Toadfish Spinning Rod Review (Top 3 Pros & Cons)

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Salt Strong

Salt Strong

Күн бұрын

It’s rod review time!
As far as rods and reels go, the more important of the two is definitely the rod.
The rod is what allows you to make long, accurate casts and set the hook.
The rod absorbs a lot of the pressure the fish put on your line.
And, if you have a monster fish at the boat suddenly decide she wants to take off under the boat, you better hope your rod is strong enough to handle that sudden burst and not snap.
I’ve been using this Toadfish rod a lot recently and many of you have asked about it, so I decided to create this review.
And since we’re not affiliated with Toadfish or any other company, you can be sure that this is a completely honest and unbiased review.
Have you used this rod before?
Do you have any pros or cons that I didn't mention?
Let me know in the comments below!
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@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
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@Bigdsd89
@Bigdsd89 4 жыл бұрын
I love your dogs reaction when you hook a fish
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
Otis sure LOVES to fish. Here's a listing of videos where he's featured in the action in case you'd like to see more of him causing trouble out on the water: www.saltstrong.com/article_categories/otis/
@jeremybogard1191
@jeremybogard1191 4 жыл бұрын
I've been considering these rods for a bit now and just got the email from them that my selections are back in stock. I highly trust all of your reviews and this one couldn't have come out at a better time!! Love the fact that they plant more oyster bed for every rod purchased. As always, Luke, awesome unbiased review!
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Jeremy! I'm sure that you'll enjoy your Toadfish rod.
@jettercool
@jettercool 4 жыл бұрын
I own 3 of those rods and they are my favorites. I own more than 30 combos different brands but this rods are amazing. As soon as they release a bait casting rod i`m getting a couple for sure
@christian361
@christian361 3 жыл бұрын
Picked up a 7'6" MH while in Hatteras as a replacement for a broken rod and am extremely happy with it.
@quinney1141
@quinney1141 3 жыл бұрын
How is it I’m trying to get a good idea of what reel I’ll get for it mine comes in soon and I just wanna know can you wale on it
@OMOLMentoringinc
@OMOLMentoringinc 3 жыл бұрын
I brought 2 1) 7'2" heavy 2) travel 7'2" I love especially the aluminum case. I'm buying 2 baitcasters also
@PinkTorpedo909
@PinkTorpedo909 4 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love my 7’2 medium. The weight is fine for me and I don’t mind the split grip and I really like the little finger grove on the bottom grip, yet I do wish it was just a bit shorter. First fish I caught was a 27in red. I watched him eat it, not unlike the videos y’all put up recently.
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to see that you're enjoying your Toadfish rod. Watching redfish strike sure is a thrill!!!
@rodolfomanuel8359
@rodolfomanuel8359 2 жыл бұрын
I like to watch your dog man! He's so cool!!
@willmartin4507
@willmartin4507 3 жыл бұрын
Anyone else just mesmerized by the dog watching the fish fight
@saltysnooker9693
@saltysnooker9693 2 жыл бұрын
I love OTIS and Toadfish rods 👍🙌
@jaybee006
@jaybee006 2 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a review of the Convict model for sheepshead.
@TheMass33
@TheMass33 4 жыл бұрын
I got the 7’4” ML and love it!
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
We're glad to see that you're enjoying your Toadfish rod!
@gaboi081
@gaboi081 4 жыл бұрын
TheMass33 how is the action on the blank ??
@fishingbear69
@fishingbear69 2 жыл бұрын
Whats the rod weight , would you know exactly, and how sensitive are they please, thanks
@timothyhall1288
@timothyhall1288 4 жыл бұрын
I would like you to Review Fenwick Eagle Rods .
@jeffreybabino8161
@jeffreybabino8161 Жыл бұрын
Hi great job on the video really Nice combo thanks
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@hookinhogswithhenry9845
@hookinhogswithhenry9845 4 жыл бұрын
My cousin owns toadfish so I get a couple free ones and I like them a lot!
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
How cool that your cousins with the owner!
@exotitan516
@exotitan516 4 жыл бұрын
That's awesome. Your cousin lives right behind my parents. They bought me a rod for Christmas and there was a small defect, so they gave me another for free., and let me keep the other. I domt know if I spoke with him or another fella at the shop here on James Island but their customer service is the best.
@hookinhogswithhenry9845
@hookinhogswithhenry9845 4 жыл бұрын
exotitan cool! In S.C.? I haven’t seen him in a while.
@jeffreybabino1411
@jeffreybabino1411 Жыл бұрын
Hi I should be talking to you about this rod and reel thinking about getting a combo thanks 🐟
@Bobb1julie
@Bobb1julie 4 жыл бұрын
Hi LUKE, I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING YOU SINCE THE FG KNOT ..I'M FAIRLY KNOWLEGEABLE WITH THE SALT. , BUT NEW TO SCUP FLOUNDER FISHING , BEING A RETIRED FLY FISHERMAN I AM USED TO A DELICATE PRESENTATION. I JUST ORDERED YOUR ROD .I'M VERY PLEASED WITH IT. YOU SHOULD BE THE ONLY UTUBE REP FROM SALT STRONG. YOUR PRESENTATIONS ARE FANTASTIC .KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND THANK YOU !!!
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Robert!
@KempOutside
@KempOutside 3 жыл бұрын
I really want to try their sheepshead rod!
@awesomjsmooth33
@awesomjsmooth33 3 жыл бұрын
I have a sheepshead rod from toadfish.. I highly recommend the rod with a 3000 - 4000 reel with 30lb braid. I caught some monsters on mine.
@jeffreybabino1411
@jeffreybabino1411 Жыл бұрын
Great video thanks
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out!
@ljramsey4063
@ljramsey4063 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve got the 6.8 medium light and the 6.8 medium and there great
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to see that you're enjoying your Toadfish rod.
@NeverHadFun
@NeverHadFun 4 жыл бұрын
Which do u prefer over the other? I want to get it for bass fishing.
@varro6728
@varro6728 4 жыл бұрын
Have you tried the shimano talavera inshore rods?
@jsmartin1300
@jsmartin1300 2 жыл бұрын
I just ordered this same rod, what reel were you using in the video?
@ljramsey4063
@ljramsey4063 4 жыл бұрын
The toadfish gear is the greatest nice job
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to see that you're enjoying Toadfish gear!
@adrianapodaca4029
@adrianapodaca4029 4 жыл бұрын
What size of reel where you using? And what is the max you can put on that one?
@Julieandmatt123
@Julieandmatt123 2 жыл бұрын
Looking at getting that same rod with a stradic fl 4000. What braid would be best a 20lb or 30lb?
@otroflores91
@otroflores91 4 жыл бұрын
How do these compare to the Shimano slx spinning rods? Just saw the slx rods go half off ($50)at a local sport store.
@traceromberger8591
@traceromberger8591 2 жыл бұрын
Is the fly rod by toadfish good for trout in fresh water steams
@mattfowler9337
@mattfowler9337 Жыл бұрын
Love how hype your dog gets when you land a fish 😂
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Otis is a mess!
@PEVPOV
@PEVPOV 4 жыл бұрын
my 6.8 Light is the best rod I've ever owned. It feels like every lure works the best with these rods
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to see that you're enjoying your Toadfish rod too!
@brik4u
@brik4u 3 жыл бұрын
What reel/ reel size do u have for ur 6.8?
@langstonrowe8243
@langstonrowe8243 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, does it come in a ultra-light for panfish?
@jasonbourne9897
@jasonbourne9897 4 жыл бұрын
How was the medium action rod?
@fishingbear69
@fishingbear69 2 жыл бұрын
I went to there website they don't list the rods weight ,,I was curious to see what's the weight on the 7'4"medium light Xtra fast spining rod.?
@chuckcunningham9653
@chuckcunningham9653 3 жыл бұрын
Just got my toadfish and need to know how the hell do you install the reel.. can't for the life of me figure that out. Thanks in advance.
@mahonrijaussi2925
@mahonrijaussi2925 3 жыл бұрын
What are your spinning rods that you use
@veryrandom5148
@veryrandom5148 4 жыл бұрын
Is there an available version?
@bippeee
@bippeee Ай бұрын
Hi, may i know the lure weights than can be used? Min to max in grams or oz, also weight of the rod just for comparison, thanks & tight lines
@TheFishingBoss1
@TheFishingBoss1 2 жыл бұрын
Got me an inshore smoke 30, best toadfish rod for it?
@257milo
@257milo 2 жыл бұрын
Best money you will ever spend on a rod! I liked them so much I bought my grandsons one each 7 foot six. 🎉🍕🍺🌴🎣🎉
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for leaving the nice comment! i hope that they both catch some big fish on those rods!
@Bobb1julie
@Bobb1julie 4 жыл бұрын
WOULD YOU RECOMMEND TYING BRAID DIRECTLY TO THE LURE CONSIDERING THE SPEED OF THE BRAID VERSUS THE MONO/FLUOROCARBON COMBO GETTING HUNG UP IN THE BRAIDS ?
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend using a leader in between your braid mainline. Here's a post that explains the details: www.saltstrong.com/articles/how-to-tie-a-fishing-leader-for-snook-redfish-seatrout/
@therealstormyd6572
@therealstormyd6572 Жыл бұрын
7'2" med h with toadfish new 4000 reel recently purchased. I fish for stripes (check my vids)always been a Penn man but over the years I feel like the quality went down. Toadfish performance is on another level. They put the fun back in to working lures for me pain free .love Toadfish. Performance,10 toughness and durability remain to be seen
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@bamesjarragan
@bamesjarragan 3 жыл бұрын
What reel is this in the intro?
@quinney1141
@quinney1141 3 жыл бұрын
What is with the line weight being 10-50
@calebbrown918
@calebbrown918 Жыл бұрын
Whatd you think of the medium vs the MH?
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Great question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the Community (www.saltstrong.com/) where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here: bit.ly/2TeIWYk
@cooldude4733
@cooldude4733 3 жыл бұрын
How sensitive are these rods, as far as detecting bites? I'm pretty old and cant feel them as well.
@corbaneubanks3762
@corbaneubanks3762 Жыл бұрын
Fished with a guide inshore last year off GA coast using Toadfish gear. Had never heard of it. Shark, drum, flounder and trout all caught with really good feel. Rod tip telegraphs strike extremely well. Reel handled 32" red drum and a 5 foot shark no problem. Lots of fun on the medium action. Fast tip not only sensitive on bites but slings lighter lures well with enough power for good sized fish.
@manga669
@manga669 3 жыл бұрын
What reel is this?
@jamesboxold9671
@jamesboxold9671 4 жыл бұрын
I bought the 6'8" the other day and huuuuuge difference from an ugly stick haha
@Cayden_pb04
@Cayden_pb04 4 жыл бұрын
Would a penn slammer 3 4500 fit on one of these is so which size
@prestonkovarsky4972
@prestonkovarsky4972 3 жыл бұрын
I know this is 10 months old but I have the 7’6” MH F rod on a shimano sustain 4000XG with a 20lb braid to 20” of 25lb mono leader. I can use this on the beach when I’m surf fishing as a “buddy” rod throwing spoons and artificial lures. I personally think 4000 is the max for these rods.
@alexmorgan1274
@alexmorgan1274 4 жыл бұрын
Does anyone have experience with both this rod and the mojo inshore? Which rod would you give the edge to? I’m stuck in between.
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have used them both, and the answer is neither because there are a couple better options that feel better while actually costing less. Here's a link to our Master Rod review that we provide for Insider Members in case you're a member: www.saltstrong.com/fishing-tip/fishing-rod-review-insiders/ If not, I highly recommend giving it a shot because you'll see truly unbiased guidance on tackle for inshore saltwater fishing (we do not accept sponsorships from equipment manufacturers) while also seeing weekly game plans for catching slams based on the latest feeding trends and the weather. Learn more here: www.saltstrong.com/
@jpvcwby
@jpvcwby 4 жыл бұрын
I've been highly considering these rods. Has anyone tried their sheepshead rod?
@exotitan516
@exotitan516 4 жыл бұрын
I just got one yesterday, hoping to use it this weekend
@thebayoudiaries8389
@thebayoudiaries8389 3 жыл бұрын
@@exotitan516 How do you like it?
@exotitan516
@exotitan516 3 жыл бұрын
@@thebayoudiaries8389 It's an excellent rod caught a ton of black drum trout sharks Whiting and spot tail on it last year
@matthewdaecher4734
@matthewdaecher4734 2 жыл бұрын
what makes the rod special for sheepshead?
@pavelyudashkin9731
@pavelyudashkin9731 3 жыл бұрын
I bought travel one - I will not buy it again - they sell things different from advertised,i purchased this one through Fishbrain site and it is says 1/8-3/4 oz, but in fact they will send you one with 1/4-1 oz. This is Huge difference for one wjo using small lures.Even with 1/4 you cannot cast for more than 15 meters. Action - it should be fast, but i cannot feel the bites. I opened the paypal dispuite and they refusing to refund. Moreover - one tip was broken, so they contacted me and told that they will send new rod , and I agree with that despite the fact that the original one was sent not as described. After I agreed they just sent me 1 replacement tip instead. So at the end - I have unwanted purchase that was not sent as described. I tried to write a review on their site but it is impossible if I put it on 1 or 2 star , it is censored or whatever reason, I dont know. All reviews on site seems only from one or 2 last months, this is looks strange
@kevinmacdonald8879
@kevinmacdonald8879 4 жыл бұрын
Do they make this Rod 2 pieces or is it all 1 long Rod?
@jettercool
@jettercool 4 жыл бұрын
They are 1 piece but according to Toadfish they are releasing a 2 piece and baitcast rods this summer but with the covid19 who knows now
@jonahholmes4476
@jonahholmes4476 Жыл бұрын
Do you think this could be good for fresh water?
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Should be ok. But we recommend to check directly with Toadfish if you have any questions about use.
@karencoak3194
@karencoak3194 2 жыл бұрын
Pros/Cons of 6’8” vs 7’2”Toadfish?
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын
Great question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the Community (www.saltstrong.com/) where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here: bit.ly/2TeIWYk
@richardbishop9418
@richardbishop9418 4 жыл бұрын
What line do you use on your reel with that rod?
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
I've been using 10 lb PowerPro (original) on this setup mostly. But I'm testing 10 lb Suffix on it now to see if it's any better or worse.
@veryrandom5148
@veryrandom5148 4 жыл бұрын
Do you have a Off shore version of that rod?
@LilDino808
@LilDino808 4 жыл бұрын
M&E Fishing 13 they only carry and inshore version at the moment at toadfish. This is actually the only rod the make at the moment.
@CodySR96
@CodySR96 3 жыл бұрын
Dean Mark Polendey they make multiple rods not just this one
@Supernova2533
@Supernova2533 4 жыл бұрын
What reel are you using?
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
I was using a Quantum Smoke reel... here's a review on the exact one I was using: www.saltstrong.com/articles/quantum-smoke-spinning-reel-review/
@Galvino1000
@Galvino1000 4 жыл бұрын
What size reel for the 7'2" and the 6'8"?
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
I'd go with a 2500 to 3000 size reel for the Toadfish rods in the ~7 ft range.
@garytrout8262
@garytrout8262 4 жыл бұрын
Are these rods one piece or 2?
@Saltstrong
@Saltstrong 4 жыл бұрын
The Toadfish rods I have are all 1 piece (I'm not sure if they offer a 2-piece option or not)
@robolson7224
@robolson7224 4 жыл бұрын
@@Saltstrong I would like to see some 2pc rod reviews too, sometimes you dont have the car space , or one for travel
@Sojourner-ql6du
@Sojourner-ql6du 4 жыл бұрын
You have to question the wisdom of anyone that names fishing gear Toadfish. It's like naming a line of chicken products Salmonella. You don't want to catch either of them.
@andrewwolf4963
@andrewwolf4963 2 жыл бұрын
They are ugly is a con , they seem cheap , but they do standout in a store
@thepeople4142
@thepeople4142 2 жыл бұрын
Toadfish rods are junk. They will snap out of nowhere on a cast or while you're trying to net a catch. They will try to give you a new one for half price. The last one 7'6" medium heavy snapped in half casting a greenback with a split shot.
@tracynshea1333
@tracynshea1333 3 жыл бұрын
I have the 7’2 med xfast paired with a Penn Slammer III and couldn’t be happier! I live on a small island on the Jersey shore and this thing is great from flounder/ fluke and blues to Drum and Tog! I’ll definitely be buying the light when it’s back in stock!
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