Dude, you're the best. I've watched all the fishing KZreadrs for a while now and I think you're hands down the best. More teaching and less ego. Keep up the good instruction! I've learned a boat load from u!

Lol oh man after watching this i realized i just ordered me a broomstick. A heavy extra fast action.

@PDPIE1029

4 жыл бұрын

Chai tern I bought a casting rod for my spinning reel 😂

@chaitern6075

4 жыл бұрын

@@PDPIE1029 lmfao! Damn. Thats a new way of mixing 😅🤣

@PDPIE1029

4 жыл бұрын

Chai tern Bruh, I referred to the trigger as my Thumb hook 😂😂😂

@chaitern6075

4 жыл бұрын

@@PDPIE1029 im mad curious to how you cast with that thumb hook LMFAO!😂🤣😂🤣

@PDPIE1029

4 жыл бұрын

Chai tern I learned after that and figured it out then instead of exchanging the casting rod for a spinning rod, I got a bait cast reel and a spinning rod. Full send or no send.

Bass often like to hide behind the seat cushions on your sofa - on warm days they are found underneath the couch where they feed on crumbs

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

So that's what that smell has been.

@iemand3034

5 жыл бұрын

jacob98ify j

I've always wanted to go fishing with a professional bass angler and since I don't have that option I've been watching your videos for years. I've learned from them and I just wanted to thank you for the level of detail in each of your videos. As the others have said I did not understand rod action and power but now I have a better understanding of which rod to fish with each lure. Which I believe will mean more hook sets and better days on the water!

Damn! I've fished my entire life, never looked this far into rods.... finally ACTION EXPLAINED PERFECLY!!!!!!!

I've been fishing for over 15 years and i never truly knew the importance of rod specs. Awesome video!!

Hey man! Thanks for all the info your channel has provided. It's been great especially since I'm "new" to fishing. The one thing I appreciate from all you youtubers is your ability to pass on information that's non bias. Cheers Gene

Thank You! I have a youth fishing team in Columbia County. I've just asked my young team to follow your subscriptions. You have a very easy to understand method. My middle school aged team members will totally understand after listening to your explanations. Thank you!

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rosie. I guess the reason I teach the way I do is because I've been working with youth for most of my life. They are the demographic that I focus on the most. What state are you in? The reason I ask is because I live in Columbia County, GA. :)

Thanks for the Video! Cleared up a lot of questions! I remember last summer putting together a list for my rod and reel set up and getting slightly frustrated with what I need for what. Cant wait to see the Next video!

This is a very well thought out description for us newer anglers. Thanks for the effort.

@Flukemaster

8 жыл бұрын

+James Anderson Thanks James

Really informative video on rods! Really have a much better understanding of when to use certain rods.

Im just waiting on the day to go fishing with you! Your videos have taught me more about fishing then probably any other youtuber out there. Keep up the hard work with your channel and i will thank you from not only myself but all of your followers .Thank you for sharing and helping the fishermen around the world to become better and strive to learn more ways of catching fish.

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you Trent. I really do appreciate hearing things like this. I love teaching and enjoy hearing other's success stories.

@Trentbell6784

10 жыл бұрын

It turns out my uncle is an flw pro named Jason Meninger and between you two i have learned many things about fishing. thanks!

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

Cool

Man this video is gold brother! Helping me out on my choice of rod for late winter sauger fishing.

Man i wish i seen this vid when i first started. Woulda saved me tons of research and time. And regrets. Been watching u alot lately. Ive never seen any channel that teaches this much. Thanks man

@jareddavid432

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect

I'm glad I watched this before my trip to the tackle shop. You just saved me from making a massive mistake.

Hey bud, gotta say, as far as "teaching" you're definitely the best on KZread. Alot of guys just give opinions.....you seem to base your teachings from FACT, rather than opinion.

Tons of info Gene! Thank you so much for the explanation of power and action. It makes so much sense now.

I'm trying to pick a rod for my jerkbait lures and this video has helped me understand what does fast, slow, moderate tip means. It even shows the different bends of the rod according to its descriptions. The video is very well made and made it very understandable for new guys like myself. I've only used ugly sticks since I'm a newbie. Great video and thanks!

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

christianiscool94 Thanks

I never considered action equating to a sensitivity of a rod. Very helpful! Thanks for all you do! Wish I'd have seen this years ago lol.

Wow! I can't believe I'd never seen this video before, it's fantastic!

YOU FREAKIN ROCK!!! Thanks for all your great vids man!

Hey Gene, great description on power and action of a rod. Helped me buy my new rod (Ducket Ghost 7'6") and reel ( Abu Garcia Orro SX) and gave me tips on how to better utilize my current setup. Many thanks! Please keep the videos coming. You did a video on bank fishing a while back and if you get the chance, so please give some more tips for those of us who don't yet own a boat.

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shawn. I'm trying to put something together on bank fishing but it is going to take some time.

Once again Gene, you did a great job for us video junkies. I've read the article that you mentioned and I seem to get more from someone explaining live (or video) than I do from reading. I sure look forward to the bait/lure reviews. I have definitely improved due to your videos, because I catch more fish with your tips and techniques. My 7 year old son and I watch these videos together and I see him trying to apply what he can, and he does catch a few. The only problem I have now is that he wants to use the bait casters, so I give mine knowing full well I'm about to get back a reel with a horrible birdnest in it.

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

LOL! that's awesome. I always keep my videos clean so a child can sit on dad's lap and watch with him. I have three boys and a girl and it's nice not worrying about what they will see while sitting on my lap when I watch videos.

Anyone getting into bass fishing, even those of us who fish a lot, should watch this video! I can't stress enough how important it is to have the correct rod for the right line and lure! You'll catch so many more fish (at least not lose many fish) if you're using the correct power/action rod to line strength! Thanks Gene!

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you Britt

Excellent explanation about action and power. Great vid!

Finally someone explains what I actually WANTED to know 👍

Hello I love fishing🎣 and i consider myself a beginner I just bought my first shaksper medium action tiger🐅 spinning combo for $25 and I also bought a shaksper durango 6ft medium action baitcaster rod $10 and also I bought a abugarcia baitcaster reel I was looking for a review of my shaksper durango medium action baitcaster rod and I came across your i can't wait to go fishing🎣 with my fishing rods 👍💯

Gene where you been man? Glad your back. I'm a kayak fisherman and your videos have improved my knowledge and ability on a consistent basis. thank you for what you do!

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

I picked up a Cub Scout Pack and have been getting things rolling. I had to put a bunch of thing on hold for a while. I think I'm ready to get things going again.

@coachcal4876

10 жыл бұрын

I know how you feel. . I'm a teacher at a junior high and am also the hooked on fishing not on drugs sponsor. . we are learning fly casting right now SCARY!!

Great video. New to bass fishing and I am being educated. Love your videos. This topic has always been confusing until now. Go Dawgs!!!

Thank you for the explanation. I haven a casual angler since I was a child and never knew this stuff. Great to understand now that I'm getting deeper into fishing

Awesome! This (and your next video) is exactly what I have been waiting for! Thank you!

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks

You just blew my mind! Great video excellent info. THanks.

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks John

@JohnsFishingChannel

10 жыл бұрын

No problemo. I never even thought of what "action" ment. I was just assuming I used a fast action for fast retrieves and a medium for slower retrieves. Derp a do me! Ill mention what I learned from you and send people your way for the in depth insight. THansk again. PS KEEP ON POSTING THOSE FISH VIDEOS!

@huntfishshoot4life

10 жыл бұрын

Flukemaster This has got to be the most in depth and correct video on rod action and power awesome video i agree with every bit of what you said. The bass reasource has the best how to videos great job

Great explanation of the different types of power and action.

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian

Thanks. I have the wrong lures on a few of my rods. Now I know. Great info. Glad you did this one. Also looking forward to the lure reviews.

Thank you for shedding some light on the subject

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

Trippyvision You're Welcome

Excellent video! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this for us!!

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick

Great video man. Thanks for posting it. It makes it very clear!

That was very informative. Thanks!

Wow just wow you are probably the best fishing KZreadr I’ve ever watched that explained the rod action and power this was so helpful most fishing youtubers and biased and like specific rod and reel company’s but I think it’s a good idea to try different rod companies are better than others on specific rod actions or powers great info this really answers my questions

And i thought i had a good idea of it... thanks Gene, you never cease to please

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben

thanks man i learned more about fishing rods in 10 mins than i have my whole life. the rod i have i hate it and you helped me realize why i hate it. i need the opposite of what i have for the style of fishing i like to do.

@Flukemaster

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I could help. Thanks for watching

You Answered alot of my questions ! Good video 👍

great video. very in depth explaining for some of us who are newer into the game.

Hi Gene, Great vid. This is so going to help me out this weekend while I'm stripper fishing. I have a totally new rig I was going to try and after watching your vid, adjustments will need to be made. Thanks for the info!!!

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks man.

Thanks man ! Really appreciate the video ive got this big ol salmon rod and I wanted some like that but smaller for the rivers around my place !!

nice breakdown on how rods are measured.

very good video man, now I understand the fast and moderate action thanks allot.

loved this video! very informative! thanks fluke!

which ghost series rod would you recommend for flipping/pitching/frogs? thanks

No fancy edits but GREAT content. Thanks!

Fluke buddy idk why you are stuck right at under 300k Subs! You should have a million at the least! I have been watching you for years and you are one of the best fishing KZreadrs that there is in my opinion. Heck I’m starting up my own “Fishing/Hunting/Outdoors” KZread channel. I’m in the process of getting it up and going and I’m flipping out every time I get that notification saying I have a new sub! My Goal is to hit 100 subs this year. I would be ecstatic lol! But you my friend have worked and busted your tail and have earned each and everyone of your subs! I can’t wait to see the day you hit a Million!! 👍🏻👍🏻

Thanks Flukemaster Jensen. I never really knew the difference between all the powers and speed ect. but had an idea. It make more sense now. I read up a little bit earlier on a web site. Hopefully it helps me choose and catch fish.

I love this video. It's very informative and professional.

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Very Helpful! thank you so very much i really appreciate all that info

Gene, another good video, good information.Thanks

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks John

Subbed. Plan on learning a lot from you. Great video!

thank you for this video. it helped so much!!

What’s your thoughts on a 7.6 medium light extra fast rod? Thank you so much for taking the time to do all these videos. I watch so many KZreadrs but you are by far the best teacher and I learn the most from you.

That was an awesome example you made out for us. I understand now. Off to go get my line wet...

Thanks for this video. I was given two hodgepodge rod and reels. Rhino glowtip 6'6 mediums and a Shakespeare 4000 spinning reel.

Well done. As usual very informative.

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I would love to see a video explaining reels.... recovery rates-max drag-ball bearings... and such. This would really help me understand things a little more and i sure it would help other as well !!!!

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

Very good idea mike. I'll write that one on the list.

This is a great video. I refer to it often.

What do I like the most about your video's? You're not screwing around trying to be Joe Cool. Your style is informative, straight forward, and most of all you are teaching. THANK YOU......

Long time Gene. Welcome back!

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It's good to be back at it.

@ruifernandes1792

10 жыл бұрын

Seen all your videos. I´ve learned so much from them/you. Thank you.

Goooood video!!!! Vert well composed and explained in simple terms!!! 👍😃

@Flukemaster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike

awesome video! very informative and makes it all understandable

@Flukemaster

8 жыл бұрын

+Eric Wimmer Thanks.

Rod Power: How stiff the backbone is, has nothing to do with rod tip. Rod Action: How fast or slow the rod tip returns back to straight when bent.

Fantastic video! Thank you👍

Thanks again for keeping the basics in mind for us newcomers.

@Flukemaster

3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

great video, a lot of info. thank you

THANK U so much for this video .. you just solved my (one &only) puzzle in the fishing world.

@Flukemaster

9 жыл бұрын

Waleed Almalki Thanks, I'm glad I could help.

Great video Gene, get back to making more when your schedule allows. They're always enjoyable.

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

I will. The ice storm we had this week was pretty bad. I've been taking my boys around town and helping neighbors clean up the mess. I'm heading to the Bassmaster Classic Expo this coming weekend so that should get me fired up again. Thanks for watching.

Great video very good info !!!

Thank you very muchfor your information. it had been very useful... Do you know if there is a fishing rod that may be used for bait casting and spinning reels?. is not because i want to safe money purchasing only one rod ... its to difficult to carry two fishing polls than carry two diffetent reels.

so between a 7'9" medium heavy moderate rod and a 8' heavy fast rod which one would be better for pier fishing thanks?

Thank you for the free info..My 10 yr old son and I are beginners..and this video helped 🍺🥃

So much was explained, very informational vids!

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Noah

@thegoldenman54

10 жыл бұрын

youre welcome keep them coming!

wooo im learning! love the videos

Great video.....can i use a medium fast action spinning rod for silicon lures or i will need faster action;

I love your videos. quick question. I have a 6'6" browning vectra medium action with a abu black max that I bought at a fishing flea market. what style of fishing do you think this would be good for? top water, crankbaits, worms,etc.?

What a great video! Thanks! I would like to ask, white power and action do you reccomend in order to have good spring back behaviour! I am looking for slow pitch jigging for 200gr (5-7 oz) lures, and 70mtrs depth. I need easy parabolic bending (moderate action?) and fast spring back move! Any blank to suggest?

Hey I just got a micro magic pro and it's a 7'0" medium heavy, how do I tell the action of it? Is it fast,moderate how do I tell?

Go Dawgs! I'm sorry to be so dense, but most rods I see will say on them - light, medium, or heavy action. I don't ever see anything on there about power. I am trying to learn how to use circle hooks for catfishing. The article I read recommends a moderate fast action rod. I don't recall seeing a rod that says fast action on it? I'm so confused!

Thanks Gene...very good info.

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eddie

Great info! Thanks!

Awesome video, have a couple questions. I'm looking at picking up a few different rods for lake trout, we typically start early in the morning with sinking swim bait for the bigger lakers in the 15-30 pound range using a method similar to jigging, later in the day we move to a different part of the lake for the smaller lakers in the 3-8 pound range and jig with 4 inch buzz bombs. Then once lunchtime rolls around we get the downriggers out to troll for the smaller lakers. So I'm looking for suggestions on power and action. I realize graphite is more sensitive than fiberglass but graphite is not designed to work well with downriggers, so would I be okay with a medium fiberglass for the downriggers and a medium heavy for jigging both sizes of the lakers?

Good video! Very helpful.

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brad

I like fishing breaking stripers with 3" to 4" top water hard plastic lures like spooks and poppers. If I try to get my boat too close, the fish go deep. What power and action rods will get me the most distance on a cast with that type of lure so I can keep some distance from the breaking fish?

Please help: If I am using a crank bait I need to use a moderate action rod. If I am using Texas rig, Carolina rig etc I need to use fast action rod. What power should I get for these two setups? Medium, medium heavy or heavy?????

Great information, thanks

nice to see a video again.ive missed them great job

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

It's good to be back at it Dan. I took on way too much last fall and winter and hopefully I can get my schedule fixed enough to get back into the videos this spring.

Very good man!

Great video! Ya just got another subscriber!

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I Catfish a lot and if I can break a Cyrcle Hook by setting it I better get diff hooks . I know your talking Bass here but with Catfishing MED/HEAVY fast action is all you need unless your in to some huge Flatheads in some realy thick cover then Id grab Heavy action with x fast tip. Nice video man keep them coming .

Great video!

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks

This is very good information.

@Flukemaster

10 жыл бұрын

Thank You

Hi, thanks for the great video. I really appreciate this video as I have been confused for a long time. I wish rod rating describe 4 things; power, action, sensitivity, and stiffness. The general understanding is that a fast action rod is stiffer than a medium action rod of the same power rating, but I have seen many exceptions to that. For example, Quantum Vibe rod is a medium power (6-12 lb line) medium action graphite rod, but it is MUCH STIFFER that the Shimano Stimula which is a medium power (6-14 lb line) fast action composite rod. There are rods out there that are so stiff the tip wont bend but the whole rod bends, now that's considered medium action but the rod is actually not soft at all. How would you describe such rod? Would you recommend such rod for single hook presentations such as worms or Johnson Silver Minnow spoons.

For shaky heads/Texas rigged soft plastics, would a 7' heavy, fast action work? It'd be sensitive since its fast action. My main concern is how big a role the power of the rod comes into play. I'm not casting heavy Texas rigs either. I'm also thinking about braid for more sensitivity. Great video brother. Best one I've seen

I have set up a saint Croix 7'11" heavy power med fast with an Okuma komodo 364 6.4.1 what would you through on this set up. I also set up a Lews 7.1.1 on a Saint Croix 7'1" Medium power Fast action same question on what you would through on it? Thanks for your time!