The BEST Fishing Rod to Use FOR EVERYTHING!

Just got a 8ft ultra lite. Best rod I've ever had. I like the length for the castability because I fish from the bank. The thill wobble bobbers are crazy good for long casting. I highly recommend it !

The only gripe I have with this reel is the weight, but that goes with the size of the reel youtube.com/post/UgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpb… . I brought this salmon fishing up in Oswego, NY. I coupled it with a Cabela's Whuppin Stick. I had no problem pulling in a 14lb salmon. I will probably use this for surf fishing this summer and downgrade to a 3500 series Battle II next salmon season to save my wrists. All of the operations are butter smooth and the bail is nice and thick and has a solid flip to it. Everything about this reel is sturdy and strong. The drag system held up to the salmon and was also super smooth. I did use a scale to set the drag properly before going out to the river and this worked out tremendously. A bunch of other guys on the river would hook up and snap almost immediately. Just because you have a good drag system doesn't do anything if you don't set it correctly.

Yes been fishing for 55 years and I still go to this set up. I also fish ultra light with a smaller rod and reel with 2 to 4 lb. test. Great for ponds, creeks, and if you trout fish it's the way to go. Keep it really really simple and use what works.

Hey brother, thanks for the straightforward advice. I have had enough ‘philosophy of fishing’ videos that can’t answer the simple question “what is the best versatile, all-round combo to buy as your first set-up?” without going into reams of context about species, bait and conditions. If I knew specifically what species, bait and conditions I would be fishing I would probably be looking for something other than the most versatile basic set-up I could find. Anyway, thanks for the straight talk including the phrase, “this is what I grew up on.” That always makes me feel better for some reason! Cheers!

Finally a clear answer I just want a nice combo for Father’s Day. Thanks 🙏🏽

Very happy with it of this telescopic fishing pole with case. We travel in a RV so space is limited. Assembly was a snap following the included instructions. Within 1 hour I had a fully functioning fishing pole and even caught a 21” Snook as my first fish. I have since caught many other sizes and varieties without any issues whatsoever.

Thanks for the info on the rod and reel video for everyday use. You made it simple and nice to know you fish with what you talk about and had success

Great video. I am getting back into camping on a motorbike and have space for just one travel rod which needs to be under 1m long and do anything. I ended up with the 3 piece 7' 3-6 kg medium Abu Garcia and a Shimano Sienna C3000 running an 8kg line. Great general purpose setup.

This is what I’m looking for, I’m want to start urban fishing just for fun. Thank you sir. Happy New Year to you.

My fav setup for everything literally is just a 2000 spinning reel with a 5’6” light rod. For line depends, if it’s trout or steelhead, 4 or 6lb mono/fluoro. If it’s anything else I use 10 lb braid (powerpro)

Could you link everything you have please

This is similar to what i have. I got this type of setup for almost all types of freshwater fish setups. I go for 7ft-8 fishing pole and 2500-3000 reel. Super simple using 6-10lb line and its great simple setup

My grandson and I saw your video. We appreciate your great input. Now, we know much more. Thanks.

For bass fishing (and fishing in general) fron the bank a 6ft to 6 1/2 ft Medium 2 piece rod with a spinning reel with at least 3 bearings spooled with extra tough 10lb mono is pretty much universal. I can get between trees fairly easily with the rod length the two piece really helps in transit if u have a car medium rod gives that extra bounce for long cast but still enough backbone for long hook sets and the medium spinning reel with 3 bearing wont wear you out to much and worka most lures well. The 10lb mono can be fished with any lure it's perfect for topwater ( I've pulled 7+ lb. Largemouth through sense hydrilla with this setup you dont need 1000lb braid ) it gets crankbaits down decent from the bank and worms and jigs as well. I would just get extra tough line since your going to put it through the ringer fishing like this.

I appreciate you information and time!!.

I love this video. I love all the comments. Its actually up to the individual. You ask a hundred anglers,youll get a hundred answers. Happy tight lines.

Good info, thanks for keeping it simple!

I think you should also make a second part to this video where you show people how to set up this hole thing, the rod, reel, line, hooks, bait and all that some may find it very useful

Thank you for the info dude! I’m about to buy my first rod and reel and this helps a lot with knowing what to look for

Just inherited some gear and this rod was in the collection. Me being new to fishing, but also just me being an idiot, I thought it was some special rod since it didn’t have a reel on it. Good to know a rod I have is good for just about everything. Thanks for the info man!