How To Choose The Right Fishing Rod (Beginner To Advanced)

[@AlexCiarlillo]

Congrats Matt. Would love to see you guys do a video on multipurpose rod setups. This would be great for kayak and bank fisherman. What rod/reel/line combo can be cross utilized for techniques X, Y (and maybe Z). Especially when it comes to being able to use the same line (if not going braid to various leaders). I can normally take 5 rods comfortably on my kayak and want to optimize the amount of techniques I can switch to. I'm just a weekend a warrior and not always up to date on lake conditions and patterns so want to be flexible on the water.

[@jtotherog]

I think there's an old school video they did that is close to what you're looking for

[@erichartley2729]

Congrats on the new addition to the family! Matt, I've fished my entire life (30+ years) and never have I had a complete understanding of how actions work and the role they play. This video blew my mind needless to say and I thank you for always putting solid content out there. Only negative (to the bank account) from this video is now I need more rods! I have followed both you and Tim for almost 10 years and appreciate all you guys do, again thank you!

[@LustigWoodworks]

And THIS was the tutorial I had been looking for since picking up fishing again 2 yrs. ago! THANK YOU! I now know which of my recently purchased rods need to be replaced! :) This is way better than my trial and error approach! :)

[@Mr_KaLaMITY]

Congratulations!

[@johnproctor3071]

Congratulations on the new addition to the family. Thanks for the video.

[@garydennis5178]

Congratulations on the baby! Great video!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Gary!

[@Matt_Boyce]

Congrats Matt! One of my favorite videos to this day is the swimbait rod action video from around 10 years ago. It's a great overview and explanation of rod action and flex in a blank. Sure, it's swimbait rods, but the idea words across the board.

[@tacticalbassin]

I ALMOST replicated that video recently with a deeper dive into traditional rods. It may still happen 👍🏼

[@kirkblackadar7299]

@@tacticalbassin That would be a great episode!

[@lucaswestcott6182]

That would be awesome

[@lucas_t7golfs]

Only us true OGs remember that one! 👊

[@Matt_Boyce]

@@tacticalbassin Looks like I opened a can of worms. You gotta do it now 😁 lol. Thanks for helping all of us become better anglers.

[@retflo2583]

Beautiful background in todays video, good choice. Thanks for the information and thank to Tim for keeping things goin while you enjoyed your gift.

[@denverSkip]

Congrats on the new baby! Thanks for all the great videos!

[@LucidoMafia]

Congratulations on your new baby. May God bless and watch over you all. Much love and respect from Japan

[@abeford2300]

So thrilled all is well with the newbie & glad to have you back. I've missed the info & input

[@davecunningham4726]

WOW! Thanks Matt. A tone of great info crammed into a small time frame!

[@MannyRDGZ]

The TB channel is always reading my mind on what content to post based on questions that go through my mind…why go anywhere else ha! Thank you gentlemen for all that you do.

[@hookedonbassncats]

This video cleared some things up for me, thanks Matt.

[@mikesawyer6742]

Congrats Matt!!! Good to see ya back on the video. There’s nothing more rewarding to me than watching you children develop their personalities. The expression of accomplishment is awesome too!!!! My 4 are grown and I’m glad but I miss that a lot. It goes by fast brother cherish every second of it. Catch u soon!!

[@8.21productions9]

congrats on the new addition, matt. happy to hear the baby & momma are happy and healthy.

[@alexalt2888]

Congrats guys! Lovely little family you have

[@johnhancock517]

Congratulations on the new baby man! Great video as always!

[@TheReelTatePratt]

Incredible breakdown on power and action. Super helpful.

[@amals51]

Thanks Matt, lots of great info from the best! Congrats on the new family addition man, may she bring you all lots of joy in the years ahead! Tight lines!

[@CapnPink28]

Congrats Matt and family!! Welcome back!

[@roc_on_bassin3293]

Congratulations on your new arrival, I learn a bunch on this video thank you and I appreciate you guys

[@anthonywallace8153]

Thanks for the video, congrats on the new baby. Thanks again welcome back.

[@ninjaturtle6753]

The best fishing rod seminar ever!

[@pacman_17]

Great to have you back and congrats. I always watch these longer videos a few times because there is so much in depth information. Very organized with your presentation.

[@pj3p488]

Congratulations on the keeper. Glad everyone is well.

[@familybudgetfisherman]

This was a fantastic detailed orientation on rod sizes, powers, and models.

[@charlieperkins2911]

You added excellent subtlety to my knowledge. Thank you.

[@RubiconJoey]

I was just putting a cart together for new rods and happened to stumble upon this video. I don't know how I missed it as, I'm subscribed but, I'm glad I found it. This is probably the only KZbin video I've ever taken notes from lol

[@kasontate4206]

facts im taking notes as we speak lol

[@brandonsmith606]

Man I needed this video, I see Loomis rods used quite often and for the life of me I couldn't figure out the model number. Congratulations on your new baby girl enjoy her

[@MrPanapepe]

Congrats, from Galicia (Spain), for the new member of TacticalBassin family. Great video, like always.

[@raymcfarlane3051]

Thanks Matt...Best video EVER!! Keep up the great work!

[@ericmorton5209]

Congrats Matt good to hear you are all well again

[@scotttrull773]

Awesome information!!!! I'm starting to build my rods now. This gives me ALOT of insight into what blanks to build on.

[@SAlTin3]

This video couldn’t have showed up at a better time! Literally the other night I was looking at some rods y’all left in the video description and I was confused on which exactly to get as I didn’t know what exactly to look for. This video explained all of it wonderfully and is a great help to me. Thanks again guys for the awesome info!

[@erikanderson1142]

Dang Matt, that's how you gonna come back! Sick video another level. It's amazing that after 40 years of bass fishing, you could still teach me something. Thank you.

[@edpelkey7798]

Welcome back Matt 🙋🏼‍♂️. Great info thank you 👏

[@bruceksdwilson]

Thanks Matt for a great video. Congratulations on the new addition to the family. I have two daughters that grew up fishing with me. They're now 33 and 31 and always ask for fishing licenses for their Christmas presents.

[@timwamsley6231]

I love the tip on"deflection", I can't wait to get out there this spring! Thanks for all that you do.

[@HowieDewitt7575]

Crograts !That background view is amazing

[@nimbus7335]

I love what you guys do. I’ve truly learned a lot because of you and Tim . Can’t wait to get my hands on some merch. Keep up the great work ✊💯

[@jodynoll5366]

good to have you back

[@markesquivel1458]

Excellent job in your descriptive overview. Best one on Rods to date in my opinion. 💯

[@mrkmkr99]

Congrats on the birth of your newest child! Thanks for the info. Def feel more able to make good choices for techniques.

[@ambassin3280]

This might sound weird but man i love you Matt you have taught me so much its unreal

[@tagg946]

congratulations with your family man, and also, Tim is the MVP for keeping the channel going and keeping the vids uploaded. lol.

[@rdpfeifer]

Hey Matt, great video as always! I’ve been watching the channel religiously for a year now and would love a detailed casting and spinning reel maintenance video. Specifically what you do and how often you perform maintenance on your reels to maximize lifespan. Thanks a bunch!!

[@MrDonohuea]

Megabass has some magic to their actions. The Typical bend test shows the marketed action, but they usually bend deeper than the test shows. Good Vid!! and congrats!!

[@foodchainlures7543]

Congratulations on the birth of your daughter Matt. Also, I’m glad your back in good health. I also have an eclectic rod collection. We are fortunate today to have a great selection from many excellent manufacturers.

[@bsyee]

I might be biased but I think Bailey is an awesome name. Congratulations and look forward to all the content to come.

[@jeffelliott2917]

Congrats on the addition to the Tactical family. God bless

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Jeff!

[@jamesmcintyre1925]

Congratulations on the new addition love the videos

[@MoMan.88]

Congrats on the new little girl Matt and thanks for this great video, definitely answered some questions I had on rods, keep up the great work, tight lines‼️

[@anthonymcgee8933]

Congratulations!!!! Thank you for the awesome videos! !!

[@chriscomer261]

Matt it's great to see you again. Beautiful picture of the kids. Tim was awesome as usual. Now that the pleasantries are done, you really hit it out of the water (pun intended) with this video. I am just an amateur fisherman and you just enlightened me with a ton of knowledge. I have never had anyone explain to me the different types of rods and how they are used with certain type of lures. I am not stuck with one brand of rod and I am finally able to get rods that are somewhat over the $100 range. I will be watching this over again a couple of more times to make sure what I am wanting. By then I may have other questions and ask what type of rod I should be looking to use. Thanks again. You guys are awesome and I look forward to your next video.

[@Twangtown7]

Congrats again on the new addition!

[@jimmyboss8302]

Very good information in this video. The lack of a industry standards of power and action for blanks can make for a frustrating day for new/er anglers. Thanks for putting out this video and explaining some of this information. Thanks Jimmy

[@brandonwalmsley1863]

Congratulations Matt!!

[@codyt3746]

Great video you all always do a great job thank you !

[@joshhenderson9713]

Congratulations Matt! Very timely video, looking to buy a couple of new rods. So, your explanation has really helped me out.

[@matthewdavis7280]

Hey Matt, Congrats on your new baby girl!!! Great video as always! Something you didn’t really talk about are the different warranties you get with different brands, guide replacement, etc. I know that is something I really care about. Maybe something for the next rod video?

[@timothythompson6549]

Matt, first congratulations on the new daughter. You have three beautiful girls. Second, folks REALLY need to take the rod deflection to heart. Out of EVERYTHING I've learned from Tacticalbassin, that's the single thing that has had the most impact on my ability. I fish at night a lot and I've found that if you're really in tune with the feel of your bait being dragged along, you can detect a bite just by noticing the change in weight. Third, and you kind of hit on this a little bit, something that would be great for a future video is what power rod to use with what size treble hooks. I lost a few monsters last year because I was using a rod with too much power, even though it was moderate fast.

[@William-Bill-Munny]

Congrats Matt, happy to see your happy and healthy as well as your little tactical addition. Thanks for the save worthy tutorial - trusting rod mfg's has been a learning experience to say the least but this helps narrow down future purchases a little more.

[@borisdoore1041]

Great job Matt explaining the difference between the rods, very helpfull 🙂 Thanks for giving us your choices and the budget choices in your videos.

[@alexdockrill]

Well I'm happy to see all of my rods in the budget options! Thanks again for the info boys! And congrats on the little one matt

[@PythonDad]

This is absolutely the best video on this topic I've seen. I kept writing comments to add something and then you would say what I was typing each time, so I just stopped and enjoyed it. There's so much *bad* information about this topic.

[@chriscarpenter1166]

Congrats on the baby! My wife and I just had our first on 1/26. Hopefully I'll have her fishing I'm a few years. 😂

[@dylendevon]

Congratulations Matt! I just picked up the nrx+ 821 yesterday and it is hands down worth every penny! Definitely appreciate all the knowledge you guys pass down! Everything is still frozen up here but your vids keep me sane until everything is thawed out! Im ready to go crack em in 22 💪🏽

[@xxcaseyxxc]

Congrats on the baby Matt!

[@Roastducknoodle]

Awesome awesome video! Agree 100% wish I have this information years ago for reference points, not thousands of dollars later buying and selling lol

[@davesimcoe3654]

Congratulations Matt.

[@hunterbull7804]

As we’re on the topic of rod labels, I’ll drop some of what I know about Megabass F powers. Not every rod they have is true to the power of the rod, but they are below as listed: F0: Super Ultra Light F1: Ultra Light F1-1/2: Megabass Light F2: Light F2-1/2: Megabass Medium Light F3: Medium Light F3-1/2: Megabass Medium F4: Medium F4-1/2: Megabass Medium Heavy F5: Medium Heavy F5-1/2: Megabass Heavy F6: Heavy F6-1/2: Megabass Ex. Heavy F7: Ex. Heavy F7-1/2: Megabass Super Heavy F8: Super Heavy F10: Extreme Heavy F11: Extreme Heavy + FX: Versatility Heavy FZ: Maximum Heavy Some rods like I said are not really true to the power listed as. The Tequila Baccarac and the Perfect Pitch are both F7 power rods but the TB is significantly more powerful. The Brailist and X-Bites are both F5.5 powers but are not heavy powered rods by any means, with the X-bites being on the light side of a medium heavy. Megabass also gives a little lure recommendation chart that comes with the rods but a lot of the times is completely incorrect. The Madbull is an F5-70X which they said is a deep cranking rod. I would not use it for deep cranking at all. From experience it’s just an all around MH reaction bait rod. I haven’t compared it to a Loomis 845cbr but I would assume they’re fairly similar. If you have any questions about Megabass feel free to drop a comment. I’m a total geek for their stuff and I could probably point you in the right direction.

[@paulprejean2002]

Thanks Matt great topic. Please include topwater favorites.

[@cchapraps7818]

love everything you guys do for the sport!! have learned so much from you guys

[@girlfinfishing]

Always love these videos. They are super helpful for those just starting out or if you want to know what you should be using.

[@kevinreed5447]

Awesome advice and thanks for the budget rod tip information I’m still on a budget right now and I’ll start using your advice thanks again love the videos

[@farrzmd3038]

Great video. Best explanation of rods I’ve come across so far. I’m finding i like moderate fast rods the best. Fishing from the bank I feel it’s the best all around action and then I just pick my power based on what weight lure I’m fishing.

[@stoneysdead689]

Wow- that's a huge commitment to say you'll help us all find a specific rod in our price range- thanks guys. I'm looking for two rods in the 200-dollar range- a frog rod specifically for the heavy slop, I already have one for lighter cover or open water- and a swimbait rod large enough to throw like 5-6 inch mag drafts, s waver 168s, stuff in that 1-3-ounce range.

[@tacticalbassin]

Do you have a brand preference? The swimbait rod will be really easy. Those listed baits don't need a dedicated swimbait rod. I actually prefer to throw them on a 7'2" - 7'9" Heavy with a bit slower tip... more like a jig rod than a swimbait rod.

[@pmurphy1986]

That’s awesome congratulations man

[@juleswinnfield826]

Always appreciate T.B vids, great info always, congrats on happy family, happy life.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!!

[@ratbird3290]

Congratulations Matt and Ceci on the new edition! I have two small girls and they are a blessing. Can't wait for pre-spawn in a couple months, up here in snowy Massachusetts. Be well friends and thanks as always for the great content.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Matt!!

[@jeremylowery3809]

Congratulations Matt!

[@johngoodwill9310]

Matt congratulations to you and Cici on your new addition! Great vid, definitely need to find a good frog rod or figure out how to keep them on mine, lol

[@andrewlawson1393]

Great explanation on the differences in the action and power on rods. Learned a couple things. Need more informational videos like this. They’re fantastic. Great video Matt! Should do a video on an explanation on reels gear ratio and size and which baits you like to throw on them

[@ShazziBoost]

love your videos and love the grind

[@craigthomas4857]

Congratulations on the new baby. I miss my son being a baby.

[@tylernichols8400]

Congratulations y’all!!

[@bryancampbell3308]

Congratulations on y’alls daughters and thanks for the information on everything bass fishing. 👍

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Bryan!

[@fiddlefishing2749]

Awesome video! Very helpful. Thanks coach.

[@countryfriedfishing]

Good video Matt. Its 1 everyone should watch.

[@texbassman681]

Great video. Exactly correct, when “Expert” fisherman are asked what rod to use for a specific technique, they will insist that you use what they use. Example, people demand that I use a Spinning rod for my Shakey head; guess what, I’ll continue to throw my Shakey head on casting gear…

[@mikemason4792]

Congratulations on your daughter. Good to hear they and you are well. Oh yeah, thanks for the video. Haha.

[@07slowbalt]

This is great advice that i most certainly will forget before spring time 😆. Congrats on the new baby 🍼. Hope all is well and the rest of the family stays covid 🆓. I would like to see a follow up video on best line type and strength is best for certain rod types/baits. Its such a hard thing for an amateur to figure out when overwhelmed by all the different rod types, line varieties, knots, and lures on the market. A generic rule of thumb would be an awesome go to chart for someone like me that tries to make things work without an abundance of rods. I try to buy at least one new rod a year to bridge the gap so this would be very helpful.

[@dereksullins4841]

I'm working on expanding my rod arsenal. Currently I have a 7' 1" medium fast spinning St Croix Victory. This replaced an old Cabela's XML 6' 6" medium fast spinning which the cork finally started coming apart. I also have an old 6' 6" Cabela's XML medium fast casting rod which is still going strong. I plan on using this rod for jerk baits and similar style baits. I have thought about adding the St. Croix Victory 7' 3" medium heavy fast (the marshal) or 7' 1" medium heavy fast (the grunt). I like catching fish with spinner bait, buzz bait, and lipless crank bait. I'm thinking of adding chatter bait and swim jigs. Mainly looking for a do all rod for now. I'm probably going to stay in the St. Croix Victory line. After watching several of y'alls videos and purchasing the St. Croix Finesse spinning rod, I have added drop shot and ned rigs to my arsenal.

[@TheBrooklynTrader]

congrats Matt!

[@VinceNiergarth]

Congratulations! All the best guys!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!

[@leehubbell9636]

Great info as always

[@matthewhaas8373]

You’re such an overachiever Matt 😂 I love it.

[@BrownBaitCo]

just got done with covid as well not fun at all! very good video simplifying everything for the beginners!

[@1TatooedAngel1]

Enjoyed the video definitely helpful