How Many Rods do You Fish?

[d'Wayne]

I honestly don't know how many rods/reels I have, enough to fill a rod locker with some left over. I can't get but about 5-6 on deck at once and only have rods one side of the deck. I usually have in the locker at least three rods with jigs, wobble head maybe, three crankbait rods, top water rod or two, two buzzbait/spinnerbait/chatterbait rods, Ned rig setup, a shakey head rod, grub and small swimbait set up, tube rod, drop shot rod, and a spoon rod or two(flutter and drop), fluke/jerkbait rods, a rod or two for plastics and occasionally a flipping stick is added.

[Richsav730]

Far too many! Just wish i could reduce the number.

[Joe20Toon]

Five to seven rods...

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[Bigguyone]

My 11 year old was nice enough to count all 16 rods I had on the deck today and remind me there was one I forgot to use this morning.... lol

[blll]

I carry multiple rods 8-10 in the boat. Target species can change during the day. Really don't need that many, I just have a hard time changing lures in dim light, Easier for me to grab another pre rigged rod. Several rods with identical setups if prone to snags. JMO

[soloman]

I guess I'm crazy I usually have 26 rods in the boat and at any give time 10-14 are on the deck. I switch up a lot sometimes ill hit the same thing with 3 or 4 baits.

[Aric11]

Haven’t read all the replies yet so this may be a repeat response…

I primarily fish as a Co-Angler in draw tournaments, so I don’t get the luxury of utilizing rod lockers. As such I generally try to keep the amount of equipment I bring to a bare minimum. I currently have 8 rods, but most of them have multiple duties so I’m able to be as versatile but compact as possible.

That said I have 2-3 extra reels or spools for almost every rod. I can carry a lot less equipment by having a few variations in reels / spools I can swap in and out rather than carrying 5 extra rods. Takes a bit more time than just reaching in a rod locker, but I really don’t have any other choice. It’s all part of the Co-Angler game.

This is what I currently use:

Spinning:

7’ ML-XF: Dropshot, WR Senko
7’ MH-XF: Tubes, Shakey Heads
7’2” M-MF: Poppers, SM Cranks, Spybaits
7’2” MH-MF: TR Worms, Tubes, SM Frogs

Casting:

7’3” H-XF: Jigs, TR Plastics
7’4” MH-XF: Frogs, Spinnerbaits, Buzzbaits
7’6” H-XF: Jigs, Punch Rigs
7’8” M-Parabolic: DD & LL Crankbaits, Spooks, Swimbaits

[Jmcarriere]

Haven’t read all the replies yet so this may be a repeat response…

I primarily fish as a Co-Angler in draw tournaments, so I don’t get the luxury of utilizing rod lockers. As such I generally try to keep the amount of equipment I bring to a bare minimum. I currently have 8 rods, but most of them have multiple duties so I’m able to be as versatile but compact as possible.

That said I have 2-3 extra reels or spools for almost every rod. I can carry a lot less equipment by having a few variations in reels / spools I can swap in and out rather than carrying 5 extra rods. Takes a bit more time than just reaching in a rod locker, but I really don’t have any other choice. It’s all part of the Co-Angler game.

This is what I currently use:

Spinning:

7’ ML-XF: Dropshot, WR Senko
7’ MH-XF: Tubes, Shakey Heads
7’2” M-MF: Poppers, SM Cranks, Spybaits
7’2” MH-MF: TR Worms, Tubes, SM Frogs

Casting:

7’3” H-XF: Jigs, TR Plastics
7’4” MH-XF: Frogs, Spinnerbaits, Buzzbaits
7’6” H-XF: Jigs, Punch Rigs
7’8” M-Parabolic: DD & LL Crankbaits, Spooks, Swimbaits

And how many of those do you bring with you

[TNRoostertail]

Wow this has turned out to be a great thread. I have been able to learn a lot of different views and opinions. Looks like everyone runs with what makes the confident and that can make all the difference in the world.

[Aric11]

And how many of those do you bring with you

Honestly depends on the day and what we’re doing. I’ve had as many as 8 rods but I try to keep it between 3-5 if we’re dialed into something specific. I have 1 lake we fish where I only use casting gear, but on St Clair I am more apt to stick with spinning tackle. I used to bring everything all the time, but I found I would abandon patterns quicker with so many options. So I changed my theory a little bit for what to bring and why.

[LuistLTZ]

Depends on the lake and conditions. Usually at least 8 though.

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