Thanks for giving advice on how to be frugal!! It’s admirable

Sir Randall it's always informative and enjoyable keep on keeping on

Thanks. Good stuff. I'm looking to efficiently upgrade over the winter without buying too much stuff.

I haven't tried any on megabass rods & I know their all supposed to be great! This year I bought a Shimano Expired B med- heavy bait caster paired with a curado 150mgl, on sale at TW. It's been an excellent combo, unbelievably sensitive with the monocock handle!!! It's first time I can actually feel the difference between grass, sand, mud , rock dragging any baits on bottom.

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First! 😁 Great video, always appreciate your sharing the years of experience and knowledge. Thank you!

Daemos and BB1 is a 700 dollar combo at TW! Efficiency on the water requires a minimum of 5 rods on the deck. Most pros have way more than that. Then factor in the guys that fish salt water too. No way I can ever afford to drop 500 on a MH rod. I have to spend more on reels in order to be able to use them in salt water, so I usually try to stay around 200 to 250 on bass or inshore rods. Some reviews on that price range would be awesome.

Thanks Randy. I'd like to hear video on rods and how each type of graphite rodd”IM6,IM7exc” actually help and how the weather affects the way they feel when you're actually using them as a tool. I feel that would help someone like me who doesn't have money to try things out but could buy any certain rod to use

a great rod line for budget anglers is the Shimano SLX line. you can get technique specific rods for 100$. i use the medium Xfast spinning for dropshot and the SLX A med/heavy Xfast for finesse jigs and texas rigs. you dont have to break the bank to get a quality rod now a days. i like my Megabass perfect pitch but for 100$ you can absolutely get a quality piece of equipment. Lews LFS reels are 100$ and ive caught thousands of bass using them.

I keep trying with the baitcaster but just don't seem to be able to get the hang of it. Spin gear seems so much easier.

Thanks for the rod and reel tips and information like this is great! Is Tackle Warehouse going to pick up your old school Blaukat jigs and I remember that you mentioned that you were working on a spinnerbait, did you ever finalize a couple of these?? Just curious and thanks in advance!!

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Thanks Randy for sharing your tips and equipment advice. You mentioned in one of your replies to use a 3000 series spinning reel. I’m sorry to be ignorant, but how do you determine the numeric spinning reel size?

I grew up fishing for salmon and steelhead in rivers out west. What a surprise to move to TN and see all the short little rods. When I asked at Bass Pro, the "expert" claimed longer 2 piece rods are weak....Really ??? Rods that catch 20 to 30 lb salmon in rivers are weak ??? Anyway, if you need to cast at distance, in these TVA lakes with little to no vegetation, and the fish hold far out all day, 8.5 to 9.5 foot rods will get you there. Lamiglass, Fenwick, Loomis, Edge, etc.

A great all around rod is a Dobyns DC734, they’re around $250.. I use Dobyns Xtasy series rods but they’re $550.

Randy, how many of the $20-$30 Megabass lures and $500 Megabass fishing rods would you be recommending if they weren’t sponsoring you and giving you the equipment for free? I’ve been a subscriber for a long while, and I’ve found most of your videos very useful and entertaining, plus I support you on a lot of issues. But “value conscious “and “Megabass“ do not belong in the same sentence. I say that as someone who firmly believes that sometimes the most economically sensible consumer option is to purchase an above-average priced item, because its quality and durability will more than pay for itself in satisfaction with its function and useful life. I think this is extremely true when it comes to baitcasting reels, as the budget ones at the very low, entry level range simply do not cast as far and backlash more often than a better reel. The extra money I spent on a Lew’s, and a Shimano baitcasting reels are easily worth the 50 to 100% premium I paid compared to some cheaper ones by Abu Garcia, Okuma, and a POS Kastking. I probably fish quite a bit less than your average subscriber does and don’t put extreme wear on my fishing gear, but I have been happy for the past decade with Shimano and Lew’s spinning reels costing $25-$60. Are the $200 and $300 models I’ve tried on display at Cabela’s slicker and 10 or 20% smoother to crank? Sure, but I don’t see how that translates into any actual advantage for me while fishing. Given that the only cheap spinning reel, I’ve ever had fail on me was a 30 year-old Shimano off a $35 combo that got dunked repeatedly in the water, I am quite confident that I have never lost a fish because of a rod or reel.

To say this is only several hundred dollars is ALLOT to most people that I am around, have to disagree with your promo for MEGABASS and that is OK.

I think most would argue that a 7' MH is the best all around rod, but with so much fishing pressure these days, power fishing isn't always productive. American BFS is a great fallback to when MH application doesn't work. I'd say a 7' Medium is a better option these days. You can downsize virtually any lure and the Medium is a catch-all for that grouping. Why American BFS vs BFS, because to most in US, BFS is actually an adaptation and not true BFS. My most versatile rod has to be Megabass Bait Finesse or surprisingly as of recent, the Expride famous jerkbait rod - I've found this rod getting used more and more and not just for jerkbaits. I actually flip finesse jigs and such with it and am very accurate.

I can't find a daemos. Is a P5 the same rod.

Hey Randy what would be your go to jerkbait rod and reel setup?

Can the daemos handle a 110 whopper plopper?

Always appreciate the tips and advice, Randy. However, I'm curious as to what percentage of your viewers are able to afford a $500 rod (let alone three of them)? Kudos to all that are able to purchase them! It's a bit out of my price range, though.

Curious that you went with a P5 you have always preached Orochi

I wonder why megabass has this rod listed at $399 on their website. And everywhere else is advertised at $499?

You mentioned that you bye what you can afford . Like most of your viewers . We can’t afford rods like you’re pros get I agree with others you need to look at your videos as if we’re not pros spend mad money on 1 pole . I agree that you get what you pay for .I’m spending on average 160 -175 for a great Universal crank bait rod from Denali you do make some good videos I enjoy watching your channel but sometimes you get a little out of most peoples price range

This is what is wrong with the industry. Is making out like these $500 rod and reels are somehow better than cheaper stuff. Like no no no. This isn't 20 years ago. Literally $100 baitcast reel today is equivalent to a $400 reel from 5 years ago. And rods are the same way. Sorry but in reality brands like Megabass your paying for the name. Kinda like with designer clothes and fancy cars. Even some of $200 combos from brands today are beyond excellent. And would last just as long or longer than one $500 rod.

i dont see me getting of these rods......at.....499.00 PER ROD

_"Buy once, cry once."_ Some products _still_ have lifetime warranties; often an indication of a good quality product. There's no adequate substitute for quality.

Randy I love watching all your videos no way will anyone spend $500 on a rod especially with no reel unless your made of money like I said love watching but I disagree on this pic

Randy, I can't belive you switched tackle links to tackle warehouse, where it takes you 3 weeks get your order shipped. But that's really not it. So bait work is in missouri, and you go to tackle warehouse..... why fir few cents more on bought baits. Don't cut down forests, live scope is wrong , then u switch to the biggest tackle out let in wrold for little more money. Was bait work paying you???????? Up to you, but I'm sure bait work needed u more than tackle warehouse. Won't be using that link, I'll still buy from bait work, who ships your order in 1 day¡!!!!! Sometimes you gotta stand for what you belive in!!!!!!! Think I've heard you say that alot!!!!

$500 for a rod?? No. That’s starting to get into fly fishing snob territory.

Most average bass fisherman cannot afford combos this expensive. U r not in touch with the average bass fishmen's budget

You gotta plug the sponsors, I get it.. I'd be casting far getting fat in the boat off monkey bread...yummm😂