How many rods for trip?
Nick59
Posted 8/15/2013 7:21 AM (#657492)
Subject: How many rods for trip?





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Location: MN
My non fishing relatives see my gear while I'm packing for a week and give me crap about the rods and reels. I usually pack 8, 4 muskie and 4 walleye rigs. Funny thing is I use them all. I know I'm on the low end compared to some of you.

Nick
Junkman
Posted 8/15/2013 7:36 AM (#657494 - in reply to #657492)
Subject: RE: How many rods for trip?




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This year at an event down in KY, there was a guy who needed a really odd part to get back on the water. Somebody in the parking lot said, "Ask Marty, he brings everything he owns with him!" I actually did have the part to the guys great joy, and am not at all shy about having my truck look like a moving van packed with all my worldly possessions. I just don't see any reason not to take all the rods, reels, and spare parts you might possibly need in order to have a vacation that is not spoiled. To me, my musky trips represent the absolute "joy" of being, they are precious, and I am not apologetic about bringing way to much!
muskyhunter47
Posted 8/15/2013 7:51 AM (#657496 - in reply to #657494)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?




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Location: Minnesota
I'll have 2 trolling rods and 8 for casting each one I use for a different bait. but I have been using just 3 rods so far this year. I'm sure I'll use a few more this week on vermilion.
Stein
Posted 8/15/2013 7:58 AM (#657499 - in reply to #657492)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?





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Location: Nebraska
My buddy gives me crap when I bring a dozen rods. I usually end up using about 8 at some time depending on conditions and type of fishing. My thought is "better to have and not use than to not have and wish you did". A rod sitting in the rack 700 miles away does no one any good.

Edited by Stein 8/15/2013 7:59 AM
miket55
Posted 8/15/2013 8:04 AM (#657501 - in reply to #657492)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?




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Location: E. Tenn
Since I'm fishing for everything from muskies to perch and crappie, I too being 8-9 casting rigs, and 4 spinning outfits. Needless to say there's the stack o' tackle and tools... even a spare prop!
tundrawalker00
Posted 8/15/2013 8:10 AM (#657505 - in reply to #657492)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?




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Location: Ludington, MI
Dedicated jerkbait, D10 and rubber rods always in the boat.
lpeitso
Posted 8/15/2013 8:26 AM (#657508 - in reply to #657505)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?




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I will bring about 6 rods on a trip. I usually have 1 spinning rod for bass, and the rest are different presentations for muskies.
Flambeauski
Posted 8/15/2013 8:38 AM (#657511 - in reply to #657492)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?




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Location: Smith Creek
About once a year someone posts about their vehicle being broken into at the landing, hotel, etc.
I don't put all my eggs in one basket for that reason. 2-6 for me, depending on what I'm fishing for, and maybe a few spare reels and parts in the boat.
MACK
Posted 8/15/2013 8:55 AM (#657518 - in reply to #657492)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?




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When going on a week-long trip:

- 8 salmon trolling rods (downrigger and dipsey rods)
- 4 muskie rods (2 glass trolling rods and 2 casting rods)
- 2 walleye rods (both spinning rods)
- 2 bass rods (one spinning rod one casting rod)
- 2 gillin' rods (both ultra light spinning rods)

That's 18 rods on a trip with me that week. That does not count all the rods/reels/gear that my two to three additional boat partners bring. No...not all 18 of my rods are in the boat with us at all times. We swap out according to what we're fishing for that day. Obviously when we're out on the big lake, trolling salmon, there isn't any of the other gear in the boat at that time. When we're back to the inland lake, obviously none of the salmon trolling gear with us in the boat at that time. Fish the muskies and northerns in the mornings and evenings. Fish the bass and gills mid-day and just prior to sundown. Walleyes at night.

Edited by MACK 8/15/2013 9:37 AM
jonnysled
Posted 8/15/2013 8:56 AM (#657519 - in reply to #657492)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?





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Location: minocqua, wi.
3 or 4 rods and at least 5 reels. last year i took only 3 reels and wound up 1 short causing me to quit early on the last day.

3 trolling motors though ... LOL, i'd rather leave the second dozen rods at home and have at least one spare of these than just a bunch of rods.
wicked
Posted 8/15/2013 9:07 AM (#657521 - in reply to #657492)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?




Location: sneaking out to get on the water ;-)
Usaully 3 muskie setups.
MuskyMATT7
Posted 8/15/2013 10:05 AM (#657529 - in reply to #657492)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?





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Location: 15 miles east of Lake Kinkaid
If I am going musky fishing 4-5 combos will suffice but bass fishing I usually bring 6-10 combos. It depends if it is my boat or I am the passenger, also. As Marty said, "overpacking" has saved me on a few trips because things happens (rods and reels break, tires blow, lures break, etc).
esoxaddict
Posted 8/15/2013 10:23 AM (#657532 - in reply to #657492)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?





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2 ultralight rods
2 walleye rods
1 bass rod
2 musky combos + 1 backup

So that's 8 rods right there. Since we fish for everything I use all of them. Add in Samantha's stuff, and you can pretty much double that. The backup combo has saved more than one trip...


Edited by esoxaddict 8/15/2013 10:24 AM
jaultman
Posted 8/15/2013 10:49 AM (#657535 - in reply to #657532)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?




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I'm thankful for this thread for now if anyone ever questions me buying another musky combo, I'll just quote you guys or direct them to this thread. A dozen musky rods? Wow.

I've never had more than 5 rods (just for me) in my boat at one time. I only own about 7 setups... that's for all species. I guess I have a long way to go.

I guess I'm posing another question: What's the ideal amount for a multi-day trip, just muskies? I would think a guy could get by with
- (2) "long" (9') XXH
- (2) "medium" (8') XH
- (2) "short" (6'-6" or 6'-9") XH
?
KentuckyMuskie
Posted 8/15/2013 10:57 AM (#657538 - in reply to #657492)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?





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I'm going on a trip to cave run in september. I usually take about 6 rods and somewhere around 70% of my musky lures.
I've learned to make plenty of extra leaders for the trip. I replace them if they have the slightest fray.
dami0101
Posted 8/15/2013 11:49 AM (#657547 - in reply to #657492)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?





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Location: Minneapolis, MN
I only have two setups and they work for me, a 9 ft XXH and a 7/6 XH. 90% of the lures get thrown with the 9 ft and the 7/6 typically only comes out if I want to use a glider or jerk bait.
Nick59
Posted 8/15/2013 12:11 PM (#657550 - in reply to #657547)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?





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Location: MN
I figured this topic would get a few replies.
thewal2
Posted 8/15/2013 12:11 PM (#657551 - in reply to #657492)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?




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I normally take the following to these type of trips
Bass- Walleye = 14 to 18 rods depending on time of year. i normally will fish all but 3 rods (have extra 3 reels with too.) Bass fishing is like golfing to me, I need the correct stick for the correct application
Musky - 8 rods 5 reels and will fish 3 on average. (musky stuff is hard to replace on most trips with quality stuff, need back ups)

Funny thing is this year I have done 2 longer musky trips. One I used 2 rods and the other I used 1. If you know what the fish are eating it really cuts down on how many rods you use.

Gotta love tackle!
smbrickner
Posted 8/15/2013 12:39 PM (#657553 - in reply to #657492)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?





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90% of the time i have:
3 spinning rods a 6ft ML, 7 Foot M, and a 7 ft L, for bass, walleye, and crappie.
4 Bass Castng Rods. One for crankbaits, one for topwaters, one for flipping, and a mulitpurpose
4 Musky rods. My rubber rod, bucktail rod, Jerkbait Rod, and General Purpose
2 9 foot MH Trolling Rods with Line Counters.

Anything else would just be too much
FAT-SKI
Posted 8/15/2013 1:54 PM (#657570 - in reply to #657553)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?




Posts: 1360


Location: Lake "y" cause lake"x" got over fished
On a week long trip I bring: (includes wifes gear)

2 Musky rods - 9ft XH and 8'6" XXH and an extra reel, you just never know
4 bass rods - 2 spinning, 2 casting
2 Ultralights - Both spinning
dami0101
Posted 8/15/2013 3:20 PM (#657585 - in reply to #657547)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?





Posts: 750


Location: Minneapolis, MN
dami0101 - 8/15/2013 11:49 AM

I only have two setups and they work for me, a 9 ft XXH and a 7/6 XH. 90% of the lures get thrown with the 9 ft and the 7/6 typically only comes out if I want to use a glider or jerk bait.


I also keep a 6'6" MH spinning setup and a 7' MH bait casting setup in the boat in case my dad gets tired of not catching anything and decides he wants to fish for something else.
5th lake Brad
Posted 8/15/2013 6:02 PM (#657612 - in reply to #657585)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?





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Location: Gilberts IL/Rhinelander WI
I'll bring 8 musky combos to spring bay this year, 5 in the boat, 3 in the cabin. Just in case. A backup bucktail ,rubber, and glider rod. Also a spare trolling motor, a couple extra gps/sonar among other "stuff". It would suck to be all the way up there and not be able to fish how you want to. Too much, probably, better safe than sorry though.
RyanJoz
Posted 8/15/2013 10:11 PM (#657657 - in reply to #657492)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?




Posts: 1749


Location: Mt. Zion, IL
Bass fishing - crank bait rod, carolina rig rod, all purpose rod and maybe a Texas rig rod.
Musky fishing - std ratio reel/all purpose rod (big nasty), low speed reel/all purpose rod (big dawg), spare (8'6" premier).
4-5 spare reels in the boat at all times in a floating pelican case for me and whoever else is in the boat.

Keep it simple.
Brad P
Posted 8/16/2013 11:57 AM (#657742 - in reply to #657492)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?




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I bring as many as 7 when I fish locally!

Be Prepared, let the crap givers give their crap. You can remind them how good natured you are when they ask to borrow something.
Guest
Posted 8/17/2013 9:06 AM (#657879 - in reply to #657492)
Subject: RE: How many rods for trip?


What I pack for a week-long trip

4 spinning rods/reels -
6'8" with 2500 stradic for bass, walleye and northern
6'4' with 1500 symetre for general
6" ultralight and 500 symetre for jigging
6'8" and 1500 symetre dedicated to slip bobber

4 Musky rods/reels
9' XH Predator with Shimano 400D - rubber and general
8'6' StC Sling Blade and Tranx - Bucktails and cranks
8'6' StC Long Ranger and Revo Toro - Top water and small/medium bucktails
6'10" Loomis and Revo Toro HS' - jerk baits
Rotag
Posted 8/20/2013 8:26 PM (#658508 - in reply to #657492)
Subject: RE: How many rods for trip?


Just got back from a week long trip

Took 9 rods, 4 for muskies. Musky fished 80% of the time and mostly used just 2 of the musky rods
Herb_b
Posted 8/27/2013 10:11 PM (#660024 - in reply to #657492)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?





Posts: 829


Location: Maple Grove, MN
I usually carry eight Muskie rods at all times and will take at least another half dozen for long trips.
jonnysled
Posted 8/27/2013 10:26 PM (#660027 - in reply to #657492)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?





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Location: minocqua, wi.
14 rods and a CJ Spinner?
Ranger
Posted 8/28/2013 12:26 AM (#660035 - in reply to #657492)
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Next time someone asks why you have so many rods ask them back if they golf. If they ask why you have such a big net tell them your part-time job is a dog catcher. If they ask why your baits are so big say you intend to not catch the biggest fish in the lake.


Edited by Ranger 8/28/2013 12:27 AM
Nick59
Posted 8/28/2013 8:05 AM (#660046 - in reply to #660035)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?





Posts: 548


Location: MN
Ranger - 8/28/2013 12:26 AM

Next time someone asks why you have so many rods ask them back if they golf. If they ask why you have such a big net tell them your part-time job is a dog catcher. If they ask why your baits are so big say you intend to not catch the biggest fish in the lake.


The guys asking the questions mostly just drink beer. lol
Lucky Craft Man
Posted 8/28/2013 6:00 PM (#660158 - in reply to #657505)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?




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tundrawalker00 - 8/15/2013 8:10 AM

Dedicated jerkbait, D10 and rubber rods always in the boat.


x2

I usually take with me 6 to 8 rods, but these three absolutly make every trip independant of time of year, weather, or location.
miket55
Posted 8/28/2013 10:28 PM (#660218 - in reply to #657492)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?




Posts: 1321


Location: E. Tenn
I have everything set aside for the upcoming two week trip... 2 each.. XXH, XH, H, MH casting rods for the toothy critters, plus MH, M, ML, L, and UL spinning rods for the other species.

Only two or three will be in the boat at any given time since I can change out stuff in a couple of minutes.
redskeet100
Posted 8/29/2013 8:45 AM (#660271 - in reply to #657492)
Subject: RE: How many rods for trip?




Posts: 98


Location: Tulsa, OK
I usually have

2 for top water
2 for bucktail
2 jerkbait
2 plastic
1 just in case

I know it takes seconds to unclip a leader and put on a new lure, but I am too impatient for that and need to be able to pick up a rod and throw.....

Ranger
Posted 9/4/2013 2:30 AM (#661211 - in reply to #657492)
Subject: Re: How many rods for trip?





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for real, musky fishing would be, in order....

a light jig/creature rod
2 medium bucktail/topwater rods
2 medium/heavy crankbait/spinnerbait rods
a heavy sucker rod if I have some big suckers
a heavy glide bait rod
a X heavy crankbait rod

All the reels are older Abus that I bought cheap, upgraded easy and can fix on the road. Rods vary, decent quality St. Croix, Fenwick and Cortlands mostly.