Rod & Reel Arsenal 2021 - Westin Smith (Googan Squad | Shimano)

[@WestinSmith]

What do y’all want to see us add to the lineup for our next arsenal video?

[@The-iy4kp]

What is the underspin, what brad is it

[@The-iy4kp]

The underspin that you use what brand is it

[@WestinSmith]

I believe that was one I picked up from Karl’s bait and tackle although there are a lot of options out there. Woo! Tungsten might be the brand we were using

[@thebeardedangler8714]

Since you’re such a swimbait guy maybe which rods you can throw swimbaits on (obviously the muscle) and if you can get away with throwing smaller ones on different rods and line test you would use. Thanks again Westin love the content. Hope you did something nice for Devon for Valentine’s Day ❤️

[@The-iy4kp]

@@WestinSmith ok because I liked the one you used

[@AndresMartinez-qm9xb]

*Wow. **enjoyable.fishing** recommend I must say this rod has exceeded my expectations. Nice quality, budget friendly rod. May have to buy another one in the near future!*

[@beardosd]

Very informative, one of the reasons I love your videos, you're always trying to teach us some things. As a newer angler, it helps me tremendously. I'm glad you went over line weight as well.

[@WestinSmith]

My pleasure man! Thanks for the feedback

[@CrymsinFaydeVocals]

the Daiwa tatula line of reels worked really well for me

[@nextgenclassiccarsofIL]

bored at my office so I'm coming back to see the goodies you have going on lolol

[@thebeardedangler8714]

Sick line up! I’ve been checking all day for this video and you did not disappoint. Great video very informative thanks brother 🔥 🔥

[@WestinSmith]

Appreciate it man! Thank you 👊🏼

[@cadewhitley1208]

Can you put a lews tournament pro, it’s a black and gold reel. It would look good with a gold rod

[@HookNReel]

Westin deserves more attention than he gets. Underrated 🔥🔥

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks bro! In due time 🤘🏼

[@Timsontv]

yes he helps so much and likes everyone to succeed,thats why i said im going to support him all the way..

[@6_5196]

That is the truest comment of the year

[@ottocornett1151]

These are amazing, they are so lightweight and balanced

[@fireandmetalfishingwithlyo9025]

Great info Westin thank you, one thing I would like to see y’all do on the next gen rod add the measuring system on all the rods. The markings could be a subtle gold color on the gold series. Just my thoughts . Love all the gear though

[@WestinSmith]

This is true! Thanks for the feedback

[@robertwhite3631]

for the twich I would go with a shimano curado mgl 70, with 12# mono or 15# floro. you could even do the same with a slx mgl 70....

[@tightlinefishing6065]

I’m getting a gold 7’5” muscle rod and a shimano slx on the 30th

[@thesouthwes]

Nice video man! I’m going to have to make some content like this for my channel to make it through the southern winter apocalypse! Keep it up dude!

[@WestinSmith]

Yeah as you’ve seen my last 3 vids were filmed in the living room haha 🤘🏼🔥

[@SaulTeebolz]

I ordered a dobyns Sierra med-heavy on Black Friday . As everyone else, my shipment took a LOOOOONG time to get sorted out. Over the next couple months, I would periodically track the pkg, it would say that it was stuck in a postal facility in Texas ... so I finally decided to write TW to see if I could get some help. They apologized and they said the package was lost and that they would re send my rod. It must be my lucky week because I just got the re-sent rod and a few days later, the missing rod ended up coming as well! What a come up! These dobyns Sierra rods are so siiiiiiick!!

[@WestinSmith]

Oh dang hahah 2 for 1 special

[@emmpak]

The New scorpion DC and Anteras are not available yet.

[@WestinSmith]

Yes but you can preorder them and they will arrive way faster. Pre orders already sold out where I ordered

[@emmpak]

@@WestinSmith can Googan Squad make a bent minnow lure? That would be awesome. I love those things. Price is too crazy on them. Googan Squad could make a nice one with reasonable price.

[@craigholland2274]

What is your opinion on the googan gold vs dobyns rods? I had 3 sierras and thought they were light but weren't very sensitive. Was going to order some googans , what's your opinion in comparing the two?

[@alceja3522]

Noo Zodias is gone!! Love Shimano! Your reels are legit!! I also bought the St croix swim bait rod cause of you guys and happy so far☝🏻

[@WestinSmith]

Yeah the Zodias was nice but I couldn’t justify keeping it after snapping the older Swimbait rod and needing a new one. The trade made more sense and now I’ve got those Googan spinning rods so I’m set

[@alceja3522]

@@WestinSmith that’s true! You guys throw some sick swim baits now! We love it 💪🏽

[@dswoutdoors9858]

I'm getting a muscle rod because I'm pissed because 2 days ago I bought a lews mach 2 and I was going to hang it up on my rod rack and the guide insert just fell out so I didn't even get to use it

[@travisworts6249]

Could you do some budget under $50 spinning reels

[@ctutt0862]

Hey man 13 fishing came out with a reel a minute ago but no one seems to have a quality video on it, on KZbin at least, it’s the 13 fishing Concept BOSS, I know it’s pretty expensive and you could get more content out spending money on other stuff but I don’t even really know what the reel looks like aside from pictures, would be sweet if you picked one up even if you returned it.

[@robertveith2255]

What rod would you use for a gold Calcutta 200gtb bought the last one in gold use it for Rapala jerk baits

[@mesa620]

Is the gold series worth the extra money over the green?

[@necrosisCS]

Do you not own any Daiwa reels?

[@Texasbroski512]

The next combo i want is a googan gold muscle with a LEWS PRO TI with 50LB braid

[@outdoorfishinglife9038]

You should invest in a lews hypermag

[@TheSalvaFamily]

A SLX MGL and whatever rod you would feel it would go best on.

[@WestinSmith]

Not a bad idea

[@TheSalvaFamily]

I want to get a new feel for my 7’1 Mojo Bass MF (Plastics) and have thought about that reel but not sure how it would pair with it.

[@brysonhamilton7824]

You should do a vid on your tackle Arsenal a more updated one

[@MIddlefish]

I ordered The Green GoTo Rod and GoTo bundle box, a muscle box, a revolver from Karl's and I got the muscle bundle box and revolver but the revolver was in the wrong color 😅, the GoTo bundle box had the twitch bundle inside it and they seem to have lost my rod some where... the tracking number went inactive...

[@Catpajamas101]

No twitch rod?

[@WestinSmith]

You didn’t watch till the end?

[@mossyoak3kentucky]

Would like to see a Diawa reel or a Lews KVD reel

[@Jason_Emry_Fishing]

I would like to see a Lew’s KVD reel in your arsenal. I have yet to throw it

[@MelodyTymee]

Been thinking about getting one of those googan gold series “go to” rod. Does it feel tip heavy? And how’s the sensitivity? Thanks

[@hunterbull7804]

Had some BPS gift cards burning a hole in my pocket and ended up ordering a Metanium DC yesterday. I love my 16 and 20 Metaniums so I figured I’d complete the collection. Kinda sucks we got some historically cold weather here in Houston. Can’t decide what rod I’m going to get, leaning towards a Megabass Carbon Head Destroyer or Valkyrie.

[@harperheathcott3256]

Please get the Lews pro ti

[@MTZFishing]

Lews custom light would be a good real to use

[@xxgnoah1043]

How do you not get kicked out of all the pawns you fish because I found one of the ponds at you fish and I got kicked out in 7 minutes

[@chrisennis9686]

What reel for under $200 would be best for the go-to rod

[@giannidigaspari4865]

Slx dc

[@chrisennis9686]

@@giannidigaspari4865 that was the plan but it would have taken a month to get to me so I got the slx lol just as good in my eyes

[@jacksongilmore6056]

Been really looking at the diawa lexa, I know you already have swimbait reels but nobody else has vids on that reel lol. Just a suggestion for a reel to get

[@The-iy4kp]

I watched the old one and wanted a new one and got one!! 🔥 🔥 🎥

[@WestinSmith]

So awesome!

[@The-iy4kp]

@@WestinSmith love the content you produce and you in general you are a good person!! Happy Valentine’s Day!

[@troyharper7546]

Great video Westin 💯🔥 Tons of information and good content 👍💯 can't wait to get some of those new rods 💪🔥💯

[@charlesforest5323]

Legit stuff, man!!! I have a gold Go-to with a shimano DC with 15lb floro and a gold twitch with a Lew's reel. One of the first things I noticed is how the rods load up and cast! I'll be picking up more in the future.

[@WestinSmith]

That’s an awesome setup!!! Keep em coming!

[@benhightowerv]

I have the Green Go-To I paired with an SLX DC 150HG, caught my new PB, 6.6. Fantastic combo! 40 lbs braid to 12 fluro leader.

[@WestinSmith]

So awesome! BIG CATCH

[@benhightowerv]

@@WestinSmith dude it was AWESOME! My first PB was 5.15 on top water, definitely an adrenaline rush. This one was deep but fought so hard! I'm definitely addicted to the LMBs!

[@dynasty_aatc]

Let go Westin been wating for this episode selling my old rods to buy the GOGAN RODS

[@onemorecast1352]

Don't do it bro

[@dynasty_aatc]

@@onemorecast1352 why though

[@onemorecast1352]

Overhyped. Dont be a follower dude

[@dynasty_aatc]

@@onemorecast1352 everybody have there own opinion

[@onemorecast1352]

@@dynasty_aatc well don't say i didn't tell you so....

[@DiegoMcElveny]

You should get a Daiwa tatula SVTW the 2020 model, I have one and I friken love it, it's amazing and it would pair perfectly on the twitch rod.

[@nextgenclassiccarsofIL]

to think two years ago i had 1 rod and now currently have 9 and then a fly rod..... its an addiction bro....

[@northeastgiants775]

I preordered every rod googan has bout 6 months ago I have the same rods but I run black max on all of them gotta save somewhere

[@WestinSmith]

Smart move! Good reels for the money 100%

[@northeastgiants775]

@@WestinSmith plus I work for door dash So I’m always looking for fishing spots

[@kenniouscatchembray2681]

I would like to see you throw a Lew’s Crush or 13 concept C on the Googan Gold Rods👊🏼

[@WestinSmith]

Would be sick!

[@ReelLyfeFishing]

Some nice gear man! Keep it up!

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks bro!

[@marioochavez]

hey i’m looking into picking up a muscle rod for frogging ! i’ll use your code but what is the warranty like if i snap my rod😭?

[@ReelinwithRyan]

Solid lineup🔥 Always like a good lineup vid

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Ryan!

[@Mjones8383]

How do the Googans gold compare to MOJO rod

[@WestinSmith]

To be honest it’s not really a viable comparison since the Googan Rods don’t offer a 1-4oz heavy Swimbait rod. I haven’t used any of the standard sized Mojo Bass rods to make the comparison to something like the Go To rod etc. When GS starts making some BIG SWIMBAIT rods I’m sure I’ll be grabbing them!

[@tylerwade9440]

You should grab a Lews Custom Pro or Hypermag they’re awesome

[@WestinSmith]

Yeah I definitely wouldn’t mind

[@jimmieglass1242]

some great setups Westin one of the best channels on youtube

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Jimmie!

[@albertosantana5362]

Hey Westin! Can we maybe get a video that gives us an ideal rod and reel set up for bank fishing and kayak fishing? Love the content man 👍🏼

[@Williamaimstrue]

Been counting the days until you did this video

[@WestinSmith]

Glad to have it up!

[@Williamaimstrue]

Your videos are so inspiring! I even made a KZbin channel.

[@natel5039]

The daiwa sv tws Hs 7.3:1 is great for the muscle rod. It's great for light and heavy lures and is a work horse of a reel. Definitely worth it. I have all Shimano except for that one

[@jessehillis7830]

Man you got some sweet gear my friend!! Love this upload, it's always cool to see what gese people are using! I would say keep it shimano with the reels. I love my lews and penn reels but if I could I would only use shimano!!

[@WestinSmith]

I hear ya! Thanks Jesse!

[@jessehillis7830]

@@WestinSmith you're welcome man. cant wait to see if you get the new scorpion monster drive! I bet it's a beast! It would pair very nicely with a muscle rod or a big swimbait rod!

[@justinpimentel8569]

I cant ship it to Canada

[@justinpimentel8569]

The rod i ended up getting the googan boxes setup go to, reaction ,finesse

[@ZzGHOSTzZ29]

Concept a3 would look nasty on there and there great reels I got the whole concept lineup and there great

[@rippin_lipps_doe.8006]

Gomexus make some handles if you don’t feel Like dropping 250 on handles

[@fireandmetalfishingwithlyo9025]

Let’s see some Diawa reels! They’re great and that’s the brand St.Croix uses with they’re combos I believe

[@WestinSmith]

🤘🏼

[@creekcrankin]

Nice collection dude! You'll have a lot more fun with those crankbaits with a lower gear ratio rod. Especially if you're really thinking about tournament fishing. I hope you still are. Because I'd love to see how someone starts out tournament fishing besides doing what I did and just doing online ones 😂

[@robertveith2255]

I think you answered my question!!!!

[@thereviewnook_with_Ajay]

I am so sad, I only have one rod, and some gulp worms with Vienna sausages, wish I could be in one of your videos and maybe even learn some tips for you, I am in prosper TX, in DFW, you are my inspiration I am starting a fishing KZbin channel soon

[@C_Tutt]

You snapped the thirteen fishing rod, wow

[@WestinSmith]

Yeah in the house with the vacuum, long story I explained in a previous vid 😂 I was loving that thing for the price.

[@stuffonstuffonstuff3237]

Good advice

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks!

[@rockycontreras6145]

Very cool setups I actually have the same stuff well rods googans green and gold and then some MOJO bass rods great minds lol😂

[@OptimizedOutdoors]

I want the casting rod for my shimano so bad!!!

[@WestinSmith]

Oh yeah!!!! Must have

[@DiegoMcElveny]

You should check out Phenix rods. They are high-quality rods and they are super nice, you should check out the Phenix M1 rod, I have one, and man it's heavenly. Check them out on TW!

[@WestinSmith]

Thank you for the recommendation

[@DiegoMcElveny]

@@WestinSmith your welcome, I'm sure there are more people who want some different brand rods. here is a link to the M1 if you want to check it out. www.tacklewarehouse.com/Phenix_M1_Casting_Rods/descpage-PMCR.html

[@derrickjack3659]

YES! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@michaeldillon2408]

Was so anxious waiting for this vid. Lol

[@C_Tutt]

Pleas buy a 13 fishing concept BOSS nobody has a video on one on KZbin

[@WestinSmith]

Which one? Concept

[@C_Tutt]

Concept Boss

[@C_Tutt]

@@WestinSmith Concept BOSS by 13 fishing, nobody really has a video of one on KZbin of quality actually showing the reel. It’s pricey but it looks like a really nice reel would be cool if you showed it off

[@evanpopowich6195]

😍 looking nice

[@yaboydion1380]

Googan squad reels

[@WestinSmith]

One of these days

[@bradyjohnson6305]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@WestinSmith]

FIRE

[@TurdFergusson318]

Googan rods are alright. (Have the green muscle & gold twitch) I wouldn’t upgrade my entire arsenal to them, even if they were free.

[@xxgnoah1043]

And I think you know what pawn on talking about

[@glee0425]

get some rod sleeves btw.

[@WestinSmith]

Haha yeah I don’t like using em much just me

[@glee0425]

@@WestinSmith not judging. Keep up the good work. I’ll keep watching.

[@maxmaguire5225]

Stay away from lews. Stick with the shimanos and daiwas.

[@keystonefishing8037]

i love my lews!

[@markg5533]

Dope

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Mark!

[@nickrose2119]

Big stuff, try some musky fishing then talk about big stuff 🤣🤣

[@WestinSmith]

I did when you north on unchartered 🤘🏼

[@Fishin-mission1]

The haters... move on... thats why it's his collection and not yours.

[@TheFishingExpat]

Ain’t nobody got time to “ball on a budget”!

[@WestinSmith]

😂😂😂

[@iraqlobster9474]

Throw some cheap reels (but good quality) on the googan rods for the ppl trying to save a buck

[@mmartin6954]

Can’t beat the abu Garcia silver max. My first bait caster and it’s a great budget reel.

[@iraqlobster9474]

@@mmartin6954 I’ve seen that bad boy at Walmart I’ll have to check it out

[@WestinSmith]

I need to!

[@mmartin6954]

@@iraqlobster9474 yeah it’s awesome. Would highly recommend

[@michaelchingman7376]

Cronarch mgl

[@WestinSmith]

👊🏼

[@Texasbroski512]

Lews PRO TI !!!!!!!

[@trevjfish7633]

Let’s gooooo

[@rushleduc9898]

I was the thousands viewer

[@WestinSmith]

Ayyyyyy

[@charlesgurnea2004]

Do me a favor please get a. Better delivery service for your rods horrible you delivery on you baits and tackle on the spot i shop karls an if u guys could get more saltwater lures in would be great especially the skelly swimmer your always out stock keep up the good work

[@sladeparmer7758]

Antares dc

[@glee0425]

Im Jealous. lol.

[@WestinSmith]

We started with the cheap stuff for sure.

[@angelsaavedra8832]

Like has been dropped lol

[@WestinSmith]

👊🏼

[@mayfieldfishmasters6806]

First

[@touaevang]

Googan rods doesn’t look appealing. Looks like it was made for kids.

[@coltonmccarty2570]

First