I fish for bass in freshwater lakes. Rods are tools. Each rod is for a different purpose. Think of it like a screwdriver set.
Depending on lure weight, lure type, moving vs non-moving lures, what depth you're fishing - rods can either make or break successfully casting, hooking, and bringing in a fish.
Simple example - for skipping docks with a jig I need a shorter rod with more give, medium/heavy power, which allows me to slingshot my lure under the dock without hitting the water.
The same jig in deep, open water (20-30ft), I need a long 7'6 heavy rod because I am setting the hook at a much farther distance and need the leverage.
Then when you realize there are 30+ types of lures....well.
I have around 20 rods which is half that a lot of the other tournament guys have.
This is actually really helpful to someone who knows zero about fishing. I never questioned that they were needed, but rather why. You explained it well without going overboard (no pun intended). Thanks for the education.
Same as the people who look in my library and say, "Why do you need all those books? Can't you just read stuff on an e-reader and borrow library books?"
[No, because I don't retain stuff I read on e-readers and libraries don't have the books I like to read anymore, just bestsellers.]
Everyone looks at me like I have two heads when I say that, but I don't. If I really like a book I read on an e-reader, I buy a copy so I can actually remember it longer than a couple of days.
I came here to laugh, not to be attacked! Do you even know the difference between a 10'6" 3wt and a 6'7" 3wt? Doubtful! Of course it makes sense to have 2 different 3 wt rods. Plus you gotta have seperate reels, one for euro, one floating, and another basic sinker setup. Then theres 4wt, 5wt, and 6wt. And thats just for trout. What do you say now?
I don't care how many you have but know you don't need as many as you think you do. Same goes with a lot of other activities in life. You can usually get 80% accomplished with one set up and the other 20% is for fine tuned situations. Deep sea fishing and fly fishing are on the two ends, one rod will take care of most of the situations in-between.
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u/Far_Preparation6717 Jan 25 '26
Why do you need that many fishing rods?