunnel and breaks too much.

@theamerican7131

Жыл бұрын

@@q4life551 lol

Great video, wish I could afford one of those G Lommis NRX. I've found the St. Croix lineup to be more in my price range and excellent quality. Hopefully as technology increases we will see better rods at a lower price range.

@blacklabeldjsmilwaukee8700

2 жыл бұрын

That Mojo Bass line is incredible for the money.

Do you guys have any recommendation on a good brand braided line from your experience. Want to try a different brand beside power pro. Thanks

Looking into a new reel out of 2. Would you recommend the curado dc or chronarch mgl? Thanks in advance! Love your videos!

... it's a pretty good word" LMFAO

@colbypowitherow5505

5 жыл бұрын

That was hilarious hahaha

I almost feel guilty watching TB videos and not having to pay for it. You guys are the best.

@onemorecast9902

5 жыл бұрын

Twangtown7 ..dont give them any ideas man!

Always good videos great information I do love my NRX Hands-down one of the most on the rides I’ve ever owned

Thanks Matt!! I’m a Dobyns Fury guy right now. I hope to get a Zodias or Expride at some point. These types of videos are very useful and I’m sure help me and a lot of others out. Thanks!!👍🏻🎣🐟😎

@anthonyiadarola1201

2 жыл бұрын

I have all 3 and all 3 are great ! Don’t leave out a poison adrena while your it… I bought an nrx loomis rod and I like it but for the money I don’t think I’d do it again imo…

I have a rod that I bought 10 years ago for $20 new. Caught hudreds of fish on it and it still works just fine. It's sad that I'll never find a deal like that again. Everything got way too darn expensive.

@MYYFISHING

5 жыл бұрын

Completely agree. My uncle has some old Lamiglas Spinning rods that retail for $330+ now. His bought his older gen G1000 rods for $80.

@pdbandit1

5 жыл бұрын

I haven't really been able to fish in about 15 years due to a progressive illness, but my friends considered me a pretty good fisherman. I had one rod that was in the 100 dollar range, the rest were much less. Berkley lightning rods, Diawa Heartlland, Shimano Convergence, and others. I wasn't making a living off of fishing, it was a passion, and I didn't need to spend tons of money to fulfill that passion. Most people fishing can't afford to drop a grand on 5 rods? and if you're just eager to go fish? probably no need to?

@304moto5

5 жыл бұрын

The Winston Double i found a lews mach 2 rod for $40 in the bargin bin at cabelas😂😂

@JM-zp1il

5 жыл бұрын

If anything you would get more for your money nowadays with better technology.

@garymarch4711

5 жыл бұрын

Yep. I just took and old $17 dollar spinning rod (I have $300+ combos) to have it repaired for $12.50. I like the rod. The rod builder/ repairman said fish aren't concerned with the price of your rods. Sensitivity matters in some techniques and durability certainly matters as well, but most of my big fish were caught on cheap spinning equipment. It ls done every day. Try to break an ugly stik... they've caught millions of fish!

$600 per rod and you own a “handful” of them!? Well done sir, you have won the game that is life. Excuse me, I need to go ask Uncle Sam for a raise!

Good stuff Matt thanks I don't have that extreme budget but can do 200 bills. Very helpful for my next rod purchase

New to the channel (kind of). Love the info you guys are passionate and love what you do and it shows. Just curious I’ve been looking at rods and I’m stuck between an alx IKOS and the ark Tharp series do you have any experience with either of them and do you have any suggestions on ways to test them without buying one of each to compare them

I still use Berkeley Lighting rods and catch fish all day on them.$39 and work great.

@danielbeavers8701

5 жыл бұрын

O! Yea . Best cheap rods worth buying. The ugly stick is obviously the strongest rod ever made. But man they are heavy. But the best rods i have found for the price is the Berkley lighting. If you like those check out the Lews hank parker. Best 2 rods for the price

@reddawng43x91

5 жыл бұрын

Daniel Beavers lightning over ugly stick ! I baught a ugly stick pro elite and it snapped a foot from tip on first use on a bass swinging it in boat! Never again ugly sticks are junk

@danielbeavers8701

5 жыл бұрын

@@reddawng43x91 o! Yea definitely i only will use the ugly stick lite. The others are to heavy. I was just saying ugly stick is by far the strongest rod in the world. Thats a known fact. You know if you break a ugly stick within 7 years they will replace it free no matter how it breaks. That's why its nick named the toughest rod . Look up some KZread videos on how strong ugly stick are. But there sensitivity sucks and there probably the heaviest rod. Thats why i like the lighting. Its the best all around cheap rod.

@susquehannaoutdoorsman3804

4 жыл бұрын

@@danielbeavers8701 I have a Hank Parker edition lews rod, love it, then they came out with a 6' 6" called the Xfinity love that too, it's like 60 Bucks for the combo, catches bass though.

@danielbeavers8701

4 жыл бұрын

@@susquehannaoutdoorsman3804 yea i have both of those. I have the original green xfinity rod and just got the new orange one. There the same just one is orange. Kinda like the crush but white and orange. But i absolutely love that $59.99 combo. I usely build. Y own combo. But they work and feel great for price. The hank parker is one of the lightest best rods under $80 and its only $40 . The only problem i have found with them is quality control. Its not as good as there $70+ rods. Most are fine. But i have seen a few with the eyes off center a tad. But you can pick around that. Thats why i love lews. They have stuff for every price point. And up to $350 they preform better $ for $.

St Croix legend tournament?????

awesome information. I have to agree with you on the Fury line, an great line at an great price point. I owned a 733c in the fury. It is just a great all round rod. I threw just about everything from weightless Senkos to the 130 whopper plopper on it. I recently upgraded that rod to the Champion line(the 733c Campion XP) Since I gave the Fury to a dear friend of mine so he could get into the higher stuff ….awesome line of rods

What do you think of custom built rods? Ordering the blanks from North fork composites and building it yourself? The most sensitive rod I have cost me 165 bucks and about 8 hours labor. I think it may be right up there with the shimano or maybe the Loomis, at least in my case because I left it naked graphite and used as little thread wrap and epoxy as possible.

Have you tried the Abu Garcia vendetta? For 79.99 I think it's pretty sensitive

@jakeorr23

5 жыл бұрын

I want a nrx but I've got a few steez AGS and they are extremely lightweight and sensitive

@dangerfield85

5 жыл бұрын

I did, snapped it on a hookset and replaced it with a Fury 🤔 lighter with a cork handle 👍

@lukehoward4958

5 жыл бұрын

Fury is way better

@jakeorr23

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I have a couple furies that I really do like and I ran into the same problem with that Vendetta I've snapped two of them but they replace them, I I am always worried when you spend under a hundred bucks for a rod, now I just stick with higher-end Daiwas

@durbisch

5 жыл бұрын

Felt great. Broke.

Bought a Fury rod and wasn’t really pleased with it, I have always liked the duckett ghost rods for that $100 price point. This is just my opinion I have heard of the ghost rods having durability issues, I have yet to have one break (knock on wood) but I’d risk it breaking a rod for mores sensitivity.

@crapmusstank6558

5 жыл бұрын

Aaron Kisser I got 2 furys recently and I agree, they're decent rods but I don't think they match the hype. I personally like the mojo line from St croix a whole lot better for only a few dollars more.

@FishingLakeCountry

5 жыл бұрын

And the bass x line also good, I have rods from 40-130 dallors, yes more you pay the better its gets,. But most of us with familys can not pay 200-500 for rods.

@moresnekplz9065

5 жыл бұрын

$100? Dicks has them for $69 online right now.

@timg185

5 жыл бұрын

Fishing Lake Country the mojo series is a lot more sensitive than the bass x. The bass x shares the scii blank with the premier model. The mojo uses the sciii blank . The same blank used on the avid series. Not telling you what to buy just sharing some info . I have used premiers and mojo rods . The premiers were kinda heavy and the mojo was way mere sensitive.

@michaelnicolaysen7391

5 жыл бұрын

moresnekplz has what for 69?

Thank you I will have to go pick one of those rods up

Just bought my first curado and caught 2 of my first bass on the msslammer mini and 2 more on the small s-waver lite trout in CT waters. All tips i got from this channel

I use QUANTUM for 95% of my fishing. They have almost everything I need for all my fishing and I can get a bunch of different stuff cause it's not to expensive

@Pontiuspilate666

4 жыл бұрын

Quantum is pretty damn good. There crankbait rod is amazing

these are all great rods but has anyone tried St Croix's new Legend X ???

Matt..Thanks for the info on the Dobyns Fury Series rods. I ordered a 7' MH Cranking Rod and love it. Very sensitive and lite! Paired with a Shimano Curado and does great! Do you have any info on fishing very dirty water? Lower Susquehanna River in MD is all chocolate milk from tge rains and fishing has been very slow. Thanks

Great video as usual. In the market for a low 7' med-mod rod for shallow cranks. Cant make up my mind between Zodius,Expride(Glass),LeVante. Any thoughts?

FALCON Bucoo SR 6'10" medium heavy $100 best cranking rod I've owned...I'm a Falcon fan, wish they were still made in the USA🇺🇸

@moderngunguy3666

5 жыл бұрын

I just bought one today and it says it’s made in the United States

@davidalley7270

5 жыл бұрын

@@moderngunguy3666 Must be a Bucoo, I have 2 of them made in the USA. The Bucoo SR is China....

@moderngunguy3666

5 жыл бұрын

David Alley Mine is a Jason Christie signature series..

@davidalley7270

5 жыл бұрын

@@moderngunguy3666 I have 4 of those, love em. They are made in the USA...

Honestly i think the best bang for the buck is Lews. I love them

@danielbeavers8701

5 жыл бұрын

@Stoney Lonsome for the money that is a good choice. Its the same as the American hero. Its just the new version of it. I promise lews is by far the best bang for you're money. I use all kinds of gear. I even collect it. If you ever want something that is more of a premium. Get the lews tournament pro. It outperforms my carudo k easley. The shimano has a little stronger feeling handle but that lews blows it out of the water. I would compare it like this. Shimano and diawa are like BMW AND MERCEDES. Lew's is like having a Camaro zl1 or Corvette zr1 or mustang shelby 500. It may not be as luxury. But in performance it blows it out of the watter.

Great job on the reviews on which one to buy. I've been wanting to see a video like this for so long. Ya are the best!

For my top line rods I went with the St. Croix legend extreme over all others plus I'm not a big fan G.L. Lomiss rods because them being tip heavy but I'm with you on the Dobyns rod line...great video again!

This guy is nuts! I do great with a $60 reel and $40 rod. Obviously I am not a pro but have caught my share of lunkers and I buy new as needed. What's a Pro fisherman anyway? I don't expect any fishing gear to last. A rod over $100 is not necessary.

@MrHabitat009

2 жыл бұрын

I can tell you first hand that all my sub 75$ rods are either broken or beat to shit from a couple years of fishing but my $200+ rods are still as good as new. You get what you pay for. But anything over that 250$ is just splitting hairs in my opinion

Like almost every other person in this comment section, I’ve been using sub $50 rods my entire life and only had one break ever. Still caught the monster. The tip broke off tho

Have you looked into the st croix legend x line I own one and was wondering for comparison sake the differences between it and the gloomis nrx

I am wanting to get a rod for 8" glidebaits and soft swimbaits such as s waver 200 and 8" hudd. Would you recommend the fury or is it worth the extra $150 for the champion? I'm assuming sensitivity doesn't matter as much with glidebaits, but what about for the hudds?

Cant beat quantum rods and bass pro carbonite reels. They're the best. Brandon Burker

@Pontiuspilate666

4 жыл бұрын

I like there pro qualifier rods and reels tbh.

$50 for my rod and $50 for my reel. I catch fish, bass, trout and cats. No way in hell am I spending more than that. I'm not a professional angler, fishing is a hobby..it's not paying my bills.

@3spressoShot

5 жыл бұрын

@david mcintire or the wallet

Thank you!! Good information!! I would love to see your opinions on the "bargain basement" rod and reel combos. My budget doesn't allow for the $100 per rod only yet.

I just got a Loomis E6X 852 JWR for smallies up here in Canada and it a fantastic rod. The 852 in specific perfectly combines a soft tip with a generous amount of backbone.

Abu garcia at Walmart has never let me down

@exodusfivesixfivesix8050

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah my brother is hardcore abu garcia. .lol He told me "I would use abu garcia, but you fish what you want. lol "

@DocMcStuffIt44

5 жыл бұрын

I had a vengeance break one eye insert after about 6 months of abuse, I've also used those dobyns fury and champion and you will not find a lighter more sensitive rod even close in the same rice point, at least I haven't found one.

@DocMcStuffIt44

5 жыл бұрын

I don't own the dobyns but as I replace my veritas' and vengeance, I'll stay with Mike ike abu and dobyns

@ronaldmcdonald3965

4 жыл бұрын

@@DocMcStuffIt44 My vengence lost the 2nd guide from the top. But I had a good run of luck and had just got done with an 8 pounder and several 4-5 pounders which really put a bend into the rodl

Well I think all of these rods are so over priced. I never spend more than 50 bucks on a rod. 280 bucks 500 bucks 😂 after breaking the tip of something like I would drown myself in the lake. But in all seriousness there are a lot of great rods 20 50 bucks.

@underpouch7791

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah ugly sticks and berkley are pretty good rods

@rickbrown5210

4 жыл бұрын

Can’t help but to agree I will only spend $50 - $100 on a rod

@OfficialEvanderG

4 жыл бұрын

The most I've spent on a rod and reel is 80 bucks

@SMaamri78

4 жыл бұрын

@@underpouch7791 Ugly Stiks are great rods. I own a couple of berkley big game rods that have been awesome. For the recreational fisherman, you don't have to spend over about $50 for a decent rod.

@kylefreudenthal7069

4 жыл бұрын

I used to think the same thing man, I was so confident that I could still catch big bass on my cheap setups and whoop my buddies ass that had 500-1000 dollar setups, but after using one and getting to put some time on the water I have to say they really do make a difference, it wont change how big the bass I catch are but it helped me improve as a fisherman for sure.....

Hey buddy I’ve been fishing all my life n I love your videos with allot of insight and good fishing almost better than bill dance👍

Nice job. Whats your opinion in the lavante rods. Brailist model

Lmao for all the people ragging on the 500-600 dollar nrx’s have clearly never fished with one. If you are passionate about fishing and have the money, it is 100% worth it.

@awgi3199

5 жыл бұрын

Will Price would like to start by saying cool videos on your channel brother, watched a couple. With that being said, im going to have to disagree with you. There isnt a rod shimano makes that comes anywhere close to the nrx. EXCEPT the new Conquest, WHICH they partnered with gloomis and they are using nrx tech with shimanos spiral x tech, which is still technically a gloomis rod. Other than that they dont come close. Now im not saying they dont have good rods, but they arent a nrx. When it comes to price point. I think its their prerogative to charge what they do for the simple fact it is way better than the other rods in its class. It is lighter, and more sensitive, and insanely strong. Why would they charge the same as rods that arent as good. There are luxury items in every passion or hobby brother. Of course you dont need a bently to drive to work, just like you dont need a nrx to catch a biggin. But dont down play something because the price point isnt right for you. Now, have you fished with an nrx? And if you have, this is the conclusion you honestly came to? If so, perhaps shimano has rods i havent seen or fished yet, and who are the companies that can make these custom rods that are going to outcompete the nrx at its price point or less. I would love to look into it, always looking for new set ups.

I just realized that spending that amount of money on fishing tackle doesn't make you a better fishermen. I went back to what I use to fish with as child. They still work.

@richardbossman9875

5 жыл бұрын

Yes and no in my experience. Granted you CAN catch fish on any rod for the few higher end combos I've fished you really do gain a bit of sensitivity and they just are plain lighter without giving up strength. Most of the people who don't believe in the difference either A. Have never really fished them side by side or B. aren't doing things like fishing ned rigs in 40' feet of water during the winter. I noticed the difference right away fishing weightless senkos on two different combos ( one a decent combo put together from Walmart and what was at the time G-Loomis's high end rod with a high end Diawa. Spongy bites became fairly distinct "ticks" on the line and I was putting them out further which definitely helps anyone on shore.

Been a devout bass angler since age 7, in 1969. I fish today here in Florida now, more than ever. I've used all the upper-mid shelf to top shelf reels & brands, and many of the lower mid-shelf rods. Today, I'm completely sold on Lew's baitcaster reels and rods. I've got 10 of their reels ( 6 Pro-G's, 2 Super Duty's, and 2 BB1 Pro's ) and 10 of their TP1 Speed Sticks ( started with 4.....loved em so much, I got 6 more ) with IM8 blanks, Wynn split grip handles & the special Micro-Wave guides by American Tackle. All my rods are various lengths & actions, and I truly feel they are the best $100 rod on the market. It has now been over 2 years of fishing hard, multiple times every week ( weather permitting ), year round........and I have yet to break one of these TP1's.....not even a line guide. They are the lightest rod I've held in that price range, and good sensitivity too. I know tons of other anglers love em as well. But last year, I had picked up another reel, an old classic, just for kicks, and was in a rush for another rod, so I hit Walmart & got a $50/$60 Berkley Lightning rod. Right away, the older classic reel wouldn't balance at all on the Lightning rod, so I had to switch to one of my newer Lew's reels. Yet the old classic reel DID balance ok on my Speed Stick that I had swapped out with. On the first day fishing that Lightning rod, my hand started cramping, and got a blister from the FUJI trigger. As soon as I picked up one of my Speed Sticks, my hand felt so much more comfortable, right away. I know a lot of guys like the Lightning rods, and I did use it for 2 months & caught quite a few bass on it.....but then, IT HAPPENED: I hooked into what looked like a 10 lb bass ( I've caught many double digit bass ) on the Stick Marsh reservoir, and got her boatside. She made another hard run directly under the boat, and I did have plenty of line off the rod tip, because I know better. That damned Lightning rod snapped completely in half ( using mono line ), sounded like a rifle shot, and cut my line at the same time. Boy was I pissed........LOL. Lost that big fish and my lure. I won't be buying anymore Lightning rods, and sticking with my $100 Lew's TP1 Speed Sticks. Sure, there's "better rods" on the market, but you WILL be paying at least twice as much or more for them. Just "my 2 cents".........to each his own.

Great video as always! My question is where does the Shimano Zodias stack up between the Fury and Expride? The Zodias line retails around $200, but is the Expride significantly better? Thanks

Everyone on their "buy an ugly stick" rant, if you fish as much as these guys do its not gonna cut it. This is truly a get what you pay for scenario. A low end fishing rod is going to be almost twice as heavy and nearly half as sensitive. Theres a divide here, if you only fish occasionally sure get and ugly stick and be done with it. If you spend tons of time on the water your investments will be justified by comfort, all day fishability, increased sensistivity, and sheer enjoyment .

@stevensharpe3182

5 жыл бұрын

Joshua Corns wrong

try lews speed stick at wallmart..39.99 im8 graphite..best 40 bucker ever..7ft/ 6 10" / mh.../med/ fast...now that's budget quality..don't know how they sell that cheap..good quality..mini guides...just do it..you will be able to sell too a buddy for40 if you don't like it..they will thank you..enjoy...

@bassnazi4713

5 жыл бұрын

steven mcclelland I mainly use their higher end rods, but those all have a lifetime warranty. Regardless their customer service is always easy to deal with if an issue does come up.

@JD24230

5 жыл бұрын

Hank Parker rods have been good for me. Even used my jig rod to smash frog fish when I only had the one rod with me.

@andrewavery6547

5 жыл бұрын

Love my hank Parker rods

@matthewcavanaugh5340

5 жыл бұрын

Love mine

@howabouthetruth2157

5 жыл бұрын

steven.........I heard a few people say those are great rods for the price, especially if they have IM8 blanks. I have 10 Lew's TP1 Speed Sticks, all in various lengths & actions, that I absolutely love. IM8 blanks, the special Micro-Wave guides by American Tackle, the Wynn split grips, and the awesome Lew's split graphite reel seat. Been fishing all 10 of these rods hard, multiple times a week, year round, for over 2 years now. Haven't even damaged a line guide. Tough, yet light & very sensitive. I feel they are the best $100 rod on the market, and they have tons of good reviews on Tackle Warehouse.

I'm going to buy a Fury this week. After reading the comments I realized that I've caught the most fish (up to 3 lb bass) on a $5.00 Diawa Ultralite glass rod and a $30.00 Quick 100 that I bought as a kid in the early 1970s. Still have the combo. Thinking about re-spooling and and digging out the old 4" Rebels. Fishing was more fun before it became technical.

I have a question about big swimbait rods. I currently use a dobyns campion xp 806 for swimbaits. I want to get something that can handle the really big swimbaits a bit easier. I’m wondering if I should go with another champion, like a 867. Or if I should go with a custom built rod. Something like a low down customs xh. I will use the rod mostly for big glide baits like the deps 250, Hinkle, and the occasional magnum sized soft bait. I’m sure you guys have gone over this in the past but I’m curious what you would suggest. Thanks for everything TB you guys really are the best

St.Croix rods are hard to beat for the money. $ for $ they are best bang for your money.

@grandfishing590

5 жыл бұрын

I don’t know my st. Croix mojo bass reel seat has worn out in less then a year.

@justinburns4313

5 жыл бұрын

Jay agreed.. st. Croix is one of the best

@nativewildman9335

5 жыл бұрын

I have their triumph rod I like it a lot

@nativewildman9335

5 жыл бұрын

@@grandfishing590 casting or spinning rod ? I was thinking about getting a casting mojo

@grandfishing590

5 жыл бұрын

Shawn Wilson spinning is the rod that the reel seat was worn out and kept on unloosing no stop.

$80 IS A LOW BUDGET ROD??. NO DAMN WAY AM I SPENDING THAT MUCH $$$ ON JUST A DAMN ROD!!!

@iansfit

5 жыл бұрын

get good

@akira3871

5 жыл бұрын

@@iansfit If Guy can catch fish on a cheap rod and you need an expensive rod to catch the same fish, then it sounds like he's already good.

@Shadowborg

5 жыл бұрын

Ive seen people catch buckets full of fish on a cane pole. Unless your a professional theres no need to spend much money.

Awesome videos. It would be cool if they did a video like this for spinning gear.

Which rod do you recommend Expride 7' 2" Glass or Regular rod