My fav setup is my 6' 6" Uglystik in med with my 1979 Mitchell 300A. Still gets it done. I use baitcasters when I need to cast under obstructions ect but mostly use spinning gear. Cheers!

As an old Southern boy (71) I have been what you would call a "power" fisherman all my life. Heavier line fishing heavy cover, moss, grass, pads, wood, etc. but I Do love topwater Rapala fishing. For that I have used spincast until I finally found the Bantam baitcaster by Shimano! That dates myself, huh? What a reel!! Nevertheless, many more balsam lures out there now and I've been entertaining the notion of upgrading my one Spinning rig. I've been eyeing this combo n that combo and trying to match em up myself without spending an arm and a leg and Nathan Quince, you Sir have really helped me out!! You've told me what you like and why you like it with plenty enough detail that makes sense to this old fisherman and I very much appreciate your experience and willingness to share it! I'll be going with the Shimano Sedona 3000 and a 7' medium action with Fast tip spooled with Hi-viz 15lb braid with a mono leader to keep the balsa lures floating high. Thank you Brother Nathan from your new old friend Johnny! God Bless!

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

Thank you I appreciate it! Good luck!

Thank you for being an advocate for us spinning guys.

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

4:06 exactly bro...lure rating/casting weight is what I look for too.

I love the Sedano and have the 3000, 4000 and 5000. The heavier ones I use for snapper and grouper fishing. I also like the Sahara and the new Miravel for finesse fishing.

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

I use the Shimano Miravel 4000xg. Never had a better reel than this one. Price is also very manageable.

I own a few Shimanos for my saltwater but I have to give credit to Okuma. I have a few for Bass fishing and I like that they make thicker bails. It feels sturdier.

Great advice

Dobyns spinning rods are so good for smallies up here, and so slept on.. any price range. That action is just perfection

@holdengamble

Жыл бұрын

My fury is the best spinning rod I have ever owned. Feel every bite and I can horse 5-6 pounders with it. On a Med Lite. You’re 100% correct

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@bushidocode4773

Жыл бұрын

I love my Dobyns spinning rods.

@Daniel-fd1ld

Жыл бұрын

What action?

I grew up fishing spinning gear and did so for 40+ years. But I switched to bait finesse in 2022 and it has completely changed my fishing. There are a few situations i might do better with a spinning rod, but I haven’t picked one up in almost 12 months. I enjoy your channel, and appreciate all the great tips.

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

I’ll have to check it out!

@richardkeller6940

Жыл бұрын

Can you elaborate on what you switched too when you say bait finesse ? Thanks

@AaronHuntFishing

Жыл бұрын

@@richardkeller6940 Bait finesse is using specialized shallow spool baitcasters to throw lures as light as 1 gram. I use it mainly for trout and bass. There are a few cases where i think spinning is still a better choice: float fishing, deep water / vertical drop shot or jigging most notably. Plenty of videos on my channel about BFS (bait finesse system).

@mch.l.trecords9169

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I've only been fishing for 25 years but I only use a spinning reel due to the fact that although my IQ is above average my ability to retain muscle memory sucks so remembering to feather the spool on a baitcaster is very difficult for me. Whereas remembering to close the bail on a spinning reel is much easier plus I personally don't see the point in using anything other than a spinning reel when my personal best fish was caught on one which was a 10 lb channel catfish.

@AaronHuntFishing

Жыл бұрын

@@mch.l.trecords9169 That's why there are choices in the world.

Darn I clicked on the video because of that rod:) Very nice!

Thanks Nathan. I fish spinning gear a lot. But I’m always looking for fishermen I follow on KZread to commit to a specific rod. Looks like my Dobyns Fury bait casters are going to get a new stable mate!😂

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

Get the best spinning gear you can afford. It is supposed to excel at feel, subtlety, and fish fighting ability. I never understood why people spend big bucks on casting and try to go budget on FINESSE gear. I can live with a cheap flipping stick or frog rod, but I'll be damned if I get my heart broken because of a sticky drag on 6lb test.

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree!

@robertcox9226

7 ай бұрын

LoL, i rarely if ever rely on the drag on freshwater fish. Release the anti reverse and backreel.

@damiandebenedetto6068

7 ай бұрын

Lol, good for you.@@robertcox9226

@inteljumperxx

Ай бұрын

@@robertcox9226how do u release anti reverse and what is back reel

@George-qx1po

Ай бұрын

If you can release it to reel backwards tighten drag and back reel when they run and you'll have better control

You definitely build a rod that looks cool, it's the reason I clicked on the thumbnail in my feed.

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Soda can wrapped mono is what i reach the most compared to my Shimano Conquest rod paired with my 2021 Antares DC

I have tried a bunch of different makes and models of spinning rods, but the Shimano SLX 7" Medium - Extra Fast is my favorite. This thing fishes like a $200.00 rod. They usually retail for $99.00 but can be found on sale at times for $70.00 to $75.00. I will also share my opinion on a very very good overlooked spinning reel, the Piscifun Carbon X . They retail for around $80.00.

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!

@cnsbettas1434

Жыл бұрын

What’s the model of the piscifun

@thomasneal7126

Жыл бұрын

@@cnsbettas1434 Carbon X 2000 6.2:1 ratio

@JamesBondDZero7Mi6

Жыл бұрын

I second the Piscifun Carbon X reels although I suggest the 3000 size. Their models tend to be smaller than others. I own several and have yet to wear one out while walleye fishing in Lake Erie. My other favorite is the Shimano Spirex FG. I don't mind the double handle and got used to it with an older rear-drag Spirex. I just wish they made a 3000 size.

@yanshtulberg725

4 күн бұрын

Piscifun reels are made in China in the same factory as Diawa for those people like me who cares where it is made

My current setups are a Sedona 2500 (with 20 lb braid) on a 7' Daiwa Tatula M/H. And a Daiwa Legalis 2500 (with 8 lb Seguar INVIZX) on a 7' Shimano Convergence M for lighter applications. The 8 lb line & Convergence were recently put to the test when a 5 lb largemouth buried itself in vegetation. I just used extreme patience and finally worked the fish free. And IMO, for the price, the Convergence passed with flying colors.

@nathanquincefishing7122

9 ай бұрын

Awesome!

thanks Nate

All I prefer is spinning reels. I’ve owned a few high end baitcasters but I always go back to a good ole spinning rod.

I was hoping for some specific rod recommendations and all I got was your specialized rods that you built yourself.

@nathanquincefishing7122

2 ай бұрын

I talked through the specs to go after

Nice one 👍👍

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome thank you. You answered alot of questions I had in my head lol Oh and that rod is niice👌🏻💯

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice light spinning combo 👍🏼 💜 I have a ugly stick gx2 medium action spinning rod with a Daiwa Laguna LT Spinning Reel - LAGUNALT4000-C with 30lb braided fishing line for Pier fishing you ting I have a good combo for Pier fishing

I'm currently building a spinning rod with those same specs to replace my old, broken Ugly Stik. I could've repaired it, but I'd rather have a new rod. :)

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

What do you think of a Bass pro shops 7' medium pro Qualifier rod.. and a Shimano Nasci C3000HG

7 -8' Berkeley medium light with 4lb test is my go to for every fish under 7lbs

@eves08109

11 ай бұрын

You sound like me except I go 5.5 to 8.5ft on 4lb mono.

@stinkyelk986

11 ай бұрын

@@eves08109 I recently went 7-8' . Kinda hard in a boat

My spinning gear.. 6' 6" St. Croix Premire MH, Shimano Nasci 3000 / 6' 6" St. Croix Premier ML, Shimano Sahara 2500. MH is spooled with 20 pound braid. At times I'll add a 15 pound copolymer leader or a 20 pound floro leader. ML is spooled with 10 pound braid with 8 pound copolymer leader.

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good setup!

Thanks so much for the helpful video! I’m in East Texas. Typically I am fly fishing but want to set up a good spinning rod as well. I’ve tried to find the link that you posted about the rod you mimicked? Can u please send me? I don’t seem to be having much luck hunting for a 7 M fast rod with those lure specs. Thatnks!

@valeriesimpson8424

10 ай бұрын

Found the Dobyns in the description link. Thanks I’ll check it out!

Are you casting through your guides with that long of a leader? Also, what knot are you using for your braid to leader? Thanks for all the informative videos!

@magnumpi5429

Жыл бұрын

I'm no expert, but I always tie leader on braid with 3 turn surgeon knot, 4 turn for light line. Easy to tie, casts good, no slip or break.

@t.webber8428

Жыл бұрын

@@magnumpi5429 do you cast through your guides with that knot?

@magnumpi5429

Жыл бұрын

@@t.webber8428 Yes, no problem. But I use a shorter leader so it doesn't get into reel.

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

Yes I use the Alberto knot and it goes through fine!

@t.webber8428

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply Nathan!

I need to take you with me to bass pro lol

How critical is the fast action to the setup? Would a moderate fast still be as versatile/beneficial? Or is it like the length you mentioned, a little variance and it skews the rod?

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

Moderate fast could still be okay!

@Daniel-fd1ld

Жыл бұрын

I fish mf for trout. Fast in pretty much everything else. If you need to feel the bite the moderate fast action is far superior. I r un 4lb mono and have landed 5lb smallies with it as bycatch.

My setup i used for generally almost for everything when it comes to spinning setup, is the G Loomis 7' ft Medium (842S SJR) rod pair up with the Shimano Vanquish 2500S spinning reel, it's crazy fun if you every get the chance to try this setup/combo. I'll throw from 1/16oz to 1/4oz lure weight range a general usage

@Cornelius798

Жыл бұрын

Nice combo 👍

@bfishin2183

Жыл бұрын

I would love to try that combo it's a little out of my price range

@leepao6302

Жыл бұрын

@@bfishin2183 yeah… it’s not for everyone, but if you look it from the perspective of “you only lived once”, why not right? Plus I can always sell it later once I had my fill of joy

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like an awesome setup!

Thanks Nathan good info what knot do you use

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

Alberto knot for the leader!

@bfishin2183

Жыл бұрын

Nathan did I win a prize or someone scamming me

I only fish spinning rods and reels.I can fish a medium light to a medium heavy just depends on the cover and baits i am throwing..Braided line is the only way to go not only does it cast farther but last for a long long time.

@upsrg

Ай бұрын

What size braided line would you use on a combo like the one on this video?

Thanks Nathan. I'm pretty sure everyone has a similar set up maybe tweaked a little. They may like a 6'10" or a 7'1" and use 20lb or 12lb braid. I do have a spinning rod with 8lb co-poly (Yo-zuri Hybrid) for small cranks like the Otts Garage tiny and Fritzside 5 small squarebill and a few others. It's also good for small topwaters (Pop-Rs) and 1/8oz buzzbaits.

@Cornelius798

Жыл бұрын

Yo-Zuri Hybrid is nice, I use it too.

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a solid setup!

Is there another spinning rod which you would suggest that would be similar? I would think that it could not have "micro" guides at the tip of the rod so that a leader knot would not get hung up on. A lot of the rods I have looked at have micro guides or guide inserts. Thanks

@nathanquincefishing7122

6 ай бұрын

Should be in the description!

Just getting into fishing ; is this combo suitable for saltwater fishing redfish?or up the size?

@nathanquincefishing7122

9 ай бұрын

For light redfish possibly? I don’t do much saltwater

My mate swears by his Sedona, I'm more of a Daiwa guy my self but last week my dad was going a new setup and I told him to get a 2500 sedona

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Nathan, the links in the description for the comparable spinning rod and reel don't work. Can you PLZ repost them? THX...

@nathanquincefishing7122

8 ай бұрын

I’ve been trying to update them!

I got a 7’ medium heavy rod with 40 size spinning reel. What do you think about this set up? Is it versatile? Any downsides to this?

@nathanquincefishing7122

2 ай бұрын

You could do a lot with it!

tried to purchase the line from your link, only has 6lb,10lb,20lb tests... not having the 15lb test you suggest....

I have a St Croix Premier ML 7" with the same lure rating as yours ( 1/8-1/2oz) Line 6-10 lbs, combo with a Sahara, Wouldyou consider this an all purpose rod for being a ML instead of M?

@nathanquincefishing7122

Ай бұрын

Definitely!

Biggest bass ive ever caught was with a $20 walmart special

I can’t find that line in 15#. It’s not available at the link you posted or at BPS.

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

You could use 10 or 20

I haven't used a spinning rod in 10 years but my girlfriend loves the simplicity of it. My question is she wants to use finesse and heavier lures. We are catching big bass, catfish and carp. The medium 1/8 -1/2 rod seems to be ok but I was considering a medium heavy 3/16 - 5/8 so she can use many more lures. Basically I'm looking for an all purpose rod that will not wimp out in heavier lures and large fish situations.

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

Yea that could definitely help!

Hi Damien What rod can I get with the same specs?

@everyonesshuffling

2 ай бұрын

I second this question

Should I pair the dobyns fury rod with the Shimano slx dc?? Or should I do the Shimano slx rod? Medium fast

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

Either one could work!

@stupidity731

Жыл бұрын

@@nathanquincefishing7122 thanks your channel is very informative bro. Keep it up

Who in the world doesn’t like spinning rods? People are crazy

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

Some people don’t like them!

@velly238

Жыл бұрын

@text1140 🤣🤣🤣

I tried to follow your link for a rod with comparable specs and also couldn't get it

@markn3586

10 ай бұрын

Dobyns Fury

Me over here exclusively using the old Walmart Special 6' Shakespeare with a closed face Zebco spooled with 8lb fluorocarbon: 🤔

@manavoxprimaltv

Жыл бұрын

Atleast it’s not mono lol

@DerekRC

Жыл бұрын

​@@manavoxprimaltv all I ever used was mono fishing line for years and caught my PB on it 6lbs 12oz. That being said I know it's not the best line for anything but top water, but it worked. I'm not switching to fluorocarbon to see if it helps catch more fish with senkos and crank baits. I'm just a weekend warrior anyway lol.

What if you want to go trout fishing and use 1/32 to 1/6 ox lures. This bass outfit would be worthless in that situation.,

@historicalmakerover

2 ай бұрын

I only use my bare hand, hook, and line to catch any kind of fishes don't need fancy stuff to go fishing!

I do 99.9% soft plastic w/lead Jigheads in shore ocean fishing and surf fishing casting. Which is ONE? would you recommend from these 2 - Dobyns Fury Series Spinning Rods: FR 702SF 1/8 - 1/2 oz. Medium Light or FR 703SF 3/16 - 5/8 oz. Medium??? Please help me decide :) Anyone already have either of this rods and used with soft plastics please let me know your feedback.

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t recommend either of these rods for surf fishing honestly

I'm a Daiwa BG guy Nathan. I had a lot of Shimanos and granted I never spent a $100 on a reel before the BG but, I just found that my Shimanos just didn't last. My last venture with Shimano was a Sahara so, maybe I didn't give Shimano the same chance I gave Daiwa. Maybe the Nasci would be a fair comparison to my BG. Now, you can't drag me away from my BG's. I laugh every time someone is using a 7'3", 7 foot or even a 6'9" rod. I fish from the bank with trees and tight openings and thus have never gone beyond a 6 foot rod. My St Croix 6' Triumphs in Medium suit my bank fishing lifestyle.

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

If it works don’t change it!

@eves08109

11 ай бұрын

I'm with you bro!

what I don't understand is how you can put a 15 lb test braid on a reel rated up to 10 lb test. Is that because it's braided?

@mitchel9721

7 ай бұрын

Most likely

@nathanquincefishing7122

7 ай бұрын

Yep the ratings are also only recommendation but braid is much thinner than the strength

would you custom build a rod like that for people?

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

I looked into it but not really enough business

@xchrispykilla21

Жыл бұрын

@@nathanquincefishing7122 how much does a custom rod like that one go for?

You don't have a link for the rod 😊

There's no link for a rod recommendation

Does gear ratio matter in a spinning real?

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

No usually they only come in one

Can you link the rod that you think is comparable?

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

It should be in the description!

@whatsgrowingon

18 күн бұрын

Rod and reel on the description doesn't show anything. It's left blank. ​@@nathanquincefishing7122

someone like so i can come back

And, the reel link says page not available.

@nathanquincefishing7122

11 ай бұрын

I’m working on changing them out right now!

Can you please send the link for the rod i can’t copy and paste it

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

It’s a custom rod from this video

@notmykitchen_

Жыл бұрын

I mean the one that you said is like your custom one

No rod link Nate, only line. Otherwise very good video, thanks.

lots of mayo, pull out the pickles, hard to swallow, sour dough, bitter sweet.

The link to the rod isn't there.

@nathanquincefishing7122

5 ай бұрын

I updated it!

Hi. Can you please update your links. They lead to dead ends.

@nathanquincefishing7122

11 ай бұрын

Yes I am in the process of updating them now!

What the hell with the links??? I couldn't find them....

@nathanquincefishing7122

5 ай бұрын

In the description!

Good advice, Kudos building your own. Loomis 721also.

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

Your rod n reel link not a link. Can u post here in comment. Thank you

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

This was a custom rod!

If you want one go to the store and buy one! Don’t buy one online at Penn site there site is a joke! You can’t talk to a person after you order one, don’t even leave a voicemail they don’t call back ! If they treat you like this when you order one you can imagine how the warranty works!!!

Bass,bass,bass.people do fish for other species. Don't you know!

@nathanquincefishing7122

Жыл бұрын

I do know that but I only have bass here!

A spinning reel is not a necessity.

@upsrg

Ай бұрын

A bait caster isn't either, What's your point?

@TheSpadre

Ай бұрын

@@upsrg He made a statement at the beginning of the video stating the spinning reel is a necessity. I've yet to find a technique that I cannot use a bait caster as well or better. That's all.

Nah...nope.