How many is TOO many

fish1onthefly · Post by **fish1onthefly** » Thu May 27, 2010 1:16 pm

I got my issue of BASS Masters today and they had a section on small boats..mainly yaks with trolling motors. But WS did have an add that showed a guy holding 2 smallies....He had EIGHT rods on the boat! No way I could get a lure out in the water without hooking half of them on the way! Now I admit, I am a self professed minimalist when I am paddling but come on 8 RODS!

At most I carry 3 and most of the time just 2 rods....how many to do tote with you?

LSUtigeryakker · Post by **LSUtigeryakker** » Thu May 27, 2010 1:28 pm

2, no more no less

osoobsessed · Post by **osoobsessed** » Thu May 27, 2010 1:32 pm

bass fisherman are unique, it's not uncommon to see them carrying 10 or more rods all rigged up differently and ready to go...each rod and reel serves a unique technique, either tops, extra heavy worming through pads and brush under water, 1 for spinners, 1 for cranks, 1 for finess and pitching...

personally, when on my yak, i carry 2, i have 1 rigged for soft plastics and the other for throwing top waters...

if on our boat, i have 2 or 3, both setups above and 1 rigged for live bait.

daveg99 · Post by **daveg99** » Thu May 27, 2010 1:35 pm

2 rods. And I seem to always get my lure caught on the other rod at least twice on every trip. I have to remember to keep the rod not being used on my left side because I cast with my right. I would only bring 1 rod but its nice to have a backup.

Fish Tales · Post by **Fish Tales** » Thu May 27, 2010 1:41 pm

1 rod, an ultralight and a fly rod for bass
2 rods and a fly rod for bays
1 rod btb

Night Wing · Post by **Night Wing** » Thu May 27, 2010 1:42 pm

Two rods is all I take. The second rod is basically a backup rod in case the first rod breaks.

BigGabe63 · Post by **BigGabe63** » Thu May 27, 2010 1:48 pm

2 is all I could do. Have one that I fish with and then another ready to go with an alternate setup. Even with two I usually end up hooking the other rod about 2-3 times each trip. I have thought about putting my heavier break in two rod and reel inside my kayak though in case I ever want to soak some mullet but this rod would be stowed inside until needed. Couldn't imagine havine more than 2 rods on a kayak

CaptJack · Post by **CaptJack** » Thu May 27, 2010 1:55 pm

I carry a 7' for lures & spoons &a 7½' for plastics - different actions
I also have my small Alvey rigged for trolling while I'm paddling

VinnysquidTX · Post by **VinnysquidTX** » Thu May 27, 2010 1:56 pm

2 for me too. And usually which ever one i grab first i use all day.

Post by **Neumie** » Thu May 27, 2010 2:10 pm

I carry 3 with me, sometimes 4 if I bring the fly rod.

Daniel32 · Post by **Daniel32** » Thu May 27, 2010 2:17 pm

2 on a normal day of fishing

3 on tourny day

Thinwater skinner · Post by **Thinwater skinner** » Thu May 27, 2010 2:29 pm

Two in the salt. Four or five in fresh... I know more options when fishing fresh. Less experience in salt and only need two.

Milkjug · Post by **Milkjug** » Thu May 27, 2010 3:02 pm

Just 1. I'll bet my fish/rod ratio is much higher than those guys who's yaks look like a water strider.

Flatfisher · Post by **Flatfisher** » Thu May 27, 2010 3:06 pm

I always have 3 with me. A topwater, a spinner, and a jig are always ready to go. I have carried a fourth, but not often.

Ms addicted · Post by **Ms addicted** » Thu May 27, 2010 3:33 pm

I carry 1. On tournament days 2.

junkyard chihuahua · Post by **junkyard chihuahua** » Thu May 27, 2010 4:11 pm

I like to carry 2. I've carried 3, but never needed 3...

Heading down later tonight or early am... I can't wait to be on the coast again...

If anyone wants to fish around matagorda on friday send me a pm.

EZ-E · Post by **EZ-E** » Thu May 27, 2010 4:36 pm

coming from a bass fishing background i hate to take time to change lures. i always take 3 rods ... 1 with a jig, 2 a topwater & 3 will vary depending on the structure im fishing.

Rod Pod · Post by **Rod Pod** » Thu May 27, 2010 4:46 pm

3 for me. 2 for trolling and one for casting. even that gets confusing.

Ms addicted · Post by **Ms addicted** » Thu May 27, 2010 6:11 pm

Rod Pod wrote:3 for me. 2 for trolling and one for casting. even that gets confusing.

Thats funny, I saw your name Rod Pod and I thought oh this is going to be one of those guys who looks like a radio relay station, lol. But 3 isnt too bad

Shredded_Wheat · Post by **Shredded_Wheat** » Thu May 27, 2010 6:20 pm

Always have 3 rods. Two in the back (trolling or standby) and 1 up front.

habanerojooz · Post by **habanerojooz** » Thu May 27, 2010 7:03 pm

I grew up bass fishing and I'm used to having several rods rigged up when I'm out fishing. I see no reason to change that level of preparation and readiness just because I'm now fishing saltwater.

When bay fishing, I normally carry 3 rods.

Kingz · Post by **Kingz** » Thu May 27, 2010 7:30 pm

phil413tx · Post by **phil413tx** » Thu May 27, 2010 9:10 pm

I like to carry 3 in fresh and 2 in bay.

dwilliams35 · Post by **dwilliams35** » Thu May 27, 2010 9:18 pm

3. One has a superspook or something similar, one has, well, something else, depending on what I'm doing, and one's just a spare/utility infielder...

Walker · Post by **Walker** » Thu May 27, 2010 9:29 pm

I carry two - an 8wt and a 10wt.

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