How much is too much?

[InfantryMP]

I have 8 total in the boat. 

6 casting

2 spinning

 

I have a smaller boat TR17, and I think it starts to get cluttered easily on the deck if they are out. 

 

I would like to get a couple more though for sure! I have way more bags / 3700's full of bait than I need. The d**n mystery tackle boxes are addicting!

 

[The Maestro]

7 minutes ago, jbsoonerfan said:

This is very similar to how I approach it. I might have a 7'2 MH Expride with a 1/4 oz Texas rig and a 7'2 H Expride with a 1/2 oz Texas rig. Both could very well have a sweet beaver on them. Right beside them could be a 7'2 MH Zodias with a 3/16 oz and a 7'2 H Zodias with a 3/8 oz and a baby brush hog on both. 

 

Heck I might even pitch all 4 at the same stump before I move on. LOL

This is exactly what I meant. Line and hook size might also be adjusted.

[Big Hands]

Pretty obvious that the Bait Monkey is the ultimate arbiter of this dilemma. And the Bait Monkey sez the formula for the correct number of rods/reels is:

 

n + 1

 

n = the number of setups you currently own.

[NavyVet1204]

7 hours ago, Big Hands said:

Pretty obvious that the Bait Monkey is the ultimate arbiter of this dilemma. And the Bait Monkey sez the formula for the correct number of rods/reels is:

 

n + 1

 

n = the number of setups you currently own.

I have to agree. Every time I try and say enough, I find a great deal ironically.

[BrianMDTX]

9 hours ago, Big Hands said:

Pretty obvious that the Bait Monkey is the ultimate arbiter of this dilemma. And the Bait Monkey sez the formula for the correct number of rods/reels is:

 

n + 1

 

n = the number of setups you currently own.

I think the BM Formula is n + ♾

 

 

[K1500]

Bank or boat?

 

in a boat, as long as they fit in a locker feel free to fill it up. I have maybe 15-20 on the boat between two people. Bank fishing I can’t imagine dragging more than two along, and I would only bring one if I planned on moving around as I fished (vs sitting in one place). If I am bank fishing I will have an extra setup in the truck in case conditions change or my primary goes down. 

[BrianMDTX]

1 hour ago, K1500 said:

Bank or boat?

 

in a boat, as long as they fit in a locker feel free to fill it up. I have maybe 15-20 on the boat between two people. Bank fishing I can’t imagine dragging more than two along, and I would only bring one if I planned on moving around as I fished (vs sitting in one place). If I am bank fishing I will have an extra setup in the truck in case conditions change or my primary goes down. 

It all depends on the “bank”. 

 

I have two spots where I fish the bank that’s maybe 15 seconds from the truck. If I fish those spots I’ll bring 3-5 rigs, a chair, the whole Plano box, etc. 

 

But if I’m beating the bank, no more than two. Normally a MHF baitcaster and a MF or MXF spinning rig. 

[JLBBass]

usually 2 or 3 in my yak, and between 7-10 in my boat.

23 hours ago, A-Jay said:

I'm just the opposite.

When I find one I like,

I Load Up !

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A-Jay

Exactly! If I already know what the deal is on the lake.....PLENTY of multiples! Fishing for spring smallies on Erie, have PLENTY PLENTY of multiples!