Congrats Matt. Would love to see you guys do a video on multipurpose rod setups. This would be great for kayak and bank fisherman. What rod/reel/line combo can be cross utilized for techniques X, Y (and maybe Z). Especially when it comes to being able to use the same line (if not going braid to various leaders). I can normally take 5 rods comfortably on my kayak and want to optimize the amount of techniques I can switch to. I'm just a weekend a warrior and not always up to date on lake conditions and patterns so want to be flexible on the water.
And THIS was the tutorial I had been looking for since picking up fishing again 2 yrs. ago! THANK YOU! I now know which of my recently purchased rods need to be replaced! :) This is way better than my trial and error approach! :)
Congrats on the new addition to the family! Matt, I've fished my entire life (30+ years) and never have I had a complete understanding of how actions work and the role they play. This video blew my mind needless to say and I thank you for always putting solid content out there. Only negative (to the bank account) from this video is now I need more rods! I have followed both you and Tim for almost 10 years and appreciate all you guys do, again thank you!
The TB channel is always reading my mind on what content to post based on questions that go through my mind…why go anywhere else ha! Thank you gentlemen for all that you do.
Congrats Matt! One of my favorite videos to this day is the swimbait rod action video from around 10 years ago. It's a great overview and explanation of rod action and flex in a blank. Sure, it's swimbait rods, but the idea words across the board.
Man I needed this video, I see Loomis rods used quite often and for the life of me I couldn't figure out the model number. Congratulations on your new baby girl enjoy her
I was just putting a cart together for new rods and happened to stumble upon this video. I don't know how I missed it as, I'm subscribed but, I'm glad I found it. This is probably the only RUclips video I've ever taken notes from lol
Megabass has some magic to their actions. The Typical bend test shows the marketed action, but they usually bend deeper than the test shows. Good Vid!! and congrats!!
Congrats Matt!!! Good to see ya back on the video. There’s nothing more rewarding to me than watching you children develop their personalities. The expression of accomplishment is awesome too!!!! My 4 are grown and I’m glad but I miss that a lot. It goes by fast brother cherish every second of it. Catch u soon!!
Hey Matt, great video as always! I’ve been watching the channel religiously for a year now and would love a detailed casting and spinning reel maintenance video. Specifically what you do and how often you perform maintenance on your reels to maximize lifespan. Thanks a bunch!!
Dang Matt, that's how you gonna come back! Sick video another level. It's amazing that after 40 years of bass fishing, you could still teach me something. Thank you.
Congratulations on the birth of your daughter Matt. Also, I’m glad your back in good health. I also have an eclectic rod collection. We are fortunate today to have a great selection from many excellent manufacturers.
This is great advice that i most certainly will forget before spring time 😆. Congrats on the new baby 🍼. Hope all is well and the rest of the family stays covid 🆓. I would like to see a follow up video on best line type and strength is best for certain rod types/baits. Its such a hard thing for an amateur to figure out when overwhelmed by all the different rod types, line varieties, knots, and lures on the market. A generic rule of thumb would be an awesome go to chart for someone like me that tries to make things work without an abundance of rods. I try to buy at least one new rod a year to bridge the gap so this would be very helpful.
Matt it's great to see you again. Beautiful picture of the kids. Tim was awesome as usual. Now that the pleasantries are done, you really hit it out of the water (pun intended) with this video. I am just an amateur fisherman and you just enlightened me with a ton of knowledge. I have never had anyone explain to me the different types of rods and how they are used with certain type of lures. I am not stuck with one brand of rod and I am finally able to get rods that are somewhat over the $100 range. I will be watching this over again a couple of more times to make sure what I am wanting. By then I may have other questions and ask what type of rod I should be looking to use. Thanks again. You guys are awesome and I look forward to your next video.
Hey Matt, Congrats on your new baby girl!!! Great video as always! Something you didn’t really talk about are the different warranties you get with different brands, guide replacement, etc. I know that is something I really care about. Maybe something for the next rod video?
This video couldn’t have showed up at a better time! Literally the other night I was looking at some rods y’all left in the video description and I was confused on which exactly to get as I didn’t know what exactly to look for. This video explained all of it wonderfully and is a great help to me. Thanks again guys for the awesome info!
Thanks Matt, lots of great info from the best! Congrats on the new family addition man, may she bring you all lots of joy in the years ahead! Tight lines!
I'm working on expanding my rod arsenal. Currently I have a 7' 1" medium fast spinning St Croix Victory. This replaced an old Cabela's XML 6' 6" medium fast spinning which the cork finally started coming apart. I also have an old 6' 6" Cabela's XML medium fast casting rod which is still going strong. I plan on using this rod for jerk baits and similar style baits. I have thought about adding the St. Croix Victory 7' 3" medium heavy fast (the marshal) or 7' 1" medium heavy fast (the grunt). I like catching fish with spinner bait, buzz bait, and lipless crank bait. I'm thinking of adding chatter bait and swim jigs. Mainly looking for a do all rod for now. I'm probably going to stay in the St. Croix Victory line. After watching several of y'alls videos and purchasing the St. Croix Finesse spinning rod, I have added drop shot and ned rigs to my arsenal.
Very good information in this video. The lack of a industry standards of power and action for blanks can make for a frustrating day for new/er anglers. Thanks for putting out this video and explaining some of this information. Thanks Jimmy
Thanks Matt for a great video. Congratulations on the new addition to the family. I have two daughters that grew up fishing with me. They're now 33 and 31 and always ask for fishing licenses for their Christmas presents.
This is absolutely the best video on this topic I've seen. I kept writing comments to add something and then you would say what I was typing each time, so I just stopped and enjoyed it. There's so much *bad* information about this topic.
Wow- that's a huge commitment to say you'll help us all find a specific rod in our price range- thanks guys. I'm looking for two rods in the 200-dollar range- a frog rod specifically for the heavy slop, I already have one for lighter cover or open water- and a swimbait rod large enough to throw like 5-6 inch mag drafts, s waver 168s, stuff in that 1-3-ounce range.
Do you have a brand preference? The swimbait rod will be really easy. Those listed baits don't need a dedicated swimbait rod. I actually prefer to throw them on a 7'2" - 7'9" Heavy with a bit slower tip... more like a jig rod than a swimbait rod.
Great to have you back and congrats. I always watch these longer videos a few times because there is so much in depth information. Very organized with your presentation.
Congrats on the new little girl Matt and thanks for this great video, definitely answered some questions I had on rods, keep up the great work, tight lines‼️
Congratulations Matt and Ceci on the new edition! I have two small girls and they are a blessing. Can't wait for pre-spawn in a couple months, up here in snowy Massachusetts. Be well friends and thanks as always for the great content.
Hey Matt congratulations on the new baby. Have y'all ever thought about getting with a company and having them produce a Tact. Bassin line of rods? You know a line of rods that could encompass everything from light action spinning to the heaviest casting rods. Because I know that if y'all were to do that I would definitely be able to buy them with the confidence that what I purchased would be perfect for what I intend to do with them. I mean it's just an idea but I think it would be a good one.
Just curious guys but do you guys not like any of the Daiwa rods? I love your videos and I've learned a lot from the and I refer & rewatch a lot of them. Keep up the good work 😁👍 Congrats Matt
Congratulations Matt! I just picked up the nrx+ 821 yesterday and it is hands down worth every penny! Definitely appreciate all the knowledge you guys pass down! Everything is still frozen up here but your vids keep me sane until everything is thawed out! Im ready to go crack em in 22 💪🏽
Matt congratulations to you and Cici on your new addition! Great vid, definitely need to find a good frog rod or figure out how to keep them on mine, lol
Super helpful video! Have y'all ever considered doing tiers for different types of lures from beginner too advanced? As a new angler it was tough to know what I could start with that required minimal skills and basic equipment.
Great explanation on the differences in the action and power on rods. Learned a couple things. Need more informational videos like this. They’re fantastic. Great video Matt! Should do a video on an explanation on reels gear ratio and size and which baits you like to throw on them
Matt do you think that MBR action works better for football jigs *because* you're using braid to a leader? You're right, I love my 844 as well - but I tend to go braid to leader, too. If you're fishing straight fluoro you think the extra give from the line itself compensates for the faster tip on - say- an 853 or 854 JWR?
Great video. Best explanation of rods I’ve come across so far. I’m finding i like moderate fast rods the best. Fishing from the bank I feel it’s the best all around action and then I just pick my power based on what weight lure I’m fishing.
Congrats Matt, happy to see your happy and healthy as well as your little tactical addition. Thanks for the save worthy tutorial - trusting rod mfg's has been a learning experience to say the least but this helps narrow down future purchases a little more.
So I can't seem to find a shimani zodias 7ft6 mh glass anywhere in stock. You two stated that that rod could throw both squarebill and deep divers which is exactly what I need. However with them being out of stock everywhere. Is there another rod that could be used the same as that one.
Matt, first congratulations on the new daughter. You have three beautiful girls. Second, folks REALLY need to take the rod deflection to heart. Out of EVERYTHING I've learned from Tacticalbassin, that's the single thing that has had the most impact on my ability. I fish at night a lot and I've found that if you're really in tune with the feel of your bait being dragged along, you can detect a bite just by noticing the change in weight. Third, and you kind of hit on this a little bit, something that would be great for a future video is what power rod to use with what size treble hooks. I lost a few monsters last year because I was using a rod with too much power, even though it was moderate fast.
Awesome advice and thanks for the budget rod tip information I’m still on a budget right now and I’ll start using your advice thanks again love the videos
Great video! I threw that Shower Blows so much I got that 7’2” Medium/Heavy SB Combat Stick. What an excellent rod with that moderate fast action. I found out it’s also a great swim jig rod. What’s your favorite swim jig rod? Congrats Matt!
Matt can you please do a segment on if you could only have or take 5 bass rods that together must do it all, what would they be for high and mid range? Thank you. Hurley
Congratulations to you and CC, Matt...and good luck in the future with the TWO girls! J/K, I have two myself, and it was really great. So I've heard you mention the Denali Ryker rods...are they still making good rods and on your best budget rod list?
Happy for your family buddy! Like so many others, I follow you guys every week and it feels like I know you all. Happy for you! My question: I fish 100% from a pedal kayak. Fighting any semi-stiff wind or current to stay in position is just part of it. Especially with deep diving cranks or a lure that pulls back a good bit, I'm constantly battling how much the lure is pulling my kayak forward and the speed I'm reeling trying to compensate my movement. Or does that matter? A reel pulls in "x" inches per turn, but how do I keep consistent action and depth while I'm either drifting or being pulled towards my lure? Plus I'm losing cast length if I'm being pulled (from the bait) or pushed (by the wind) the minute my bait hits the water. Suggestions?
👋 Matt Congratulations. I am big fan of the channel. Thanks to you and Tim I learned so much more about Bass fishing and I spend a lot more 💸 now 😂. But I do have one question you probably answered it before but I can't seem to find it. What size rod and action would you use for a Swim Jig and what line would put on it. I hope to hear from ya 🙏
Matt, trying to up my game and this video is so good. Currently my go to rod is a Bass Pro XTR 7’ Medium Power Fast Action and that’s what I fish worms, spinners, pretty much everything that isn’t top water. Is that the right application? I want a new rig for fishing worms and other one hook fishing, but I also want to use my current rod the right way too. Upstate SC if that helps
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Congrats Matt. Would love to see you guys do a video on multipurpose rod setups. This would be great for kayak and bank fisherman. What rod/reel/line combo can be cross utilized for techniques X, Y (and maybe Z). Especially when it comes to being able to use the same line (if not going braid to various leaders). I can normally take 5 rods comfortably on my kayak and want to optimize the amount of techniques I can switch to. I'm just a weekend a warrior and not always up to date on lake conditions and patterns so want to be flexible on the water.
I think there's an old school video they did that is close to what you're looking for
Congratulations!
Congratulations on the baby! Great video!
Thank you Gary!
And THIS was the tutorial I had been looking for since picking up fishing again 2 yrs. ago! THANK YOU! I now know which of my recently purchased rods need to be replaced! :) This is way better than my trial and error approach! :)
Congratulations on your new baby. May God bless and watch over you all. Much love and respect from Japan
Congrats on the new addition to the family! Matt, I've fished my entire life (30+ years) and never have I had a complete understanding of how actions work and the role they play. This video blew my mind needless to say and I thank you for always putting solid content out there. Only negative (to the bank account) from this video is now I need more rods! I have followed both you and Tim for almost 10 years and appreciate all you guys do, again thank you!
Congrats on the new baby! Thanks for all the great videos!
Congratulations on the new baby man! Great video as always!
Thanks for the video, congrats on the new baby. Thanks again welcome back.
The TB channel is always reading my mind on what content to post based on questions that go through my mind…why go anywhere else ha! Thank you gentlemen for all that you do.
Congrats Matt and family!!
Welcome back!
congrats on the new addition, matt. happy to hear the baby & momma are happy and healthy.
WOW! Thanks Matt. A tone of great info crammed into a small time frame!
Congratulations on the new addition to the family. Thanks for the video.
Congrats guys! Lovely little family you have
Congrats Matt! One of my favorite videos to this day is the swimbait rod action video from around 10 years ago. It's a great overview and explanation of rod action and flex in a blank. Sure, it's swimbait rods, but the idea words across the board.
I ALMOST replicated that video recently with a deeper dive into traditional rods. It may still happen 👍🏼
@@tacticalbassin That would be a great episode!
That would be awesome
Only us true OGs remember that one! 👊
@@tacticalbassin Looks like I opened a can of worms. You gotta do it now 😁 lol. Thanks for helping all of us become better anglers.
Man I needed this video, I see Loomis rods used quite often and for the life of me I couldn't figure out the model number. Congratulations on your new baby girl enjoy her
The best fishing rod seminar ever!
So thrilled all is well with the newbie & glad to have you back. I've missed the info & input
good to have you back
Beautiful background in todays video, good choice. Thanks for the information and thank to Tim for keeping things goin while you enjoyed your gift.
Thanks Matt...Best video EVER!! Keep up the great work!
I was just putting a cart together for new rods and happened to stumble upon this video. I don't know how I missed it as, I'm subscribed but, I'm glad I found it. This is probably the only RUclips video I've ever taken notes from lol
facts im taking notes as we speak lol
Megabass has some magic to their actions. The Typical bend test shows the marketed action, but they usually bend deeper than the test shows. Good Vid!! and congrats!!
I might be biased but I think Bailey is an awesome name. Congratulations and look forward to all the content to come.
Congrats, from Galicia (Spain), for the new member of TacticalBassin family.
Great video, like always.
Congrats Matt!!! Good to see ya back on the video. There’s nothing more rewarding to me than watching you children develop their personalities. The expression of accomplishment is awesome too!!!! My 4 are grown and I’m glad but I miss that a lot. It goes by fast brother cherish every second of it. Catch u soon!!
Congrats again on the new addition!
Hey Matt, great video as always! I’ve been watching the channel religiously for a year now and would love a detailed casting and spinning reel maintenance video. Specifically what you do and how often you perform maintenance on your reels to maximize lifespan. Thanks a bunch!!
Welcome back Matt 🙋🏼♂️. Great info thank you 👏
congratulations with your family man, and also, Tim is the MVP for keeping the channel going and keeping the vids uploaded. lol.
This video cleared some things up for me, thanks Matt.
Great job Matt explaining the difference between the rods, very helpfull 🙂 Thanks for giving us your choices and the budget choices in your videos.
Dang Matt, that's how you gonna come back! Sick video another level. It's amazing that after 40 years of bass fishing, you could still teach me something. Thank you.
This might sound weird but man i love you Matt you have taught me so much its unreal
Congratulations on the birth of your daughter Matt. Also, I’m glad your back in good health. I also have an eclectic rod collection. We are fortunate today to have a great selection from many excellent manufacturers.
This is great advice that i most certainly will forget before spring time 😆. Congrats on the new baby 🍼. Hope all is well and the rest of the family stays covid 🆓. I would like to see a follow up video on best line type and strength is best for certain rod types/baits. Its such a hard thing for an amateur to figure out when overwhelmed by all the different rod types, line varieties, knots, and lures on the market. A generic rule of thumb would be an awesome go to chart for someone like me that tries to make things work without an abundance of rods. I try to buy at least one new rod a year to bridge the gap so this would be very helpful.
Matt it's great to see you again. Beautiful picture of the kids. Tim was awesome as usual. Now that the pleasantries are done, you really hit it out of the water (pun intended) with this video. I am just an amateur fisherman and you just enlightened me with a ton of knowledge. I have never had anyone explain to me the different types of rods and how they are used with certain type of lures. I am not stuck with one brand of rod and I am finally able to get rods that are somewhat over the $100 range. I will be watching this over again a couple of more times to make sure what I am wanting. By then I may have other questions and ask what type of rod I should be looking to use. Thanks again. You guys are awesome and I look forward to your next video.
Hey Matt, Congrats on your new baby girl!!! Great video as always! Something you didn’t really talk about are the different warranties you get with different brands, guide replacement, etc. I know that is something I really care about. Maybe something for the next rod video?
This video couldn’t have showed up at a better time! Literally the other night I was looking at some rods y’all left in the video description and I was confused on which exactly to get as I didn’t know what exactly to look for. This video explained all of it wonderfully and is a great help to me. Thanks again guys for the awesome info!
I love the tip on"deflection", I can't wait to get out there this spring! Thanks for all that you do.
Congratulations on your new arrival, I learn a bunch on this video thank you and I appreciate you guys
Thanks Matt, lots of great info from the best! Congrats on the new family addition man, may she bring you all lots of joy in the years ahead! Tight lines!
I'm working on expanding my rod arsenal. Currently I have a 7' 1" medium fast spinning St Croix Victory. This replaced an old Cabela's XML 6' 6" medium fast spinning which the cork finally started coming apart. I also have an old 6' 6" Cabela's XML medium fast casting rod which is still going strong. I plan on using this rod for jerk baits and similar style baits.
I have thought about adding the St. Croix Victory 7' 3" medium heavy fast (the marshal) or 7' 1" medium heavy fast (the grunt). I like catching fish with spinner bait, buzz bait, and lipless crank bait. I'm thinking of adding chatter bait and swim jigs. Mainly looking for a do all rod for now. I'm probably going to stay in the St. Croix Victory line.
After watching several of y'alls videos and purchasing the St. Croix Finesse spinning rod, I have added drop shot and ned rigs to my arsenal.
Congrats Matt good to hear you are all well again
Very good information in this video.
The lack of a industry standards of power and action for blanks can make for a frustrating day for new/er anglers.
Thanks for putting out this video and explaining some of this information.
Thanks
Jimmy
I love what you guys do. I’ve truly learned a lot because of you and Tim . Can’t wait to get my hands on some merch. Keep up the great work ✊💯
Awesome information!!!! I'm starting to build my rods now. This gives me ALOT of insight into what blanks to build on.
Thanks Matt for a great video. Congratulations on the new addition to the family. I have two daughters that grew up fishing with me. They're now 33 and 31 and always ask for fishing licenses for their Christmas presents.
This is absolutely the best video on this topic I've seen. I kept writing comments to add something and then you would say what I was typing each time, so I just stopped and enjoyed it. There's so much *bad* information about this topic.
Wow- that's a huge commitment to say you'll help us all find a specific rod in our price range- thanks guys. I'm looking for two rods in the 200-dollar range- a frog rod specifically for the heavy slop, I already have one for lighter cover or open water- and a swimbait rod large enough to throw like 5-6 inch mag drafts, s waver 168s, stuff in that 1-3-ounce range.
Do you have a brand preference? The swimbait rod will be really easy. Those listed baits don't need a dedicated swimbait rod. I actually prefer to throw them on a 7'2" - 7'9" Heavy with a bit slower tip... more like a jig rod than a swimbait rod.
This was a fantastic detailed orientation on rod sizes, powers, and models.
Great to have you back and congrats. I always watch these longer videos a few times because there is so much in depth information. Very organized with your presentation.
Excellent job in your descriptive overview. Best one on Rods to date in my opinion. 💯
Congratulations on the keeper. Glad everyone is well.
Congrats on the birth of your newest child! Thanks for the info. Def feel more able to make good choices for techniques.
Congratulations on the new addition love the videos
Congrats on the new little girl Matt and thanks for this great video, definitely answered some questions I had on rods, keep up the great work, tight lines‼️
Incredible breakdown on power and action. Super helpful.
Congratulations Matt and Ceci on the new edition! I have two small girls and they are a blessing. Can't wait for pre-spawn in a couple months, up here in snowy Massachusetts. Be well friends and thanks as always for the great content.
Thank you Matt!!
Hey Matt congratulations on the new baby. Have y'all ever thought about getting with a company and having them produce a Tact. Bassin line of rods? You know a line of rods that could encompass everything from light action spinning to the heaviest casting rods. Because I know that if y'all were to do that I would definitely be able to buy them with the confidence that what I purchased would be perfect for what I intend to do with them. I mean it's just an idea but I think it would be a good one.
Crograts !That background view is amazing
Well I'm happy to see all of my rods in the budget options! Thanks again for the info boys! And congrats on the little one matt
Congrats on the baby! My wife and I just had our first on 1/26. Hopefully I'll have her fishing I'm a few years. 😂
Just curious guys but do you guys not like any of the Daiwa rods? I love your videos and I've learned a lot from the and I refer & rewatch a lot of them. Keep up the good work 😁👍 Congrats Matt
Congrats on the addition to the Tactical family. God bless
Thanks Jeff!
Congratulations Matt! I just picked up the nrx+ 821 yesterday and it is hands down worth every penny! Definitely appreciate all the knowledge you guys pass down! Everything is still frozen up here but your vids keep me sane until everything is thawed out! Im ready to go crack em in 22 💪🏽
Matt congratulations to you and Cici on your new addition! Great vid, definitely need to find a good frog rod or figure out how to keep them on mine, lol
Congratulations Matt! Very timely video, looking to buy a couple of new rods. So, your explanation has really helped me out.
Super helpful video! Have y'all ever considered doing tiers for different types of lures from beginner too advanced? As a new angler it was tough to know what I could start with that required minimal skills and basic equipment.
Great explanation on the differences in the action and power on rods. Learned a couple things. Need more informational videos like this. They’re fantastic. Great video Matt! Should do a video on an explanation on reels gear ratio and size and which baits you like to throw on them
Always love these videos. They are super helpful for those just starting out or if you want to know what you should be using.
Matt do you think that MBR action works better for football jigs *because* you're using braid to a leader? You're right, I love my 844 as well - but I tend to go braid to leader, too. If you're fishing straight fluoro you think the extra give from the line itself compensates for the faster tip on - say- an 853 or 854 JWR?
Great video. Best explanation of rods I’ve come across so far. I’m finding i like moderate fast rods the best. Fishing from the bank I feel it’s the best all around action and then I just pick my power based on what weight lure I’m fishing.
You added excellent subtlety to my knowledge. Thank you.
Congrats Matt, happy to see your happy and healthy as well as your little tactical addition.
Thanks for the save worthy tutorial - trusting rod mfg's has been a learning experience to say the least but this helps narrow down future purchases a little more.
So I can't seem to find a shimani zodias 7ft6 mh glass anywhere in stock. You two stated that that rod could throw both squarebill and deep divers which is exactly what I need. However with them being out of stock everywhere. Is there another rod that could be used the same as that one.
Congratulations Matt!!
Congratulations!!!! Thank you for the awesome videos! !!
Matt, first congratulations on the new daughter. You have three beautiful girls.
Second, folks REALLY need to take the rod deflection to heart. Out of EVERYTHING I've learned from Tacticalbassin, that's the single thing that has had the most impact on my ability. I fish at night a lot and I've found that if you're really in tune with the feel of your bait being dragged along, you can detect a bite just by noticing the change in weight.
Third, and you kind of hit on this a little bit, something that would be great for a future video is what power rod to use with what size treble hooks. I lost a few monsters last year because I was using a rod with too much power, even though it was moderate fast.
Awesome awesome video!
Agree 100% wish I have this information years ago for reference points, not thousands of dollars later buying and selling lol
Awesome advice and thanks for the budget rod tip information I’m still on a budget right now and I’ll start using your advice thanks again love the videos
Always appreciate T.B vids, great info always, congrats on happy family, happy life.
Thank you!!
Great video! I threw that Shower Blows so much I got that 7’2” Medium/Heavy SB Combat Stick. What an excellent rod with that moderate fast action. I found out it’s also a great swim jig rod. What’s your favorite swim jig rod? Congrats Matt!
Congratulations on y’alls daughters and thanks for the information on everything bass fishing. 👍
Thank you Bryan!
love everything you guys do for the sport!! have learned so much from you guys
Most of my rods are MHF. Some brands are different as far as Mod fast and fast, thanks for the video.
Great video you all always do a great job thank you !
Matt can you please do a segment on if you could only have or take 5 bass rods that together must do it all, what would they be for high and mid range? Thank you. Hurley
We actually did that video back in November 👍🏼
Thanks Matt great topic. Please include topwater favorites.
Congratulations to you and CC, Matt...and good luck in the future with the TWO girls! J/K, I have two myself, and it was really great. So I've heard you mention the Denali Ryker rods...are they still making good rods and on your best budget rod list?
ordered the new expride mh the other day. should be a great do it all rod for pond hopping
Congratulations y’all!!
Happy for your family buddy! Like so many others, I follow you guys every week and it feels like I know you all. Happy for you!
My question:
I fish 100% from a pedal kayak. Fighting any semi-stiff wind or current to stay in position is just part of it. Especially with deep diving cranks or a lure that pulls back a good bit, I'm constantly battling how much the lure is pulling my kayak forward and the speed I'm reeling trying to compensate my movement. Or does that matter? A reel pulls in "x" inches per turn, but how do I keep consistent action and depth while I'm either drifting or being pulled towards my lure? Plus I'm losing cast length if I'm being pulled (from the bait) or pushed (by the wind) the minute my bait hits the water. Suggestions?
love your videos and love the grind
Congratulations Matt.
👋 Matt Congratulations. I am big fan of the channel. Thanks to you and Tim I learned so much more about Bass fishing and I spend a lot more 💸 now 😂. But I do have one question you probably answered it before but I can't seem to find it. What size rod and action would you use for a Swim Jig and what line would put on it. I hope to hear from ya 🙏
Matt, trying to up my game and this video is so good. Currently my go to rod is a Bass Pro XTR 7’ Medium Power Fast Action and that’s what I fish worms, spinners, pretty much everything that isn’t top water. Is that the right application? I want a new rig for fishing worms and other one hook fishing, but I also want to use my current rod the right way too. Upstate SC if that helps
Congrats on the new addition!! Have y’all ever tried castaway rods?
Congrats on the baby Matt!