3 Rods Every Angler Should Own!

I get this question all the time: What Three Rods Should I Own? If I was limited to three fishing rods that would cover me in all situations what would they be? On Today’s, In the Shop, I break down Three Rod setups every Angler should own! I cover action, speed, backbone, and so much more and what exactly to look for in a fishing rod based on application. Tune in and Check out our In The Shop series where I give away secrets, tips, and a wealth of information to help you catch more fish!
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[@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.

[@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

[@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...

[@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

[@bassgee2938]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@unclejohn6391]

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

[@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

[@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!👏👏👏. 💯🔥.

[@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.

[@HarlyGuy13]

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

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Jimbo! Thanks for the support!

[@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.

[@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!

[@jessemaldonado9052]

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

[@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.

[@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. 😃👍🏼👌🏼💪🏼

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@southwestfishguy]

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

[@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.

[@leoleopardi907]

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

[@e.cabanjr7511]

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

[@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

[@timothydonnan7260]

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

[@stevemarklin3192]

Great information on rods and the reel’s thanks

[@ChrisGenXer]

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

[@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.

[@brianflaherty4466]

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

[@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.

[@jimwarncke3787]

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

[@robpatterson2441]

Great video and explanations, Mike!

[@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

[@dualthreatoutdoors]

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

[@PierreFiliatreault]

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

[@RaabStephan]

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

[@philipdean1614]

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

[@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!

[@sneezy_wrx]

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

[@howsbubbs]

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

[@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 👑

[@davidcbink4734]

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

[@wmsantiagophotography]

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

[@ivanalejandromarinenriquez4708]

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

[@c.shoefish]

12-15

[@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

[@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.

[@RogerFordSuperRog]

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

[@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!!

[@jeffjohansen6881]

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

[@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.

[@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 🎣

[@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

[@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)))))

[@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.

[@donaldjudy9887]

I’m guessing these are the choices for Monday? What about Tuesday thru Sunday?🤣🤣🤣. Great video, keep them coming!

[@tommytuomaala9087]

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

[@randallhardin4551]

Question Mike,what size braid on the 7’4” casting rod do you most use? Thanks.

[@sfopeace9877]

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

[@carneythegamer]

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

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

YES!!!

[@leoleopardi907]

Thank you Mike for all your insight.

[@mauricewilliams1878]

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

[@davecurtis1468]

I’m new to serious fishing and would like to do a few tournaments but buying 12-14 high quality rod and reel combos is out of the question, but I can afford three. Thanks so much for this in depth explanation

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Good luck!!! NEVER GIVE UP!

[@charlesgrahammacleodstuart510]

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

[@jefferystovall9617]

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

[@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.

[@MrSAW1969]

I watched this show a few weeks ago and wanted to get your opinion. I’m new to fishing and getting into bass fishing. I’m 52, just bought a lake front property on a small no wake lake so I’m going to do something I always wanted which is kayak fishing. I just bought a: 1. St Croix Mojo Bass 6’8” Med-Heavy Fast action and paired it with a Tatula 150hs (planning to be my workhorse) 2. Ugly Stik GX2 6’6” Medium and paired it with a Abu Garcia Silver Max 6.4:1 3. Shakespeare 6’6” Medium spinning combo 5.2.1 gear ratio (I had this before I saw your video) I went shorter on rods because I’ll be kayak fishing and I’m a beginner. What do you think and what should be my fourth rod if any?

[@kenneth9874]

On a small quiet lake you might want try some fly fishing just for fun, what size and weight would be determined by what's native there

[@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

[@tintmar]

Excellent no non-sense advices

[@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.

[@MrGsxr10001]

Mike, any insight would be greatly apppreciated. I have athritis in my hands so I cant hold the heavy rods for long. I use light tackle most of the time. Works good with all but worms, hard to get a good hook set. Do you know of a light rod that has enuff back bone to set the hook? Thanks man.

[@benseger1861]

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

[@jamesobrien3265]

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

[@rockyraab8290]

That was great, and your reasoning was impeccable.

[@greenphroggy123]

I absolutely hate my spinning unless I’m doing extremely light baits. Dropshot is my favorite method and I do it on my baitcast. I feel I have more control and can set the hook better. I’ve been trying to use my spinning combo for it, but I broke down and switched back yesterday after I missed two fish. 🤷‍♀️

[@MrCobb-rq8iv]

Maybe try circle or octopus hooks? Even on lures. Yea try it you'll like it. I make my own lures and am converting away from treble hooks. It's easier to adjust the balance in D&R with Octopus hooks than trebles. Yes weight and balance go beyond aircraft and boating.

[@gamalmeakhael5730]

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

[@martinklein3785]

Great video for kayakers.

[@tjsoutdoors4786]

Just curious on the other side of the coin when your fishing a tournament how many rods do you have rigged on the deck ready to go?

[@mikejavaux4697]

I’ve got a question about a rod and reel set up my grandpa used and stuck with me my whole life. I don’t think I’ve seen any of the bass master elites use but I’d like to know what you think but I don’t think I could fish them any other way. So for fishing topwater (not including buzzbaits) and jerkbaits my grandpa has always used a left handed casting reel on a 5’6” pistol grip medium fast action tip. He use to always say that when he fished B.A.S.S. tournaments on Bull shoals (the only lake we fished cuz he had property there) that it wouldn’t wear this left wrist out for when he had to switch back to spinnerbaits which he would always catch much bigger bass on down there especially at night. But I’d just like to hear you’re input on it Mike. And btw since you hit the pro circuit back in 01 I think you were always my favorite pro I use to love when you would break dance after landing a big bass lol Great Mikes think alIKE

[@chrismagory9423]

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

[@matty609]

Mike, on the Delay rod, are you fishing the moderate or fast on the medium?

[@medsimvallejo]

Great class, I learned a lot!!!

[@BPinney]

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

[@bigmongo475]

Thanks bro always love the advice

[@baopha4762]

Thanks. Easy to understand

[@michaelwolf71]

Thank you 🙏 For the info, now fish 🎣 on

[@geraldsaved]

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

[@jimmysalazar7039]

Amazing Video!! Thanks

[@wolfmanmark6773]

awesome info here Mike

[@scottvermonter920]

Thanks Mike very informative!🎣

[@daveengstrom9250]

Hey man, this is a home run. Excellent.

[@salrizzo3016]

Awesome video

[@robertstephens4294]

Mike I have 2 of your reels and rods. my rods are 7'6" medium heavy am I out of luck?