BASS angling - Best entry level Lure fishing rod the Favorite Cobalt - CBL902M

You can spend more and get a better rod but at this price point the favorite cobalt is the rod to go for, particularly for u.k Bass Angling with hard plastics.
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[@nemesisslr]

Great review, I think it is the best Bass rod at that price. The Major Craft Skyroad is a great rod for a bit more money. I am a tackle tart so have a Tenryu Ultimate one and a Shimano Stradic CI4+ 3000 size filled with Varivas Avani Sea Bass Max Power PE in 14lb. May I ask what braid you are using?

[@ianlaccohee7180]

Nothing wrong with being a "tackle tart," as you put it lol. I always buy higher end tackle. If you look after it, it will always serve you well.

[@ayaancallan2716]

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[@amirmichael6390]

@Ayaan Callan yup, I have been watching on instaflixxer for months myself :)

[@8r4ham]

I was with you until the small ring sizes, I like to keep a clip on my line and I find using something like the Gemini Genie Clip makes passing the line through the rod eyes a lot quicker without putting on my reading glasses. I settled on the Penn Rampage II Bass Rod and I selected the 9 foot rod. I thought with it being a three piece rod would make for problems but far from it I'm very happy with the rod. It comes in a cheap rod bag but it also has a had transport tube with a carry handle which I tend to leave in the car boot but it makes transporting less of a problem. Once again I love your films and please keep them coming. cheers.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks for your input much appreciated.

[@arundhatia5147]

*Used this rod recently on a river hike in NH. It performed beautifully **enjoyable.fishing** recommend as I had hoped it would, on a whole heap of river smallies using tiny torpedoes and tubes.*

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Great to hear! Thanks for commenting

[@christimms102]

I bought the the same model 9-28g it's a fantastic job , handles well . Well worth getting.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Good to hear Chris.

[@islamahmed4561]

Do u have any problems with passing the line when its fly cause of the small rings

[@bernardsmith152]

Thanks for talking about the reel size and the Shimano you use, it's given me a bit more info so I can select the right reel for my 9'6" Tailwalk. Think I am turning into a tackle tart - we have come a long way since the home made rods ( made from ww2 tank aerials ! ) we used to use in the 1960's. Mine had a solid glass fibre top section , I remember having to pour Ensus oil into the butt section to stop it rusting.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Ha ha that made me laugh. I think I once fished with split cane but those early glass rods for "spinning" were horrible too. No oil required

[@johnmaggiorino4493]

Hi I'm from South Africa, back home we use braid leader and then fluoro leader with knt that hang out of guides for no knt interferance

[@seaangling]

Nice review. I’ve been inspired by your videos to buy a lure rod and have a go myself, enjoying it so far.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Wow its a top way to fish isn't it

[@andrewparkinson2390]

Hi Matt, great advice as ever as I recently did a lot of research and asking around for budget setup to my more expensive Canadian lure setup. My budget was 100 gbp, Unfortunately, the current Cobalt 902 price has gone up a fair bit since you made this video. However, I recently was watching a guy flicking out a metal lure waaaay out and asked him what he was using. Turns out the rod was a Nomura 7'10" 8-35grm and he was casting a 30grm toby. His reel was a SG2 3000. Rod and reel was 100 gbp, so budget was achieved. Since buying the same rod and reel I am having some great results and it is completely effortless to reach significant distances if required. Fuji guides and reinforced carbon too.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes I think cobalt sourced From Ukraine with now limited stock, obviously. Glad your enjoying your new set up

[@alexanderswarbrick249]

I use 3000 for 7/8 ft rod and 5000 for 9/10 ft rod I have a mixture of £25 to £600 lure rods for different types of areas at the end of the day the fish doesn’t know what rod and reel you use just the food you offer so it comes down to how much you want to spend and your knowledge of fishing and understanding your fish your targeting plus it takes time and experience to become a reasonable fisherman but every day is a school day tight lines

[@paultraynorbsc627]

Nice review

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks paul

[@neilcole3406]

You don’t Need to spend silly money to have a good. Bass spinning rod! I use an older but still very good shimano 2500 reel and a 8 ft Leeda spinning rod and it suits me ok!

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Nice one!

[@PhilInsane]

Had 7 bass this weekend in Ireland with this rod, and obviously a kimomo 125

[@SaltwaterAngler]

good work, thats a killer lure alright

[@billybass4189]

I was tempted to get an hto nebula earlier this year but held off and carried on with my 8'6 okuma octana. Then browsed ebay and found a grauvell teklon concept spin 8' for a bargain price (used maybe once or twice but mint) so jumped on that, not used it yet but it looks and feels quality. Paired it with a shimano aernos 4000 i had lurking and it feels a good match. What is the main reason you stick to the smaller reels (2500 or 3000) is it line capacity? Or weight or a bit of both? Only ask as i personally find even 4000 size small.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks for this hopefully you will use it soon! I like a 25s balance really and how it can be adjusted on the front drag with one hand nice and easy.

[@colintraveller]

I have a hand made rod that is in perfect working condition size is 12/16 feet ..with a brass trout fly reel in perfect condition the only thing i had to change was the line .As my Grandad used String coated with creosote . Over the years the string became too weak it became easy to snap . and the rod is over 75 yrs old .. made of cane and cork and has brass fittings ..

[@SaltwaterAngler]

That rod sounds like it's got a soul! Nice one

[@christimms102]

Forgot to say I use a HTO 3000 Lure Game Reel. A cracking sturdy reel .

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Good tip

[@MonktonJohn]

Hi Matt being new to bass fishing I brought this rod a couple of years ago fishing off the Kent coast low water surface lures mainly I’m looking for an upgrade rod have you any recommendations thanks John

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes if you like the favorite how about the next rod up in the range FAVORITE SHOOTER SHT-962MH.

[@notyourpapi]

Hi sir, my reel is shimano stradic FL 4000. Im planning to get the cobalt CBL-902H. do you think its compatible?

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes it will be fine although i do prefer a smaller reel here on the South coast of the U.K A 3500 might be better for you

[@clarkkent955]

I think to use cobalt 2.7 m 15-35 g for Aspius-Bolenia fishing what are you thinking??? Tnx

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yep a good choice !

[@antjohnson4236]

I've noticed in a fair few of your videos you use this rod, I'd this your go to rod? I'm trying to decide between this rod, hto lure game and maximus high energy

[@SaltwaterAngler]

All good solid choices - I’d guess that the maximum has fastest action but haven’t tried it in anger. Your right the colbalt is my choice and has been superb just the greening of rings. I wonder with those three stock levels and looks will help your decision

[@antjohnson4236]

@@SaltwaterAngler are the tip rings to small for a lure clip to go through on the cobalt?

[@richardgodfrey1692]

Hi fish a short leader 2ft to 3ft I do,its no problem and don't wind it into the rings. reels shimano nasci 3000 salt water reel on ebay £49 rods savage gear salt ccs 8ft 6 7 to 23g or the 9ft 2 15 to 42g fantastic rods.

[@lineartapes9664]

richard godfrey I’m with you on that. When fitting a leader I try to get it they perfect length - not long enough that it hinders casting and short enough that I don’t need the knot to go through the 1st guide. Somewhere between 3/4ft

[@richardgodfrey1692]

@@lineartapes9664 spot on with the leader, with a short leader when fishing in the dark, you can hear the knot hitting the top ring and you can stop reeling . check out the nasci reel on youtube they are a proper salt water reel with seals.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks for the advice we can all benefit from

[@mixalispapadopoulos1823]

Hi can we use this rod for light shore jigging? (Especially 1002exh)

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes anything over 30grammes will be a bit tiresome if your casting all day though

[@markosborne9726]

Hi. I started lure fishing this year and im hooked on it. I did manage my first bass this Saturday on my light set up after wading out in shallow water. I was wondering if you still have this rod and what are your thoughts after using it in anger. Im after a more dedicated beach lure rod for getting some distance with the larger lures and the distance lures. Would this rod fit my requirements. Thanks in advance and keep the vids coming i think they are great.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yea I do ! It’s going strong, glad your in to the lure fishing. You could go heavier than this maybe look for a 40g 9ft plus rod 4K size reel

[@markosborne9726]

@@SaltwaterAngler Well i bought one came yesterday and it really looks like a nice rod. I can't wait to get out with it. Just need to find some rocks or a beach out the way of these northerlies. Might end up down Eastbourne way at some point in the next few days. Cheers for all your input.

[@mikelytwyn3578]

What braid are you using for bass?

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Hi ive now settled on the budget J braid here- www.anglingdirect.co.uk/daiwa-j-braid-x4-multi-colour?gclid=Cj0KCQjw3v6SBhCsARIsACyrRAkbF9rOrljS3rllA3zHslXV2XGr4jx_6PFw3R5ciWBBIDMgUSMgM-AaAlacEALw_wcB Cheap and colour depths

[@kingofrs125]

Penn squadron labrax 8ft 15-42 grams is gd shout for bass lure fishing and hto rods are gd too hto rockfish 7.4 lrf 3-15grams

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Good tips thanks

[@stoney332]

I was about to say the eyes are very small like a freshwater rod I could see the knot catching the eye and taking Alf the rod with it it happensi prefer bigger eyes n a rod meself each to there own I suppose

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yep I know what you mean. No problems with the fg knot and a nice tight tip control but as you you say you hear that leader click if it’s over 3 ft

[@frazzle657]

Interested in buying a travel rod small enough to attach to my rucksack so I can bike to the rocks

[@SaltwaterAngler]

savage gear do a great one that i use 40g lure rod

[@I.have.an.std.]

Do you still have this rod if so is there anything else you have learned about it since this review. I desperately need a new rod 😂 thank you for the review 🙏

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes still have it it’s my go to. No issues whatsoever. There’s so many good lure rods out there I’ve also been using the savage gear 4 piece rod 30gramme. That’s been great too.

[@vim1471]

Does the number of piece rod make a difference to fishing ? Am looking to get a similar rod but in 3 pieces instead of 2.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Not with good quality rods any more. If your getting cheaper Sub £50 3 piece i think it will though. Have a look at the savage gear Road runners. I used one and thought they were great, also very stealthy walking to marks and great for travel !

[@ayaawaheed8961]

Is favorit cobalt better or daiwa spitfire seepass ?

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Well all I can do is vouch for the cobalt , although you may struggle to find one.

[@ayaawaheed8961]

@@SaltwaterAngler thx man another qusetion wha is more better shimano sedona or suhara 3000 or 4000 with copalt rod

[@morganahmed6245]

I would not buy this rod cause of the small rings on it as it will makes me struggle when u have knots...amazing review bro thx alot

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Glad I could help- A good fg knot will not cause you any problems though on the rings

[@greenfingers9471]

more vids please

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Lol I'm doing my best! Next up are some rigs and a beach fishing blog. There's 100 plus on the saltwater home page... Appreciate your comment

[@garylawlor2288]

The guide on that rod are very small indeed. It is almost like the made the rod initially as a baitcaster and when the changed the reel seat to make a spinning rod they forgot to change the guide to bigger ones

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes good observation but I’ve never had a problem with them being small but .. - reminded me though I need to change the tip ring insert

[@garylawlor2288]

@@SaltwaterAngler I have one particular rod at home and for some reason the leader knot was getting stuck in the frame of the tip eye. In the end I reduced the diameter of my leader and don't have the same problem.

[@ayaawaheed8961]

Can i do shore jig with this rod ?

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes

[@ayaawaheed8961]

@@SaltwaterAngler so this rod better or daiwa spitfire cuz i wann get 1 of them what y recommend

[@tollesbury1]

You have got me looking at rods now......i will let the wife know it is your fault!!

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Oops sorry Mrs Norton

[@dzmalekvali1110]

Nice rod,, can you tell me the location pls

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Hello, no not here, we do many sea fishing mark guides across the country however.

[@dzmalekvali1110]

I don't like the guide too small and many of them

[@Mysterygamer]

Oh how the rich do live lol ENTRY LEVEL is for folk who are not really sure if they want to or will serious about something I think so basically £80 is not entry level IMO.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Nope its an entry level Rod - albeit at the higher end -We are very aware of budget here on the saltwater angler channel. Often less expensive rods suggested. There is a huge jump in quality up to 80 quid. I cant recommend the sub £40 rods really because a fish feels soggy when caught and the rings rust and pop out. False economy , if you can suggest something half the price that will suit someone not make them end up hating fishing then let me know.

[@konstantinosp799]

WHY IN HELL THEY USE SUCH SMALL RINGS. THEY HANDICAP A NICE ROD

[@SaltwaterAngler]

There is a reason- it keeps the line close to the blank , much better feel I think. You can just about cast a well tied fg knot through the rings

[@konstantinosp799]

@@SaltwaterAngleror you can change the last 3 rig ( what i did) and add about 10-15 feet in your cast

[@dzmalekvali1110]

So you don't tell us your location for bass?! That is abit selfish...I make sure you get licence when you go to canaries from now on...I will make sure you all get checked in spain....ECT. goes both ways.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Generally most U. K Anglers like to share with other Anglers. This channel in particular has many instances of sharing marks and this includes bass catches too. We have 1000s of hours including postcodes and marks and yet I've received aggressive messages for telling people about marks in Devon for instance. The issue here is not so much other Anglers knowing a Good Bass spot but rather Gill netters clearing out a mark seen on a KZbin video. So I make no apologies for not sharing a limited amount of Bass marks for this reason. Fishing is a 'choose your own adventure' and like many specialist bass Anglers far more experienced than me I'd advocate getting out, finding your own marks and enjoying the reward of hard work. But feel free to enjoy the videos on saltwater angler that show you exactly where to fish. We have some on Hastings pier, beach and Seaford plus reports from Chesil and North Wales. Tight lines and big love from a fellow European angler.

[@Ari_Calamari]

DZ Malekvali Wow, someone doesn’t want to share a bass spot on KZbin, so you’re mad? You must be really fun at parties. And so what if they check his license? He probably has one when he’s in spain.

[@Ari_Calamari]

DZ Malekvali And also, dude, how are you gonna make sure anyone get checked? How would you know where anyone was? Are you the supreme being of spain?

[@mikelytwyn3578]

What braid are you using for bass?

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Hi ive now settled on the budget J braid here- www.anglingdirect.co.uk/daiwa-j-braid-x4-multi-colour?gclid=Cj0KCQjw3v6SBhCsARIsACyrRAkbF9rOrljS3rllA3zHslXV2XGr4jx_6PFw3R5ciWBBIDMgUSMgM-AaAlacEALw_wcB Cheap and colour depths