How many Rods/Reels do you bring on a Trip?

njnicka · 04-14-2008, 11:58 AM

Just curious to know how many Rods/Reels you bring with you on a Trip either local or traveling? I know I usually bring 3 or 4 depends if i'm going to try somthing new?
Thanks,
Nick

Bret · 04-14-2008, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by njnicka

Just curious to know how many Rods/Reels you bring with you on a Trip either local or traveling? I know I usually bring 3 or 4 depends if i'm going to try somthing new?
Thanks,
Nick

That all depends...somewhere between 3-15.... 3 if I am on someone elses boat. 15 or more if on mine..

gman · 04-14-2008, 12:14 PM

so many that you get those looks from others like "WTF is he doing"

njnicka · 04-14-2008, 12:19 PM

Thats what I thought Glenn, because I have gotten many of those looks, when i'm on a friends or charter i usually bring 3 maybe 4. If i'm on my own boat its usually a lot more. I figured many of you guys are tackle junkies like myself!!

mad marlin · 04-14-2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gman

so many that you get those looks from others like "WTF is he doing"

Yeah , know that feeling. Last trip I had 2 trolling rigs & 3 jigging rigs the fellows were looking at me like is "he nuts" plus the tackle bag at least weighted 40 lb , i guess I am a tackle HOO

paul708 · 04-14-2008, 12:30 PM

it depends on whose boat,
if it happens to be on a charter using my stuff, i dont need to bring as much

i usually end up bringing a few rods and a extra reel or 2

DeepBlueGulf · 04-14-2008, 12:37 PM

Looks? Yep, I've seen those looks!!! lol!

DBG

BretABaker · 04-14-2008, 01:11 PM

on a tuna trip, as of right now i'd bring 1 chunking, 2-3 jigging, 1-2 popping.......extra reel or two as well.

Sea Crappie · 04-14-2008, 01:13 PM

Sadly, on the upcoming Big E 76hr trip, i think it'll hit double digits.

Normally, ~3 as a guest.

MrBill · 04-14-2008, 01:59 PM

It's always a problem. It all depends on the number of rod holders. I like all my setups to be in individual rod holders with gimbal pins on bottom. Otherwise I don't bring them. If on a head boat, I will lay them on a left over bunk on a bedroll. I don't like my stuff banging against each other. You lose guides, get boat rash on reels, etc. I have 32 holders on my boat. That's more than enough for fishing trip. I have seen them all used up if a couple of other tackle buffs join me.

If I was on that 76 hour trip July 4th, and I still might make it depending on other commitments, I'd take at least 10 if there was enough rod holders. I'd find out in advance as I wouldn't leave them in the truck for three days. Either that or rent a room for storage for three days to hold coolers and other gear they couldn't hold.

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njnicka Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 80	How many Rods/Reels do you bring on a Trip? Just curious to know how many Rods/Reels you bring with you on a Trip either local or traveling? I know I usually bring 3 or 4 depends if i'm going to try somthing new? Thanks, Nick

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04-14-2008, 12:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
gman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,062	so many that you get those looks from others like "WTF is he doing"

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njnicka Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 80	Thats what I thought Glenn, because I have gotten many of those looks, when i'm on a friends or charter i usually bring 3 maybe 4. If i'm on my own boat its usually a lot more. I figured many of you guys are tackle junkies like myself!!

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paul708 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pa Posts: 364	it depends on whose boat, if it happens to be on a charter using my stuff, i dont need to bring as much i usually end up bringing a few rods and a extra reel or 2

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DeepBlueGulf Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 612	Looks? Yep, I've seen those looks!!! lol! DBG

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BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,068	on a tuna trip, as of right now i'd bring 1 chunking, 2-3 jigging, 1-2 popping.......extra reel or two as well.

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MrBill Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,094	It's always a problem. It all depends on the number of rod holders. I like all my setups to be in individual rod holders with gimbal pins on bottom. Otherwise I don't bring them. If on a head boat, I will lay them on a left over bunk on a bedroll. I don't like my stuff banging against each other. You lose guides, get boat rash on reels, etc. I have 32 holders on my boat. That's more than enough for fishing trip. I have seen them all used up if a couple of other tackle buffs join me. If I was on that 76 hour trip July 4th, and I still might make it depending on other commitments, I'd take at least 10 if there was enough rod holders. I'd find out in advance as I wouldn't leave them in the truck for three days. Either that or rent a room for storage for three days to hold coolers and other gear they couldn't hold.

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