IF I Could Only Have 1 Rod to Fish BOTH Freshwater AND Saltwater (& stripers, too!)

Hello, everyone! Today, we're doing something a little different. I'm out on some saltwater flats trying to intercept some of the last remaining large(r) stripers of the year. As I was out there, I was thinking about "if I could only have 1 rod combo for fresh or salt...this would be it". So, I tried to incorporate that into the video, too. I've fished a bunch of TFO rods over the years, but this 1 is special - esp. for the price. It's a true mod-fast action which lends itself to being a more versatile rod and it can handle big saltwater fish (as shown in the video), cast light & heavy baits, and protect light leaders. So, for most freshwater fish in most parts of the country....this will be plenty of rod, too. I've fished this rod hard in both fresh and salt and it's held up very well - just rinse it down with freshwater after fishing in the salt. And it's a good-value, as well. The 7'6" is $120....and if you pair that up w/ a sale....you've got a great rod for ~$100 to use in both fresh & salt. It's got well-sized guides to pass braid-to-leader knots. It's got a shorter butt which is great for a kayak or anytime that you're twitching a bait like a fluke or a spook. If I could have only 1 rod combo to fish fresh or salt, this would be it(!) (see specs below). So, come along with me, as I head out onto the flats to chase (& catch) some striped bass.
Today's Fishing Gear...
BEST All-Around Rod + Reel Combo for Fresh AND Salt Water
Rod: 7'6" TFO Professional Series Spinning Rod (M)
Reel: Shimano Ultegra Spinning Reel (3000HG)
Line: 15 lb. Berkley X9 Braided Line (lo-vis green)
Leader: 20 lb. Berkley Big Game (clear)
Lure: Fish Snax 5" Albie Snax (Sand Eel)
Hook: BKK Titan Rider (4/0, unweighted)
Alternative Hook: Owner Weighted Beast Hook w/ Twistlock (4/0, weighted)
Replacement Spring Locks: Owner CPS Center Pin Springlocks (M or L)
Additional Silicone Gripper: Decoy Silicone Gripper Bait Rigging Accessory (L)
Sit-Inside Kayak Set-up
Kayak: 10' Native Watercraft Marvel (now made by Liquid Logic)
Paddle: Aqua-Bound Fin Seeker (discontinued)
Alternative Paddle: Pelican "The Catch" Kayak Paddle
Life Jacket: NRS Chinook (old model, L/XL, Orange for visibility)
Scissors: Rapala Super Line Scissors (great scissors for the price)
Fish Towel: Booms Fishing Microfiber Fishing Towel with Clip
Gloves: Glacier Glove Ascension Bay Sun Glove (XL)
Pliers: P-Line Adaro Jr.
Fish Grippers: The Fish Grip "Glow"