I typically take 4 rod/reel rigs with me, each for a specific application. 1. Topwater setup 2. Suspending twitch bait setup 3. Jerk/paddletail setup 4. Live bait setup. I take the first 3 because I don't feel like retying all the time when I want to try a different lure type and the 4th for bottom fishing in deeper water using live shrimp or mullet. The 4th rod/reel rig is a heavier rod and a larger reel series. Hope this helps. If you want, I can share exactly what my setups are and which scenario I use them.
What would you say is the minimum number of rods an average angler should own?
I typically take 4 rod/reel rigs with me, each for a specific application. 1. Topwater setup 2. Suspending twitch bait setup 3. Jerk/paddletail setup 4. Live bait setup. I take the first 3 because I don't feel like retying all the time when I want to try a different lure type and the 4th for bottom fishing in deeper water using live shrimp or mullet. The 4th rod/reel rig is a heavier rod and a larger reel series. Hope this helps. If you want, I can share exactly what my setups are and which scenario I use them.