What to look for when picking a GOOD Fishing Rod
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- Опубліковано 12 бер 2023
- which conpany makes the best catfish rod , today we are going to ask them and find out
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My favorite rod is the one with a fish on the end of it😁😁😁
I know that's right!
AMEN!!
Amen to that brother,even if the rod/reel are compromised
That's the best rod ever!
Me too😅
Thanks for the shoutout Keith. Another amazing video brother.
You did awesome Freddie! Know what I'm sayin'
It would be kind of cool if you did a video about these rods from the cheapest to the most expensive and what make them good/bad and why. Just thinking something for your next video that would be really informative. I retired ten years ago and hope to make a road-trip to the east coast this summer, maybe I'll run into you, Tight line.
Yes Sir . You would be sorry buying any of those Rods . I don't think . If I had to guess I'd say the ripping lips or FOA rods would be cheapest .
Hello my dear friend happy Monday yup I remember your neighbor 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂I love the video I couldn't stop laughing when I see your other video with your neighbor 🤣 I still love my ugly stick GX 2 medium havey spinning combo 🔥🎣
Those Muddy River rods looked slick.
They really do
Hey I know that Freddie Guy!!!
Always good to catch one early early !!
I like the 2nd one by slamming in the truck tail gate . In the day my sons have shorten a many Fenwick ,St Croix with the car and truck door those where GREAT times .Thanks Keith
Them short ones at the end would be awesome cause that's less rod to store. I really liked them.
They are FOA I think you can find that guy on Facebook
I would say Hellcat sold me when he shut it in the back of the truck and tied it in a knot all of mine are Penn Shakespeare and Akuma
I ended up buying 7 Rippin Lips rods this year, 3 Legacy, 1 Legacy SE and 3 HD's. I started off with 2 and then bought a bunch more after fishing with them. They were what I was looking for. These companies charging $100+ for some heavy ass E-glass 1960's party boat rod blanks is criminal.
Thank you for this video. I learned a lot,and helps us to choose more wisely.
Great information. Thanks
I never get to attend events like this, so thanks for taking me along!
Just leave Cranky at home next time...
God bless ALL of us!
WWG1WGA
Lol .
That was a great video, a must!
That was great thanks for sharing I wish you the best for 2023
Thank you very much Sir
As always, love the video!!! Thank you!!!🙂🐟🎣
I have one Madkatz rod and two Warrior Cat rods. Both offer exceptional customer service. Warrior Cat customer service went beyond expectations for me. The issue that I ran into with a lot of rod makers is that they only offered rods in 7'6" length or over. I don't fish with rods over 7'2" to include my bass rods because I do a lot of kayak and bank fishing..
Those shorter FOA rods were cool . That's why I included them . When I kayak fished alot I agree 100% I liked shorter rods with shorter handles
@FishinNStuff I have bought my last off the rack built rod. Will be going to Mudhole near Orlando to get what I need to build my own. I'm big on DIY so this is right down my alley. Also into 3D printing. Printed my own 4 rod tote from thingiverse.
Great show, thank you
Whisker seeker FMJ “know what I’m sayin?” Enough said right there…
You know more knew what I was sayin
Excellent video I think I like the hellcat the best
Thank you
My favorite channel on UA-cam by a mile!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep up the awesome content!!!
Thank you brother
Thank you so much brother! It a great seeing you again!
Great seeing you too Kris
Thank You My Friend, for all You do! You are a positive energy in this world!
Stay Strong! Will
Thank you Sir
Great Information man! I May just have to look into a new kitty set up soon!
The tfr felt the lightest to me at the conference and very strong
They all look pretty darn nice to me. Fish on!
Its fun to go to conventions i enjoy it alot . Thats some cool rods that can be smashed and bent like that ! Id like to buy a couple of those hmmm i wonder if they sell blanks to build a couple .
Good Stuff As Usual on this channel Keith !
I have been really happy with my 10' heavy, pro angler tackle, spinning rods.
Good un Keith. Glad to see you weren't there just to have fun, but we're actually workin.
And more than that thinking about all of that wasn't there. Buddy, I sure hope your wife appreciates how hard you were working there.
I really like the Ugly Sticks, I've been a big fan for years.
Keep the great videos coming brother. God bless you and your family my friend. Stay safe, and wishin tight lines for you.
Wow! some of those rods are awesome to look at, just sayin'
Great video as always, man I wish I would've sent you after a couple of those muddy river blue cat rods . Looks like the conference is growing big time, Thanks for sharing,
What is the price on the big muddy rod
That's really awesome 👌 👏 👍 ❤
Amen Sir they all Awsome
I love my catch the fever rods. Great video brother.
Now that was some cool rods.
Great conference video and informational, another great video, keepem comin.
Keith, put'n them guys on the spot! Good job man!
Lol
Another very interesting video Thank you
That's honestly my goal when making any video . Is to make it interesting and entertaining . So thank you Sir
I absolutely enjoy all of the 20+ videos I have watched and can find only one criticism. You continue to use the word "cheap" when, based on your content and purpose, you mean "inexpensive". Cheap means that you don't get what you paid for or what you bought isn't worth what you paid, isn't good use of/waste of money and the end result, in your case, won't last very long. Inexpensive, on the other hand, means you got/get more than you paid for, quality, will last a long time, results in a favorable deal/result and worth your money. Do what you want with this information as I know it will be too expensive to correct/res-shoot all your videos but you might want to re-think which word you use in the future because all of your videos are the result of inexpensive application of quality materials. KEEP UP THE GREAT VIDEOS!
Nice video.
I own a Hellcat rod (good rod) and reached out to Catch the Fever about a dragging rod with no response to my emails (working 10-12 a day and couldn't call at the time). Had an issue with the Whisker Seeker rod aluminum reel seat, did a review about it and Whisker Seeker reached out (they contacted me) and fixed the issue. Anyway, Whisker Seeker with their customer service has my business and I spend all my money with them.
Keith, Love the videos,. You do a great job explaining things and your videos are entertaining, Keep it up!!!
Thank you brother . Believe it or not . I had the same problem a few years ago . But their customer service has really improved. I can say that . I think it may have been because of some employee changes . One bad apple makes you lose your taste for all of em sometimes . But I've noticed things have gotten better . But in my opinion they both make good rods and they are 2 of the oldest companies in the Catfish rod business
If you don't use those whiskerseeker rods. I WILL. 😆 They are my favorite rod. 7'6" medium heavy. Great video neighbor.
I went through many rods before finding CTF. Now I have 7 and need more. Nothing compares to them for me.
I like em too
I'm going with Justin with TFR rods. 💪💯
whisker whips!
Cranky 😄😄. All those rods was Awesome .
I love my Denali bottom feeder. I think they are overlooked and underrated.
I didn't see them there I just took a moment out of my to stir up some trouble haha . They are good rods
Great info! Steven from Boston MA🇺🇸⚓️😎☃️
I’m comen fer thet wallbass, just sayen love these videos keepem coming
Thank you Sir
Good stuff buddy.
Thank you Scott
I like Freddie’s F O A rods cause he’s a SC boy like me.
Freddie is a good dude
Soon as the ice is off the lake,I'm on it !!
Using 🎣 hacks... 😉
I just ordered the puzzle 2.0 from madkatz and I can't wait until it gets here so I can start catfishing.
Awesome
Great
The Lure is killin it
Lol
I would love to have any of them rods but, money plays a big part for me. I’m using B & M rods from Walmart. One day I will get me one of them fancy rods though. Great video Keith.
The Ripping Lips Legacy rods are awesome and not that expensive
All mine come from Walmart. I have some lews catfish combo spinners bought for 20$ and ugly stick gx2 and a few other big game rods etc
Seen you there but didn't get a chance to talk to you. More catfish rods I've ever seen but i went with 3 catch the fever rods. Keep up the good stuff.
I hate I missed you Sir . I pick up some CTF rods too 😁
Hallcat FTW!!
My compliments on including some commentary about the Ugly Stik. I just got an Ugly Stik Tiger Elite, and paid $59 for it. I realize the other rods you showed are "specialized", but they are FAR more $. Love 'dem Ugly Stiks! Just sayin'.
I bought one 6-8yrs ago,don't really care for it bank fishing.Decent boat rod or as I use it for a pier rod when I get to the salt.I do not care for the giant gimbal butt on it,there's no need for a gimbal butt unless you're fishing salt.
I have a couple rods now that I like and they only cost $24ea a couple yrs ago and are 100% fiberglass.I'm trying to find a few more but they're hard to find as they're always sold out everywhere or I'd mention the brand and model.
Can't go wrong with an Ugly Stik. I wouldn't vouch for the reels though.😂
@@rider660r look and see if Eagle Claw makes a glass cat rod, I use their featherlight fiberglass UL.
@@bigdoggstatus99 Yeah the reels aren't very good,but probably better than most of those off-brands.I only use Shimano,Daiwa,or Penn,still have a few Quantum Irons and MG though and they still worked great.
I have a EC featherweight,I liked it,till one day the butt handle broke inside the cork.Now it's like casting a wet noodle.Can still use it to lob baits.I don't think I'll get another EC rod even if it was all fiberglass.IF I could find the one I have I'd get 4 more,1 cast for me and 3 spinners for a buddy.
My favorite UL setup for Crappie,etc. is a 7' Ugly Stik elite with a Daiwa CC80.I can cast a 1/32 with a Trout magnet float.
I think it's made by Berkeley: Cherrywood. Pretty nice rod for about $25.
I like what rippin lips said..He is not claiming his rods are the best. #respect
They are actually nice rods for the price
Kris is the O.G. in UA-cam Cat-fishing. So glad to see he is still around even though he isn't posting much.
Kris is a great guy . The very first big UA-camr I ever spoke to at CatCon 6 CatCons ago . He treats you like family
Hay you need to do a test on all of them to see witch ome can do the cut .
Love the videos , do you make videos of ya fishing?
I add fishing to my videos sometimes . I've got some old videos of fishing trips . But I need to do some more I guess . I mostly just make stuff for fishing
@@FishinNStuff keep makin them too, I made a cool battery bank after watchin one of your videos
Give me the $80 Berkley Ecat for dragging, the $80 Ugly Stik Bigwater for suspending, and the $25 Berkley Big Game for bumping. Very few of the rods I saw at the conference were any better, although they were pretty looking and dag gum eck pen sev! The best of the best are some of the custom rods with swirled guides (guide lines up at reel then swirls to the other side of the rod), but at $200+...who can afford that for one rod? For bank fishing, any 12' glass salt water surf rod will outcast the composites. My opinion from fishing for Tennessee River big cats for over 10 years, just sayin. :)
Just a lil FYI on long rods.Between short rods and long ones the longer ones will exert more pressure to you than it does the fish.Think of it like a seesaw and you move the center fulcrum towards one seat.A longer rod does the same to you.With back problems like me you'll notice it much sooner.
If you need a long rod to get some casting distance you might need to look at your casting technique.IDL how far you need to cast to get in some places from the bank,but my lil 6'6" Med 100% fiberglass can cast a 2oz flat bank and cut bait on #30 braid and #40 mono leader out 100-115yds. if I really need to but that's all in casting technique.Where I live in PA rarely do I have to cast any further than maybe 75.
Twisty eye rods are getting harder to find. We use them for salmon trolling rods here in Canada on the great lakes, even as a tackle shop owner most of my suppliers do not carry the twisty eye rods anymore. If you can find a blank you like and know someone who can do custom rod building , that might be your best choice to making the rods you want. But it will be pricey.
@@rider660r You won't find a surf fisherman fishing with anything less than a 9 footer. When I bank fish, I use up to 6 oz weight and another 6 oz of cut skipjack, and launch it up to 150 yards on a 12 ft Penn pursuit surf fishing rod. I can launch lighter weights on my 7 foot ugly stik. It is not about the landing of the fish, it is the launch of such a big bait. I am a degreed engineer (retired), I get the physics (torque), sorry about your back - nothing worse.
@@markybob_bassplaya1462 Hahaha yeah,but you don't understand why surf fisherman use long rods at the ocean if your sitting on baits.Short 6'-8' are good if your casting and retrieving constantly.
It's to get over the surf for the most part,if you don't the waves will pull your lines in.
With the proper casting technique and the right shorter rod there is no reason one can't get that.
I have some 9' and 10' surf rods,for smaller stuff and 7'-8' for anything mid-size.I then have a 6' 50-80 for Rays and Sharks...all for the surf.
With 6x6oz are you running #100-120 line?? The general rule of thumb is #10 per ounce of weight when casting because of the dangers of break-offs during the cast..
@@rider660r 80 lb braid with 80 lb mono leader for bank fishing heavy weight and bait with a conventional Daiwa Sealine 50H. Heavy as hell, but without too much effort I can put that bait accurately with about an 80 yard cast, and in the ballpark at max cast. Oh well, to each his own. Tight lines, here comes spring.
Good stuff as always. I roll my own and the are very close to the Hellcat. Just not nearly as loud.
There is so many good quality rods on the market now.
My fav will probably always be ugly stiks me and my dad have at least 1 for every type of fishing.
I don't have a problem with Uglystix at all that's why I put em in it . But they do have less backbone than the others . But you could use the ugly stix Tiger rods . Because the difference is all big Catfish rods are designed for Saltwater fishing . The Ugly stick Tiger rod is their saltwater design
That Rapala Rap-V stays having jokes up it's sleeve.
Lol it does lol
I bought a few Rippin Lips about 5-6 yrs ago.Didn't know at the time they're S-glass.I hate composite rods (except Ugly Stik),I try to get nothing but full fiberglass.I don't care about weight,weight doesn't mean crap when you're not holding/casting them every second your fishing. My smaller rods like UL,L,Med I like them to be fiberglass too but they're hard to find.Even my 10' fiberglass UL isn't bad to use all day for Crappie,but then I was used to working and swinging a 17-20lb chainsaw 10+ hrs a day and 1-2lb isn't going to matter.
I have had a few composite rods break,one had a 6" chunk fly past my head and nearly took my eye out.Never had a 100% fiberglass rod break in my 46 or so years fishing.The one Rippin Lips rod broke the tip just getting it out of the truck.Emailed them about it to see if there was a replacement tip for it since it was a 2pc rod.Nope no replacement tips.
I wish I could find more of the rods I replaced them with,they were only $24ea. but 100% fiberglass.
The rod that was slammed in the tailgate is a fiberglass ( s glass ) rod I'm pretty sure the HellCats aren't
@@FishinNStuff I honestly don't know what they are,never really looked into them.
I know the Rippin Lips I have are S-glass and I'll never get another.
Just wish I could find the ones I have a couple of.Everywhere I look they're sold out and a buddy also wants a few but in spinners.
Sorry I missed you at the conference
I have enjoyed my mad katz
willow branch and a string tied to it?
Had to come back to this video to admire the hellcats again. Eventually I'll get a few to go with my penn reels that were left to me.
They are nice rods
Oh I know. Just a wee bit out of the budget at the time. But it's warming up so I always come back to your videos to freshen up on some knowledge and hacks.
great video just out cousin trouble huh? lol love the short jokes too 🤣
Lol . I was bored lol 😆
I got me a medium heavy orange hellcat haven't fished with it yet tho
I can't wait to see you test some of them rods. I think I'm gonna get in more trouble with my wife again. Hey you can never have to many fishing rods!!! 😆 Really cool video as always. Just saying
Lol . I stay in trouble with my wife . BUT !!!! I'm in trouble with some new fishing rods hahaha
@@FishinNStuff have you tried that HELL CAT rod yet? If you did how is it? Just asking 😆
You said those scissors didn't weigh anything after you just showed us they weigh four ounces I'm just saying you know what I'm saying 😂 love the videos
You got a point lol 😆
Love my r&l rods I got the green ones you will like them.
I already do lol
@@FishinNStuff hope too see you out on lake Wylie soon . Oh and the green glows awesome as well
I wish that someone would come out with a rod just like the king fisher and the conolon back in the 60-70
Where did the fisherman go to get his hair cut?
- the bobber shop! 😂
Haha
I know you couldn’t include all rods in video. But did you get to check out the Anvil Rods?
They got my business that day .
No I never seen them and I wish I would have I was slammed all day both days . Honestly I didn't even know they were there . I only did rods if the owners were actually there and I hate that I missed them
Hey was Clarence Tuttlespud there ?
Loved the rod which could bend all the way around and not break. My preference for the range of saltwater fish we target is medium-light action on an unbreakable rod. Haven't found that combination yet, so we end up replacing rods every so often 😂.
Catch the fever (CTF) make a medium light "unbreakable." Check their trolling rods, I believe, for that specific rod action.
what kind of fish are you targeting? For instance, you need a different rod fishing for the same fish if you are on a jetty in Massachusetts or a jetty in Florida or a pier in Florida. Just sayin'.
@@rembrandtshadows Our actual target species are any legal edible fish that bite 😋. What we reasonably get are anything from small-mid pinfish and croaker to large slot redfish and black drum. Mixed in are Sheepshead, whiting, flounder, speckled trout, multiple types of bass, warmouth, and several other tasty critters. Medium-light action is perfect for those fish. Every now and then we'll get a bull redfish, large mackerel (king or Spanish), large stingray, massive jack crevalle, and the occasional shark or gator. I'm perfectly happy not landing the big beasts in the kayak - but I've had more than one rod shattered when one of those big critters ran under the boat before I realized what it was and could adjust for it or cut the line.
I love my HellCats . They do make other rods too . But any rod on this video will serve you well I would think . That's why I left the argument up to the vendors lol 😆
Hay thanks for showing this.
🤔 You Tuber rods🤔 ........
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Love your videos! I met you at the 23 catfish conference. I’m the guy wearing the Oklahoma hoody! Just wanted to say Hello!!
It was great meeting you Sir
Thank you ! It’s fun watching your shows and looking up fishing hacks for personal fishing ideas. It was pretty cool meeting at the conference. I was so nervous I didn’t even think to ask for a picture. Lol
Mam it was great meeting you too . I've got to move my daughter this week end so I've been working every day or I've never get my video finished . I stay pretty busy . Do you live in NC
No i live in Texas im guy in the Oklahoma hoody. Lol
Well its good to connect with you! Have a good day!
Great Video Keith and all great owners and rods, but I wished you could of had the chance to talk with PJ Kirker, the owner of Trophy Cat Tackle.
Does he make a rod
@@FishinNStuff yes sir, Trophy cat tackle rods
I did watch your last video. Thought you changed to the boat show channel. Looks like you changed your mind to the fishing pole advertisement channel.
I change all the time
I still like the Shakespeare SPL1100 rods in 7' , to bad the company still don't make them anymore. My SPL is over forty years and still going. If I find a SPL in any store I still buy them. Would like to try those hellcats though.
They don't make em like they use too . But I do really like the HellCats . The Ripping Lips rods they have me are really nice for the price . They are priced closer to an UglyStix
Nice video! Who makes the best Made in America rod?
The only rod I know of made all in America was the MOJO Cat . It was 190 dollars and I heard they discontinued this . The Meathunter rods are built in America I know but im not sure where the blanks come from . I'm not sure but I believe they no rod blanks made in America
The joke's gets me everytime 😆😆😆
Lol
My favourite rod is the one in my wife's hand, you know what I'm saying? you know what I'm saying, just saying, love from the ass end of the world 🇦🇨
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MY LIL FISHIN BUDDY IS COMEDIAN 😅😂
Boom!
Boy I'll tell you what when I saw that guy slam that rod tip in that tailgate I was like goooooollllllleeeeeeeee I need a catch the fever rod dang I never seen nothing like that in my life
That's what I thought lol
When are you going to build/design YOUR fishing rod? 🙏❤️🇺🇸👍
I don't know about that . I'm not a rod specialist . If I ever did . I'd probably with with a rod company. It maybe I'll just do a DIY haha
My favorite rod will be the one with eyes that don’t get cut grooves by the line after two years(braid or mono) . Whisker seeker and ugly stik catfish have failed me in that position.
That old Whiskerseeker I showed has inserts in the eyes . That's a bad feature but I got a good deal on em 4 years ago . When they were switching everything over to aluminum reelseats
He was right about the Rippen-Lips blank. It makes long casts and you can feel the fight. However i have had to replace the tip guide because of line cuts. I dread the day i find cuts in the other guides. I have an old 9 foot Eagle Claw spinning rod. After years of braided line the guide inserts show no wear.