How many rods?

[old frank]

I am still struggling to get my rod situation in hand for largemouth bass fishing.

I use to carry ten when I had a big bass boat, that is not possible in a kayak.

I do try to bring rods based on the season and conditions but I can't seem to get below five.

This is my normal set up but tell me about yours. I would like to get down to three if possible.

Rod #1- Long heavy for Carolina rigs and throwing/pitching a jig.

Rod #2 medium 6' for crankbaits

Rod #3 Shorter handle for spinnerbaits buzzbaits

Rod #4 Lighter 6' for topwater,jerkbaits,trick worms,flukes.

Rod #5 spinning rod for shakey head worms, drop shot, texas rig finess worms

[Bass & BBQ]

We all know we dont NEED all the stuff we bring but I dont see any issue with 5. I've been taking 4. I want to get it to 3 but I have commitment issues.

[ecu daniel 14]

sounds like a good plan of attack you have so far...

I normally use:

-6'8" M moderate-fast casting rod (covers deep cranks, spinnerbaits, and also excellent topwater rod)

-6'8" L fast casting rod (tiny cranks, tiny plastics, tiny everything)

-6' UL moderate-fast (fun rod, grubs, inline spinners)

-4'6" UL- very slow action (grandpas old rod...gotta bring it)

I usually dont bring anything heavier then a medium powered rod for bass or any freshwater fish. However, I am planning on a nice heavy rod for fishin the nasty thick stuff this year. (If I ever go bass fishing....inshore has taken over here recently)

[Plasticpirogue]

Usually 4 in the boat at one time:

7'3" Heavy/Fast casting setup: Flipping/Pitching jigs and tossing frogs

6'8" MedHvy/Fast casting: swimjigs and t-rigged plastics

6'9" Med/XFast casting: spinnerbaits/buzzbaits

7'1" Med/Fast spinning: shakey heads, wacky rigged plastics, flukes

[jazd78]

I usually carry four or five rods with me. 2 baitcasters and the rest spinning reels. I like having multiple reels ready to go.

[oubassman]

I go with 4 or 5 for largemouth usually. So five isn't too many!!

[Neo]

Normally 3 or 4 but if it's new water 6.

[n2bassfishing]

Usally carry four rods

[jslager]

(If I ever go bass fishing....inshore has taken over here recently)

I take a toad rod and a frog rod with me when bass fishing. If I am not throwing one of those 2 baits, I may as well be in the saltwater.

[flyfisher]

(If I ever go bass fishing....inshore has taken over here recently)

I take a toad rod and a frog rod with me when bass fishing. If I am not throwing one of those 2 baits, I may as well be in the saltwater.

So what is the difference between a toad and a frog and the associated rods?

and yes i am talking about the artificials, not the real thing