Rod Buying Guide: Power vs Action, Length vs Strength, and rod Extras (2018)

You've heard people throw around terms like:
- Power
- Action
- Length
- Strength
- Line Guides
- Reel Seat
...the list goes on and on.
In this video I break down the information you need to know when it comes to buying a new rod for fishing, particularly BASS fishing.
I'll discuss each of these topics in detail so you understand what they mean and why they are important in selecting a rod. I'll also discuss why you need different rods for different lures. By the end of this video you'll be armed with the necessary information to ensure you're picking the best rod for YOU!
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[@leovasquez5016]

Never too old to learn. You taught me a few new things with your video. I'll now make a smart purchase on my next rod. Muchas gracias.

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Nice informative discussion on the merits of each style of rod. Keep the videos coming they are helping me (a fly fisher) get a grasp on another style of fishing. Thanks

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Thank you so much for your videos. Watched several of these. Many explained what action and power are but they didn’t explain how the differences mattered for fishing different scenarios. Well done man. You should be a teacher.

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Best rod explanation- I’ve watch a dozen. Thanks man!!

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You are such a great instructor. I need to back up though and learn the parts of the rod. You said something about the "blank" and I couldnt understand what that was. Will look through your video list to see if you have made a vid explaining the parts of the rod. Thank you. I am now subbed to your channel :)

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This video really helped. I have 5.5' rods. All the way to 12' rods. Now I know the best for the fishing type I am doing. Thanks.

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Don't look at it that way it all. There are a lot of different ways to do it. I made this as a guide to help others. I'm glad this helped clear up some of your questions. Good luck on the water man!👊

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[@papis216relentlessbassman6]

Man wtf now you got me looking at my setup lol on the real I alway use my heavy rods for my top water baits and my jig with braid and medium for my Texas rig but I never had put much thought about my rod just felt right but you made me think about my setup great vid brother keep it up 👍

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As always great stuff. It’s pretty bewildering with all the choices available. Thanks for breaking it down and not being brand specific (even though you’re a KK guy which is understandable) . Especially appreciate the kayak length info. Keep up the good work! J

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You're very welcome man and thank you for watching. I do use KastKing but I've used a ton of different companies and models over the years. I try to help everyone the best I can! Have a good week!

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Very nice lightweight rod and I was very happy with it. It’s my new go to trout fishing rod.

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Thanks for explaining this so well...best video I've seen on it.....im trying to get.better with my gear and start using casting rods and reel instead of the basic spinners I've always used....to get started on my budget I was thing of getting 2 set ups and was thinking a 7'2 med/heavy fast action and a 7'2 med/heavy moderate action....would really appreciate any advice if that sounds like a good 2 to start with....thanks!! Just subbed

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Gonna get my first non combo and first bait caster tomorrow thanks this helps a lot

[@willtrax71]

Perfect explanation my friend. I can cast at least 20 yards farther with a Medium power rod than a heavy power in the exact same length. I have to rewatch your videos to remember.

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Would be awesome if you also covered pros and cons of 1 piece vs. 2 piece as many 7' and under seem to come in both!

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I fish from a kayak almost every day and I only use one short rod a Fenn wick 6'6 w/shimano curado for skipping under docks and bushes ect. Most of my rods are between 7' and 7'6" I frog alot n top water alot but every one is different, good video

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Yep, those short rods help for skipe. Exactly, just have to find which different rods you like based on preference. Thanks for watching man 👊

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Excellent video, Great explanation of choosing what rod to use I fish mostly for Pike with a bait caster what rod would you suggest for making a long cast using 1/2 oz to 3/4 oz lip lures

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Look in to uk pike rods mate ten times lighter than what you yanks use big eyes to help casting and rod you will cast 100 years easy even with a ten foot rod

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[@nashvilleoutlaw]

The line will tell you about a bite faster than a rod can. A trick I always used when bass fishing with the soft Walmart special rods as a kid. Hold the rod in front of the reel, let the line rest on a finger and keep the pole pointed at where the line meets the water. That trick helps keep the pond scum out of the spincast as well.

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Here’s one thing that often isn’t discussed, will it fit in my car? I’m looking to get either a Quantum QX36 7ft Medium or a 6.6 HM. Both are 1 piece bait casting. We have an ‘02 RAV4. Rod length is a concern. I’m getting this rod because it matches a reel a buddy gave me. Currently, the only rod I have for it is a 5’5” spin casting rod lol. The other vehicle it will be in is a crew cab S10 pickup. Love your videos.

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You mentioned kayak fishermen.. yes! Thank you.

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What lures should I use with an medium heavy extra fast 7´6 rod ?? texas rig or jigs for example ?? Thank you best regards from Mexico, SUCH A GOOD INSTRUCTOR !!!

[@messenger8860]

Hey great video and explanation.. what type rod should I buy then? I really cant decide on what length and casting weight rod would be best for me.. I fish for decent size pike up to 20lb casting from a lake boat..using lures about 100grams?

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Awesome video! Gave me the answers was looking for but, then you left me totally lost. Can you explain "3 quadrants"? 🤔🤔

[@stevec69]

dude.....super good video my issue is deciding on length I fish inshore salt against some pretty strong species, GT bonefish and such. My goal is to land a 10lb but have been having issues managing or horsing ones that seem to be doving towards reef and then cutting me off. will an 8' rod give me more managing capability over a 7' or lower? its very hard to find a heavy power rod in the 8' range thanks😊

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Really helpful

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SUBD, GREAT BREAKDOWN; APPRECIATE YA

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[@ifishcatfish]

About 3:07 and rod action. If you have two Extra Heavy power rods and want to cast a light lure, and one of them is Extra Fast action and one is Extra Slow action, which would do better with the light lure?

[@jeff3971]

Excellent video...would you recommend a 10 ft rod with a 4500 Spinfisher reel for fishing off jetties, beach? I'm thinking lamiglas or St Croix rod, any preference?? Thanks.

[@Oldbasshole]

The 1 thing you left out here ( I think you did anyways) is line . Mono with more stretch requires a slightly heavier rod to get a hook set where braid with no stretch might require a rod with more give . So type of line is just as important as pound test you’re using

[@AlexB-tt5di]

Very good !