My Swimbait Rod And Reel Setups For 2022!

[@robertdiehl1281]

Having specific rods and reels for me is so important. It’s about the right tool for the job. I liken it to golfers having the right club for the right shot. Very cool video.

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Yup! My same feeling on it for sure!

[@timb8970]

It’s amazing what are willing to spend on things we want! I see that the Artex R2 is selling for over $2000 on eBay stores! I showed my wife a picture of the rod and asked her how much would she pay for that fishing rod. She said ‘ Maybe, $20.’ Beautiful is certainly in the eyes of the beholder.

[@vision._]

when crazybassfisher posts its always a good day

[@sl_fishing]

No doubt

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@pappi6150]

Man I watched u 12 years ago when I was 12 lol. U been doing this man fr and people don’t know. This man has the passion for bass !

[@brianwilson4184]

I like your your explanation of each rod and reel for a specific baits . It’s nice to see you starting off your video slamming down a Orion Beer. Great vid

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Haha Orion for life! Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@victorxavier9977]

Great collection of rods! Definitely blessed to be gifted a lot of those rods! Thx for the video 🤜🤛

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Thanks for watching my man! 🤟

[@Yungphil305]

I learn so much from your channel everyday appreciate you my brother 💯💯

[@alansarpy]

Could you throw the tinyKlash on the first rod you mentioned ? Thanks !!

[@disrupt_725]

Keep the content coming! I'm definitely enjoying them.

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Thanks for watching!🙏

[@mattthomen1608]

Sweet lineup! I bought a okuma xxhvy guide select rod for my soft bait setup w daiwa 300 tatula lefty in 8to1. I've thrown a few glides on it in the 5 to 6 oz size,and I have no ther rods to compare.... I had to start w something right? So now I see how you can get a does everything type rod,or a specific bait and a rod reel combo to maximize the baits potential! Awsome information Geoffrey 👌! Good luck this season 👍

[@robertramirez908]

You smiled when you said “ I got two K9 rods” your gear has come a long way. Congrats

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Haha thank you man! Appreciate it! 🙏

[@MtnWBassin]

How do you like the low down rods with the spiral guides ? Is it any different than a normal rod ?

[@brady2444]

Between the orochi xx leviathan and the levante leviathan which rod would you say would be best to throw both soft and hard baits on? Or is there another rod out there that you feel could throw both better? Going to get a rod for both soft and hard baits eventually but need something that could do both well until I can get a second swimbait rod.

[@ashtonvega8301]

Geoffrey love your posts keep it up man!🔥

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Thanks for watching my man! 🙏

[@ashtonvega8301]

@@geoffreythekingfishing no problem gets me pumped up to go out and grind for a swimmer bite. Stuck a 4.2 first klash 9 fish after watching your video on summer time glide baits. 🤘🏻

[@mikehauck5832]

Your post keeps me fishing.

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@Jyuk3]

Great info, great video. What setup would you use for 2-4os Mag Flutter Spoons

[@gregoryn9378]

always a great advice for your craft.

[@michaelkolbe5963]

Love the looks of these rods ! Like the black grey . Rods I have are the same way except a few with Guide Brod epoxy over blank

[@airhis1k]

you should make a video on ur 2022 swimbait collection would be dope and modifications on ur swimbaits if you did any.

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Might have to do it! Thanks for watching!

[@baja1k]

Dope combos. What’s your thoughts on the Valkyrie VKC-800XXH-4 and what applications would that rod be best at?

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

It’s a badass rod! I normally use it traveling for muskie and it works great! It’s a stout rod for sure!

[@baja1k]

Does the Dom driver have enough backbone for citizen 7’

[@jarrodbriggs8246]

Do you like the grips on the drt rods??? I want to try them out on a new rod they look sweet. I’m getting a x heavy 8 ft northfork 807 1 X-ray c602. Blanks thin and light only a 3 oz blank “new shit” and building 2. Just want some sick rods. I was wondering if you ever used the acid wrapped guides on the big rods either. I have them on an 808 neo rod from northfork and like it just seeing your opinion. Thanks jrod

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

Finally got the TS Destroyer Black Jack you think a Diawa Morethan XH would pair well? Probably going with a Shimano Antares DC MD for the finally pairing. Running braid to leader on mainly hardbaits.

[@paulforeman258]

Appreciate the video. I am a kayak angler and like to throw some big baits (up to 4-5oz, glide, soft, wake). I am looking for a versatile rod that can handle it all. Do you have any recs?

[@Banman650]

Hey what’s up man , is there any 8’-8’6 rods you’d recommend for the hinkle ? 8’6 is like the max for storage concerns

[@jarrodbriggs8246]

Yo love your videos. Was wondering if you have used any northfork components rods? Gary loomis new blank company?

[@McFish_Snatcher]

If you had to suggest a good "hybrid" swimbait rod for both hard and soft baits. What would you recommend

[@Cesarbfishing]

Hey bro what do you recommend for the tyrant 10 from low down custom ? And what length ? Thanks dude

[@stripervince1]

You have some beautifully awesome combos there

[@Ocho-Sinko]

Keep up the good work young blood 👍🏾

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Thanks for watching! 🤙

[@Boilermakers_92]

Can you suggest a few reels for a dedicated rat rod? Thank you.

[@emilianobanzi9432]

Hi Geoff, what's the concept behind the "spiral guide setting" casting rods as Deps called? Less tangle issues for what I read but does it produce more friction while casting and retrieve or not?

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

It’s to help fighting bigger fishing and smoother casts. I haven’t noticed a huge difference myself though in traditional wraps or spiral wraps

[@nickkerr5714]

Spiral wrapping helps the blank while fighting the fish, but feels so awkward

[@559_Flako]

what's up a rod/reel to throw 6,7 inch soft baits ? wanna get into throwing swimbaits

[@nickcosta88]

Been waiting for this vid…🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Thanks for watching my man! 🤙

[@reelsmokeanglers3132]

Would you throw 2.5 -4.5 hard body treble hooks on a workshop 8 XH?

[@harrylake9388]

Beautiful collection.

[@jumpman2222]

Awesome setups! Thanks for the video. Your collection has definitely grown from your past videos. Keep up the good work. Any reason you go with the 1514 instead of the 1516 zillion hlc

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Thanks for watching! The only reason I went with the 1514 over the 1516 is because the 1514 had a purple spool and I thought the purple spool was cooler 🤣🤣

[@jumpman2222]

@@geoffreythekingfishing it’s true! Thanks again

[@nickt423]

Have you heard good things about the Okuma SBX or Diawa Tatula swimbait rod?

[@jrjohnson9932]

The 2015 conquest 400 same size as the 2022 conquest?

[@DersABigBuck]

Why daiwa reels and not shimano? I'm using a curado 200hgk for 1-3 ounce baits right now but am looking for a setup for 3-8 ounce baits like 250s and k9s. Any ideas for none custom shop rods? Either Diawa or shimano reels?

[@brandonmaddox2077]

nice setups keep up the awesome vids!

[@Dylan3S]

You think that Ldc ML would work well for both TiK and citizen 6?

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

It would work great for the TiK but I would bump up to the MH or H for the citizen for the extra back bone so you can drive the beast hook harder

[@Thepondguy85]

Nice set up's man. Makes me wish I could afford a swimbait set up and some baits

[@turkeyneck247]

What's your thoughts on 316 Baits I haven't heard or seen you fishing any of them and I really like the workhorse

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

I fish the rising son a little and definitely dig it, haven’t fished one of his hard baits in years though

[@logicalrationalfishing7481]

I need a do it all big bait rod. I plan on getting a Tatula or Lexa 300, slowest speed possible. Might even try a Curado 300. Either way, I cannot find a rod. Was just planning on a Lew's 2-10oz Super Duty or the cheaper Daiwa DX Swimbait rods, the XH or H. Just plan to use 20-25lb fluoro or 65lb braid. Want to throw the biggest Keitech's, 6.8 or 7.8 and eventually some true swimbaits when I can save up.

[@BrownBaitCo]

I love these kind of videos! What camera setup do you use?

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Thanks for watching! I use a Sony A7SIII and a Tamron 17-28 lense

[@BrownBaitCo]

@@geoffreythekingfishing very nice setup, I use a Cannon R6 with a few other lenses. I love seeing everyone's camera rigs.

[@actionjackson8127]

Do you like extra fast action for topwater?

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

I like a moderate fast for my topwater so the rod can load on the initial strike and not pull out the hooks

[@redeyestones3738]

I will never understand why anyone makes videos about their particular rod set ups. The factors that make each individual like a particular rod are so varried, personal, and nuanced, that its almost impossible to say that what works well for you is something that is worth me spending my money on. Also, baitcastinf reels are for people who just need to keep up with trends

[@aarondecorte4995]

Who makes the flat reel handles?

[@leoxiao3982]

Drt i believe

[@Fishingmissions827]

So I’m new to big swim baits over 3oz I’ve been using the tiny clash and the 6-9in mag draft. So my current set up is a Concept C2 it’s a 200 size reel seems to work decent no noise or clacking been abusing it for 5 months or so. Rod is a 7’11 big sexy any thoughts as to what i can improve?

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Seems like a solid setup for what you’re fishing currently! 200 size reel and a solid rod will get you far!

[@Fishingmissions827]

@@geoffreythekingfishing thanks for the fire content brother. Thanks for answering hope we catch some giants this week!!!

[@davidkrumme216]

Finally got a conquest and only got the 200 size. How much do you think itll handle ?

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Probably around 4-5oz will be the highest I would go on that reel, some guys throw bigger on it though

[@matthewmurillo362]

what line do you prefer

[@Realone234]

'Grats on getting your hands on those DRT rods!

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Thank you! Such badass rods!

[@-LivingLegend-]

@crazybassfisher I kinda already know the answer to this question, but just for shits…. I fish lowdown rods and love them, but is there a ANY way at all to inquire about an artex or any other model rod from Drt? Or is the best way to just pray to the heavens I happen to click on the US website when a couple become available?

[@caliyak_fishing]

would a heavy 7'3 work for smaller swimbaits and glides? is 7'3 too short

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

7’3 will definitely work for smaller swimbaits!

[@actionjackson8127]

I can’t wait to try the Abu Garcia Romani combo for this purpose.

[@emiltidstrand8006]

Have you tried the curado 200 dc yet? IF yes, how heavy do you throw on it?

[@zekethefishgeek8690]

Yes... 5 or 6...

[@blahblahmilbury]

In 2024, what rod would you recommend as a dedicated K9 rod?

[@fishzilla7490]

Hey man, i love youre vids. Any recommendation ona rod for 8in huds?

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

St croix victory rod, orochi XX Leviathan, Leviathan Alpha Swim, LDC XH, just to name a few

[@DominicDoanFishing]

Good to see more content 👊👊

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@DominicDoanFishing]

@@geoffreythekingfishing np dude. Only watch good content

[@dirtydfishin1578]

What are your thoughts on the scorpion md

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

It’s a cool reel, just really heavy

[@dirtydfishin1578]

@@geoffreythekingfishing about the same as the tatula 300 I have that reel and I seen it weighs 11.5oz and the scorpion is 11.2

[@deliciouspeanut6572]

Thanks man, this is great

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Thanks for watching! 🤙

[@dirtydfishin1578]

I just got the doomrider , how do you like it ??

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

It’s a sweet little glide for sure, love it!

[@kylemolletfishing9123]

Some sweet rigs there brother. 👍

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@repairdrive]

Keep the posts comin! 👍

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@zizme123]

Budget swimbait rod for softies like 6 inch hudds?

[@daryldaryl887]

Okuma guide select B.

[@azfishkid]

Good video! A solid reel I like to use is the lews superduty 300

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

I heard those are solid reels!

[@azfishkid]

@@geoffreythekingfishing yeah had mine for a year now and it’s still solid thrown 6-12 oz

[@jdean1851]

WOW' TOTALY AWESOME ARSENAL!!! Cheers" from Idaho!

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Thanks for watching as always! 🙏

[@reelfunnyfishing651]

What’s the ratings on the lowdown xxh?

[@reelfunnyfishing651]

Both of them😂

[@TheFishCatcher]

Those DRT rods are fire and so is that daiwa x deps reel

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@TerpDerp]

$100 price point difference between the Tatula 200 & 300..is it worth it? The reviews on the 200 are really good too. You gotta unique taste in gear! Surprised you didn't have any Steez AGS rods tho

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

The $100 price point is great from jumping from a 200 size reel to a 300 size reel. I would use both reels on completely different setups. The 300 would be used for baits in that 4-12oz range while the 200 would’ve used for baits in that 1-5oz range. Both reels are great though!

[@alanreyes29]

Dope set ups

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@omarhill7345]

Do you know how much those tatulas will be?

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

They are 269 for the 300 sized tatula

[@nushoualee1841]

max weight the daiwa zillion tw hd 1520xhl can handle/thorw with a megabass Leviathan casting rod

[@1977DIVISION]

ありがとうジェフ！

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

ありがとうございます🙏

[@harrylake9388]

A medium light that throws up to 3oz, wow!

[@shuconrad1514]

Powerful sir love to watch your video. Any review on Japanese zenaq swimbait rod. Checked online like not bad. Good day.

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Thanks for watching! I haven’t seen much from those rods, they look cool though!

[@jrjohnson9932]

You don't mention the Tranx 400 or the Curado 300k.

[@raymondjohnson6496]

Ain’t you Jeff the king at hook up tackle

[@josephrivera4133]

Let’s goooooooo 🔥🔥🔥

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Thanks for watching! 🤟

[@gstixfishing9746]

Hell yeah!

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@ray3399]

I have no idea what you said lol but I still liked the video

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Haha thanks for watching! 🤙

[@robb158]

Have you thought about making your own Rods and baits?

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Never a rod, but a bait, yes

[@jorgesanjines2302]

Swing bait fishing is becoming very expensive sport well there is some guys that they can’t afford it got to stay with what I have .

[@chandlerrask7196]

Come on man share the gifts stop being so greedy keep up the good work man!!

[@geoffreythekingfishing]

Haha thanks for watching!🙏