How Many Rods To Bring On An Inshore Fishing Trip (And What To Rig On Them)

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[@jackdickerson2031]

Great points Tony. I too take 2 as a minimum. I set 1 up for top water and the other for plastics. If I take a third, it will have a popping cork on it for live or plastic baits.

[@Elthenar]

I do almost exactly this. I do bring a 4th rod though, but it is much heavier than the rest. 50 pound line on a Penn Spinfisher if I feel like using big live of cutbait. I've also been known to use that big rod to throw small bits of Gulp for pinfish so I don't need to rerig my others.

[@ScottMacdonaldfishing]

Freshwater water 5 salt 5. I don't like rerigging when I am out the kayak. Maybe that's to many but it makes me feel like I have everything I need. I am a minimalist when it comes to gear and everything else.

[@BoxingFishingGuy]

Us guys from Texas do it totally different. For topwaters and twitchbaits I prefer a baitcaster with 30lb braid and a 20lb mono or fluoro leader. I like to palm the reel, I can sight cast quicker and generally like to use a 6’6” rod for those baits. I will bring a spinner with 20 lb braid with 20lb fluoro on a longer rod for plastics but sometimes I’ll bring 2 baitcasters. I will never bring 3 rods because that’s just too much going on rod storage wise. My kayak does have a rod holder on the left side but that’s generally where I land fish. Back left is the only place but I can still catch that rod on my windup if I’m not careful. Just got a 7’6” spinning rod for the kayak as an experiment but I feel I probably should have stuck with 7 for ease of fish landing

[@SMC4117]

Heading to Mexico for the summer in a couple of weeks. When I’m not surfing, I’m fishing from shore. I’m bringing 4 spinning rods… 10’MH, 10’MF, 9’MF, and an 8’6”MH. Reels; 2500, 3000, 4000, and a 5000. Throwing jerkbaits, spoons, and swimbaits in all different sizes and weights 🏄🏼‍♂️🎣🤙🏻

[@TheGreatBoyWonder5]

I love those ASClassic rods! Not bad for only $50

[@sd0753]

I always bring at least 2 rods, like you said if you only have 1, and it breaks, your done. The max amount depends on my plans. If we are planning on trolling we might have 6 rods just for that.

[@marklally90]

I just renovated and registered a boat, hope to catch many fish in The Gulf, your videoes are helping me learn, thank you!

[@Saltstrong]

Have fun! Keep us posted!

[@brettking4915]

I will be using these set-ups on Sunday! Thanks SS!

[@jasonliu5477]

wahahaha great

[@greggramig910]

Great counseling. I say take what you have. Just rig with everything you are most likely to need including the ones mentioned here. I have 7 spinning reels across all sizes and will be rigging across these and a few more, considering I have a broad coverage of hard baits.

[@Saltstrong]

Well said!

[@docfishingsrq]

I have been using no knot fas snaps especially when fishing from a paddleboard. I have pretty limited room and I find that I can switch out easily. I bring one spinning and one fly rod. I put the fas snap on the spinning and have the fly rod rugged with the fly of the day. The biggest thing I have to remember is that sometimes these rust and will break at the most inopportune time especially when you leave a hook attached when storing.

[@Eyesofthasouth]

Went into good detail about action, power and length for the first rod. The rest covered the baits themselves without rod and power.

[@Saltstrong]

Sorry about that! Feel free to check out the full blog on our website and post your questions there. That way, Tony can respond back directly with any feedback or input on the other rods. You can find it here: www.saltstrong.com/articles/rods-reels-for-inshore-fishing-trip/

[@Snookchaser007]

How dare you suggest only 3 rods needed what if wives accidentally stumble on this video can you imagine the backlash this could create please take the video down and repost one saying 20 combos are absolutely needed to fish effectively and each must be replaced at least annually at minimum

[@kymi7976]

Lmfaooooo

[@steffensamlal1854]

😂😅 imagine coming home to a garage sale, everything must go buy 2 get one combo free.

[@riccardocarbo2479]

"Hi husband... I noticed 20 rods and reels sitting in the garage after we bought the house, and I knew they weren't yours because you "only have three," so, I took them to Goodwill along with many boxes and boxes of weird looking junk with those terrible hooky things on them that don't look like anything you've bought since last year so I threw that out. And look, I saved that thick clear spool of plasticky cord and figured I could load up the weed wacker so you can use it this weekend. Proud of me?"

[@johelc2412]

🤣🤣

[@victorpersaudpa]

😳😳

[@1966neal]

Great channel, just confused at first. As a beginner angler who did some pier fishing as a teen in California, I never heard of flats, mangroves, or structures in fishing; I heard jetties and pier fishing. I would like it, Tony, if Saltstrong. Could make a KZbin video on what fishing rod and reel combos to use for targeting species off the Pier. Mackarel, Corbina,Perch.

[@TheFishingMommy]

I absolutely love this video-so useful! I’m actually taking lessons from this philosophy into my kayak bass fishing as well. No one needs to cart around 5, 8, or 10 rods at once!

[@Daves.fishingtx]

Taking the kayak out for the first time Sunday. Thanks for the info! Got a better game plan moving forward!

[@riccardocarbo2479]

Are people allowed to fish on Saturdays anymore?

[@Eric-gi9kg]

I agree with 3. 2 spinning and 1 level wind

[@jasl7358]

I always take four. A 12' heaver for soaking big chunks. Two 10' medium setups that I use to target pompano, whiting,, etc.. And a 9' that I use for casting plugs, jigs, or metals.

[@jasl7358]

Oh and Daiwa BG on all four 👍

[@andrewmconrad]

I’m going to be doing a video on what rods I take with me soon. As someone who fishes from a kayak, I want my maximum time fishing and not rigging, so I bring 6 minimum all rigged up differently.

[@michaelbandeko3519]

I most work the flats in the Bahama's and the Yucatan. I carry four rods. Two light actions for light bonefish jigs. A ML for Permit and if the Tarpon are hunting the flats I have a MH.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for sharing!

[@johnmoore3504]

I use about 6. Topwater, 4” jerkbait, 6” jerkbait, jig, twitch bait and something specific to the area or species I’m after. My skiff has lots of under gunnel storage so it’s no problem to carry this many. If I’m fishing in someone else’s boat I only bring 3. And yes the topwater rod is the general use setup that gets switched out as needed. Agree the general breakdown is based on water depth.

[@justrighthartman4396]

John Moore I’m kinda like you I most times bring my whole Arsenal of baits. But I’m beginning to find out I don’t really need all of them. CA Richards has a Flats Class University on Waypoint TV he goes over all that stuff in his classes. I think you would find them very interesting. Have a blessed day.

[@Everything_Andy]

I bring a medium light rod for flats and rock piles in the 10ft or shallower and then a medium heavy for everything else. The medium light for doa shrimp, live shrimp, fiddler crabs, and medium heavy for slow trolling the livetarget mullet and similar size in the 1/2-1.5oz and all from the kayak. And so these two rods allow me to do topwater poppers to small subsurface and small bottom baits like doa shrimp on a 1/4oz ball head jig(10-15lb braid to 15-20lb leader). Medium heavy/heavy for knocker rigs and slow trolling and live lining now if im going to be throwing live baits its more like lobing the live bait and then letting line out and kayak away from the bait a little bit and then slowely troll said bait(20lb braid to 25-40lb leader)

[@simonconnor339]

Only recently started you're vids but i hope you keep up the advice clips as i and im sure alot of other anglers and newbies alike are getting alot out of them.

[@GoonSquad_151]

Thanks for the tips, I’ll be out on Sunday to hit em up!

[@jeffreye3731]

Is there a specific rod for top water. Like the action or power? Would a medium heavy fast action work for a top water ?

[@TridentFishing]

Bass fisherman bring 12 rods watching this are yelling at their screen lol

[@redlegionnaire4692]

This is for inshore.

[@TridentFishing]

@@redlegionnaire4692 i no im joking , i bring 2-3 also

[@fulldangle]

Bass fisherman really only need to do that during tournaments

[@MetalRush666]

It's almost like I know what I'm doing. I use 3 setups the same exact way. I use a stradic FL 2500 and 4k, and a saragosa 6k for heavy structure and live bait.

[@pinoygunnr8871]

Awesome! I have a Stradic FL 3000 and 5000. I know he said a 7’6” M-MH rod for smaller reel, but would it be better to have the same length rod for the bigger reel? And if I run a Stradic FL 3000 on my 7’6” M rod, would I run the 5000 on a MH rod? And which and how big of a reel should I get to complement my 3k and 5k Stradics?

[@MetalRush666]

@@pinoygunnr8871 I use a 7/7'6 med/mh for both. I switch them around depending on what kind of fishing I'm doing and for what fish I target. Some fish have softer mouths so a heavier action can actually tear their mouths. There are times I'll use my 6k on a 7'6 mh rod also. Experiment see what you like and don't like and what works for you. We are all diff and have diff preferences. Have fun and good luck 🤙

[@MetalRush666]

@@pinoygunnr8871 what kind of fishing do you like to do? I think a 6k is a good medium compliment to the smaller stradics. I can catch about anything on it. I've caught black tips off the beach, Tarpon, Snook. Just about everything.

[@pinoygunnr8871]

Chris Howard Tbh, I’m just getting back into fishing after not having fished since I was younger (maybe like 15 years ago). Currently I’m getting into fishing on the beaches, docks and piers on the Gulf Coast of Florida. We actually are planning to fish near Davis Island in Tampa Bay tomorrow, Tarpon Springs on Tuesday and the Crystal River area next Saturday.

[@MetalRush666]

@@pinoygunnr8871 that's the area I live. I moved back last year. I didn't fish for 8 years while I was away. So I'm in the same boat. Trying to figure out new spots and get back into the swing of things. Don't have a fishing buddy yet but it's still a lot of fun. A 6k reel is a good start. It'll work on piers, docks, and the beaches. I recommend the Penn Slammer 3, Shimano Saragosa, and the Penn Spinfisher V/VI. A Penn Battle 3 is also good.

[@Rainersherwood]

A tip based on my own experience learning to fish inshore Florida; don’t leave your rods vertical if you’re in a kayak. This is how you break rod tips and guides and you abrade your line. Keep your second rod in the secondary paddle holder and clean it after the trip. You will damage your rod fighting fish if they are vertical. You will 100% be dragged into the mangroves at somepoint. Be prepared for it.

[@Saltstrong]

Good info! Thanks!

[@jelly_fishing]

Great tip Tony !!!!!

[@Sweetaccord]

I bring all my 7 G°Loomis rods waiting to get robbed. 😂

[@justrighthartman4396]

No reel mess ups if you do your maintenance on the reels

[@CreatioNNoitcurtseD]

Awesome info...subbed!

[@jamesjannell8706]

Great content. Thank-you. If you could only afford 2 quality setups what size reels and rods would you choose ??

[@Saltstrong]

Great question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the community where the coaches spend their time.

[@billhart4707]

Great video. I sometimes take 4 rods and you are exactly right, I get distracted by it. Three is the new max!

[@johnnymac3929]

I live in the northeast on the long island sound. What fish that he talks about in the south relates to a fish in the north like bluefish or striped bass?

[@frankleon6708]

What are the weight of your top water plugs with ten pound braid..and when u switch to the 4000 is the rod a medium or medium heavy

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[@johnsamothrakis4621]

Another great helpful video, thanks

[@zacht678]

2 rods. One 2500 and one 4000. Both 7+ rods your choice and preference in rod type. That will cover any inshore you want to fish.

[@jasonlopez4855]

I need one to rock 1/16 to 1/4 lures moderate fast Action and one for 1/4 to 5/8 moderate Action rod one 3/8 to 1oz fast Action rod can do mostly everything because I don't throw over 28 grams lures and 8lbs, 12lbs, 17 lbs monofilament line max for me. The three go to as a bank fisherman.

[@BaccillusAnthracis]

How bout bringing extra spool as well

[@RC.EST16]

nice video man thanks for the tips

[@fadetoblack2888]

If you use a small power clip(not the cheap ones) then you can switch between any of these setups on one rod. I'd still recommend a second rod for a backup, or even set up as a weighted Texas rig since that can't be easily changed out on a clip due to the weight.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the insight!

[@MsBettydog]

If you come on my skiff (Release Classic 15) bring one rod and leave the tackle box at home

[@nigelveney5352]

What actions are the rods for each category? The power was just mention.

[@Saltstrong]

You can get more details on the full blog page on our website: www.saltstrong.com/articles/rods-reels-for-inshore-fishing-trip/ Feel free to leave a comment there if you still have questions, and Tony can respond back directly to you.

[@MrRmarty79]

Thinking about buying old 18 rods, have you guys tried them out? Doing inshore fishing mainly targeting redfish, black drum, and trout. Thanks

[@moblack5883]

Great rods

[@redelfoutdoors9668]

Great info!

[@bjackson30303]

Asking for a friend: what about a rig for bait fishing esp.Mullet?

[@Saltstrong]

Great question! Make sure to ask this over in the Community (www.saltstrong.com/) where the coaches spend their time.

[@Saltloony]

Good info, thanks Tony!

[@Thatspj]

When you post a fishing video and those are the first comments 😂

[@TheFishingMommy]

Lol

[@antonioradulescu1724]

What option do you have about lurekiller saltist 6000Sw?

[@wpereztx]

On your utility rod are also switching your leader from mono to fluro when you go from top water to sub-surface?

[@jettercool]

Top water is better with straight braid or Mono leader.Twitch bait or Jerk bait works better with Flouro leader

[@francisharrisonpierpont2278]

What does the top water, and sub surface rod lengths need to be?

[@Saltstrong]

Great question! Make sure to ask this over in the Community (www.saltstrong.com/) where the coaches spend their time.

[@gabrielduarte3904]

honest question, i see you guys tie bare hooks and or jigheads not have already rigged the plastics in them.. what do you do if you want to change your plastics? just rig and unrig? doesnt that damage the soft plastics? or just throw the plastic away after a few rig/unrig plastics?

[@furump243]

All of them! Duh.🤣

[@ebony1732]

Individual happiness I guess ! I go out with a few setups..

[@wesleybryant7334]

Or a terrible backlash on a bc that you can’t get out lol

[@greggramig910]

A challenge I face on my upcoming 11 day labor day week 2022 is correlating these size reels to my Okuma spin casters. Epixor 30, 40 50. Any input?

[@Saltstrong]

Great question! Make sure to ask this over in the Community (www.saltstrong.com/) where the coaches spend their time.

[@OkeeeDokey]

What was the last reel size and braid size and leader

[@Saltstrong]

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[@sayad_133Omani]

Thanks pro

[@mattrat890]

A little confused coming from bass fishing and now living on the coast, your leader is heavier than your backing?

[@bjackson30303]

Teeth.

[@Turtlemilk]

4000, 5000, or 6000 spinning reel for half days fishing trip? I’ll be fishing anything from bottom top mid. Best all around reel?

[@Saltstrong]

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[@Turtlemilk]

@@Saltstrong cmon don’t wanna sign up . It’s just a simply question man …

[@leonelmolinajr2]

What size rods for all setups?

[@Saltstrong]

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[@FaithVsFate]

Why the bigger reel for structure?

[@Saltstrong]

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[@PbwithGavin]

What brand is the rod?

[@HamboneFishing]

Meanwhile bass fisherman have anxiety heading out on the water with less than 5 combos I'm guilty.

[@jettercool]

Whats better than having more time to concentrate on fishing than rigging. That`s why different rods for different applications. Bass fishing for me is taking 3 to 5 rods and salt Water fishing is taking 2 to 4. I don`t really understand what`s the problem with taking several rods fishing

[@HamboneFishing]

@@jettercool yeah I'm typically not on the water with less than 5, usually 7

[@tonyshoeball7759]

I'll always at minimum use 2, and usually have a third with me in case. But one rod will most likely soak, while the other rod I'm using various lures.

[@dusbus2384]

This! Extra bonus points when you get a double hookup. Extra extra bonus points when it’s a double while fishing from kayak.

[@PartnerProAlliance]

What rod do you recommend for 7 to 7'6?

[@jasonliu5477]

Check your car long.

[@robertbiermann4666]

So 3 people on boat, 6-12 rods. Makes sense.

[@myceliumguru]

Artificial over cut bait or live for inshore?

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[@bucmcmaster]

Two. One casting reel on ML rod (spare reel in reserve in case of backlash), one spinning reel on ML rod. More than enough to cover a day in the bay or marshes. Changing baits is not a big deal.

[@Eyesofthasouth]

The secret rods

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@pakde8002]

One rod to rule them all. Last thing I want is a boat full of rods in the way, especially can't stand to see a half dozen rods stored on the deck and getting trampled. Then wondering why that $700 rod broke when you cast a heavy lure.

[@larrymor]

All I see is spinning equipment..... I only use bait casting equipment here in Texas.

[@jetpipe28]

Cool! Now do live bait!

[@thedailyruns6046]

The answer is All of Them. Saved you 5mins.

[@manybeers812]

You bing one rod and rig what locals tell you, ffs

[@TheAlienPutter]

Two? 😄

[@Saltstrong]

At least!

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