I Need YOUR HELP! My Honest Opinion

[@jackwilenmasonry]

Scott, I am a silent one, don’t say much. But here I have to speak up. I have been watching you for many years now. Dude, my hats off to you and yours. You are a inspiration to me. Just wanted to say Thank you! Oh and as far as a rod goes…..:6’ 2-6’6”. Medium/heavy. I would jump on and purchase one of them right now! I’m kind of a accident waiting to happen when I’m out on the water, but somehow I keep coming back dry, just usually have a broken tip, or right in half! 😳. Much love man. Keep the videos coming!

[@jackwilenmasonry]

Sorry. 7’2-7’6”.

[@MARKLOCKWOOD2012]

If I had to replace my bass pro spinning/ or bait casting. I’d build a multi purpose rod one that would take care of it all regardless of lures flip,cast, that way your not tripping on rods in the boat. I personally like medium heavy. Not telephone poles. You want something that won’t wear out your wrist or fore arm. For a bait caster smoother the better. Maybe a reel that has anti back lash capabilities so if it’s windy. Plus for any new fisherman that’s new to bait casters. They can cast without having to worry about the line bird nesting. Spinning super long casts super smooth retrieve and a drag system so for monster fish the drag will self adjust so it won’t break of the fish. You can dial it in close the reel finites the rest [smart drag] I’d put line size on the rod recommended plus if you sell these rod/reels I’d do a combo that way your already matched.

[@redfishreilley]

6' 9" heavy moderate fast for docks and under trees. True skipping rod would be awesome.

[@bigcountry634]

Absolutely flipping is my hands down favorite way to fish here in louisiana there is no shortage of things to flip

[@scotmardis538]

Scott I’ve been a follower , guided with you and a big fan for well over a decade . I was so sorry to hear you and your family had Covid . I notice we had not seen much of you on the Tube , just thought you were taking some family break time . But you didn’t tell us where you thought you might have caught Covid and if you and your wife and your fishing partners on the tour had been vaccinated. You have a great channel and a lot of solid followers like me . If you were not vaccinated, after having Covid do you think your followers ( adults) should be vaccinated. Your advice might help a lot of people. Thanks-Scot

[@russellwatters5891]

A 7'6" Flippin stick for getting over cattails on the North Shore. A 7'3" heavy for casting 12" wild shiners in the Monkey Box. And a 6'8" light heavy for Shellcracker fishing at Bird Island. Ok? Just my opinion...lol Love to use Favorite rods, anything ya'll come up with is quality!

[@derrickwestfall2002]

There’s already a 7’6” flipping stick. My guess is he will design something similar to the old okuma tcs 7’11” mat daddy rod. At least I hope he does. And wouldn’t a light heavy just be a medium heavy?

[@russellwatters5891]

@@derrickwestfall2002 In my opinion, a shellcracker rod needs to be stiff, but have a fast tip, for snatching them suckers off the beds...That way the other ones won't know what's happening, like shooting hogs with a suppressed .300 blackout. Lol

[@Grimlock1832]

It’s may not be your thing, but there are so many instances where I need and prefer a shorter rod. I see so many 7+ foot comments the the shortest I heard today was 6’10” but at times when I’m in a boat with a few people or fishing back in creeks or under heavy tree cover or I want to be REALLY accurate casting, I grab my 6’6” medium light and it always delivers. Mine is a spinning rod, but I know others that have a cranking stick at that length. Something to consider.

[@UncleMike04]

I have all of your okuma tcs rods and that lineup I thought was absolutely perfect. I have high end Shimano rods. G loomis and other staples in the rod game but I absolutely love the tcs 7’3 frog rod and The 2 mat daddy rods.

[@justinbuckles120]

Would love to see a good 7’4/7’5 for c-rig, jig and stuff like that, a deep cranking rod and a big flipping stick

[@SledgeHammer43]

Glad y'all are getting better Scott. Let your family know we wish you all speedy recovery. Get well soon

[@kerryparks1979]

I just received my 7'5" Phantom and 2 Defender also 7'5" all MH. Both look sick and I love the Patriotic look of the Defender rods! The cork handle is disappointing since other handles offer better grip. But I'll get over it. Proud American!!

[@corollinout]

Just picked up 3 more Favorite rods. Love that they come with the sleeves, makes like so much easier than having to buy them for different lengths. Third Defender, Emperor, and B. Lats casting rod. Hopefully I'll be released to fish soon, havent been since April, and all I've been doing to spending money of fishing stuff.

[@darrenmiller6278]

I still use a 7'11" XXtra heavy flipping rod you designed a few years back and still love it so definitely do another! I also would like to see a 7'11" cranking rod, I am still using my Shimano Crucial because I haven't found any big cranking rods I like better yet. Either way God bless you and your family brother I am so thankful you all recovered from your sickness 🙏

[@rustyscopano2667]

Congrats on making the Classic!!!!!!! I know it was a stressful year but you should send Johnston a huge thank you card. Love your videos and I am excited to see you fish in the Classic. Go get em.

[@michaelmarcum7625]

All the rods I use are favorite rods, Scott I would love to see a really good all around jerk bait rod. Jerk baits are an all year round bait and I love using them . Tried about 4 different styles of favorite rods, still not found one the works well with the actions of the baits.

[@bleednblue7713]

Agreed 100%. Topwater/jerkbait rod would be awesome.

[@Swood2704]

Top water design rod would be awesome

[@ZachMallett304]

Would be awesome to make your very own drop shot rod specifically for drop shots, a cranking rod and a flipping stick with a signature grip unlike any other flipping stick I find sometimes my hands hurt 6 hours into flipping because the grip just isn’t completely comfortable let’s see what u got Scott!!!

[@fish0741]

The Summit rod is almost a exact copy of the old Shimano Speed Master rods from the 80s, I still own a few they still work but i have retired them

[@noahjohns7954]

Since I understand that I’ve had problems with spinning rods and braid, then you did on the st. Lawrence I think a good fast action medium light rod, more of an inshore spinning rod action. My favorite rod for keeping them pinned on bass is a penn squadron III inshore 7’ 6” medium light fast action, it works well. Maybe a moderate fast spinning rod 7’ and it work amazing with 10-20 lb braid and a mono or flouro leader.

[@lumpkinangler3613]

Hey Scott I’m looking for a good swim jig rod and use it for regular jigs to mainly in light to moderate cover I live near Lanier and Jackson lake what rod would you say? I was looking at the 7ft 3 medium heavy in the emperor? Any suggestions?

[@israels4518]

Would love to see a flipping stick/frog rod. Also a top water rod. Maybe a crank bait rod also! Hopefully your rods aren’t in the $200+ range because I would love to buy one, just can’t see myself spending 200+ on a rod, that’s just me though. Glad too see you back making content and glad your family is all healthy and well Scott! 🙏

[@Dannytats13]

Hey Scott, im a big fan. Such a big fan that i decided to buy a Favorite phantom/sick rod combo because you endorsed them. But to be honest, ive never been more disappointed with a combo. First, when i recieved the rod the drag on the reel was completely stripped and wouldn't stay adjusted. After a long long time trying to get through to customer service, a.few days, i finally got a hold of someone who was very helpful and just sent me a new one without hassle. But then a couple months into having the combo i then had the rod snap in half on a cast of a 3/8 oz jig. I have never broken a rod in my life. I have been trying to get a replacement but they will not cover my shipping to return the broken rod, only the shipping for the replacement. Problem is shipping is like 60 to 100 dollars which is almost half of what i paid for the combo. Ive about given up on Favorite, but im so disappointed because this is the most ive ever spent on a combo and it has been nothing but problems. I'm not happy to inform you about this, but it is my reality. You and your father have been such inspirations to my fishing, but i cant believe how awful my experience with Favorite has been. Keep making great content

[@UncleMike04]

I also really really love the 7’4 okuma evx. I thought that rod has a perfect action and all around great rod.

[@larrystolzman9337]

Hi Scott: I love to fish all types of fish. LMB, SMB, Northerns, Muskies and pan fish. So I have a problem. My favorite fishing at this time is for Crappie. So can you convince Favorite rods, with your help, to not make a great rod, but instead make a crappie rod? (Sorry pun intended.) How about a 6’2”, light, fast action, super sensitive blank at a price every fishing Grandpa can equip his grandkids without breaking the bank. Easy to cast for old guys like me, enjoyable to learn fishing as a kid and strong enough (with the right drag setting) to land a 5# bass. I can already hear the kids screaming with joy. The goal to get more kids into fishing and warm the hearts of all family members! By the way, I pray Hilary has a great first tournament and she doesn’t beat the boys to badly. I know you’ll have an amazing day. God Bless!

[@rionpk9888]

Does the general start it's bend at the 3rd or 4th eye? Where's it's pivot 👉

[@rdspang90]

man I was so glade to see the Instagram post, you made the classics.. I cant wait to follow along. SMC all the way.

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

👊🏼👊🏼 thank you

[@rodroyal1779]

Bought a St Croix 7-4 heavy. Thought it said moderate fast. It was fast. Pool cue. I'd like a rod same size and length but a lighter more moderate tip for better distance and keeping fish pinned. Frogs, large swimbaits, glides and possibly A rig.

[@jerimydeloach1556]

I'd like a 7ft 3 or 7ft 4 casting rod for fishing big Texas rigged worms, heavy finesse jigs (3/8 or 1/2),& magnum shakey heads! I fish lake west point, harding, Martin and eufaula and those techniques are what I use the most on those lakes

[@retrocny5625]

I'm up north and do a lot of drop shot fishing for smallies. If you did a 6ft 10" to 7ft 1" medium-light power, fast action spinning rod, I'd jump all over it. I have a couple older Dobyns Savvy spinning rods I use for this exact purpose, love them but they don't make em any more at least not the Savvy series. Can do drop-shots, lighter shaky heads, ned rigs, I even throw lighter jerk baits on it and they work great. Up in the northeast where I live, if I'm fishing for small-mouth, I'm finesse fishing most of the time. Spring/Fall when I like fishing for largemouth the most, it's hard to go wrong with a 7ft 3" medium-heavy fast action all-purpose rod for spinner-baits, texas rigs and even swimbaits. And then maybe something like a big stout punching rod.

[@bigcountry634]

I used a tactic from your playbook on a local lake I watched big bass blowing up everywhere and I couldn't get any to bite I was in walmart and found the ol devil horse I bought everyone they had went back to the lake and had an amazing morning my top 5 fish weighed in at 34.56. Ty for the tips buddy

[@smittyboi1755]

Glad to hear the family is doing well, and back to good health. I woukd Like to see a big Flippin stick 7'10" heavy. And im so jealous you get packages like that sent to your house. I soooo wish. That MDJ rod is sick. I would love me one if those bad Larry's. Ill send you my address, Lol. Congrats on making the classic as well Scottie. God Bless

[@J_THOR]

Im just starting to get into fishing. In my humble opinion - Everyone who's INTO fishing prob has their ideal rods (what they can afford) Of course ppl will buy yours to support the channel. I think a $100 - $125 baitcaster combo would do well. I am ignorant when it comes to specs lol just give me/ppl something extremely versatile that we can cast from the bank and tie on anything (except the 9 in swimbaits etc) bc im sure that requires large everything. Ya, u may not make a killing on a lower end rod but it may be more fruitful in the long run because ppl will end up buying your higher end stuff the more they get into it or when they have the cash to spend. A lower end combo also makes a great gift, drop it early nov and ppl will buy em for their kids. Or do like a box set, include baits and the combo for cheaper. Food for thought 🤷‍♂️

[@ferkxd451]

Problem with favorite rods is how do I check them out? Where do I go? I'm in so cal. I gotta feel them to buy.

[@iraregister7589]

I have a favorite 7'6" heavy moderate fast that I love, so good for so many things: football jigs, pitching, frogs, Carolina rig, 1 oz spinnerbaits, and I even throw flash mob jr's on it. But I need the same rod in a 7'3". The 7'3" medium heavy moderate fast is too light.

[@bassicallydoug]

Hi Scott! Love your channel. Subscribed to you, your Dad, and Hilary. Been watching your Dad and buying his books since the 1980s. Which Favorite rod would you suggest for drop-shot fishing lakes like Sydney Lanier? The water is deep and Bass tend to be in 15 to 55 feet of water at various times of the year. I notice that many KZbinrs cover shallow water fishing. It seems that most do. I mostly fish deep water. Lake Lanier has points that drop to 70 feet. There are underwater humps at 45 to 70 feet down. During the summer, the spots were at 35 to 55 feet. BTW: I’ve already loaded the Pro Series Favorite (7.0 Medium Heavy casting) into my shopping cart on Favorite’s web site. I saw your Dad using it to bank fish in Arkansas.

[@richarddavenport378]

Hey Scott always enjoy your explanation on the different tackle. Would like to see your comments on a rod for top water like a buzz bait and so on

[@jelmo1057]

Would love to see a Scott Martin series all purpose rod to pair with the Favorite Soleus XCS for both inshore salt and bass fishing, also a spinning skipping rod under 7’ and a top water rod. Glad the family is on the mend, love all your videos, now go get you a “ Classic”!!

[@davidfarley145]

Florida bass rod is my number one desire for you to make. Call the fellsmere slayer? Second would be a very sensitive (for light jigs) rod for fishing deep in calm slow water. Something that could be used for walleye or smallmouth. The best of coarse now is the loomas but way too expensive.

[@shawndevine2556]

i bought the blat spinning rod and i absolutely love it!!! he did an amazing job on his spinning rod.

[@notsure2477]

A big ole punching rod would be nice. 🤙🏻 Got my first Favorite rod last week. Did some punching 2 days ago. Got a few. Didn’t get a monster. But I did pull out a 4.5 lbs through some nasty stuff much easier than my previous rod. I am starting to make the switch to Favorite on all my rods.

[@richwarren2475]

You never even mentioned the Classic Mr Martin. This must have been made before Cory Johnson won the St Lawrence river event. No matter what : You did it Scott Martin. Congratulations on this amazing feat! Now to go and get it done at the Classic would fulfill a lifelong family dream! We all will be pulling for you that's for sure! Enjoy your holiday season to the whole Martin family and team SMC!!

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

It was made before Cory’s open win.. but thank you very much! I’ll mention it in a video very soon! Appreciate your support

[@BindisHoney]

7ft11 M Swimbait rod. Something light that can launch those swimbaits.

[@pauladay3868]

I’d like to see a 7 foot medium heavy for worm fishing. I’m looking forward to seeing your tournaments action this year. Love your format very entertaining and educational.

[@AdventuresOutdoors]

Really love my Scott Martin Okuma rods. I was bummed when you got the new rod sponsor.

[@Jason_Emry_Fishing]

I was excited to get my Favorite rods but they showed up broken. 3 rods destroyed. I guess I will get them replaced. Joe Morris told me you have some awesome suggestions on Favorite rods and I’m all ears!

[@weshallfishing7122]

Saw you up there on the St. John’s yesterday, I was captaining as well, friend of mine was the captain but his boat broke down while he was out in crescent lake, so I had to come and pick the boy he had in his boat up and he finished 18th yesterday in the national, he only caught 4 for 5 pounds today

[@jimgeiger8525]

I am planning on a trip to Okeechobee can you help me with any kind of where I should stay or where should I go where I can rent a boat

[@mikehenson187]

6'8 medium action jerk bait and small topwater rod. Open water and treble hooks.

[@patrickpatterson8565]

Nice good cranking rod and an all around 7 med hvy with fast action and at a reasonable price I love the pro series rod great rod for the price 👍👊

[@Tracker7266]

Great video !! Excited to see the rods from Scott Martin and also Hilary's tournament on the St. John's. I never understood this whole rod specific thing. I know the diehards and elitists will chomp on that comment like a 10 lb. Largemouth but I just don't get it. Sure rods will very with their action, their balance, their capacities but to me it's all just a gimmick to sell more equipment by the manufacturer's. Believe me when I say I've bought rods and later on given them away, given them to my son, sold them, etc. For one reason or another, they just didn't perform the way I wanted. It wasn't that they weren't good rods. It was just an overall thing where maybe the manufacturer missed or cut corners on the guides or maybe an inferior reel seat or simply ... they just broke for no reason. I've had custom rods made and have also sold them. I've paid anywhere from $50 to $250.00 for some. On average, my rods cost around $100. Cost is a huge factor. Why pay for the name and hype when I can pay less for something that suites my needs and is of good quality. I also understand that cost is no object for some. For most of my fishing, I have 6'-0 to 7'-2" medium light, to medium rods. I have one or two 5'-0" and 5'-6" ultralight rods. Most if not all are fast action. I have one or two rods that are medium heavy as I do not live in an area that predominately produces catches of Largemouth, Smallmouth and pickerel in excess of 5 lbs. or more. I have them for throwing heavier or big baits lures is all. Are there bigger fish and I'm not catching them, sure, probably. I'm also not a professional angler. That being said, my rods can handle flipping, drop shot, crankbaits, jerkbaits, wormin' ...etc. I catch fish just fine. None of them are specific to any one type of fishing. I've been through a number of fishing rods in my years and have only in the past 10 years been upgrading to slightly better quality rods. Again, none are one type of fishing specific setup or purpose. My rod brands are predominately BPS, St. Croix, Ugly Stik, custom, and a few salt water names like Penn, Lamiglass, and Tsunami. When I pull a rod off the rack my priorities are first and foremost the build quality of the rod. Does it look like it has good components. Two, I look at the specs to see what the rod can handle for what I will be using it for. If I'm fishing for Stripers or Fluke in the Atlantic ocean, or fishing for Largemouth, will the rod handle the lure weights and the line I need. Three, the weight of the rod. Most rods today are super lightweight IF you buy quality. I don't want to be hurling or casting a tree trunk all day. Fourth and usually last ... if I really like the rod ... I look at the price. Let's say a rod costs, $79.99 and I really like it. I also found another rod and it's just feels that much nicer and seems to be a little better quality but it's costs $124.99. It's then that I weigh the cost over quality. I'll research reviews of others that have purchased both rods. I weigh the cost of spending another $45.00 for a rod that I know will last me a lifetime. I'm not one to replace fishing rods every few years like some people do. And that's fine. Unless they somehow completely reinvent the wheel ... my current rods will probably be my last. I'm only 55 ... so I have a few years left to fish. But I don't see my gear changing much. :-)

[@Tracker7266]

If you want to donate one of your signature rods though Scott .... I'd be more than happy to except the gift. LOL

[@bassin9114]

A good 6’6 jerk bait rod for the shorter folks. I’m 5’8 so I’m average height but I still smack the water some fishing a jerk bait. Glad you’re all healthy brother!

[@synthetix83]

Would love a 7'2 med/heavy fast action. No trigger on the handle, and medium sized ceramic eyelets. From all the rods I've used over the years this seems like it would be a jack of all master of none rods

[@fivekeepersfishing9050]

My go too flacons are 7'2 med hvy, 7'3 hvy, and 7'6 hvy being my favorite. I'd love to check some rods you made like that!!

[@redneckarchaeology3768]

I can't wait for some video from H's tourney. Make sure she has a blast and remember the zone is right between stoked and relaxed. I'm thinking 6'10" med. extra fast would not only walk the dog, it might take it for a run too. Soft jerks in and under tight spots?

[@darrenmanicone6690]

I enjoy how Scott's excitement seems to be like that of someone who seems to have made it himself in pro bass fishing. I truly would like Scott to make a video that explains how the average American, trying to become the self made fishing pro that Scott Martin is, becomes just that. I get that Scott considers him lucky to be born to a fishing icon, but my question is, "How do I, Darren Manicone, whose dad was the son of an Italian immigrant family from Lodi, New Jersey, become a fishing pro without being felt entitled to it? How do I Find sponsors? or how do I develop the capabilities to market rods that still have the seller tags on them come tournament day? Thank you so much for posting your video and hopefully you can respond honestly to my comment on what it takes for an average guy like myself(whose dad isnt already famous in filming/fishing bass tournaments). Btw if your response is to winning tournaments, than my next question is, "How did Scott Martin afford his truck, boat, and tournament fees wheb he first started?"

[@captainron3494]

Since your dad guided in sc do a carolina rig rod and just a input I like 7.11 why room to cast and u can chuck it far than others...

[@BravoBassin]

Glad you and your family are ok Scott after all having covid stay strong and healthy.

[@markfulwood7415]

How about a 7'6" Inshore, dual purpose rod, for long casts, 1/4 to 1/2 oz baits. Medium Heavy, Moderate Fast tip, with a split grip, and backbone...?

[@PatrickC63]

Eye candy for us anglers for sure! I know you like the big sticks, and you can do a couple. But I’m in the process of switching my Lews rods to Favorite. I would like to see you do a signature series jerk bait rod. This is the first summer throwing jerk bait on a baitcaster, so maybe some consideration? Good stuff once again, and I’m happy to hear that you and your family are doing well 🙏🏻

[@trickytrav88]

I love the mark daniels rod the colors are 👍 and it just looks like a great rod. Great vid thanks for showing us these rods . God Bless and safe adventures

[@rjuniorwj]

7'4 " med heavy to heavy all purpose rod. with enough backbone for grass lakes of Florida, but could be used outside of Florida as well

[@rayherndon3728]

I’m glad y’all are all good. I’ve been eyeing the B Lat rods.🎣

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

Those are great!

[@dannyhardy878]

How about a little bit shorter rod to get under all of the low hanging trees? 6’6- 6’8”- something for precise target casting

[@Dbrockjohnson]

Food luck Hillary! You couldn’t have a better coach, that’s for sure! Good stuff Scott!

[@markdavis1363]

Hello Scott,great video as usual. I am so glad your family is healthy again. I love the old fashion ugly sticks. Lol i am an old school fishing guy. Thats all i have and i plenty of them. How dl feel about the ugly stick rods? Just wondering. May the LORD BLESS ALL OF YOUR FAMILY'S EFFORTS.

[@bassfishingtexas2637]

A grass rod for traps, swim jigs (braided line) and chatterbait. To rip out of grass but “soft enough “ to not rip out of fishes mouth. For Fishing grass flats

[@wesleybigham1]

I’ve never used a Favorite rod, but I know you and your dad use them, so I already know they’re good rods! I’m sure I will buy me one of those rods eventually to try them out. I’ve enjoyed my Dobyns rods!

[@bkfishing1928]

Build a Skipping rod. Casting 6’9” I’ve gotten good at skipping a wacky with a baitcaster. Pretty rewarding!

[@wall-iflex2452]

I got to say I've always by different rods but this year I have bought a couple different favourites and I got to say I really do like them so far they look good they feel good makes me feel cool when I'm using them that's what it's all about isn't it

[@dustinboyette9648]

Off the subject, but you shoukd make a bass fishing guide book. What type of baits to use during different seasons, what rod and reels to use with what type of line, colors, ect. I coukd go on but you know what you would put in a begginers guide. Not a whole book but just a cheat sheet to keep in your tackle box! That would be so sweet to have. I know you do these videos on all this but to have like 4 baits and colors for each season, what rigs to set up, and where the fish are most likely to be durring certain temperatures would be awesome. I would have. Sell like hot cakes my brother!! Lol FR

[@dustinboyette9648]

$9.99 all day long!!!! Put a good scripture on the inside cover to spread the word of God too! You never know what one scripture coukd do on someones life, and help people improve their fishing game all in one. Win win brother!

[@mikefurness1598]

I fish out of a kayak so need some shorter rods. The one rod that I'm missing is a good frog rod and to me a good frog Rod is something in the vicinity of 6'8 or 6'10" heavy or extra-heavy with a fast or extra fast tip ... basically a broomstick! LOL!

[@user-ij6xs4ut7j]

Glad you and your family are feeling well! Wishing Hillary good luck! ( like she needs it though, fish catching machine)

[@wheelb4973]

I am waiting on comment or video about making the Classic . I believe God makes things work out in ways for a reason . Thinking you had missed out so closely and then getting in with Johnson double qualifying is setting up for a great story . All you have to do is win the 2022 Classic . I have a feeling about this . What a story it is going to be.

[@ElitexxChicken]

Would love to see a 7'4 medium moderate fast tip for smaller swim baits applications. When the fish start schooling you sling that bait far without your boat being a factor.

[@mikebailey2119]

Scott, I would like to see a topwater rod for smaller lures like a pop-r. So glad your family is doing ok. God bless.🎣🐟

[@matthewhairell1456]

And weightless fluke. In his Okuma TCS series he had a 6’9” MH that was perfect. I like that he had a 7’0 M+ too.

[@joshawagillis9966]

I own a bunch of your old okuma rods would love to see a scott Martin jig rod in the favorite rids

[@derrickwestfall2002]

I’d love to see some moderate action rods like you had in the old okuma tcs days. I have several of those rods but they need a favorite update

[@derrickwestfall2002]

@Dan Hancuff basically I would like to have favorite blanks with actions and lengths similar to Scott’s old okuma tcs rods that he designed

[@Senkomaniac]

I would say a 7ft rod for walking topwater baits and a 7'8" heavy action for glidebaits to be added to your range Scott.

[@toddsmith7898]

I would like a MH casting rod to skip with. I am in the back of the boat and fight the power poles. Really would like a lesson along with the rod no matter what you decide on. Thank you!!

[@billbussler3332]

I'd like to see a good pitching rod in a shorter length than what most are making nowadays. In my opinion a perfect length for pitching is 6'9". And a little more give in the tip to load it up a little. Too many manufactures making the longer rods and stiffer tips for braid...give us finesse pitchers something.

[@thomasgansen1801]

A good pitching stick.....a Carolina rod...and a monster rod for punching ...

[@SwimShady72]

I’m so happy that you made the Classic!

[@isaacblazier3634]

Need tips for getting a live scope what brand do you recommend

[@BIGTAGGART]

Scott, you need an EMPEROR series style rod with your name on it.. I've always wanted an EMPEROR series but never got around to fund one.. Always see your dad fishing with them and loved them when I seen them

[@capnrob97]

Good call trying to get back in shape. Regular cardio brings a calm to both mind and body, should help with decision making out on the water. I have been doing 90 minutes of hard cardio in the gym everyday for 7 years now, and if I can't make the gym now, I really feel lousy and a little tense.

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

It’s definitely helping me out! I feel so good

[@tracybudesa7263]

I would love to see you build a super cheep economy rod and real combo that everyone can afford that is kind of a do all

[@karlchandler7246]

Yep they come with a rod sleeve.....ive gotten one favorite Rod!!!!!

[@johnpacitti74]

Scott remember when I was telling you about that first favorite rod I bought it broke on the fifth cast lol Should I go to dobbins.

[@JonMBaute]

Would love to see you build a 7’ and 7’4” MH -Xfast Composite rods for Chatterbaits and some Crankbait fishing

[@monsterfrogfishing5570]

I would build a 6'10" and 7'3" specialized Jig rod.....3/8-1/2 oz . That would be awesome

[@jerkbait6878]

7’ 4” medium heavy moderate fast. But with alittle more backbone then a true medium heavy.

[@jdbarton5444]

Would love to see a short handled 6.6 heavy or medium action spinning rod for skipping tubes under docks and heavy cover.

[@rogernewberry1909]

I’m old school and would love to see a shorter pistol grip rod. Maybe 5’ 9” MH. Needs to be lite enough for all day one handed use.

[@arcfishing2012]

7'3 EH fast action casting, 6'10 MH fast action casting, and a 6'6 M moderate action spinning

[@BayouKid]

A Martin top water rod for lures like devils horse, torpedo, etc.

[@joshgriffith9327]

Frog Rod 7'3" XH, Deep Cranking Rod 7'10" MH mod, your Flippin Stick

[@coltonkeidel4625]

I love your videos I am asking for a baitcaster or 2 for Christmas. Sorry about you getting covid glad your okay.

[@johndrx165]

Glad you all are feeling better.

[@Dbrockjohnson]

Dude I couldn’t imagine getting free rods like that for my profession! Your blessed man, but well deserved sir! Way to go favorite!

[@jhaynes51190]

I would love to see a new 7’11” casting rod for cranking, and a nice 7’6” casting rod. All with the one and only Scott Martin name on it.

[@1964krazyeric]

Nice looking rods. Congrats on getting into the Classic!

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

They are! I’m excited for mine.. appreciate you!

[@rowdybroomstick1216]

Just watched a video about japanese made rod's and the guy was talking about omni directional spine and how important it was and that most japanese rod's don't have this what they have is usually called a directional spine that is usually oblong and generally pointed in the direction of the eye's, but the problem with this is that your sensitivity and strength only are felt in one direction which is limiting. The omni directional spine has full sensitivity in all directions and has strength in all directions, so no matter the direction of the bite you feel it. If theirs any truth to this it will be how I choose the next ten rod's that go in my rod locker. Hopefully favorite is looking into this.