The Only 5 Rods You Need For Bass Fishing

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2022 BASSMASTER ELITE SERIES PRO
Follow along my journey as I attempt to catch trophy bass, hone my craft, entertain, and share my learning experiences.
Favorite Baits: Chatterbait, Crankbait, Jerkbait, Shaky Head, Spro Frogs.
Favorite Equipment: 13 Fishing Inception Reel, 13 Fishing Envy Rod, Caymas Boats, Mercury Fourstroke Pro XS, Fuji Rod Components, Striker, Untamed Tackle, SPRO, and Gamakatsu Hooks.
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[@anthonyreeder8283]

Hey Kyle love the channel I have been a fan for a long time and root for you all the time. I love how simple you keep things and that has really helped me.

[@TRICOTSTRICOTS]

Hope you do a video about the 13 Fishing rod collection... Hunter continues to do outstanding video production... she will be invaluable when you have your own TV show👍👍👍

[@KyleWelcher]

She does an awesome job all the time and we are going to show all the rods soon

[@davidharris4030]

I’ll bet a lot of people wouldn’t think a crank bait rod makes a big difference. When you’re actually on a crank bait bite and use a actual crank bait rod versus a regular rod you can tell a major difference. The softness and little delay in your hookset but the distance of your cast. I didn’t think for a long time that could make that kind of difference. Plus I think it’s so much more fun fighting the fish. Thanks Stone Cold! Always loving your content! I have been on a binge today watching your videos!

[@richshackelford5793]

Been a fan of you and Hunter for the last 3 years. Win the Classic and then AOY this year. You got this Kyle.

[@Greenfishrmn]

Yes! It's always a good night when Kyle and Ms. Hunter turn up!

[@KyleWelcher]

Thank you

[@ryanrigdon6252]

Love it!! Still trying to get used to you and 13 but it is awesome. It's gonna be a great year!!

[@KyleWelcher]

Definitely gonna be a great year

[@troyharper7546]

Good tips and information Kyle 💥💥🇺🇸🇺🇸 Great video 💯💯

[@chaunceydavis5290]

Enjoyed your vid Kyle, and as I'm getting ready for the first BFL at Lake Lanier, I have 6 rods ready and I will modify as I continue to be in different lakes, but at the most , I'll have 7 rods , but that also depends on my boater and their plans for our day, really enjoy all your vids fam.

[@harryestep2488]

Enjoyed the video and the work you put in. Good luck this year. I would have a 6’6 medium bait caster in the lineup. Great versatile rod from spinnerbaits, jerkbaits, some cranks and can get away with light jigs and stick worms.

[@JJH2613]

Love watching your videos, also picked up 2 of every color in your new apex swim jig can't wait to try it out.

[@KyleWelcher]

Awesome I appreciate that

[@rodcashman4793]

Enjoyed your break down.

[@KyleWelcher]

Thank you!

[@thomashardwick673]

Nice video and I agree with the rods you use and for the same application for fishing.

[@KyleWelcher]

They are the bread and butter rods that get everything done

[@robinstamps8212]

Enjoyed meeting you the other day on Lake Wedowee

[@danielbirmingham8613]

Ready for you to catch them this season. Definitely on my fantasy team

[@terrytheone4482]

Awesome video Kyle and Mrs hunter. I was wondering if you could do a video on line type and size you recommend for those rods I would appreciate it. Good luck this year I’ll be watching. Have a blessed day.

[@richardc8695]

Would love to see something like "Whats on my deck" series after your tournaments. I think that would be very cool and interesting!

[@lumpkinangler3613]

Can’t wait too see you fish this year can’t too see how the 13F series does for ya

[@predwards8941]

I was just watching a couple of your videos after buying some of your new swim jigs and re-upping on a few aces!

[@KyleWelcher]

I appreciate that!

[@mattanderson7358]

Great videos all the time

[@ferndelisle]

I’m simplifying my arsenal as I get organized this winter

[@KyleWelcher]

That's the thing to do. I'm doing the same

[@TheBamadude]

I bought a 13 defy 7’3”mhf 3 or 4 years ago for a spinner bait rod & have been pleasantly surprised. It would be hard to put down my curado’s though…lol Pulling for you Kyle, love your video’s…..hope you have a good season with the elites

[@richardroselle5728]

Enjoy the videos !!!! GO TEAM WELCHER !!!!!!!

[@rangerbull]

Got you on my fantasy team on the 1st tournament. Make me proud

[@reeltexanfishing8270]

Didn't know you moved to 13. Love those Omen Blacks!

[@terryorr3771]

I totally agree. Those 5 would suffice for me!

[@bryanfranks6327]

Good info. I’m a 7’ MH guy myself

[@darrylcoats1676]

great video and info. Hunter jumps in water for camera now slides to save rod. You aint paying her enough. Great job Hunter. Info was great but I cant get my mind on anything other than how dang good that boat looks. Almost time. Getting my popcorn ready to watch Team Welcher take over this year. #justdontsuck

[@KyleWelcher]

That boat is definitely awesome. Should be a great year

[@lukaspenafishing]

Keep up the vids let's gooo

[@KyleWelcher]

Let's do it!

[@bosshogg6653]

Your right its all about preference..I'm 6'3 and I like a 7'2 to 7'4 rod even my heavy flippin stik is 7'4. frog rods 7'4 but like 7'3 for jigs and will also use that for Flippin.. all those are fast but crank with 7'2 medium moderate !

[@KyleWelcher]

We are in a similar ballpark just not exact. Definitely agree with you on those

[@davidisenbarger8168]

Good luck Kyle on this year Tournament Trail. What trailer would you use on the new APEX Swim Jig fishing Lake Kissimmee, FL. Thank you.

[@johnmango6056]

man thats tough. i live in Massachusetts on a grass lake and its so different depending on the time of year. September/October 5 baitcasters only. 1 months later 5 spinning rods and 1 baitcaster.

[@johnm2617]

Man I'm a small guy! 5-7 ! I dont own a 7 foot or longer rod *** 6-6 to 6-10 !! In northeast pa ! Dont realy need any pool cues! Wish ya good luck for 2022 ! Realy hope ya win a few tournaments this year !

[@rcpapa3495]

How about a video on your thoughts of the best percentage baits for catching bass , the top 8 baits / rods setups in a tournaments you would have on deck

[@KyleWelcher]

That's a good idea

[@castandchill]

nice man ! this year im goin 7 ml spinning rod. the rest casting. 7 mf , 2 7'3 mh, and 7'4 heavy. pretty similar to what you said

[@peytonfitzgerald8414]

I was looking for the jerkbait rod to get picked, the jerkbait is a year long bait for me, I always have to have that bait, I use a 6’10” medium/moderate action rod and I can throw shallow or deep diving jerkbaits with no problems

[@CajunRobFishing]

Is UPRVR coming back & making rod covers again ? I hope so best today cover I've used

[@marcoalves605]

Just as others have mentioned, it does need a dab of oil before you use it kzbin.infoUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e - put a few drops in through the convenient screw cap and you are good to go! I have fished several weeks with a couple of these, and I will be getting more in the future. I put these against my Abu Garcia Pro Max reel, and they actually perform a bit better than the Abu with some of my lighter cranks, and definitely just as good with the rest of my lures. My Abu is a bit more low profile and fits my hand better, but these are definitely not bad at all. You can almost get 3 of these for the price of my Pro Max. My only complaint is the thumb bar sits pretty high compared to my traditional profile Abu. Bring that thumb bar down a little and I’m sold on these all day long.

[@bassnerd4918]

I fish as a co angler and my five rods are two 7’2” mh casting rods and three 7’2” mh spinning rods. I use these 5 90% of the time.

[@sharkillsbear]

Hey Kyle love the channel. Rooting hard for you this year! Wondering if you'd talk about the switch to 13 fishing rods over your homemade Point Blanks? Also, the switch to 13 fishing reels over Shimano? Would be cool to hear.

[@JM320XD]

It’s called when you buy your own gear you buy Shimano because they are the best. But when your a pro and a company is willing to pay you to use rods and reels you put the Shimano on the shelf at the house and use the free gear and get paid!

[@KyleWelcher]

Shimano was my first reel ever and I never had a reason to change. Once I saw the potential relationship where my input would be heard and I could help design reels I decided to test 13 and I liked them. As far as rods go I just don't have the time to build rods every spring. It's my busy time of the year already. Hope that helps

[@andrewvolcom11]

@@KyleWelcher seems like the exact reason GMan joined 13. I love and believe in company's more if they actually listen to their prostaff. Can't wait to see what the future holds as far as new rods and reels and baits from 13 with both yalls input

[@sharkillsbear]

@@KyleWelcher that's cool man. I haven't tried their gear but, always wanted to. To be honest, seeing you using them seals the deal that I'll check them out for my next setup. Thanks for the reply and for putting out so much honest, transparent content. God bless!

[@jdubya3498]

@@andrewvolcom11 I’d say that’s one of the main reasons they both did, but with Rapala of parent company owning both it was natural choice for gman. Like wheeler having 13 patch on his jersey last year. Also strike king( rather outdoors) acquired Lew’s which gman was using. Gave him and Tim Horton a season to get another deal in place. Neither use or sponsored by sk so quit using the Lew’s. As Zona quit using Diawa and started using Lew’s and even came out with signature series rod. It’s a business at end of the day that pays their bills and possibly not their favs but better choice for them at the time. IE design input etc will garner more attention for him. Curious to see what or if he does anything with the 13 hard or soft baits. Has spro & Missile now. Both were first to step up and say we believe in you, so where’s the line for loyalty and line for buying his family’s groceries? As a fan nobody faults them for doing what’s best for them at the time. As a business, entrepreneur, if honest they won’t be either! Might be upset losing them or the less expensive deal they had in place with them. But if they want and believe that they are truly an asset to their business bottom line, they’d have paid them to stay and what they are worth or deserve. Just my 2 cents worth.

[@ferndelisle]

We need some tungsten jigs for lead free waters!

[@LipRippinJunkie]

💪🏼🔥🐸

[@DavidBronstein1961]

Interesting video. Agree 100% about versatility of MHF rod, of course. Question: I’m a kayaker and fish with only 3 rods. I need 1 rod that can handle frogging and pitching in moderate to heavy cover. What rod spec would you recommend for that?

[@stevenm6301]

7’-7’4 heavy fast with 50 pound braid.

[@Fishingmissions827]

Hey brother how do you like the inception and concept C2 ???? Just got some and man people who are stuck on shimano and diawa are missing out nufffffff said

[@TheCarhartt1]

Mannn do it big for us upper 20s fisherman!!

[@KyleWelcher]

Absolutely

[@jasonpowell6824]

Throw out the spinning rod! If I absolutely need one....ill stay home!! Lmao good video guys

[@KyleWelcher]

I agree for sure

[@fishingthe262]

That’s like a mechanic saying he won’t use metric tools. It makes no sense. You use the tool for the job at hand.

[@johnnyweaver1300]

You covered the 5 of rods that I would need, are those rods sensitive with the cork?

[@KyleWelcher]

Yea super sensitive with the cork but I really just like the cork feel

[@jaredmccartney2035]

Hey Kyle nothing to do with rod powers but since your on the topic just wondering why you don’t use duckett rods anymore ? I remember seeing you with them just before the point blank days , gotta get Boyd to get them back to you ?

[@jasonmausteller2488]

What specific models were the 7-3 mh and the crankbait rod?

[@reno-on6vw]

Hey Kyle, I didn’t hear you say the length of your smaller cranking rod?

[@robertveith2571]

I use 7ft 1in extra heavy for all around fishing !!!!!!

[@topwaterplug255]

They need to dredge out that “local lake ramp”. Worse and worse every year. Hope you show how fishing went down there.

[@KyleWelcher]

We may have a fish catch or two from over there

[@micahread4795]

I fish out of a kayak mostly. I need a good rod for jerkbaiting. It’s kinda of difficult jerking in a kayak.

[@GarrettAlbert]

at this point I just tune in and look forward to "Small little local lake" Love the vids though haha jokes aside

[@KyleWelcher]

We appreciate that!

[@mre4875]

I agree Kyle, the camera should be turned around so we can see Hunter.

[@mikedaley2882]

U need to partner with "Harry's razors" ...that's got to hurt the wifeys face lol.

[@KyleWelcher]

You ain't wrong

[@Borok85]

Hey does BRCC still do affiliate programs?

[@philpierce4]

You are one fast talking southern boy ! Fish the same way I bet. 2000 or more cast a day, gives you lots of opportunity

[@KyleWelcher]

I fish super fast for sure

[@thegiant573]

Punching mats with 1oz + size weights, what rod for that? With Florida grass and TN river millfoil can't be without that heavy rod. What is your go-to?

[@KyleWelcher]

7'9 hvy envy will is the one I'm using now

[@larrypayne1136]

Kyle, coming to the chick feb 8, how dangerous is the lake to run in the winter time due to the water being drawn down. Never fished the chick, I live on lake O. Have heard fair share of people I’ve met from your area say be careful in the wintertime .

[@KyleWelcher]

Stay in the buoys and if you don't understand the buoys at any point idle

[@ILLUMINATHAN79]

Where can I check out your jigs?

[@DavisPetit]

Funny true story: "In Indianola, Oklahoma back in the 90s a giant catfish spat the hook so I dove into the weeds and grabbed it. I let it go." Goes with rod falling into water comment😊❤😊

[@davidbaker1359]

What do you throw a spinner bait on?

[@livinglife3230]

My 5 for BFL this year: 1- NRX873CRR 7’3mh 2- NRX873CRR 7’3mh 3- NRX893 7’5mh 4- Poison Adrena 7’2m 5- NRX894 7’5h

[@andrewvolcom11]

Did I miss something? Are you not fishing with your home built rods, and now fishing for 13 in regards to rod and reels? Or are you using your own rods that u built along with 13 reels.

[@KyleWelcher]

13 Rods and reels. I don't have the time to build rods

[@andrewvolcom11]

@@KyleWelcher sure hope to see what input you and good Ole GMan give to 13, and hopefully see a proseries or your own rod come out soon.

[@colbs6726]

I would have had to pay someone to wrap the rods for me maybe not a professional rod builder but teach a family member or something cause to me them point blank and Fuji torzite guides just are in a different league than the ones 13 offers

[@davidhenderson1738]

7’0 MH bait caster worm rod for accuracy. For when times get hard and you don’t have a clue what’s going on……

[@errolsigue4419]

Where can I get the jig

[@thomasjohnston7896]

I was trying to find some of your santee Cooper videos and I can’t find them. Did you delete them?

[@KyleWelcher]

They are down

[@thomasjohnston7896]

I really enjoyed those, is there any chance you’ll get them back up?

[@christianclair5159]

Still with missile baits?

[@bobbygossett8364]

Is there a discount code for untamed?

[@KyleWelcher]

Not at the moment

[@brantleybarbee3976]

RIP point blanks

[@KyleWelcher]

Haha they are great rods I just don't have time to build them

[@brantleybarbee3976]

@@KyleWelcher so light ! Enjoyed watching you at the classic man. We were in the red triton watching you all 3 days, my camera guy got some awesome shots of you! I wanted you to sign one of my point blanks ! Maybe next time! Congrats man you did incredible

[@johnpilcherfishing5156]

I bet going from shimanos to 13 reels was a transition.

[@KyleWelcher]

It wasn't to bad. Just had to take some time and dial them in

[@MrEricdgreat]

You lost me at no deep cranking rod. I don’t leave home without it.

[@ikeyankanelli8194]

kinda surprised about your 13 and karls affiliation. Id hate to know i was trying to skip a frog under a tree for a 100k with one of those reels.

[@chrisl6733]

Nice advice. But I'll disagree. Only because I am from the north and love to go after smallies. 4 spinning and 1 baitcaster. Ugh you say I can hear your comments. But to each his own.

[@live2fish896]

Lmao easiest video ever for Kyle. 3 flipping sticks a swim jig rod and a frog rod.

[@hegonefishing9122]

Lost me at "black rifle coffe" sorry my man but I just can't watch....

[@KyleWelcher]

Why?

[@brockmannwells]

Given he doesn't even know how to spell coffee I'm sure he's upset about some of their political campaign donations lol.

[@hegonefishing9122]

@@brockmannwells nope, just not a fan Im a jamaican blend kind of guy. And i know how to spell cofefee....

[@rowdybroomstick6394]

Communist coffee, anyone who is okay with their past donations. 👋

[@KyleWelcher]

Evan said that he lost a bet while he was in the military and the donation was his punishment for losing because that's the one thing he would hate to donate to the most. Personally I think that's funny