Top 5 Rods For Bass Fishing - Beginners And Advanced!
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- Are you looking for a fishing rod? Today we're covering the top 5 fishing rods every fisherman should own. Then we're covering the top 4 "Bang For The Buck" rods that advanced anglers can appreciate! No matter your skill level, this is for you.
The first 5 rods will cover everything you'll face as a newer angler. The very first rod will help you catch fish and decide if this sport is for you, the next 4 will give you a foundation for the rest of your fishing life. After that, we turn our attention to higher-end combos. Matt has spent years experimenting with gear to find the true "bang for the buck" rods to help you cover as many techniques as possible with the minimum number of rods. This will give you the freedom to choose an additional combo to take your fishing to the next level!
Below you'll find links to all the rod and reel combos shown in the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
TOP 5 RODS FOR NEWER ANGLERS...
#1) ...7' Medium Spinning...
Rod- Shimano SLX 7' Medium: bit.ly/2AdvIC1
Reel- Shimano Nasci 2500: bit.ly/2g278cC
Line- Sunline 8 lb Fluorocarbon: bit.ly/2h4LNjm
#2) ...7' Medium Heavy Casting...
Rod- Halo HFX 7' Medium Heavy: bit.ly/36rfYvW
Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2: bit.ly/2NlzZhg
Line- Power Pro Braid 40 lb: bit.ly/2aFg46b
#3) ...6'10" Medium Light Spinning...
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 6'10" Medium Light: bit.ly/2r69Sj6
Reel- Shimano Ultegra 2500: bit.ly/2nfApml
Line- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: bit.ly/2p7fxju
#4) ...6'8" Medium Casting...
Rod- St. Croix 6'8" Medium: bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- 13 Fishing Origin Chrome: bit.ly/3EF9ubC
Line- Sunline 12 lb Fluorocarbon: bit.ly/2h4LNjm
#5) ...7'2" Heavy Casting...
Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL: bit.ly/3gIUCgJ
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
TOP 4 COMBOS FOR ADVANCING ANGLERS...
#1...
Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" ML: Spinning: bit.ly/2osaj3q
Reel- Shimano Ultegra 2500: bit.ly/2nfApml
Line- Sunline SX1 Braid 12 lb: bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
#2...
Rod- G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL (HG): bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Alt Rod- IMX Pro 843C MBR: bit.ly/2lVATTC
Alt Rod- GCX 843C MBR: bit.ly/3ykNXSN
#3...
Rod- Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium: bit.ly/2gUWTft
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL: bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- Sunline Flurocarbon 12 lb: bit.ly/2h4LNjm
#4...
Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy: bit.ly/2z2qdHc
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC (HG): bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Alt Rod- Victory 7'4" Heavy: bit.ly/3f4tcEb
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No one is mentioning how beautiful the video background is? It's such a scenic view that it distracts me from listening.
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Seems like you don’t travel much. 🤨
@@richardvasquez9668 Seems like a beautiful background. I travel all the time.
The background is almost always a Bob Ross painting with these guys💯
I'm Oldschool ( or broke), when it comes to rods and reels. Shimano spinning with 14lb. mono and an Ugly stick. That's it.
This was a wonderful refresher/confidence builder. I remember watching your videos a few years ago to help me get my first set of bass combos assembled. Now as I'm learning what works/fits best for me these videos help me fine tune my arsenal of combos.
Man I love your videos. Super in depth description while being timely so I can pump through a lot of video categories. As a new angler I thank you greatly!
One of my favorites. Just stumbled across one of your videos last week and I love how well you explain things I have been fishing my whole life and I think that it’s awsome to see a pro doing some of the same things my step dad tougher me years ago! Thanks for great content
This guy is such a great teacher. Very helpful for people trying to be better fisherman.
I really like the way you have such a concise way of presenting pertinent fishing information. It's easy to watch and I like the way you can keep the flow of your conversation going Without stumbling & cutaways. You guys do an awesome job. Keep up the good work.
Perfect timing - I’m trying to decide on rod number 3 and 4. Awesome information as always and actually changed my mind on which direction to go. Thanks Matt!
Love how you took time to explain the rods and what they are used for thank you so much!
As a new bass fisherman, your videos have been insanely helpful! Thank you so much.
Thanks for sharing your expertise and condensing your years of experience and trial and error into a video for us. I’m not completely new to fishing but new in the sense of taking it more seriously. This video definitely has helped me a lot when choosing which rod and reels to purchase. I can’t thank you enough. 🙌👍
I love these equip vids. Have two rods I absolutely love because of these vids. Keep doing your thing guys.
Perfect video, I just recommended this to my sister and nephew who are just getting into bass fishing. I’m working on getting that Expride for jerkbaits.
Hitting a new lake for me this morning in Southern OH…..hoping for some good luck today! Great information Matt!!
Thank you for your time to share this knowledge to us my friend. Just made me a happy guy!
Man Matt, I really appreciate your explaining the why of rod buying. Thanks.
Thank you so much for this. It's surprisingly hard to find a guide like this. Much appreciated.
Appreciate that you guys are putting this out around Christmas! This is THE channel I come to when I need fishing information.
Thanks! We're happy to help!
Hands down i get some of the best information watching these videos and it helps when im looking to add to my fishing arsenal thanks for the detail information
Thanks for this video. Its been a while since I've done any bass fishing and this was a nice refresher to get me started again .
I am overwhelmed at the complexity but I've never been more excited!
My all time favorite 7’4” heavy rod is a first gen1 Shimano Curama! It’s awesome rod and never let it go!
Thanks for the info. This channel helped me get my PB largemouth bass 8 lbs 14 oz !!! Western New York
That 7'4" Legend elite is money! I've been fishing that rod for years and it's definitely one of my favorite rods... use it for Cali swim jigs a lot. Good call!
I caught my second largest (largest for NY) largemouth 2 days ago on a spinnerbait with Spunk Shad trailer. The water is cold in northern NY, but that bass hit the bait right at the bank. Bank fishing too. 5 pounder. Thanks for your tips and lessons.
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Thanks, can't wait for buyers guide gotta upgrade this year elbows are killing me this year especially this month ,lotta casting in the fall hunting for big ones.cheaper gear will kill your elbows over time,sounds crazy but so true.buy this time of year my right hand falls asleep just from gripping the reel handle.trust me if your young and fish alot up grade Everytime you can.save your elbows
Hell yeah! Feels amazing, huh?
Congrats on your NYPB! 👊🤨🎣
Another outstanding video from the man the legend Matt Allen.....
I really appreciate this information. I'm going to use it to figure out how to use the rod/reel combo's I inherited and maybe improve upon them.
The 6'10" medium action Expride is awesome. Thanks Matt
Best medium light action I have is the st.croix mojo bass 6’10” paired with a Pflueger President. Light actions are definitely my favorite way to fish, get tons of fish and it makes it more of a challenge to get bigger bass on light line, forces you to work the fish more.
Your video was extremely helpful and provided the best explanations compared to other videos of the same topic. Thank you for the knowledge share.
Excellent instruction. Thanks. I have less than a 100 days on the water in a real way. You guys taught me to fish starting in 2020.
Nice! What reel/rod combos are you rocking?
Great great stuff!!! Advice we’ll taken! Ready for the holidays buyer’s guide!!! Thanks
That Curado 70 MGL is my absolute favorite reel. It’s amazing for jerkbaits
thanks for the video matt good stuff really looking forward to the buyer's guide vids you and tim cost me alot of money lol love them exprides thanks for the content guys!
🔥🔥Thank you Matt,that was GREAT !!! ❤️👍
Perfect video as always! Your 843 mbr is my 7'2 mh 2018 version curado.. its the cheapest rod in my line and I will never leave without it idk what it is about the action but it covers all my mid range baits like chatters spinnerbaits squarebills and can handle more if needed. Great for a kayak angler who only wants to carry 5 or less rods.
I’ll have to check that rod out seeing as all of my fishing/filming is from the kayak as well! 👊🤨🎣
Thanks for the vid and info about rods and showing me what I need 😉
Amazing info, thanks Matt
Awesome simple and informative 👍 experience is key 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣
i really love this video i really caters to everyone while not just saying get this but giving us a medium to start
Appreciate yalls videos
Best fishing information available and I appreciate it guys my fishing passion wouldn't be the same with out tacticalbassin
I wish I had had someone like you 35 years ago, you would have saved me many thousands of dollars!
Great info Matt 👏
Great video . Can't wait for your holiday buyers guide 🙂
Good stuff. I grew up bass fishing in Florida but now I apply these same principles for Pike, Perch, and Zander fishing here in Germany
Zander? Please explain.
@@e4t662 A Zander is a European Walleye, very similar but some subtle differences. I have a couple videos of them on my channel you can check out if you’re interested
@@TheFishingExpat Thanks for that man.
Those Loomis MBRs are definitely as versatile as you say they are. Very happy they brought them up into the NRX. Megabass rods can do a lot as well I’ve found. They’re designed the way the Japanese angler would fish. Shorter rods for tighter quarters and more parabolic actions. My Super Destroyer and Windbuster can do so many things. Another line that has some incredibly versatile rods are the new Steez AGS rods. The power pitch is that do-everything 7’2” H and I’ve thrown everything from light Texas rigs to a 6” Magdraft on it. I can geek out about tackle for hours.
Thanks for the tips, I need to upgrade my poles. Awesome video++
I know this video was 6 months ago but I just (today) got in my 6’10” medium expride rod that was order back in September 2021. I patiently waited nearly 9 months for it. My go to tackle shop (Just Fishin) made my day with this 1. Can’t wait to get out there and get some hours on it.
Awesome!!! You're going to love it!
I love you guys just fishing videos I get all my details from you guys you guys are pretty sweet
One of your best videos Matt. I just got started and own the 7' medium spinning rod. I've used it (and caught bass on) dropshot, ned rig, squarebill, lipless and even small topwater. Starting to look into baitcasting for combo #2.
Here's your challenge: top combos UNDER $100! Ready, go!
Matt! I see you setting the table for the holiday buyers guides…..BRING IT ON! 🤣
Great video for the fellow tackle junkies!
The MBR is really amazing. I’ve thrown walking baits, lipless, spinnerbaits, jigs, and Texas rigs all on it this year.
That St Croix 7’4 heavy is also a beast. I have the exact same rod. Great for a 6 inch mag draft with a flashy swimmer and light frogging!
Another rod I’ve fallen in love with (per Matt’s recommendation) is the 7’2” Glass Expride! Works as advertised throwing a chatterbait in grass and beyond! Thanks again TB!
I prev ordered the new B model of that rod. Cannot wait to use it
@@TKsw191145 you’re going to love it! Great for 3/8 oz chatterbaits and mid-size crankbaits! 👍
Guys this channel is the best if you are just getting into fishing you have to watch TB and follow their advice put your DIRT time in and you will become a decent Angler. By far the best YT fishing channel for those just beginning in the sport and they have the best deep dives. Caught my first Smallie on the Dark Sleeper today, 3/4 oz It was a real quality fish 18 1/2in and 3lb 9oz, really like how the strike felt and she was pinned well. Been fishing the dark sleeper for 2 months now and I dont through it everytime I go out but I have been putting some time in with the 1/2 and 3/4 oz version's and I really like fishing with the dark sleeper. Even though I had to put some time in to get figure out how to properly fish it , I had tremendous confidence in the bait mostly from watching TB and the countless quality fish yall boated with the dark sleeper but also On my very first cast ever with one , I caught the biggest Rock Bass I have ever seen with I mean this dude was like 1 and half pounds , so I knew then this bait was going to work and although I know I still have a long way to go before I really get it dialed in, I am sure you guys will continue you to film yourselves and post it on YT so people like me can watch and learn. Thanks a TON TB family. sorry so long but Im stoked up.
Nice smallie!! Way to go!!
Great Video… thanks for the info!
I think you’re a very good teacher
If anyone is wondering, IMO the 6’8 Mxf victory rod from st croix is one of the best jerkbait rods on the market. It’s easily on par with the Expride however the Expride has a slightly higher weight rating but I still prefer the st croix. Pair that with a Curado 70 mgl or a Diawa sv and you probably have the best jerkbait rod there is. I absolutely swear by it and it feels completely weightless. Backed by that amazing factory warranty and I have no reason to ever go higher end for a jerkbait set up.
Great fishing Vlog
The beginner setup is the perfect pond / lake setup for a bank angler. Perfect starting point and will cover all bank applications. Once you learn what works for you, you can swap in 1/2 rods to fine tune favorite lures. I just bought a slx xt reel to spool with 12lb Fluoro and a 6’6” medium rod for my favorite lure the jerk bait. It’s a lure I throw year round so I upgraded the reel and rod.
Should you (can you) use braided line with the first rod/reel combo? I'm a beginner bank fisherman and im getting different opinions on the line.
Tim, can you elaborate on the speed-cracking rod configuration? I have several rod configurations. Cracking is my go-to technic, so maybe a speed-cracking rod will be my next setup. Great informative video, and thanks!
Like everyone has said before me, this video is such an eye opening for me. I just started my transformation from a “fun” fisherman, to an amateur. I got the bug fishing with my son on a recent vacation down to SC (Lake Hartwell). Fishing there, my son and I realized that we needed to up grade our (cheap) spincasters, and get fitted with some proper gear. Thank you for walking me through the step by step, from beginner to more advanced. You answered my biggest question of what rod/reel we should be looking for for our first one. Fishing mostly up here in Michigan (lakes and ponds), a good spinning rod/reel set up should be an all around good choice for the both of us. Should allow us to do basically everything. My question to you would be, should I get one of each, I could take the BC and give him the spinner, that way we’re covered by both, or would it be better to just go both spinning? Thanks!
I got a Dobyn's Maverick series spinning rod for finesse fishing today. There was only one left that was close to what I wanted. I wanted a 6'8" ML fast action rod, but the only one left was a 6' L fast action one. I got it and paired it with a 25 series Fluegar spinning reel. The ML felt like a M and the L fely like ML. I hope this combo works well for finesse fishing smaller baits.
great info!
Another great video Matt! Your alternate Victory rod fits exactly into the price range I was thinking about. Thanks to you and Tim for all the great videos. What would you suggest for a finesse a-rig to use here in Ohio?
I would love to see an expansion and update with newer gear, of this video. Actually covering techniques more specifically.
Damnit now I’m gonna be late for work. Worth it
thank you!
Great video Matt. When would a larger series spinning reel like a 5000 come into play? Striper fishing?
This was an Awesome Vid, wish I had seen this when I got into more rods....Are we gonna get a reel vid to compliment these rods?
Would love to see you guys do this with reels.
Grits, turkey bacon, coffee, and Tactical Bassin! Great morning!
I feel like he failed to mention the Lew’s Mach crush medium heavy. Absolutely phenomenal rod and reel set up for the money.
Great stuff as usual. More and more I find myself using a 6’10” medium baitcasting and a 6’10” medium light spinning more and more. Maybe cause they fit decently in my hatchback….but also cause I’m not really getting into any super heavy fish. But I’m definitely catching more cause I have the ability to scale down my baits. Lately using 2.8 swim baits (kind of switching away from keitechs cause their so fragile in favor of the Berkeley power swimmer. It’s about the only knockoff I’ll use and almost as good at catching fish as the keitechs).
I like the 6’10” size as well for similar transporting reasons 🤨👍🎣
Thank you so much. I have watched so many rod videos but I never really understood it until now.
I wish someone came out with a graphic that showed each type of lure and which type of rod you should use for it. Or even better what time of year you should fish it. I’m a visual learner and would love something I could pull up on the water.
I've used braid on a medium power spinning reel using 30lb braid an works. I know I have to work on locating bass alittle better. I know bass go where there's structure like sticks an logs an stick beds where there's lots of sticks. Rock structures grass lay downs. Not really sure where those reside on the river I fish but as I learn more I'll find out
I’m getting a couple exprides for Christmas. I’m excited
I have 4 now. They are all awesome
I appreciate the black max so much now
Chick Fil-A chicken mini meal with a large coke and a new Tactical Bassin video for breakfast, that’s a great start to my Friday at work lol.
I have been slowly upgrading all my rods to the GCX line up. From that line, what would you feel would be the best chatterbait rod? I will be using it for my 1/2oz jackhammers (non stealth blade). What I was thinking was the 903MBR or the 845CBR. If you have a different opinion, I would love to hear what you would recommend. Thanks!
Nice Video my friend and an Aluminum Frame Reel on the Medium/Heavy Guys is a must..I know several Guys that don’t look for that and there Frog Setup Reel doesn’t last very long with that 65lb braid lol
My fav rods dobyns champion glass, my 6th sense team 6 swimbait rod, and megabass destroyer addermin 😎 tactical got me on that shimano xpride tho which is gold
St croix triumph 6ft medium has been my juice lately. Paired with a tatula 2500 and 6lb fluro. The rod fishes closer to a medium light than a medium imo.
Great video I wish you said what action tip for those rods
Got a new high end combo from your newest high end combo video, Metanium dc on a Duckett Black ice 7'3 MH and Shimano chonarch mgl on a 7'3 poison adrena
I come back to this every now and then to recalibrate- but I was wondering would you ever use a Medium Heavy Moderate Fast rod for bottom contact lures?
When would you use a JWR (or xfast in general) over a MBR? I see your recommendations for both when throwing jigs.
Very good explanation on rods and reels! But where is the crankbait rod?
I like a 7 foot med heavy for my all purpose rod then I like a 7.6 heavy for my small swim baits etc l. Then I like a 7.3 to 7.6 crank rod and a 7 foot medium spinning combo for finesse and that will get you thru almost anything until you get super super serious about bad fishing
Looking to buy my first $200+ rod ever. I'm looking for a good bottom contact type rod since I figure that's where sensitivity matters most. I have been looking at the Shimano Expride, MegaBass Levante, G. Loomis GCX MBR. But I cannot ignore the Hassle Free Warranty Dobyns gives their rods and how much I like my Fury 704 that Tim raved about in one of your videos. This has brought me to thinking about a Dobyns Champion XP but you guys don't mention much about them in your videos that much and don't want to be disappointed in my first venture into higher gear rods. I got the Curado 150 MGL reel this summer and the SLX 70 MGL and have been blown away with them. I appreciate any advice you can give. Thanks!
I went ultralight for 3rd rod. Hope that was a good call
Nice video dude...;-))
Great stuff Matt, I bought the Expride Jerkbait rod over a year ago, but just recently, finally added the Alderbaran reel to it. Holy Cow, I loved it before, but now it is unbelievable. Especially with Sunline Assassin 12# line, freakin' amazing casting distances. Thank you, should have bit the bullet earlier.
So for example how do these rods compare to something like a Lews Mach 2 combo? This is one I see available in many places and would like to know how this particular combo compares to the rods that you suggest in the videos. Thank you for the endless hours of info.
Just want to say I enjoy your content and you have helped me to learn a more about bass fishing. I recently caught my PB in a small road side pond, he went about 5lbs. Problem is I cannot bring myself to spend $200 on a rod & reel combo. I have a bait caster that was only $80 and I have caught fish with it. I don't really use it a lot because of backlash issues which just frustrate me. I have a friend that is supposed to help me learn how to use it so we'll see how it goes. I have caught fish on some of the baits you have recommended. Keep up the good work.
You don’t need the most expensive gear.
I literally brought out a $10 Zebco a few times this year just to have an extra bait to toss and caught some NICE ones (3.5 lbs and up) on it and have to footage to prove it. 🤣👍🎣
@@TheMichiganFisherman I think we may have the very same Zebco in our possession. I use it creek fishing at our cabin. Have caught a lot of fish with it.
Honestly I learned how to cast a picsifun xs chaos as my first bait caster, and it was really easy to pick up.
I know there not top of the line but i bought 5 st croix bass x rods this year they seam to be real good rods
Nice Pflueger Supreme
I'm a losey fisherman I need alot of work but I'm enjoying the journey an learning as I go. I'm kinda old school I don't use fish finder to find fish. I look for where I have an idea where bass may be. If no bites within 20 0r 30 minutes I'll pick a spot close to where I was fishing
Just seeing this video and I love it. I been fishing for a couple years and I know I been using probably the wrong pole reel combo for what I use. I have never used a bait caster I would like to use one I do love spinner though as well. I love fishing 5" senkos to 7"5 inch zoom speed worm. I love using plastics fishing slow or fast. Some cover in the water to mid cover of grass. What would be the best rod reel combo for me. I loved this video and kept telling myself o that one sounds great o wait no that one. But if someone could help me out please.