Why Do Bass Fisherman Have SO MANY RODS?

If bass fishing is just a simple past time, why the need for so much gear and equipment? In this video I’m going to explain why bass anglers have so many fishing rods, and how that helps with a strategy known as “Junk Fishing”! SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this video, and watch some of my other videos linked below!
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This video is all about bass fishing rods and reels, fishing rod setups, bass fishing gear ratio, rod and reel setups, how to spool a baitcaster, how to fish for bass, and so much more! I love teaching you guys how to catch more bass and how to throw a baitcaster! Baitcasting rod and reel is a great topic here on this channel and I love talking about fishing rods!
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Welcome
1:02 - The Big Question
1:22 - Bass ARE Complex
2:04 - The CHANGE Mindset
3:16 - This Takes Time
3:53 - On The Water
15:53 - Do You NEED More Rods?

[@phiology1983]

I carry only 2 rods for bank fishing. One baitcaster med heavy rod and a spinning rod and its efficient. Changing lures is a challenge but better than carry dozens of rods around. If I had a boat I would bring everything 😆

[@niq872]

me 2 i use a kayak and bring 1 bait caster and 1 spinning rod

[@snakeeyes9246]

On the bank for freshwater, I will bring up to 3. I usually only bring 2 though. In saltwater, on a boat or the shore, I will bring 1 to 3 depending on the time of year.

[@joegrande4848]

Makes sense. Most rods I will ever carry is 6. If I have to change a bait on 1 or 2 rods that's ok

[@Tylerhoward2]

Hey Tyler we met today at the stage 5 pro meet day, it was a honor getting to chat with you, I was the guy from Cookeville TN. Once again, it made my day meeting you!

[@MysticPhoenix]

i take 3 to 4 rods bank fishing i can not go with just one rod 😂🎣

[@Outdoor_Jack]

Same I have to bring at least 3

[@440-fishermandrock8]

really BRO????? LMAO 🤣 S O F T

[@MysticPhoenix]

@@440-fishermandrock8 lol

[@krisjack81]

I take 5 lol

[@mavericklewis4392]

3 rods

[@wglennhowells]

My wife said that fishing is a perfect hobby for me, as I am a musician. I have 13 guitars, when 3 really cover everything. So when I took up bass fishing, I had three rods within a week of starting. Now she took it up and has more rods than me! That’s ok so long as she never decides to play guitar… great video Tyler!

[@rfischer1984]

Must be a Musician thing. I play drums, and I have about 10 snare drums and tons of cymbals. I don't use them all all the time. and actually have like 2 or 3 I love and use all the time. But they all have different sounds, same with drum sticks. I was the same way with rods. I got 3 like the first week of picking up the hobby.

[@wglennhowells]

Ditto, frog rod, crank bait rod, worm rod, etx

[@reppardgordon8818]

My dad does not under stand why I need so many rods, now I can show him why. Thanks for the incredible content.

[@kenappleby8481]

Absolutely loved the style of this video. Great commentary and some sweet catches!

[@mbarnhill86]

Tyler I have waited so long for this type of format!!!! Man seriously so great. It was such a learning experience as I watched you fish through out the day and instead of try to guess what you were thinking or why you choose that bait or trying to figure out why you were in that area. Or heck even trying to figure out what time of day it was in that fish catch. It was just such a learning experience to listen to you talk me through it!!! As if you were watching the video for the first time.

[@solidR0ck18]

Thanks for all the info...always a pleasure to hear what you gotta say and to watch you fish!

[@brycesasser8615]

I learn something new every video I love what you’re doing

[@babadeedee]

That was fascinating Tyler. Your channel is amazing!!

[@tjsportsfishing4194]

This is the video my mom should listen to, Lol! Great video👍

[@deepintheheartoftx7548]

This commentary style is like an abbreviated version of your uncut. Super duper helpful!!

[@powersaustin63]

Great day out on the water Tyler. Thanks for sharing these different lures and the best times to use the. You caught some big bass. Thanks.

[@Aqua_Holic_Fishing]

I’m one of the few whom uses some of the cheapest equipment overall and very few fishing rods. However, I took a guide last weekend to familiarize with a certain lake and his gear was worse than all of mine! 🤣

[@puvlea83]

Same, its my dads buddy. His rods have baitcasters from the 70s lol

[@TylersReelFishing]

Guides often have bad gear cause they have people trashing it every day. Wouldn’t wanna spend a lot of money on guide poles if they get beat to death

[@Aqua_Holic_Fishing]

@@TylersReelFishing ​ @TylersReelFishing This was another level, couldn't cast these beauties unless you knew how to fish. I get it, I buy my employees tools from Harbor Freight. They say, "these are junk boss." Agree, I know they will stay here and not end up at your house!

[@brandonalan1513]

My girlfriend just asked me the other day why I have 4 rods 😂😂 I’m like honey this is actually not that many in reality

[@dayv619]

You should of responded with so I can take my 3 gf fishing at the same time

[@brandonalan1513]

@@dayv619 shhh she doesn’t know about them

[@babadeedee]

LOL show her this video.

[@rayfernandez5949]

Tell her because you can afford 5 yet haha

[@jeremiahwright3959]

I have three and I’m looking to get another one and mom isn’t a fan of it (I’m 17 and have a job btw😂)

[@ohyousooners]

Tyler, PLEASE do more of this type of video! I definitely need more info on finding and patterning fish. And, to watch how you find and pattern is far far more valuable than the "best lures" type of videos! Thanks!

[@stephanskultety6504]

Excellent job of teaching, and then demonstrating what you taught. I learn so much from you, and then use it to catch more fish. Thanks for being you!

[@dfthree.]

Is the gift message real or spam? I got the same message.

[@wglennhowells]

@@dfthree. it’s a scam

[@nell5871]

Really good information and a great explanation to share with my wife....lol.. I use two different rods at the moment (ML Moonshine rod and a UL St Croix) with my third rod a MH on the delivery truck..it will be my first casting rod and a first piece of Lews equipment ever... My wife has asked me several times why the need for so many lures, ice rods and open water rods..your explanation will come in handy.....I bank fish the Croton reservoir and the lakes inside of Harriman State Park in NYS. So carrying alot of rods is not easy..I carry two poles and a fishing backpack which allows me to walk the banks covered in trees. Thanks for time you put in to your craft and channel...your channel is definitely making me a better fish wrangler....

[@shortiehannya808]

I really enjoyed this video! I like that you broke down your fishing day and it was a good look into your thought process while you're fishing. It helped me to realize that I have an effective/tactical mindset, I just need to work on my technique. Thanks Tyler 😁

[@airgunningcolorado78]

It helped my out seeing hum lose two "expensive to me" jigs! I was pretty butt hurt when I lost one one cast after a nice catch.

[@rodcashman4793]

Great content 👌

[@carterheath2338]

Nice vid!! I caught 30 today in 6 hours great day👍

[@MyAngleFishing]

Great Content man. I always brought my one favorite or "best" combo but in the last few seasons i Have learned whether im Yakng in the river or bank fishing the ponds it feels GREAT to be able to quick swap after missing a hit or watching a Bed fish just ignore your bait and be able to land those fish i would have missed had i depended on re-rigging and guessing what their after. TightLines!

[@MyAngleFishing]

FYI THERE ARE SCAMMERS USING THIS TO FISH PEOPLE! ALERT!!!!!

[@lukedenbleyker5091]

Can't wait for the rod video

[@chanceofalifetime]

Thanks for this video. My wife always asking me this very question.

[@gabemw_3562]

I bet you wish you was in a tournament that day huh Tyler 😆 good job buddy

[@krisjack81]

Yeah, I have 5 rods 3 baitcasters, and 2 spinnings that I take with me bank pond fishing. Have a backpack too that's heavy with the tackle that I put two utility boxes and a few Ziploc bags of baits in along with a Bass Pro Shop tackle bag 😆. It's a lot but I like to change up if things are not biting. Been having a bit of a time lately getting bit on my Blue craw Ochos in the pond I go to. Pond low and fairly clear and pretty shallow like 4 or 5 feet or so. Told ya before about never having any luck on jigs got my first chatterbait fish this week 😆. Was around 4 lbs or so. Will try casting jigs soon. Probably use my Black max 7 foot MH rod with 14 lbs sunline FC sniper line.

[@Outdoor_Jack]

Great video Tyler! I only have 3 rods 2 casting and one spinning the funny thing is both my baitcasters are 7’0’’ medium heavy I need a 7’6’’ heavy rod soon for punching and topwater frogs but I’ll have to do with what I have for now.

[@krisjack81]

Yeah, I have older Quantum PT rod and a black max both 7 foot MH and a 7 foot M older Vendetta rod. Got two spinning both 7 footers one a Ducket micro magic MH and a Quantum Smoke Medium.

[@Outdoor_Jack]

@@krisjack81 that’s cool my uncle has some quantums and they work fine I’m a big! Lew’s guy but I’m hoping to get some shimano reels and favorite rods I wish I had the money for them right now but I don’t.

[@krisjack81]

@@Outdoor_Jack yeah I do not have a job as it is hard for me since I have autism so it is difficult to get enough money for rods and reels.

[@gavinleffler9089]

Great video

[@Thepondguy85]

I have one combo it's a Lew's laser pro speed stick specs are lure wt 3/8 to 3/4 power is MH fast taper and it's 6'10" and the line wt is 10-20 and I use 40 braid on it and I have done everything on to soft plastic,frogs and even up to 2oz swimbaits and haven't ever had one problem

[@caseycherrington2812]

I would give my right arm to go fishing with Tyler. Regardless, you should definitely come out to the northwest and try some of our fisheries

[@timothysajgovic3999]

during this time of the year can you still use red? thank you for always putting out great and informative videos

[@yo-bass-cat4027]

Wife asks all the time are you really bringing all those rods? Like the way this video was made very informative

[@farrzmd3038]

I have 7 casting rods and 1 spinning rod. I’m a bank angler so I only bring 3/4 rods when I go. Fall and winter I use M / M - MH/MF and then in spring I’ll transition to one MH/MF and then a MH/F, H/F as vegetations grows and then becomes thick. Late fall and winter I use a lot of balsa baits so M/M is my go to. Come spring balsa baits kinda go away so I switch to mod fast and fast rods.

[@vtxdaryl]

Now I know why I’m not catching any fish, I just need more rods and lures. Thynks

[@TylersReelFishing]

Easy, glad I can help😂

[@dfthree.]

I carry at least two rods (One Med. and one Med Heavy) and a max of 4 when it's Frog season. The two extra rods is my Frog rod and another Med Heavy with braid to throw plastics into lily pads.

[@dfthree.]

Is the text gift message real or spam?

[@lanerother709]

Tyler what reel were you using when u caught that good fish on the football head

[@idontstunt2613]

Just got my second baitcaster today

[@alexd4930]

You should do top 6 rods for boat guys and top 3 rods for bank fishers. You could make it a part of your 100 ponds series. Top 3 would really help out new fishermen like me who 99% of the time are fishing ponds.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Great idea!

[@alexd4930]

@@TylersReelFishing plus as a bank fisherman I am really not going to lug around more than 3 rods.

[@joegrande4848]

It's alittle tough but I manage carrying 6 rods. The faster you can get your bait out there so you covor more water the better. Using a fast retrieve works but occasionally you can slow it down some so you get better reaction. If after 10 15 no bites switch poles. If after say 2 to 3 bait change no bites 2 at most up to 20 minutes tops pick a new area. You want to covor a ton of water to have better luck. 2 baits 20 minutes tops then a new area.

[@joshuabeltinck2636]

Hey Tyler do you have a video of how to make the football jig?

[@TylersReelFishing]

I have! Search “TylersReelFishing football jig”

[@Cooldibs]

I threw a standard 3/8 jig for 3 hours at a pond and never had a hit. I switched to a swim jig and finally caught a bass within the first few casts👍

[@TylersReelFishing]

Awesome! Great adjustment

[@joegrande4848]

I know why it a no brainer. It's so you can have a large array of baits tied on with the different line for each rod for the type of bait you use. Also, without having to waste a lot of time tying on baits or putting new line set up the rods ready to go

[@MyNameIsNobody888]

I bank fish, one baitcaster and a backpack. Daytime a medium 7’ & nighttime medium heavy 7’2. Either one allows me to fish any presentation

[@JuniorArgueta-rb2bw]

Y si solo pudiera tener 2 cañas, 1 bait castings y una spinning Cuáles me recomendarías 🥹?

[@totalannihilation9065]

I miss the old intro. Great video.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Ain’t coming back. Get used to the new one😎

[@bicalijd_pierfishing9652]

Hello I don't do Bank fishing 🎣 I'm a pier saltwater fishing kind of guy I only have 4 fishing rods and I'm happy with what I have I have a light spinning rod combo and I have a medium havey spinning rod and I have a medium havey bait caster rod and a havey spinning rod that's all I need for saltwater fishing

[@anthonyzuniga9908]

I have 1fishing rod and reel for 25years I use worms and minnows from the banks and I fish rivers ponds and lakes and catch many fish I do not have a lot of money to waste on a lot of tackle that I do not need to me fishing is relaxing and spend time with family

[@randycforstie6621]

man, this is when I wish I had spotlock lol

[@emt786]

I take two with me. Don’t see the need on taking 4 but that’s just me. Of course I’m not a professional Bass fisherman and I just have a 14 ft Jon boat 😂

[@marksteel3253]

Why do you always triple click your bait caster when switching/putting away? God bless brother and keep the good content rolling!!!!

[@TylersReelFishing]

I have OCD and need to have the reel handles parallel to the rod before I lay it down haha

[@liptoncheetos]

How do they not get super tangled? I only have 2 rods but it seems every time I bring them somewhere and they are beside each other, they get super tangled.

[@TylersReelFishing]

I use these! They are an absolute life saver. outkasttackle.com/slix-rod-cover/

[@LonewolfJesseJames506]

I have a rod for musky and a few for bass, perch, pickeral ect If I had the money I'd have one for every day of the week lol

[@madmattfishing]

🔥🔥🔥

[@nixsvis6803]

I normally bring 2 I go catfish fishing and while I do that I go bass fishing and half the time I catch more bass then catfish

[@nickrodrigues7099]

Cause we FISHIN WANNA! 😎

[@gibbsfishing1533]

Eagle mountain lake??

[@LilWagy14]

Square bill setup?

[@TylersReelFishing]

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[@rdunnuck]

My wife will be watching this, lol. Oh, I agree 100 percent. You should see how many shoes my wife has😳

[@thewifispot6820]

I have 1 because that's all I can afford right now, $60 @ walmart

[@te2934]

Bro literally same here. I spent 200 on a really nice finesse combo and it's all I have

[@thewifispot6820]

Imma save up for the Lews Tournament pro speed spool LFS

[@lukemensink605]

You feel like a fisherman when you have 12 rods

[@jello7281]

I have 9 casting and 4 spinning set ups now. I don't want to bring them all in the boat, but at the same time, I feel I need to. This is not helping my OCD.

[@zaneoliver3666]

Tyler, I'm only 12 and don't have a ton of money so if I could only get a couple rods which one should I get?

[@TylersReelFishing]

Got that video coming

[@zaneoliver3666]

@@TylersReelFishing Ok sweet

[@Outdoor_Jack]

@@zaneoliver3666 for one rod you should get a 7’0’’-7’3’’ medium heavy fast rod but it depends what your favorite lures and to throw and what Tyler said, I understand it’s hard when you don’t have a lot of money I’m 15 and really can’t afford much at all so I have to do with what I have.

[@zaneoliver3666]

@@Outdoor_Jack Ok, thank you

[@Outdoor_Jack]

@@zaneoliver3666 no problem! I am one of those guys that stresses over needing the right rod for stuff I mean it’ll effect how many fish you land for real take it from me I’ve had bad experiences!

[@MaineStreamFishing]

Its called figuring it out! Just did the same today! My boy says “you only gonna use 3 of them” my answer was… Ik i just gotta figure them out first!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Hahah I love this

[@Cornelius798]

I fish from the bank and carry one rod at a time with another in my car. I have 4 rods, 4 reels. 1 casting, 3 spinning. I keep my tackle bag in my car everything I carry fits in my pockets.

[@judahdawg277]

I have 3 and I used to feel like I had the entire stock of rods

[@chrischrist7982]

I have 40 rods, but mostly carry 4

[@markphilippsjr]

💯

[@markphilippsjr]

👏👏👏👏🎣

[@Clairsentien]

Did he cook those 2 big basses he kept?

[@TylersReelFishing]

Of course not. They were both released after a picture

[@fishinfrenzy2544]

Yes he said he only eats 5+ pounders….

[@deepintheheartoftx7548]

So ‘junk fishing’ means keep changing lures?

[@TylersReelFishing]

Basically, yes. Throwing whatever is right for what’s in front of you

[@networkguy3152]

I have 5 baitcasters and also 1 spinning rod just because lol.

[@tylerb9110]

I’ve got 20 metaniums

[@willgrimes7171]

I need to send this to my mom

[@deepintheheartoftx7548]

Hahaha

[@TylersReelFishing]

Good idea

[@sasquatchsam987]

I only got one "decent" rod and the other 2 are trash... they're all so expensive 😫

[@ivancastillo1449]

I take my medium spinning rod and a fly rod.

[@DiegoMills4]

Just because

[@ricowildlife]

I went fishing yesterday.. I had 5 poles.. my fiance asked me "what about the other 6.. so I took all 11 Dam skippy

[@keithl6596]

It saves you time to get another lure In . Switch lure you lost fish and time . Enough said

[@joegrande4848]

Ok maybe switch baits a bit more frequently. Seems like Tyler switched bait at least 5 or 6 times in 10 minutes an within 10 minutes switched spots

[@TylersReelFishing]

Switch a TON in certain times of the year like the post spawn and fall!

[@imperialwhovian3461]

How to catch fish like I do, all you need is 100k worth of gear, seriously most people can’t even afford a boat like that let alone probably 4k or more worth of rods and reels,

[@RobFishYT]

I got 7-8 on the yak....but I'd be ok if I only had a jig.

[@jacobcardinale7039]

Different applications 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Jschuhfishing]

Saltwater guys can’t afford all the rods after putting $800k on a boat, and $2k on Penn International reels

[@austinhernandez2716]

This is about largemouth and smallmouth bass, not saltwater

[@Jschuhfishing]

@@austinhernandez2716 he took a jab at saltwater guys for making fun of Bass guys’ excess amount of rods.

[@austinhernandez2716]

@@Jschuhfishing Well I don't know anything about saltwater fishing but I think it's more delicate or "finesse" for freshwater

[@Jschuhfishing]

@@austinhernandez2716 you’d be half right

[@te2934]

Here I am a total pleb with my one finesse combo

[@networkguy3152]

Heads up. Looks like you have spammers pretending to be you replying to people saying the won something.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Yes I posted about that

[@angel-up3gz]

first

[@sasquatchsam987]

If I commented on this video 100 times would that help you on youtube or annoy you? 😂probably both

[@TylersReelFishing]

No, only comment once per video

[@sasquatchsam987]

@@TylersReelFishing gotcha. Just trying to help😁

[@gavinleffler9089]

You should include a Bible verse.

[@hunterbull7804]

Moral of the story is retying sucks

[@TylersReelFishing]

Amen to that