Randy, I’m a fan, but a $500 rod is very unrealistic for most of your viewers. Please give us a valid rod recommendation for those of us middle class anglers with a more normal budget in the $100-200 range. Big thanks, Paul
He did in past videos, he also uses Levante spining rods for his jerkbaits. He sponsored by megabass so of course he's going to push them. The Destroyer P5 are very good rods almost as good as NRX in sensitivity for less money. I think his point was if you are going to buy one spinning rod spend a much as your budget allows.
Megabass are actually nuts rods. These are something that you invest in for longevity... Try looking at phenix feather rods they weigh 54g.. but not as strong... Mursame tournament spin weighs only 68g but is super strong!!! Palms pinwheel rods. I use personaly. Does the job, the top three guides are wrapped with high vis reflective white thread something I find really cool that other bfs rods don't have. is high-quality cost me $300 AUD... is heavier than the other rods but have so much variety. Anglers republic make super nice rods with wooden inlays...
I have not tried the Megabass p5. I'm not going to either. I'm sure it's not a bad rod. From what I've read from guys that have compared them in their hands ( where the p5 isn't the only high end rod they have ) they do not have the sensitivity of other high end rods. Combine that with only a 3 year warranty, I'll pass. Megabass lower offerings have pretty good reviews at a price point where it might make sense. I have an Okuma X that is fantastic for the money. It does fish a little light in the power department. They can be found on sale for a little over $200. I also have a Daiwa BLX that is fantastic. It's a $400 rod, but you can sometimes find them for $200. Both have lifetime warranties. I've fished rods costing much more and I don't feel like I'm under gunned with those. Phenix and Hammer rods at under $200 are well regarded and have great warranties. There's others too. Some of the older 13 Fishing Muse feel fantastic in my hands, I haven't tried the new ones. Loomis GLX can be found for around $350 if you look and St.Croix Legends can be found for the same. Loomis have lifetime warranty, St.Croix is 15 years, but transferable. Either of those rods have great resale value if need be. If you're on a budget, you really only need one high end rod for jig fishing and the like where sensitivity is critical, something like a crankbait rod is not as demanding.
Fishing rods are like bows, everyone likes something a little different. I always tell people to go to the store and handle a many rods as you can to find one you like. I even encourage prior to bring the reel they are going to use to put on it to as bow or balances. As far as P5 not being sensitive, I'll disagree on that one.
Skeet Reese just re released his signature series rods. I was a fan then and I got one on order for my birthday. I lost count of the walleye I have caught on the jerkbait/topwater series. 139.00 not too shabby these days. The og one I use now is priceless to me and no amount of money could have it.
@@walleyechannel I had one of his drop shot spinning rods several years ago.....caught a ton of fish on it, Finally broke the tip off and went to order another one.....discontinued 😆
@@bobbyswain7049 they are back…you should check them out. I know I loved mine so much after fishing with it for a few years thought I need to get another one same story. I reached out and after several times Skeet Reese Fishing sent me an email and they are available again.
@@timmarkowicz779 I bought my second spinning rod, a Berkley Cherrywood around 1977 from Lewis Drug in Huron, SD, for around 19 dollars. It worked good, even though it only had stainless steel guides.
Now the Hypocrite that cries Bass fishing is too expensive is trying to pimp out a $500 spinning rod. You will get more sensitivity with a $100 rod and braid than a $500 rod with flouro. Wake up people and don't drink the Kool Aid.
Randy, this is a $500 spinning rod. There is absolutely no justification for a week end warrior to buy a $500 rod. He's fishing for fun, not making a living. I suppose you recommend he buy a Shimano Stella reel to go with it. They they are only $800 for the cheapest one Shimano makes. Then he can buy a 21'!ikon bass boat. They are only at $117,000 before you get the $30,000 worth of electronics.
As a weekend warrior, I like enjoying my limited time on the water as much as possible. Nice rods and reels are part of that. If you’ve never spent time with a high end combo, you have no actual basis for your opinion, you’re just looking at price and don’t understand value.
I so agree Randy. I seriously doubt that I have that much money in my entire arsenal and as someone who is on a small fixed income it would be ridiculous to spend that much on a single rod and reel. BTW, I catch my share of fish and quite enjoy it.
St. Croix makes great rods for a lot less. Bass pr shop Johnny Morris series stuff is also great but $500 for 1 rod seams like a sell out which I have noticed on this channel quite a bit lately. Also, no one needs to dump 10 videos a day plugging stuff every time, i feel like your videos have been turning more and more into infomercials.
The size of the front grip is way to short on your rod. You need to put your reel on the rod and see where your hand lays- a custom rod builder for 20 years
@tbauer2521 For you. I stated he likes it because of his way and preference. Everyone is different. This is why I make custom rods. I don't spend $500 for that quality, and it is fit to the angler perfectly.
I was the same, I grew up using the classic Ugly Stiks. More recently I got some GX2's and other composite Ugly Stiks. But then I was watching some videos about graphite rods and I got one of the graphite Ugly Stik Carbon Inshore rods. I started with the medium weight with a fast action. Then I got a stiffer and then a lighter one. They're way better for lures. I can cast a lot farther and they're way more sensitive. The butts are kinda long but other than that they're superior to the cheaper composite Ugly Stiks. And they're only $100. I still use the older ones for live and cut bait. I fish in the saltwater but those rods are fine for bass. If you use lures I recommend you try a graphite rod.
I use Ugly Stix for bridge, pier, jetty, and under Bridges. When I'm on the kayak, I use the higher quality sensitive rods since I have to deal with more finesse lures. They also help with longer casting and pair them with my best lighter 2500 to 3500 size reels.
@@frankiev-tech4630 yeah the composite rods are fine for using with bait, and they are good for trolling. My 7' Ugly Stik Lite with a 4000 size Penn is great for live or cut bait. I still use my 7' GX2 for trolling on my kayak too. But for jigs, plugs, spoons and stuff like that I use the graphite rods now. They're far better for lures.
Buy a made in America st croix they have prices all the way from beginner to tournament. Buy some berkley stunnas over the megaass 110s and you’ll still have enough left over for a fillet knife for those tasty bass 🤤
@@michaelmcclenon6663 I definitely dont know more about rods than him and never claimed to know more. I just think it’s funny how someone can say livescope is disrespectful to the sport of fishing when 95% of the rod, reel, and line used to catch the fish were not made in America and yet he’s talking about old schoolers paving the way and those guys didn’t have the advantage of all these fancy new school 1000$ combos. Maybe he should try winning with a zebco 202 and a hula popper then he could say livescope is trash and not needed. Funny how he gets outfished by real Americans repping berkley and tying their own spinning combos with mud hole rods.
@@marksanko6138 won’t argue with you on the reel part but on the rod part yes I will. A lot of American rods out there on par with megaass but for a 1/3 the cost. I wonder how all the other pros outfish him with homemade rods. Must be the livescope.
I've had a St. Croix 6 ft. 6 in. Trout rod with a Mitchell 300 on it since 1962. They both still work fine ... ( though the reel does feel like a coffee grinder ).
I've got 6 spinning rods, and all together are less than $300. All 6 have caught fish wade fishing. They also work well trolling for crappie. All reels for these rods are spooled with monofilament. Old school works well for me. Joe
Look for a older 1979 all-star rod they fished fantastic...may find one at a yard sale.retro is a blast to fish...think I paid 5 dollars for one offered 4 hundred dollars didn't sell it..yep lots of those new rods catching lots of fisher people...🎣
I just built my first rod, 7 foot medium spinning. It's exactly the way I want it and perfectly balanced. It's worth looking into, mudhole tackle is where i went
@@jigflipper it's carbon fiber if I remember right. I got the crb kit. I've been using it for Ned rigs and drop shots. At least the next one, maybe two will be kits as well until I'm a bit more comfortable picking compatible components. I think next will be that mhx medium heavy casting kit, I think it's like 7'2". I've also been working on my store bought rods, adding guides and whatnot. For being something that looks really boring, its a lot of fun.
Randy I understand that Megabass is your sponsor and you have to promote their products on your Channel from time to time, but Megabass needs to understand the demographics of your subscriber base. Don't just blindly advertise whatever product they ask you to. You need to get in a room with them and help them understand WHO and WHAT we are and based on that criteria you can advertise products that speak to us. I don't fish tournaments and never will, so buying a $500 rod is pointless. If I had to venture to guess...I'd say we're mostly in the $300 range for the whole setup (rod AND reel). Love you Rand but this video is quite tone deaf.
$500 on a spinning rod is insane. Idc what kind of rod it is for 500 it better guide my hand to cast in the right direction like an extension of the FFS.
@@MrCoffeekelly yep , Randy said the economy is booming and everyone has money . It scares me to see how many people have no idea what’s really going on .
Nice rods along with other fishing rods in 200 dollar range. What about rods under 200. Also what the best type of reel to use so it be blance not making the rod& reel combo light.
Why are people so butthurt about him recommending a $500 rod? Man, if ya'll think that's expensive, some fly rods go for $1000+, and some SW reels are $1,000+. And the people who buy them dont even fish competitively. It's true that a $50 rod from walmart can catch a fish. If that's your limit, that is absolutely fine. If someone feels like a $500 rod will make their fishing experience that much better, good for him or her
They are nice rods to be sure but a 3 year warranty is pretty lean imo, I just stick to my Loomis GLX and a couple only St. Croix. I have a legend that is a glass spinning rod that is sweet. I throw Spro 115 jerks on it. I finally subscribed Randy lol.
Oye Vey!!! Don’t get me wrong, but I about choked when I saw the price. Mega Bass does make good stuff, but their prices are for fisherman who are sponsored and get the rods at reduced price. I have 5 spinning combos. 3 Med Lite, and 2 mediums. I spent $160 on one spinning rod and I almost put it back when I saw the price. I took Randy’s advice and use a spinning rod for jerk baits, but my other rods are for throwing tubes and finesse swimbaits. Shakey heads don’t get bit where I live and drop shots are a boat only lure. Having said all that…..Randy, get me a 15% off discount and I will buy a Mega Bass rod.
500 dollar rods....600 reels. PASS 😢 I catch all the fish I can handle on my equipment. Never lost a fish in my life because I didn't spend 5-6 hundred dollars on a rod or reel. FACT
Hey Randy, I hope you don't think I'm a total moran, but could you do a show about when to use a spinning rod versus a baitcasting rod and vice versa? I have a corner full of both, and I never have really learned the best applications for either. Thanks!
It’s about line and lure weight. You can use whatever you’re comfortable with but my general rule of thumb is 10lb line and lighter I use spinning gear. 12 lb line and heavier I use casting gear. Just remember it’s mostly preference and the technique and situation dictates your gear.
I bought a megabass destroyer p5 windbuster spinning rod. It broke in half right above the 1st big guide on the second trip. Neither the retailer (backlash japan) nor megabass will warranty the rod. Im stuck with a $500 broken pos. It has a 3 yr "warranty" that they will not honor.
I always prefer the but of the rod to reach my elbow. Better leverage better casting. 50 dollars on a daiwa spinmatic works just fine, I actually prefer it over my $200 phenix
I've watched you a couple of times, but it was all about complaining about somebody else's fishing habits or personalities. Glad you brought some professional advice to your vlog. Thanks for advice on what to look for!
A topic I actually agree with you on Randy. Although I do prefer nrx plus rods for spinning. All that extra sensitivity really helps you feel a bite when you see the fish on your forward-facing sonar and you're tossing out a hover juggle.
For $500 I would expect more than a 3-year warranty. But you are right about getting a quality rod. Which is why I like to buy mine in person even if I have to travel a bit to find the ones I am looking for. I hate ordering a rod online cuz I like to hold it in hand before I purchase it
Randy. Love the videos. I love fishing but I do it for fun. I understand what you’re saying and I know it to be true. However, can you talk about the Ugly Stiks that are usually under $100.? I ask because I now own a couple. They seem fine for what I do. Could you maybe review those types of rods? I also fish from my paddle board. I need a small selection of gear with me. Thanks.
Please tell us Randy, as expensive as those high-tech, one-piece rods are, why do they Never come with a case? Even a full size SUV needs a ceiling rack for one-piece rods. I have One single piece rod ... an Ugly Stik ... smallest they make ... 4 ft. 6 in. ... great for Trout & Panfish. Everything else, from 5.5 ft. - 9 ft. is in two pieces. Travel by car is much easier with tackle packed away.
IMO the Megabass Orochi rods are worth every penny. I was using 100 dollar rods before and i can say i was missing a ton of bites when finesse fishing when its super tough. Main thing is get what you can afford.
Unless my numbers all match in the lottery I'm not spending $500. on a spinning rod. Even if you give me one of those for free I'm selling it and buying 4 St. Croix Mojo Bass spinning rods.
The humming bird unit might not show live footage but it can't be that far off of livescope but its ok to use that and 4 to 500 dollar rods okay i understand now lmao
I’ve used spinning tackle for 50 years. Totally unnecessary to spend hundreds of dollars on any single rod. I’ve learned not to buy in to all the sales hype. There are plenty of great spinning rods that cost in the 100$ range or less.
When I'm landing a 45" snook on my 7' Andes inshore from Walmart Im going to try to remember your "sage" advice. Go sit in your garage and polish your crank bait.
Guys, spend the amount of money that you’re comfortable with. Took me thirty years before I woke up to the fact that the fishing industry is nothing more than marketing. What was great last year is going to be junk next year. By the way I use what feels good in my hand. NRX is pretty good.
I love Megabass rods! Have you seen the new Orochi lineup? P5 destroyer is the top of the line series and I love them. P5 destroyer wind buster is a heck of a stick!
I have the Orochi XX Ronin. Got it one sale for $200 at Omnia when I joined the members club last year. The more I use it the better I like it. I also have a ex6 loomis I got for $250 a couple of years ago. I really like that one. I think if you go to the lower end of premier rods, most people would be more than happy. I know I am.
Honestly, these days, with the quality of price point rods, nobody in their right mind needs to spend $500 on a rod. Get a $100 tatula rod and a daiwa exceller spinner reel and spend the rest on lures and call it a great day.
I figured many years ago that each bass that I caught in a year's time carried a $58.76 price tag. I would not dare adjust for today's rate of inflation !
Im fishing for over 30 years and i got a sh#tload of spinning gear but 500$ or not the p5 windbuster is second to none most sensitive rod i ever fished with A verry good alternative for almost half the money is de megabass triza igeha same specs a little bit lighter lure rathing (triza is an f3 windbuster f3,5)
If I'm not making a living with it, a $500 rod will not be a purchase I'll make. I'm all for using quality equipment, but not everyone can just drop that kind of money on a fishing rod. Just an advertisement for the ELITE!
In your braid to florocarbon video 90% of what is said can be disproven by being fly fisherman one of my largest fish is on a high vis line 3x the size of a spinning rods braided line with a 4 foot leader and most hungry fish will no care about seeing the bright line
500 bucks is not in most people's budget especially for a spinning rod alone I know this is what you use and who pays you and if people can afford it great but you know when you get into that never buy one unless it's like this yeah just not right
Good video Randy. I’ll add my 2 cents. Being that I primarily fish for smallmouth bass, I’ve gone through a handful of spinning rods over the years. 1. my best piece of advice is to go to the store and actually pick up rods in person. I think ordering online should be your last resort. Everything is about feel. 2. Don’t feel the need to break your budget. There’s a lot of great sensitive and well-balanced, fishing rods, and a variety of price points these days. Have fun out there
So I watched a 7 minute video waiting to hear what feature I should make sure my spinning rod has only to find out I wasted 7 minutes of my life.... Randy just wants to make sure that it has a $500 MegaBass price tag. No Thanks!
I'd fish them too if they were given to me for FREE by my Sponsor. Were all not that Lucky. You got Jumped for asking people to Spend $500.00 on a Single Rod 🥲🥲🥲One other thing Fenwick HMG for 1/2 the Cost has a 25 Year Warranty? an is a Great Rod
Randy, I’m a fan, but a $500 rod is very unrealistic for most of your viewers. Please give us a valid rod recommendation for those of us middle class anglers with a more normal budget in the $100-200 range. Big thanks, Paul
He did in past videos, he also uses Levante spining rods for his jerkbaits. He sponsored by megabass so of course he's going to push them. The Destroyer P5 are very good rods almost as good as NRX in sensitivity for less money. I think his point was if you are going to buy one spinning rod spend a much as your budget allows.
Megabass are actually nuts rods. These are something that you invest in for longevity...
Try looking at phenix feather rods they weigh 54g.. but not as strong...
Mursame tournament spin weighs only 68g but is super strong!!!
Palms pinwheel rods. I use personaly. Does the job, the top three guides are wrapped with high vis reflective white thread something I find really cool that other bfs rods don't have. is high-quality cost me $300 AUD... is heavier than the other rods but have so much variety. Anglers republic make super nice rods with wooden inlays...
I have not tried the Megabass p5. I'm not going to either. I'm sure it's not a bad rod. From what I've read from guys that have compared them in their hands ( where the p5 isn't the only high end rod they have ) they do not have the sensitivity of other high end rods. Combine that with only a 3 year warranty, I'll pass. Megabass lower offerings have pretty good reviews at a price point where it might make sense.
I have an Okuma X that is fantastic for the money. It does fish a little light in the power department. They can be found on sale for a little over $200. I also have a Daiwa BLX that is fantastic. It's a $400 rod, but you can sometimes find them for $200. Both have lifetime warranties. I've fished rods costing much more and I don't feel like I'm under gunned with those.
Phenix and Hammer rods at under $200 are well regarded and have great warranties. There's others too. Some of the older 13 Fishing Muse feel fantastic in my hands, I haven't tried the new ones. Loomis GLX can be found for around $350 if you look and St.Croix Legends can be found for the same. Loomis have lifetime warranty, St.Croix is 15 years, but transferable. Either of those rods have great resale value if need be.
If you're on a budget, you really only need one high end rod for jig fishing and the like where sensitivity is critical, something like a crankbait rod is not as demanding.
Fishing rods are like bows, everyone likes something a little different. I always tell people to go to the store and handle a many rods as you can to find one you like. I even encourage prior to bring the reel they are going to use to put on it to as bow or balances. As far as P5 not being sensitive, I'll disagree on that one.
Go Finwick. You can't beat the quality for the price and warranty. Just make sure you you get the right size and action .
Love you Randy, but isn't encouraging folks to spend $500 on a single rod a perfect example of how you say bass fishing is becoming an elitist sport?
Skeet Reese just re released his signature series rods. I was a fan then and I got one on order for my birthday. I lost count of the walleye I have caught on the jerkbait/topwater series. 139.00 not too shabby these days. The og one I use now is priceless to me and no amount of money could have it.
@@walleyechannel I had one of his drop shot spinning rods several years ago.....caught a ton of fish on it, Finally broke the tip off and went to order another one.....discontinued 😆
@@bobbyswain7049 they are back…you should check them out. I know I loved mine so much after fishing with it for a few years thought I need to get another one same story. I reached out and after several times Skeet Reese Fishing sent me an email and they are available again.
Don't worry. According to Randy the economy is doing great under Biden. So you can definitely afford a 500 dollar rod.
@@MrCoffeekelly😂
A Berkley cherry wood for 24 bucks will fish right with that js have a grate day Randy .
I had one of those many years ago. I do have a Cherrywood ice fishing rod.
@@timmarkowicz779 I bought my second spinning rod, a Berkley Cherrywood around 1977 from Lewis Drug in Huron, SD, for around 19 dollars. It worked good, even though it only had stainless steel guides.
Wow Randy , you go from Levante as your favourite spinning rod to P5;? Got to sell those expensive Megabass rods ! 😂🎉😅😅
Now the Hypocrite that cries Bass fishing is too expensive is trying to pimp out a $500 spinning rod. You will get more sensitivity with a $100 rod and braid than a $500 rod with flouro. Wake up people and don't drink the Kool Aid.
Randy, this is a $500 spinning rod. There is absolutely no justification for a week end warrior to buy a $500 rod. He's fishing for fun, not making a living. I suppose you recommend he buy a Shimano Stella reel to go with it. They they are only $800 for the cheapest one Shimano makes. Then he can buy a 21'!ikon bass boat. They are only at $117,000 before you get the $30,000 worth of electronics.
Quit bitchin and don’t buy it
Sure there's a justification. Because one wants to.
Go to digitaka Japan you can buy a Shimano Stella reel for $ 560 not $800 from America
As a weekend warrior, I like enjoying my limited time on the water as much as possible. Nice rods and reels are part of that. If you’ve never spent time with a high end combo, you have no actual basis for your opinion, you’re just looking at price and don’t understand value.
I so agree Randy. I seriously doubt that I have that much money in my entire arsenal and as someone who is on a small fixed income it would be ridiculous to spend that much on a single rod and reel.
BTW, I catch my share of fish and quite enjoy it.
St. Croix makes great rods for a lot less. Bass pr shop Johnny Morris series stuff is also great but $500 for 1 rod seams like a sell out which I have noticed on this channel quite a bit lately. Also, no one needs to dump 10 videos a day plugging stuff every time, i feel like your videos have been turning more and more into infomercials.
Got to keep those sponsors and earn money somehow I guess
Eureka! I think you just figured it out!!!
$500 is different than $5000 for FFS, or $100,000 boat. But you can get a good rod for $200
You can get a VERY good rod...for 50 dollars.
And he is getting beat by guys who use cheaper rods… 😂
I just started Bass fishing again after a 30yr break and I got a rod that is 100x's better than what I had in my garage for $45 at WalMart.
...Lots of good rods under $100.00 ..
Where do you shop that FFS costs $5,000? You might want to go to Bass Pro ...lol
The size of the front grip is way to short on your rod. You need to put your reel on the rod and see where your hand lays- a custom rod builder for 20 years
Watch the way he holds a spinning rod. He uses the shorter foregrip because he feels the blank with his fingers.
@petersenrodsandhobbies821 I do too and that grip is too short
@tbauer2521 For you. I stated he likes it because of his way and preference. Everyone is different. This is why I make custom rods. I don't spend $500 for that quality, and it is fit to the angler perfectly.
I like my ugly sticks. I am not a pro but they are tuff with hook keepers.
I was the same, I grew up using the classic Ugly Stiks. More recently I got some GX2's and other composite Ugly Stiks. But then I was watching some videos about graphite rods and I got one of the graphite Ugly Stik Carbon Inshore rods. I started with the medium weight with a fast action. Then I got a stiffer and then a lighter one. They're way better for lures. I can cast a lot farther and they're way more sensitive. The butts are kinda long but other than that they're superior to the cheaper composite Ugly Stiks. And they're only $100. I still use the older ones for live and cut bait. I fish in the saltwater but those rods are fine for bass. If you use lures I recommend you try a graphite rod.
Ugly Sticks are heavy and not sensitive. I use them for trolling, though.
@@timmarkowicz779watch your line
I use Ugly Stix for bridge, pier, jetty, and under Bridges. When I'm on the kayak, I use the higher quality sensitive rods since I have to deal with more finesse lures. They also help with longer casting and pair them with my best lighter 2500 to 3500 size reels.
@@frankiev-tech4630 yeah the composite rods are fine for using with bait, and they are good for trolling. My 7' Ugly Stik Lite with a 4000 size Penn is great for live or cut bait. I still use my 7' GX2 for trolling on my kayak too. But for jigs, plugs, spoons and stuff like that I use the graphite rods now. They're far better for lures.
I have a Phenix Feather... super light, super sensitive, and not ridiculously priced ($159).
That is a really good rod got everything you could look for in my opinion far as a spinning rod
Buy a made in America st croix they have prices all the way from beginner to tournament.
Buy some berkley stunnas over the megaass 110s and you’ll still have enough left over for a fillet knife for those tasty bass 🤤
@@michaelmcclenon6663 I'm sure St.Croix doesn't appreciate his free-lance spokesmanship- being he is a tacky troll high-jacking someone's channel.
@@michaelmcclenon6663 I definitely dont know more about rods than him and never claimed to know more. I just think it’s funny how someone can say livescope is disrespectful to the sport of fishing when 95% of the rod, reel, and line used to catch the fish were not made in America and yet he’s talking about old schoolers paving the way and those guys didn’t have the advantage of all these fancy new school 1000$ combos. Maybe he should try winning with a zebco 202 and a hula popper then he could say livescope is trash and not needed. Funny how he gets outfished by real Americans repping berkley and tying their own spinning combos with mud hole rods.
95 of everything you buy is not made in the U.S., get over it. The Japanese make the best reels!
@@marksanko6138 won’t argue with you on the reel part but on the rod part yes I will. A lot of American rods out there on par with megaass but for a 1/3 the cost. I wonder how all the other pros outfish him with homemade rods. Must be the livescope.
I've had a St. Croix 6 ft. 6 in. Trout rod with a Mitchell 300 on it since 1962. They both still work fine ... ( though the reel does feel like a coffee grinder ).
I've got 6 spinning rods, and all together are less than $300. All 6 have caught fish wade fishing. They also work well trolling for crappie. All reels for these rods are spooled with monofilament. Old school works well for me. Joe
What was that key feature again?
😂😂😂
Thee price.
Look for a older 1979 all-star rod they fished fantastic...may find one at a yard sale.retro is a blast to fish...think I paid 5 dollars for one offered 4 hundred dollars didn't sell it..yep lots of those new rods catching lots of fisher people...🎣
I just built my first rod, 7 foot medium spinning. It's exactly the way I want it and perfectly balanced. It's worth looking into, mudhole tackle is where i went
I did just the same thing! I LOVE that rod! What kind of blank did you use?
@@jigflipper it's carbon fiber if I remember right. I got the crb kit. I've been using it for Ned rigs and drop shots. At least the next one, maybe two will be kits as well until I'm a bit more comfortable picking compatible components. I think next will be that mhx medium heavy casting kit, I think it's like 7'2". I've also been working on my store bought rods, adding guides and whatnot. For being something that looks really boring, its a lot of fun.
Randy I understand that Megabass is your sponsor and you have to promote their products on your Channel from time to time, but Megabass needs to understand the demographics of your subscriber base. Don't just blindly advertise whatever product they ask you to. You need to get in a room with them and help them understand WHO and WHAT we are and based on that criteria you can advertise products that speak to us. I don't fish tournaments and never will, so buying a $500 rod is pointless. If I had to venture to guess...I'd say we're mostly in the $300 range for the whole setup (rod AND reel). Love you Rand but this video is quite tone deaf.
$500 on a spinning rod is insane. Idc what kind of rod it is for 500 it better guide my hand to cast in the right direction like an extension of the FFS.
Yep he's a plugger alright
The Wind Buster has been an absolute game changer for me.
6ft 11in & 7ft?! Lol. Only 1 inch of difference and thats critical?
Additional leverage
@autumnfragrance6326 maybe in the bedroom a single extra inch might give some "additional leverage ", but in a fishing rod? Lol
agree, that's a laughable distinction.
Caught my PB on a 42 dollar 5 foot ugly stik lite pro. 5lb 10oz. Will handle way more . Love the channel .
Gentlemen
I think the whole object of this is Randy is saying it's what feels good to you!!!!
Randy wants you to spend $10 on a jig , $500 on a spinning rod and never talked about him lol .
You can afford it. According to Randy the economy is doing great under Biden.
@@MrCoffeekelly yep , Randy said the economy is booming and everyone has money .
It scares me to see how many people have no idea what’s really going on .
@@user-xm8rf6ik7b we should be scared. we live in a majority of ignorance.
@@MrCoffeekelly copy that !
Out of my 30 combos, 5 are spinning...needless to say, not a big fan of spinning gear but need it for certain techniques
Nice rods along with other fishing rods in 200 dollar range. What about rods under 200. Also what the best type of reel to use so it be blance not making the rod& reel combo light.
Why are people so butthurt about him recommending a $500 rod? Man, if ya'll think that's expensive, some fly rods go for $1000+, and some SW reels are $1,000+. And the people who buy them dont even fish competitively.
It's true that a $50 rod from walmart can catch a fish. If that's your limit, that is absolutely fine. If someone feels like a $500 rod will make their fishing experience that much better, good for him or her
I build my own high quality spinning and casting rods using top of the line components and for less than 1/2 of the retail price of high-end rods.
You sell em?
I do not.
Saved up & love my Megabass Levante rods.
If you have to "SAVE UP" to buy a fishing rod, you have no business buy anything that expensive.
lol, better to save up than put on credit cards
@@RCSTILE When I was a teenage I always "Saved up" for fishing stuff. I thought that was a good thing. (It is by the way...)
Wait until you need to get it replaced under warranty. They won't do it.
@@RCSTILESo you buy everything straight up? No saving or credit card? What's wrong with saving up to buy something?
They are nice rods to be sure but a 3 year warranty is pretty lean imo, I just stick to my Loomis GLX and a couple only St. Croix. I have a legend that is a glass spinning rod that is sweet. I throw Spro 115 jerks on it. I finally subscribed Randy lol.
Yup. You can't beat the Loomis warranty.
Oye Vey!!! Don’t get me wrong, but I about choked when I saw the price. Mega Bass does make good stuff, but their prices are for fisherman who are sponsored and get the rods at reduced price. I have 5 spinning combos. 3 Med Lite, and 2 mediums. I spent $160 on one spinning rod and I almost put it back when I saw the price. I took Randy’s advice and use a spinning rod for jerk baits, but my other rods are for throwing tubes and finesse swimbaits. Shakey heads don’t get bit where I live and drop shots are a boat only lure. Having said all that…..Randy, get me a 15% off discount and I will buy a Mega Bass rod.
@@jasonkidd9559…. Nope…. I said I will buy a Mega Bass rod.
500 dollar rods....600 reels. PASS 😢 I catch all the fish I can handle on my equipment. Never lost a fish in my life because I didn't spend 5-6 hundred dollars on a rod or reel. FACT
The Berkley Lightnin' Rod at Wal-Mart is the end all, be all spinning rod, and in most cases, you won't find it priced over $39.00
Hey Randy, I hope you don't think I'm a total moran, but could you do a show about when to use a spinning rod versus a baitcasting rod and vice versa? I have a corner full of both, and I never have really learned the best applications for either. Thanks!
It’s about line and lure weight. You can use whatever you’re comfortable with but my general rule of thumb is 10lb line and lighter I use spinning gear. 12 lb line and heavier I use casting gear. Just remember it’s mostly preference and the technique and situation dictates your gear.
I bought a megabass destroyer p5 windbuster spinning rod. It broke in half right above the 1st big guide on the second trip. Neither the retailer (backlash japan) nor megabass will warranty the rod. Im stuck with a $500 broken pos. It has a 3 yr "warranty" that they will not honor.
I always prefer the but of the rod to reach my elbow. Better leverage better casting. 50 dollars on a daiwa spinmatic works just fine, I actually prefer it over my $200 phenix
I've watched you a couple of times, but it was all about complaining about somebody else's fishing habits or personalities. Glad you brought some professional advice to your vlog. Thanks for advice on what to look for!
A topic I actually agree with you on Randy. Although I do prefer nrx plus rods for spinning. All that extra sensitivity really helps you feel a bite when you see the fish on your forward-facing sonar and you're tossing out a hover juggle.
I’m 48 years old.. I’ve been using whatever works since I was 26.. And have had lots of success on the water.. Bank fishing at that..
I believe action vs power would be a good topic to cover when considering a new rod purchase.
For $500 I would expect more than a 3-year warranty. But you are right about getting a quality rod. Which is why I like to buy mine in person even if I have to travel a bit to find the ones I am looking for. I hate ordering a rod online cuz I like to hold it in hand before I purchase it
Randy. Love the videos. I love fishing but I do it for fun. I understand what you’re saying and I know it to be true. However, can you talk about the Ugly Stiks that are usually under $100.? I ask because I now own a couple. They seem fine for what I do. Could you maybe review those types of rods? I also fish from my paddle board. I need a small selection of gear with me. Thanks.
Please tell us Randy, as expensive as those high-tech, one-piece rods are, why do they Never come with a case? Even a full size SUV needs a ceiling rack for one-piece rods. I have One single piece rod ... an Ugly Stik ... smallest they make ... 4 ft. 6 in. ... great for Trout & Panfish. Everything else, from 5.5 ft. - 9 ft. is in two pieces. Travel by car is much easier with tackle packed away.
IMO the Megabass Orochi rods are worth every penny. I was using 100 dollar rods before and i can say i was missing a ton of bites when finesse fishing when its super tough. Main thing is get what you can afford.
Spending more that $200 on a rod is ridiculous....and, really, over $150....but, P.T. Barnum said it...."there's a sucker born every minute".
Unless my numbers all match in the lottery I'm not spending $500. on a spinning rod. Even if you give me one of those for free I'm selling it and buying 4 St. Croix Mojo Bass spinning rods.
Randy, which one? There’s the JDM or the USA? I might’ve missed it.
Nothing like a Shimano Zodias rod!!
Ummmm expride, poison adrena and the ultima are better. For the $ can’t beat exprides.
I caught over 100 bass one season on a $20 spinning rod. The bass didn't know. Here's a clue, "professional" anglers are full of 💩 most of the time.
The humming bird unit might not show live footage but it can't be that far off of livescope but its ok to use that and 4 to 500 dollar rods okay i understand now lmao
Trika makes a high end carbon fiber rod for half the price. Shop around or buy a zebco. Depends on how into it you are and budget
what feature are we looking for again? goofy video, randy
I don't need your $500.00 Megabass rod, I have FFS and that has helped me more than any rod!!
No doubt.
Those are awesome rods! I have the P5 Landsat and I love it!
Yea right , 4_500$ for a rod no thanks,Dobyns rods for half the price or hammer rods,both Excellent rods,no offense Randy 🙂
Walmart 29.99 has a reel on it too.
Falcon rods ! 99$ The lowrider is very nice ! For 159$ ! They use to be made in the 🇺🇸 ? I'm from pa Got about 25 spinning rods! 13 casting < 😊😊
I’ve used spinning tackle for 50 years. Totally unnecessary to spend hundreds of dollars on any single rod. I’ve learned not to buy in to all the sales hype. There are plenty of great spinning rods that cost in the 100$ range or less.
$200 rod comes with features too just so you know
When I'm landing a 45" snook on my 7' Andes inshore from Walmart Im going to try to remember your "sage" advice. Go sit in your garage and polish your crank bait.
Check out toadfish rods. Even though they are marketed for salt. They have the same guides and excellent action
The way I fish, this would be like taking a new Lexus out for some Friday night short-trackin 😅😅
Guys, spend the amount of money that you’re comfortable with. Took me thirty years before I woke up to the fact that the fishing industry is nothing more than marketing. What was great last year is going to be junk next year. By the way I use what feels good in my hand. NRX is pretty good.
Buy the rod you like… not influenced by some you tube retired-fisherman pushing sponsors tackle
I love Megabass rods! Have you seen the new Orochi lineup? P5 destroyer is the top of the line series and I love them. P5 destroyer wind buster is a heck of a stick!
I have the Orochi XX Ronin. Got it one sale for $200 at Omnia when I joined the members club last year. The more I use it the better I like it. I also have a ex6 loomis I got for $250 a couple of years ago. I really like that one. I think if you go to the lower end of premier rods, most people would be more than happy. I know I am.
I have Megabass Brailist. Love it, but the damn Megabass rods don’t have hook hangers. Why???
Honestly, these days, with the quality of price point rods, nobody in their right mind needs to spend $500 on a rod. Get a $100 tatula rod and a daiwa exceller spinner reel and spend the rest on lures and call it a great day.
I figured many years ago that each bass that I caught in a year's time carried a $58.76 price tag. I would not dare adjust for today's rate of inflation !
What about braid wearing grooves in guides. Im guessing mine are some sort of alloy that have gotten grooves from braided line.
More expensive rods come with better guides
Im fishing for over 30 years and i got a sh#tload of spinning gear but 500$ or not the p5 windbuster is second to none most sensitive rod i ever fished with
A verry good alternative for almost half the money is de megabass triza igeha same specs a little bit lighter lure rathing (triza is an f3 windbuster f3,5)
Where is my pocket fisherman.?
The only way I would use a rod over $300 is someone gave it to me free.
If I'm not making a living with it, a $500 rod will not be a purchase I'll make. I'm all for using quality equipment, but not everyone can just drop that kind of money on a fishing rod. Just an advertisement for the ELITE!
In your braid to florocarbon video 90% of what is said can be disproven by being fly fisherman one of my largest fish is on a high vis line 3x the size of a spinning rods braided line with a 4 foot leader and most hungry fish will no care about seeing the bright line
Practice what you preach
She said I need a longer rod
Try a spey.😂
@@dougwebster8868 😂 Spanish fly fish it!?
G Loomis all day
500 bucks is not in most people's budget especially for a spinning rod alone I know this is what you use and who pays you and if people can afford it great but you know when you get into that never buy one unless it's like this yeah just not right
How to become a millionaire bass fishing. Start as a billionaire.
Does Levante any good?
Idk I saw someone peeing on some at the shop the other day ...they make great urinals
lol I ain’t buying that. I bought a shimano curado spinning rod for 100 bucks and it’s a hammer.
500 $ for a bass rod!!!!!! Big commission Randy!!!!!!
Good video Randy. I’ll add my 2 cents.
Being that I primarily fish for smallmouth bass, I’ve gone through a handful of spinning rods over the years.
1. my best piece of advice is to go to the store and actually pick up rods in person. I think ordering online should be your last resort. Everything is about feel.
2. Don’t feel the need to break your budget. There’s a lot of great sensitive and well-balanced, fishing rods, and a variety of price points these days.
Have fun out there
Great info and insight.
500 bucks for a sissy stick??? No way! You're trippin', dude!
So I watched a 7 minute video waiting to hear what feature I should make sure my spinning rod has only to find out I wasted 7 minutes of my life....
Randy just wants to make sure that it has a $500 MegaBass price tag. No Thanks!
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$500 for Fishing Rods ,No thanks !!!
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I'll tell ya the most bang for your buck.....3 Megabass rods or Lowrance active target transducer. 🤔
Not even if I was a millionaire.😂😂😂😂
I still have all my All Star spinning rods from the early 90's, cork handles
My guess is all the price cry babies dont want to give up their dope and Schlitz to afford a good rod.
I'd fish them too if they were given to me for FREE by my Sponsor. Were all not that Lucky. You got Jumped for asking people to Spend $500.00 on a Single Rod 🥲🥲🥲One other thing Fenwick HMG for 1/2 the Cost has a 25 Year Warranty? an is a Great Rod
Randy, which one? There’s the JDM or the USA? I might’ve missed it.