Fishing Rod Buyer's Guide

Ever wanted to buy a new fishing rod but can't decide which one to get? Tim explains what all the different actions, ratings, and sizes mean so you know what you're getting before it arrives.

Ever wondered what all the letters and numbers mean? Example: 845CBR. Well , if you're looking at a G Loomis that's 84 inches long, 5 power rod, CBR (Crank Bait Rod). If its a Dobyns (704C) that would be a 7'0", 4 power rod, "C" for Casting Rod. All of those numbers and letters can get pretty confusing but they're actually really easy to understand once its been explained. 

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Rods Shown In The Video...

Dobyns Champion Extreme Casting: http://bit.ly/2ab2kRX
Shimano Zodias Casting: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Shimano Expride Casting: http://bit.ly/2czPlZl
Daiwa Tatula: http://bit.ly/2jMpeRe
G Loomis GLX Casting: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
G Loomis Crankbait Rod: http://bit.ly/2c58qD3

Dobyns 908 Swimbait Rod Review

Are you in the market for a swimbait rod to throw a giant glidebait or softbait? The Dobyns 908 will handle the biggest baits you can throw! Watch the video to get Matt's perspective.

At 9' long and rated for 30+ ounces, this rod is for serious big bait fishing! The rod has a unique taper that allows it throw monsterous baits with ease. What's more interesting is that it can also throw lighter offerings. While it may not be ideal for throwing an 8" huddleston, it can be done.  There are a lot of great custom rods on the market but if you're looking for a production rod to throw monster baits, look no further. 

Gear...
Dobyns 908 Rod: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Tranx 300 Swimbait Reel: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
100 lb Maxcuatro Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Fishing With Underspins On Clearlake

Matt takes you out for a day on Clearlake throwing an underspin. With water levels receeding the fishing is more difficult than normal so Matt abandons his typical power techniques in favor of a small underspin. 

Bass fishing with an underspin is a great way to catch bass when conditions get tough. If you were on a spinnerbait or crankbait bite and the conditions get tougher consider switching to an underspin and you might just reactivate your fish. 

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The key is the combination of swimbait and flashing blade. The blade causes the lure to stand out from the shad or other baitfish so the bass are more likely to eat it. If you haven't fallen in love with the underspin, its time to give it a try!

Underspins...
Matt Allen Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Add on Blades: http://bit.ly/2f6uwne
BladeRunner Spintrix: http://bit.ly/29UVegz
Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
CoolBaits Underspin: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA
3.3 and 4.8 Keitech Swimbaits: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Finesse Underspin Setup...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7' Medium Spinning: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO
Reel- Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- 10 lb Power Pro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 8 lb Maxima: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Full Size Underspin Setup...
Rod- Dobyns 784: http://bit.ly/2ab2kRX
Reel- Curado 200I: http://bit.ly/2acRpsK
Line- 65 lb Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 20 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ab2kRX

How To Catch Bigger Schooling Fish

Matt explains how schooling bass move and react. How the largest bass stay deep and play off the feeding mentality of the smaller fish to eat with minimal effort. He also explains how adapting your bait selection can help you to catch the largest fish in the school. 

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The next time you're on a topwater bite and the bass are really blowing up well, consider changing your offering and going deeper to get the bigger bites. Often times the truly giant bass will hang below bass that are feeding on the surface in our to take advantage of their efforts and eat the scraps with minimal effort. 

Baits Discussed In The Video...

Rover Topwater: http://bit.ly/2acSVea
Whopper Plopper: http://bit.ly/2a7ipHL
Jackall Dowzvido Jerkbait: http://bit.ly/2laGa7G
Blade Runner Underspin: http://bit.ly/29UVegz
Keitech Fat Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H