3 Rods Every Angler Should Own!

[@woodpile20]

Rod/reel combo with fishing kit as an emergency setup kzbin.infoUgkxntWMOZsO1Zfv-pdn_XuffEtNkTYAYu4Z recommend but started to use this every day. The rod is thick and seems durable. I keep it neatly tucked into a regular backpack all the time with my fishing gear, and can grab it anytime, put it on my back and go anywhere. I just read in another review that the rod length below the reel is adjustable as well, so I will try that too for even more portability. Probably the best setup I've ever owned. I lost the cap for the eyelets, but no big deal since I still have the black cloth sheath that came for the pole and I use that. Very portable and high quality.

[@Steve_643]

Mike’s attention to detail with each piece of gear explains why he’s such a successful angler

[@partner348]

You say attention to detail; I say, while he may be the king of bass fishing, he's also the king of 2 steps forward and 3 steps back when it comes to repetitious "detail".

[@rodneystewart7334]

Happy for Mike for being voted into the Hall Of Fame. Much deserved.

[@jevadajones1645]

Wow just seeing this out of the box kzbin.infoUgkxQr1yd4Zc6qJF-scTB6Zb9dQbVpviuRxB recommend I have yet to fish with this set up, but based on the first hands on appeal, I can tell this is going to change the way i pack and carry to a whole new level. If you fish like i do, you know the smaller and less stuff the better. I’ve added a photo of just some of my gear so you can see how serious i am about fishing.

[@hebson21]

My favorite rods 5'6 ultra light spinning, 6'6 medium light spinning, 8'6 5 weight fly rod. Love using light tackle. Nothing compares to fighting a decent pike or bass on a light setup. Have caught many 16 to 18 in bass on 4'6 ultra lights and its mental!

[@darthdiggler9914]

You need to find a fishery with white bass in it and see how a 2lb white feels on a 7 ft ultralight.

[@tedsell1455]

Love my 5 wt for smallmouth

[@jimmywallhanger8402]

hell yeah

[@markkerr3037]

This is exactly what I've been looking for. A very informative and very detailed video on this subject. Great job, Mike.

[@MrCobb-rq8iv]

Yes and it confirms what I thought I knew........ Now to get to shop and see if the right reels are on the right poles. How many of us started by putting a low profile on a spinning rod? OMG the growth....

[@manleymiles9013]

Mike. There’s a lot of options on IM 6. I M7 IM 8 ect. Also 24 ton 30 ton 40 ton and so forth. Would like to see you break all that down and give your options on all that. Also keep up the utube videos. Great work

[@s5w333]

Outstanding information. I have watched two other pros tackle the same question and you by far covered the topic the best. Thank You for taking the time to give us useful information, which in-turn helps us become better fishermen.

[@bassgee2938]

Excellent content. I like these longer, more in depth videos. Thanks for giving your time and knowledge on this forum.

[@robertcrandall8257]

I love that you threw the spinning rod in. It’s a must have. I just watched Roland Martin’s top 3 rods and he had some good choices, but no spinning rod. I couldn’t believe it

[@unclejohn6391]

Thank You For The Best Explanation I've Ever Heard.

[@thequixoticangler3364]

Gosh Mr. Ike, this was what I needed. I have bad anxiety and choosing what to take fishing has always been a trigger. Here's where you got me 1. Spinning Combo- 6'6" Daiwa Procaster MF w Kastking Valiant Eagle 3000 w 35.5"RR 2. Power Casting- 6'6" Abu C3 MHF w Johnny Morris signature 711 w 31" RR 3. Delay Casting- 6'10" Denali Kovert LT MM w Piscifun Spark ( a bfs copy of your reels) 661 w 25.2"RR This is my main trio now. Thank you so much for showing me this! It makes my trips way less stressful.

[@GlideorDieSwimbaits]

this makes me feel amazing i got all three rods already and that’s all the rods i got, i got a duckett jacob wheeler medium heavy 7’2(not exactly the first one but close enough) with a shimano slx xt 8:1 gear ratio, a st croix 7” medium spinning rod with abu garcia real which is like 5:3:1 gear ratio, and a older cheap but still good abu garcia vigilante 7” medium rod(not sure if it’s composite) with a lews speed spool mc5 6:4:1

[@lil_bootbassin5607]

This was so darn helpful Mike. I truly appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Thank you

[@thegiant573]

I love spinning rods, I can make very accurate casts and fish the light stuff so easily. Great choice for only 3 rods, I have an ugly stick so it counts for a delayed action rod. Fish my cranks on it and yea its cheap but works well.

[@martinklein3785]

And the fish don’t know …

[@thequixoticangler3364]

Sometimes I like to think the fish I caught goes back and says" damn, it was Shakespeare Y'all!

[@kenneth9874]

It's perfectly suitable for cranking and top water

[@ivanjovanovic4502]

The best explanation ever for beginners and everything else!

[@dragoljubdjedovic7866]

Sve u svemu ovo oko oštrine štapova je tačno. Lakše varalice ako može polu parabolik superica. Samo kod nas ta dužina nepije vodu. Vode su nam očajne riblji fond dušmanu da poželiš sve što uhvatiš nosiš kući da ne navučeš gnev predaka na sebe. A obale to je tek tragi komedija tako da sa štapovima dužine 210-220cm možeš samo da maštaš da zabaciš levo desno uz obalu. Jer je korov žbunje i šipražje malko duže od tvog štapa. Ali zato kontrola uredno naplaćuje 1000din dnevnu dozvolu. Kao klinac sam varaličario sa štapovima o kojima on govori slične akcije i dužine ali ne baš i kvaliteta. U svakom slučaju Izvini ako sam te smorio Sve najlepše Veliki pozz.

[@jessemaldonado9052]

Loved the info!! Great break down of rods and spinning reels and casters.

[@nflisrigged1395]

7'2 Power series - Medium Heavy - Casting rod 6'4 Delay series - Meduim - Casting rod 7'4 Finesse series - Medium light - Spinning rod Those are the rods I own, in the Ike Series..... Love all of them 💕 ❤️ 💗 The power series is VERY powerful, backbone for days!!! The delay series is so lovely to use , shorter butt section and great feel to the rod. The finesse series is one of my favorites.... Until you feel that medium light 7'4 rod load , then you'll understand! It's so fun and leverage for days, but the feel of a pond ultra lightweight rod. When I get more ... I'll add a delay series 7'6 "crankbait rod , as if I need another cranking rod hahaha Maybe a power series meat 🍖 stick 8 foot frog rod in Ike Series, power series. Btw add more of your rod to Amazon , I noticed not may left on Amazon. Ask abu for me please Ike...

[@e.cabanjr7511]

That was very helpful information. Thank you for making that video.

[@jasonlopez4855]

I got ABU Garcia MAX STX medium heavy rod and 40 size reel I'm very happy with it light to use all day from the shoreline. In the combo both nice looking also.

[@HarlyGuy13]

Mike I’m a new subscriber and I’m blown away with how informative your content is.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Jimbo! Thanks for the support!

[@stevemarklin3192]

Great information on rods and the reel’s thanks

[@c.shoefish]

I think the 3rd rod heavily depends where you're at and what you do normally, if it were me...I'd choose the same three, but if you're down south, you might benefit more from a heavy POWER, fast ACTION rod because of the cover that's so prominent and flipping and frogs are the jam down there

[@legionssb]

Power not action??? Lol yea that’s what I would say too. I personally prefer a shorter do it all rod, between a 6’9” and a 7’2” med heavy power, fast action. I like the vengeance 6’9” med heavy as it has so much backbone

[@c.shoefish]

@@legionssb gets on my nerves when people confuse the two... Especially people that should know the difference. My go to is a sixgill fishing 7'3" MH fast, 7' M mod fast, and a 7'2" ML spinning...I can do 90% of my fishing with those three. .I'll even run cranks on the MH, I'll just switch to a 6 speed reel with copolymer line

[@legionssb]

@@c.shoefish exactly! That’s why I like tacticalbassin because they know the difference, and every other difference it seems lol. And I’ll honestly use a casting rod for 1/8 oz jigs if it’s my best option, I just cast light stuff pretty well, but really to me it’s more about the action and accuracy the technique requires, not the power. But copoly is super underrated ngl. I also use it as cranking line when I’m using lipless cranks on a fast action rod. That gives me the stretch and then I’ll go braid to fluoro or straight fluoro on my actual crankbait rod

[@c.shoefish]

@@legionssb I love TB...also flukeMaster and Brian latimer...seems like noone uses or knows about copolymer...I've used everything man, from dozens of companies but I always find my way back to copoly line...either trilene sensation or izorline xxx...only rods that don't have copolymer is my frog rod (has braid) and my bottom dragging rods (I use sunline fluoro) copoly isn't the best at anything but good at literally everything, I land way more fish with it, and hardly ever have break offs. I even use it on my spinning rods which I have quite a bit of for walleye and finesse bass stuff

[@legionssb]

@@c.shoefish yeah, great do it all line, but I gotta say fluoro is wayyy better around rocks, it’s really hard to break or cut, braid is my favorite though, if I can get away with it then I will most of the time. I only use braid to leader on spinning gear. The fact that braid has no memory and no stretch is great. Copoly Is severely under used but the P-line fluoro coated stuff is my favorite, not a lot of memory for line of its kind

[@southwestfishguy]

This knowledge is Golden 🙏🏻 you are amazing for sharing so much.

[@Thenatural56-iz5xb]

Excellent. I am glad you described what to look for instead of telling people the Manufacturer type....You gave us the Various Types of Manufactures and the Specific Rod type to look for....Most Pro anglers are trying to sell their own Sponsors Product....Thanks

[@pamelaklemp5615]

Hands down this was the best, most indepth, teaching video of all...and I do mean ALL of the vids I have spent countless hours watching! BRILLIANTLY DELIVERED!👏👏👏. 💯🔥.

[@itllkeal]

I use a 50 year old 5ft 4" ugly stick rod for crankbaits and just recently put a 6.6 ratio reel on it and never had a problem landing one. I like a short rod whenever it comes to landing Big fish. I landed a 30lb flathead with the same rod and a zebco omega reel spooled with spider wire while casting a pork and jig. The shorter rod helps me fish slower while fishing fast because of line retrieve when I pop it off the bottom.

[@Larry77777]

Hey Ike: For anglers only fishing sitting down in a small kayak, (super fun IMHO but limiting) the best #1 is 6'6" MH F. Then 6'8" M and 7' composite. Nothing over 7'.

[@vicpetersen3800]

Thanks a lot Mike for this video I’ve been looking for this kind of information for a long time and I subscribe to a lot of bass channels. Great content!

[@bankfishinglife9797]

Bass pro qualifier z 6:5:1 reel and their medium 7' ft fast action. 1/4 to 5/8 oz. You can throw finesse and heavy. Less than 200$. Love it! It my versatile combo.

[@dankelm1922]

Ike, I wish I had your knowledge. I am 66 and still not close to you. Look forward to ever meet you. Thank you my man.

[@timothydonnan7260]

what I've learned from you in these last 2 videos is most important for me because I'm hardheaded thank you

[@leoleopardi907]

Great show Mike.Always helpful to the men and women who doesn’t get the time they had to fish because of work.

[@robpatterson2441]

Great video and explanations, Mike!

[@danham3344]

This was a fantastic video Mike. You are very very good at breaking things down and giving clear simple descriptions and instructions. The avg every day casual fisherman or even a beginner would have no trouble trying to figure out what you’re saying. Much respect Mike. Keep up the great content. I LOVE the “In the Shop” vids. 😃👍🏼👌🏼💪🏼

[@stonehorn4641]

I keep 7 rods on my deck if im fishing bass. About 12 more in my rod wells. I can't imagine anyone being against a spinning rod, that doesn't make sense. My Shimano Vanford is one of my favorite reels of all time. I want to buy a second for crappie, because I hated my Flueger President Crappie reel, and gave it to my nephew. I also have a Mako for Salt Water (I have beachfront with a personal boat launch in New Brunswick, Canada), and that has another 40.

[@ChrisGenXer]

Love your shows!! You’re one of the greats!!!

[@SpookyRedz]

Mr.Mike , I have more 7ft3 to 7ft6 med/hvy casting rod and reels in my Arsenal , than medium actions rods , cause they are so versatile , thanks for the advice on a spinning rod combo , loved it

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Good stuff!! Glad to help!

[@RaabStephan]

Now we need a video of you fishing with just these three!

[@brandonmerideth5450]

A lot of times to see what kind of power it really is I’ll look at the lure weight recommendation like if I’m looking at heavy power rods and they say up to 2oz lures then I know it’s a pretty heavy rod but if it’s only up to 1-1/2oz then I know it’s a lighter heavy action

[@EricLewis-fk3rp]

My most used rod if I was bass fishing would be a 7’2” MH with a moderate fast action. ~6.6:1 with 17-20 lb Fluoro. Spinnerbaits, buzzbait, chatterbaits, and swim jigs (moving lures). Add a spinning rod and the last option could go multiple directions. Probably a heavy or medium heavy casting rod with fast action. I’ll throw a crank on the spinning rod if needed.

[@danilokenji8418]

here in São Paulo (Brazil) in my opinion it takes 4 sets to fish almost everything using artificial baits. 2 with 5'8 "Rod for top water lures, jerkbaits, etc., one light and one medium heavy, and two 6'3" or 6'6 "rod (here we consider these long rods for lures, more than that you end up fishing trees and monkeys here) one light and one medium heavy for jighead, soft baits etc. The light sets for fishing small snook, pb and bass, and the medium heavy sets for big snooks and traíra (Wolf fish) .all braid lines with fluoro leader

[@davidcbink4734]

thanks Ike great tip never give up already purchased two I'll be getting more later

[@brianflaherty4466]

Ike is the reason I never give up my guy. My favorite fisherman by far.

[@sneezy_wrx]

New to the channel looks like i need to switch up a few reels. Thanks Mike on the great tips

[@familybudgetfisherman]

I ONLY use spinning rods. I do everything from dropshoting to punching with a spinning rod. Very informative video.

[@kenneth9874]

I don't care to crank with spinning tackle at all

[@Walker82kg]

Me to

[@Walker82kg]

Spin gear is hassle free

[@jakeaviator1515]

Unless you get a birds nest

[@howsbubbs]

Love the content sure do miss seeing you in the tournament trail though

[@jefferystovall9617]

I grew up using both. I fish with both. It is good for the ned rig

[@tintmar]

Excellent no non-sense advices

[@wmsantiagophotography]

You talked m in it, I’m chucking my bait caster, going 100% full bore spinners.

[@salrizzo3016]

Awesome video

[@philipdean1614]

You the man Ike. From your neighbor across the river. Peace out be safe

[@PierreFiliatreault]

Just bought my Abu Garcia Ike Signature Delay Casting Rod. Thank you so much for your great advise.

[@jimwarncke3787]

Thanks Mike. Great information AND an explanation of what, why and when. That was much needed for me and many others. Happy fishing

[@leoleopardi907]

Thank you Mike for all your insight.

[@braddistler5697]

I don’t like the slow tip rods. 7’ M fast tip parabolic bend is so versatile I almost only use it unless throwing a jig. Faster tips help keep those light hooks in I think. Light firm rod is so nice with drop shot super finesse fishing. I can feel the dimples on the rocks.

[@jeffjohansen6881]

FOR A THREE ROD QUIVER, I think you have chosen very wisely. Very well thought out IMHO.

[@kymora6203]

This was very informative sadly ive always stuck with spinning rods i do have an ugly stick but after seeing everyone saying a bait caster is needed i feel like ive overspent with my 6 spinning rod collection and am missing out now

[@michaelmetz9198]

Daiwa millionaire,daiwa procaster 80 and my new Lews Mach smash my wife got me for Xmas...broke the Lews in today in front of my family on my first musky of the year.. first time using a chatter bait..she is my catfish queen 👑

[@martinklein3785]

Great video for kayakers.

[@baopha4762]

Thanks. Easy to understand

[@scottturner4510]

I'm a little late to the party, but just watched this video. Very informative for someone like me who is a amateur bass fisherman. The one question I had is what line and test do you recommend for each of those setups.

[@dualthreatoutdoors]

My 2 7’2” MH Ike Rod have been very versatile for me! Use them for bigger jigs, vibrating jigs and spinnerbaits.

[@benseger1861]

7’ M spinning is the most versatile rod period.🙏

[@mauricewilliams1878]

Thanks for such a detailed helpful video. I'm a subscriber as of today!!

[@anthonyreeder8283]

Mike, I love the information and your personality I have been a fan for a long time I am a bank angler and I have these three rods along with 3 others but love the info have a good one.

[@geraldsaved]

I love spinning rods. Catching a big bass on light setup is the best

[@jimmysalazar7039]

Amazing Video!! Thanks

[@RogerFordTheSmilingBassHole]

Fantastic rod differentiation! As I’m preparing for spring fishing, this helped me choose rods and reels! Roger, The Smiling BassHole

[@gamalmeakhael5730]

Spinning is the only fishing gear I prefer, good high quality spinning reel and rod is my preference

[@stevenedwards2532]

I'm trying to find the Abu Garcia Ike Finesse Series Spinning rod from the video. The links are not currently working. Is this rod still available? If so, could you provide a link to it? If the rod has an updated version that you recommend, can you provide a link to it or to another similar rod that you would recommend? Thanks!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Ike Series 3.0 are coming this fall! Older models are no longer coming out!

[@davidharris4030]

I am covered on all the rods except the medium spinning rod. For some reason I always get a medium heavy spinning rod and I know I’ve lost fish because of over setting where if I had been using medium I probably wouldn’t have broke off. Definitely next spinning rod will be medium action! I am obviously slow at learning but I come from the old school of the 6 ft 6 inch baseball bats!! Ha Ha Ha!! Thanks IKE!!

[@ivanalejandromarinenriquez4708]

What about line on that moderate casting rod? Great vid!

[@c.shoefish]

12-15

[@FishingwithAllyG]

I feel like a 7'2 is a 7'6. Cause I am 5'5. Most important thing is pulling those bass out the grass!!! lol thanks for the breakdown! I have been wanting to try a glass composite rod.

[@chrisboyd1408]

Thanks for sharing

[@sfopeace9877]

Can you tell me the model number on that composite delay spining rod so that i can ordered , thanks

[@tommytuomaala9087]

any travelingrods to test activity from the beach by bushes and threes?

[@rockyraab8290]

That was great, and your reasoning was impeccable.

[@adiii4107]

Amazing video sir, thank you so much. I'm glad you left the frog rod out as for the northeast it's only useful for a couple months a year up here.

[@bigmongo475]

Thanks bro always love the advice

[@medsimvallejo]

Great class, I learned a lot!!!

[@jamesobrien3265]

Ike the g.o.a.t! Always looking forward to in the shops!

[@wolfmanmark6773]

awesome info here Mike

[@thaddbigler4639]

great video. Ironic that the 3 rod combos you outlined are must have outfits that I use while fishing from my Hobie. Would be hard pressed to limit myself to three rods while fishing out of my bass boat)))))

[@charlesgrahammacleodstuart510]

Mike…. It’s so important that gear ratio is the key. Especially for “mid-water” presentations.

[@Bestoftheworstfishing]

I use a medium-heavy bait casting, a medium spinning and a medium-heavy spinning

[@alanwinge8775]

I like the 7' spinning rods and own several of them. The next one will be with an extra fast action for the quick backbone.

[@IRGREENGUY]

What you're calling a delay Rod is actually a moderate action rod If you give people the right terminology when they go by a rod, they know what they're looking for.

[@gamalmeakhael5730]

I can use med-light mod-fast graphite rod for treble hooks, spinning for sure, any way I appreciate your videos a lot , it is very useful for me

[@carneythegamer]

mike, i bought 6 pound flurocarbon because it was on sale. i wanted 8.. can 6 pound flurocarbon still catch bass?

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

YES!!!

[@bicalijd_pierfishing9652]

Hello Mike I have a question I have a Abu Garcia medium havey 7foot vengeance bait caster rod parade with a Abu Garcia black max bait caster reel is it considered a versatile combo fishing 🎣

[@williamwinn948]

all my reels are abu i have the revo sx and use st croix poles

[@erichildreth7562]

Great video and thanks for the information!! :)

[@michaelwolf71]

Thank you 🙏 For the info, now fish 🎣 on

[@jesusflores7323]

so nobody gonna talk about how he spent 4 minutes talking about MH power all while conflating it with a Fast action???

[@jeremiahbradeanu0329]

Does it matter what line you use on these rod set ups ?

[@IRGREENGUY]

I think you have action and power Confused. Medium heavy is the power of the rod, and the action would be moderate, fast or extra fast. The action of the rod dictates where it bends not the power.

[@BPinney]

Wouldn't the amount or proportion of the rod that bends or loads be moderate/fast/extra fast action?

[@chrismagory9423]

What can I used for sea bass 70 ft 8oz weight spinning or conventional reel also what rod?

[@scottvermonter920]

Thanks Mike very informative!🎣

[@daveengstrom9250]

Hey man, this is a home run. Excellent.

[@doycecook9530]

There you go he busted it again wow 👏