Man I have spent hours and hours trying to understand fishing rods and what's best for me, since I'm a beginner, and this is by far the best video I have seen! Thank you!

Awesome video! You've just took all the leg work out of not only understanding a rods power versus action but also the application of power and action for baits. I'm thinking this is the most informative video of 2023 and will always be relevant! Thanks Matt!!

Man I NEEDED this. Answered so many questions that I've been stuck with in terms of decisions. Too many which rod between these two or three options to decide but I'm set now. Thanks ya'll

Loved this whole video. I’ve been watching your videos a while over and over and the other day I decided to buy a rod with out doing any prior research. I ended up making the correct choice with out any outside bias. I couldn’t help myself and i rewatched your videos and it only confirmed that I’ve finally retained the information well enough. Thanks so much.

Well done es a former fishing department employee of sportsmans warehouse I always found people with that glazed look. Just knowing what power and action means allowed me to show people the right rod for their application. Hopefully this video will help those who are looking for the right rod for them. Again great job!

The quality of information shared not only in this video, but every single one I’ve clicked on from this channel, is by far some of the most well spoken, explanatory, and engaging I’ve come across as far as fishing info sharing goes across this platform. This guy KNOWS WHATS UP. Absolute Legend

Videos like this are the reason I think Tactical Bassin is the best bass fishing channel on KZread, you guys just get it, you guys make content for everybody and cover basically everything, nice work once again!!

Great video dude, my family and I always enjoy your videos ,keep them coming

In the past I only fished spinning but finally ordered a casting combo from TW to try for cranking and I see it is one you recommend. Guess I'm learning alot from your channel. Thanks for all the videos you do, they're great!

Very knowledgeable in regards to everything. Thank you very much, best explanation I've heard in purchasing a rod. I appreciate your professionalism.

Visited Lake Murray this past week and have never really been vested into fishing, this trip changed my mind about it all..no pun intended but I am officially hooked and this channel is so informative. Thank you TacticalBassin for steering a n00b in the right direction.

Ive needed a video like this for so long! Ive had a hard time keeping my head from falling off trying to research what rods and stuff to get for different techniques.

@tacticalbassin

Жыл бұрын

It can drive you crazy!!

Another good video Matt. I completely agree with upgrading to braid and longer rods if you are on a budget and be a tip watcher!

I’ve watched half, will finish it later but… this is the best primer on Rods I’ve ever seen. Your simplification of the r terms you use are perfect, any beginner fisherman can understand what you’re saying as well as advanced anglers Thank you, fantastic video.

@tacticalbassin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's great to hear.

Just Awesome. Great help for a beginner like me. Covers it all. Not just which ones to buy, but also why to buy. Overall a great video. Thanks a lot.

Awesome, complete and very helpful video. Thank you sir.

Really enjoyed this Matt! I’ve been hoping you guys would do this! I didn’t see a recommendation for swim jig. I’m talking 1/4, 3/8 and then the Calli style swim jig. Thanks in advance!!

Love that you guys give great options for high end and budget guys! It makes it so much easier to find good quality gear for different techniques! On that note, any suggestions on a budget friendly chatter bait rod?

👏👏You made it so simple Matt,thank you ❤️👊

Thank you !! You made this very simple compared to the other hundreds of videos out there.

Hey Matt, great video, very informative. I learned a lot. Thanks!

@tacticalbassin

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Don!

"Awesome content guys, y'all are always putting out the best info,just purchased my first G Loomis rod yesterday a GCX 853s spinning rod and I must say being a baitcasting guy,I'm blown away at how good these rods are,I'm now rethinking my whole rod arsenal at this point,just like y'all said GLoomis rods are 🔥,Tight lines"

Morning Not sure I totally understand everything you said soooo i'll watch again till I do. Good video! This information is something Ive been looking for. Thanks Again I'll be watching .

Great detailed video as always !

I was super surprised only 1 dobyns rods was on the deck. Thanks again Matt for your detailed rabbit hole videos

Thank you Matt, I bought a Savage Gear Squad 7'1" MH Xtra Fast rod based on your and Tim's recommendation and I'm really pleased with it. Handles all my plastics and smaller jigs perfectly. I tell all my bassin buddies to tune into TB if you want the truth and facts straight up. Thanks for what you guys do for us weekenders.

I'm going to do a LOT of fishing this year. Loving these videos!

@tacticalbassin

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! We're here to help 👍🏼

@440-fishermandrock8

Жыл бұрын

Just like every year!!!! Goodluck brother, Same here . Got my 1st bass of the year here in Ohio

Have been watching y’all’s videos for a long time and this is one of the best. Really wish I would have had this about 8 years ago! Y’all haven’t posted a “skipping” video in quite some time. What would be y’all’s favorite skipping combo. I fish a lot of docks on the coosa river so I need something that can get them out of the thick stuff. Thanks!

Rod codes is something that I have never known how to read without having to do a lot of research. Thank you for this video!!

Made this video right on time. Been looking to upgrade my equipment this year. Wanting to go shamono DC and groom's rod. Thanks for the info. Do one on reels next plz

I first started back fishing with a handful $150 lews combos (which I don’t think they are the worse combos out there) but last year I picked up a few megabass rods and put a shimano curado dc on one, a MGL 70 on my jerkbait special and then another DC reel on the last one and they blows all those other combo I had out the water!!! 😂 the lightness, crispness, sensitivity, the way the rods keep a fish pinned, just everything about megabass rods are incredible!! Now that I’ve got a few higher end combos I can’t go back to fishing cheaper stuff😂😂 thanks for the video Matt awesome job, always like the rabbit hole videos🤙🏻🤙🏻😂😂

Still wanting to see a video on fishing flooded brush etc for this spring. It is right around the corner. Again Thanks for all you do.

If you're a 1Rod1Reel guy. I say go with the best you, wont be disappointed. Everyone can catch any fish on any rod or reel. But the higher end will make fishing much more enjoyable with sensitivity and retrieval. --My setup: 2021 Antares DC paired with Gloomis conquest 843C MBR I once downgraded to a Curdao DC and IMX PRO. I end up losing on my end and bought back my setup in a year. You just can't beat once you tried the high end setup

Another way you can play with overall stiffness or moderation incorporating the same rod is changing the type of line you use, for a particular application.: Even if a rod is a "little stiff" for a particular application (Like you, Matt, touched-on describing the way you heavy jig fish, and what action rod you prefer.), if one uses monofilament fishing line instead of braid (and fluorocarbon as a choice, in-between), the stretch in general found in monofilament line allows for some overall 'give', as well. True, you might not get as much 'give' in general (or the type of 'give' you are looking for) with monofilament line as compared to a more moderately flexing rod. But line consideration can be important and can still work with an overall, more personal way of fishing, given a particular bass fishing application, and how one physically/personally fishes that application. (Let alone the type and speed of reel....OH NO, THE RABBIT HOLE IS SUCKING ME IN!!!...LOL!!!!!)

This is a great explanation video!👍 Gets crazy when comparing rods for other species. A Xtra heavy catfish rod can be different for 2 different brands and doesn't mean they're the same as an Xtra heavy musky rod or extra heavy bass rod. Took me a few years to figure that out and some money wasted on rods and reels I thought would do multiuse and just don't perform or exhaust my hands and shoulder to where I cant fish past a half day.

Great video! Always enjoy the rod reviews. I believe Ark Rods have regular actions.

Thanks for all the great info..

My first and one of my favorite spinning combos is actually the $80 Lew's Smash. Hard to beat it at that price as long as you don't mind the bright neon red. I find myself using that rod more often than any of my other more pricey spinning setups

I love your passion for fishing Matt! I've been down a lot of rabbit holes because of tacticalbassin. 😂 I do have one question though. I'm looking for a higher end magdraft freestyle rod. What do you think about the 7'7 heavy Shimano expride. Great video Matt! 🤙

I rarely comment but had to with this video. Tremendous depth of information and valuable knowledge about rods. Better than all others I've encountered and it's been a lot!

@tacticalbassin

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

I also think when you get into the light power rods, just because they're so light the can work double duty. For instance the Dobyns Sierra BFS rods. I have the 7 ft extra fast 1 power. I use it for micro jigs and micro flipping tiny Texas rigs, but because it's extra fast it works for tiny jerkbaits like an X-Nanahan and smaller, and even tiny squarebills, shad raps and so on. One of the super rare rods that can be used for jerkbaits even though that's not it's intended purpose at all. Paired with the Curado BFS I can do the same cadences easily as I can with a full size JB and a Megabass JB special with Aldebaren. I didn't like fishing smaller jerkbaits before this set up as they had to be thrown on spinning equipment and it was difficult to make the baits act exactly the way I wanted on spinning gear. Besides the ease of use, it has made those catches on days when your just grinding out small bites so much more enjoyable. A 3-3 1/2 lb smallmouth on BFS is like a DD on regular gear! 😃 *edit- since I mentioned the Megabass Orochi-XX Jerkbait special, that is another rod that pulls double duty well. Besides obviously Jerkbaits and topwater, it does mid sized crankbaits surprisingly well. Matter of fact, Randy Blauket can have any Megabass rod he wants so he could have the flatside special or whatever to throw crankbaits, yet he uses the Jerkbait special instead. I had never tried it till I heard him say that, I gave it a whirl and it works amazingly well! One less "specialty" rod needed on the deck!

This is the video I need!!! ❤❤❤

Matt, first of all Thank You. I took your advice on a 6’10” med Zodias for my Jerkbait rod, and I love it. It stays loaded even on 1lb smallmouth. But has handled 9lb walleye in current perfectly. I take 2 rods with me everywhere. The Jerkbait and a jig rod(spinning). I need a new rod for light jigging. I throw an 1/8 oz. VMC rugby jig on a 4.25” hellgramite, 10lb flouro, Diana Ballistic 2500 reel. I’m looking for ultimate sensitivity for when I have to deadstick the small jig. I am in current 90% of the time. Either my medium sized crick or the Ohio river. I’d like to be in the $300 range. Thanks again for all your videos. You have really helped me zero in on the fish.

As of now I have a Dobnys kd945 for jigs and love it for 189$ . great rod to flip 3/8-1/2 jig and super great to skip with . 😊

Awesome video Matt

You guys are my favorite bass fishing go to channel. I fish here on Clearlake can where you Matt used to guide and I have been looking for a bladed jig rod that loades further into the blank. I have tried the I rod chatter/ swim jig rod a champion 734 and still i am not sure. This video really helps me as I've been confused with this subject from the jump. Thank you for the help!

Can't wait for spring..it's almost here. I got out yesterday, just to test some rods I made for this season. I think I found the golden goose for river kayak smallmouth fishing. NFC MB684-1 seems to be a perfect do it all 1/4-1/2 ounce blank. From jerkbaits to jigs.

@JaredKirkwood

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this.

@richbarto6409

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video who can actually described the bend and the power in A-Rod better

Hey Matt, just wanted to say thank you for all you guys do for the bass fishing community. I was primarily an inshore saltwater guy but your channel has gotten me hooked on bass fishing to the point I hardly go into the salt anymore. I am curious if either you or Tim have used or owned Phenix rods? and if so, what you think of them. I currently use a 7'2 medium heavy M1 as my do it all rod and I really like it. It's not as high end as a lot of the gear you guys use, but its the most expensive rod I've used and I love it.

@d10dozerman2

Жыл бұрын

I have the same rod and I really like it. It is lightweight and pretty darn sensitive and has somewhat the same Monocoque Handle design like the Shimano's Expide/Zodias rods. I throw Texas rigs, swimjigs, lipless baits. I tried throwing an A-Rig on it but it was a little to much for it, but on the other hand I can throw an A-Rig on my Shimano Zodias 7' MH and it handles it a lot better.

Thanks Matt, very good info. Have you guys used the Okuma TCS line of rods? I would love to hear your opinion.

Due to your "tip deflection" tips over the past few years it doesn't matter how high end of a combo I have in my hand I still watch for that.

@tacticalbassin

Жыл бұрын

Thats awesome!! I'm glad it helps!

This was great. Only needed to stop and rewind a few times, not complaining, to get everything to soak in. definitely in my favorite list. Please do reels like this next. I have no clue when to turn on and off the breaks on my bait casters and would love to know what I should do with those things depending on the bait/presentation I am using. Or are they set and forget?

Could we get a tackle tour down the pipeline? It would be fun just to see how much tackle you and Tim have!

I have 15 rods. I was that guy 30yrs ago. Thanks again 🤙☮️🙏😎

You guys have got to try the Kastking Blackhawk II 6 foot 6 Medium telescoping rod paired with the Zephyr BFS reel. Can still throw 3/16 lures and up.

Matt, very helpful!

Thanks to Matt and Tim im not that guy any more i know what rods to pick for each technique 👍

Excellent review

I've been eating up videos and reviews the past 3 weeks trying to land on a multi purpose rod to fish primarily lipless and topwater but also chatterbait, underspins and Keitechs - in other words, a more moderate action rod for trebles that can still effectively set the hook on a small to medium single hook bait. As a shore and canoe guy trying to keep it down to 2 rods, I would love to hear your thoughts on this.

I realy enjoy your video Sir, coz i strarted to learn my long time favorite hubbies, and i will continue watching your amazing lecture,teaching,helping and ect. like me. Thank you idol

Matt you guys read my mind. A jerkbait specific rod is on my list. I just can't make up my mind which I like the best. I'm leaning towards the Daiwa tatulua.

Well I hope your going to go down the shimano line of reels and talk about your favorites and what you use them for by technique. Like would you still buy the Chronoarch over the new Curado 150 and why? What would you use other than just the Metanium? Thank you for all you do.

great video , i ordered a Shimano SLX from this video so hope it helps y'all out some

I primarily run with mh fast, have a couple mediums but as a bank angler with toothy critters lurking I need that backbone.

I recently got the 6' 10" Poison Ultima. It is an amazing BFS rod.

I love the 894 NRX+ I have several. Perfect for jig or Texas rig. I have a couple of 895s for flipping.

Love it thanks Matt. I’ll shoot for that $70 rod later this year. But all y’all out there remember, you can be Matt Robertson at the Elites and throw it all on Ugly Sticks and Eagle Claws!

You are a guru. You know stuff and how to relay that to others in a way they can understand. Thanks for doing what you do!! Best channel for fishing knowledge.

I finally have a better understanding of all the different actions on rods. I usually just buy med hvy or hvy fast action for all my rods. But after this video, im gonna try out a few moderate action rods for my cranks and topwaters

@davidswaim8244

Жыл бұрын

Try a Dobyns Colt 705cb crankbait rod. 79.99

@Toomuchbank

Жыл бұрын

@@davidswaim8244 man I love my fury 705cb it's a great crank bait rod for shallow to medium cranks

@d10dozerman2

Жыл бұрын

@@Toomuchbank I second that statement. I also have the Fury 705cb and love it!! Hard to beat for $130

@rich_v

Жыл бұрын

I've tried a bunch of rods and I'd agree with you guys. The dobyns rods are really good for what they're worth. I used to have a few of the fury series. I've found the St. Croix mojo bass and victory rods to be my go to rods right now.

I’ve been looking at crank bait rods and asking what you think about the G.Loomis GCX Crankbait Casting Rod - 7ft, Medium Heavy Power, Moderate Fast Action. I’ve also been looking at the Orochi XX Flatside Special. I would appreciate your thoughts if they could be used for anything else besides crank baits and which would be a better choice.

Yes! Been waiting for this video! You guys are the best and have helped me so much as a new fisherman. Made a lot of mistakes as a new pole buyer.

@oldeschoolbob1022

Жыл бұрын

TB is quite an amazing resource for bass fishing information; they do a great job of speaking to an enormous variety of skill levels and locations. That's not easy.

Hey Matt! Awesome video! just wondering if you think the pflueger president paired with the Shimano Intenza 7' med light for a good budget ned rig rod is a decent set up. I was also thinking about getting the same type of rod but instead just getting the slx. Any thoughts or feedback? Thanks!

Great video. I was hoping you could make a video targeted toward bank fishing/kayak fishing. Not all of us have tricked out bass boats with storage for 6 rods at a time. At most my gf and I bring out two rods each and trade them back and forth depending on what we want to throw.

As a completely new fisherman, this video is gold

Moderate action rods are generally great for light wire an treble hooks. Extra fast action rods are key for jerkbaits. Kvd splash ploppers. Medium heavy fast action is good for a wide array of lures like jigs Texas rigs frogs chatterbait bobber with 14 to 16 inch leed line with a bait holder hook. An shaky head lures hellraizer. Heavy rods with fast action is great for heavy covor using heavier weighted lures to get those really big fish in heavy covor.

Hey Matt I was wondering if you or Tim have used a castaway rod? If so what's your opinion on them? I have a medium heavy that i've used for over a decade and I use it for senkos and other weightless Texas rigged plastics. I love it

My favorite budget baitcaster is the 13 fishing META its definitely become a go to rod for me

Being the rod and reel nut that I am I would love to see a video that goes down the rabbit hole and just freaking geek out on gear.

Great video Matt. I would love to see a video on just the GLoomis MBR rods you talk so much about. With all of your experience fishing them, it would be great to know your thoughts about the differences between the Conquest, NRX +, GLX, and IMX-PRO lines of rods. I now the material gets better with each series as they go up in price, but I was just curious on what would you throw on each series if you had your choice of rod to use. You stated many times about using these for multiple applications and going down the rabbit hole I think would be a great video.

@RobShortonGooglePlus

Жыл бұрын

Yes! This!

@tnbassmaster

Жыл бұрын

Yea

I might have missed it, but what action do you recommend for a lot of regular swimbaits with a single hook, like a 3.75 with a 1/4oz dirty jigs swim bait head? Also, does that Halo KS II rod fit the bill for that bait?

Needed this.

Matt, when you talk about jig rods at 20:19, does this include flipping/pitching sticks? Ive always just thrown treble hook baits, so this is new to me.

Amazing video! Can you please re-make the fishing line video, braid to liter sizes, etc. Thanks

the deflection thing is wild i use that type of thing on fly fishing when nymphing all the time whether its the tip of the rod, the indicator doing something funny, or just noticing bumps along the bottom until one feels different but NEVER thought about applying that to bass fishing with gear of course that makes sense here too rule of thumb: setting the hook is free

Matt so where's a place for those 6'6 and under 7' rods I fish from a kayaks and all I have are 6'6 rods but I applied your application such medium Fast or Medium heavy depending lure or presentation.... we want ur opinion on under 7'

I just recently bought a Brailist but I can’t afford to get all of the best all at once. I was wondering what other stuff it (and other top ones) would be good for? I am planning using it for all jigs but also flipping Texas rigs. Would it also be good for a chatter bait or swim jigs? I’ve paired it with a Chronarch.

I love the handles on the Orochi XX rods

You think I could use a 7' 6" heavy flip dobyn's for big swim baits? I only have a few rods and can't really afford a bunch of technique specific ones

Looking to get my first $200 finesse combo. Should I go higher end rod and mid reel or higher end reel with mid rod? Mojo Bass 7’6” med-light with a Diawa Revros Or SLX 7’ med-light with a Miravel Help!

Awesome stuff. I love the detail cuz I get lost too. One question. I want to cast weighted and unweighted trick zooms with my spinning gear, as my example. But I also want to throw on a Gabot Shadow frog at 3/4 ounce or so. AND I don't want to carry two rods cuz I'm fishing from shore. I think that means get the rod for the worm first, then adjust my casting (slower cast?) for the frog. Does this make sense? Thanks again, Toney

What Is your opinion on the gloomis imx pro crankbait 7ft med lt looking for a rod for small crank baits and square bills 1\4 ounce and up

Hey Matt. out of these combos which combo would you recommend using for finesse swimbaits like a 3.3 keitech?

What budget rod listed would you use for a small swimbait / glidebait. S-waver 168 to be exact.

Could some of the letters you're not sure about be handle styles? Awesome info. Learned a ton on how to read the rods I have now.

is there any rod that you can recommend that can kind of do it all from throwing jigs and bigger lipless crankbaits to even small swimbaits. I currently use a 7ft mh for most things like that but it was my first baitcaster and I think it's time to upgrade. Any suggestions? For reference I already have a spinning rod and and a medium baitcaster that i use for jerkbaits, topwaters and crankbaits so I want this rod to ideally throw pretty heavy weight without leaving a gap in what I can throw now

Matt you were mentioning the G Loomis 844 GLX MBR is a great all around jig, spinnerbait rod. Do you recommend a similar G Loomis rod in the IMX PRO series?

I am looking to get a swim bait rod. Specifically for bigger swim baits/glide baits . I’ve looked at Dobyns Champion, kastking speed demon & a couple of at croixs. Would prefer to stay in the $250 range. Suggestions & not from just the companies mentioned.

Appreciate the informative video. In shopping for a heavy power rod to both frog and pitch, I have noticed a wide range of line weight recommendations from the manufacturers. Is the recommended line strength important to consider?

@tacticalbassin

Жыл бұрын

It's 100% unimportant. Feel free to ignore line rating entirely.

I am looking for another light football or choppers (3/16-1/4) jig rod. Currently throw it on a st croix victory 7’1 mh fast. The glx is out of my price range and I want something more sensitive then a victory. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Maybe g loomis gcx 834 mbr?

I’m looking at trying to find one series that I can have technique specific rods in. Budget would be around $150 per rod. I have an Expride spinning for my drop shots already. So I would love to have shimano. Would you say SLX or curado line?

How do you like the black ops savage gear rods? what are your favorites for spinning and casting?