The ONLY Spinning Rod and Reel Combo You Will EVER NEED!

My fav setup is my 6' 6" Uglystik in med with my 1979 Mitchell 300A. Still gets it done. I use baitcasters when I need to cast under obstructions ect but mostly use spinning gear. Cheers!

I have a Sedona 2500 with 10lb braid as my kayak beater for saltwater creek fishing and bass fishing. I use a 7'6" medium light with it and have gotten everything from a 7lb largemouth to a 34" creek red, and I love it for my style of fishing. I think bass fishermen sometimes get too caught up in the details of a setup and end up with 5 rods that all accomplish the same thing. It's refreshing to see someone understand you can do a very large % of bass fishing with a fairly simple setup. The only thing I'd change is the line test. Powerpro is listed at 10lb but tests at closer to 18, so nothing in any freshwater lake in north America can really come close to breaking it with a competent fisherman on the other end. The 15lb test robs 4-8 feet of casting distance, so 10 or 8 is usually a bit more versatile.

As an old Southern boy (71) I have been what you would call a "power" fisherman all my life. Heavier line fishing heavy cover, moss, grass, pads, wood, etc. but I Do love topwater Rapala fishing. For that I have used spincast until I finally found the Bantam baitcaster by Shimano! That dates myself, huh? What a reel!! Nevertheless, many more balsam lures out there now and I've been entertaining the notion of upgrading my one Spinning rig. I've been eyeing this combo n that combo and trying to match em up myself without spending an arm and a leg and Nathan Quince, you Sir have really helped me out!! You've told me what you like and why you like it with plenty enough detail that makes sense to this old fisherman and I very much appreciate your experience and willingness to share it! I'll be going with the Shimano Sedona 3000 and a 7' medium action with Fast tip spooled with Hi-viz 15lb braid with a mono leader to keep the balsa lures floating high. Thank you Brother Nathan from your new old friend Johnny! God Bless!

All I prefer is spinning reels. I’ve owned a few high end baitcasters but I always go back to a good ole spinning rod.

I have tried a bunch of different makes and models of spinning rods, but the Shimano SLX 7" Medium - Extra Fast is my favorite. This thing fishes like a $200.00 rod. They usually retail for $99.00 but can be found on sale at times for $70.00 to $75.00. I will also share my opinion on a very very good overlooked spinning reel, the Piscifun Carbon X . They retail for around $80.00.

Thank you for being an advocate for us spinning guys.

You definitely build a rod that looks cool, it's the reason I clicked on the thumbnail in my feed.

Biggest bass ive ever caught was with a $20 walmart special

Get the best spinning gear you can afford. It is supposed to excel at feel, subtlety, and fish fighting ability. I never understood why people spend big bucks on casting and try to go budget on FINESSE gear. I can live with a cheap flipping stick or frog rod, but I'll be damned if I get my heart broken because of a sticky drag on 6lb test.

I use the Shimano Miravel 4000xg. Never had a better reel than this one. Price is also very manageable.

Soda can wrapped mono is what i reach the most compared to my Shimano Conquest rod paired with my 2021 Antares DC

I dont think fish care what rod and reel you use. Ive took a bamboo pole and tied line to it with the og hook worm and sinker and have caught fish. But theres a huge market for it and tbh buying and shopping for fishing gear is fun af. Im js dont over think it. If youre new go to walmart and get a shakespeare combo for $25 and youre set.

Dobyns spinning rods are so good for smallies up here, and so slept on.. any price range. That action is just perfection

Darn I clicked on the video because of that rod:) Very nice!

4:06 exactly bro...lure rating/casting weight is what I look for too.

In indonesian, we love spinning setup.! Daiwa Salamandura spinning rod and reel it's awesome 😊😊

I grew up fishing spinning gear and did so for 40+ years. But I switched to bait finesse in 2022 and it has completely changed my fishing. There are a few situations i might do better with a spinning rod, but I haven’t picked one up in almost 12 months. I enjoy your channel, and appreciate all the great tips.

I own a few Shimanos for my saltwater but I have to give credit to Okuma. I have a few for Bass fishing and I like that they make thicker bails. It feels sturdier.

7 -8' Berkeley medium light with 4lb test is my go to for every fish under 7lbs

I only fish spinning rods and reels.I can fish a medium light to a medium heavy just depends on the cover and baits i am throwing..Braided line is the only way to go not only does it cast farther but last for a long long time.