Do you pond hop with more than one combo?

[PressuredFishing]

(When not fishing from boat) I don't like carrying more than two, and if it's only a few hour trip I perfer one. Bass are not like other fish, you have to move to catch them. I walk at times 4-5 miles around an entire lake...., I don't care if 12lb nylon isn't perfect for a frog, I'm using it

[PhishLI]

On 3/25/2023 at 5:55 PM, oldnewguy said:

If so, do you just carry the extra rod(s) and lay it on the ground while you fish?  Or have some other way of carrying the extra combo?  I'm just curious if there's a better way of doing things.

With the exception of a few HOA dink ponds, all of our ponds here are in the woods and tree-lined, so I prop my rigs against trees and brush. I'll take one, maybe two, to the HOA spots, but for real woods-ponds missions its 5-7 rigs. Each one gets a reel cover and rod sleeve, then over one shoulder it all goes like a stack of 2x4s. All together it's about 10 times lighter than 5-7 2x4s, so no big deal really. That said, I'd never lay them on the ground. Some dufus(me) would probably end up stepping on them. Besides that, the idea of dirt getting in/on my reels would drive me insane.

[islandbass]

3 hours ago, PhishLI said:

With the exception of a few HOA dink ponds, all of our ponds here are in the woods and tree-lined, so I prop my rigs against trees and brush. I'll take one, maybe two, to the HOA spots, but for real woods-ponds missions its 5-7 rigs. Each one gets a reel cover and rod sleeve, then over one shoulder it all goes like a stack of 2x4s. All together it's about 10 times lighter than 5-7 2x4s, so no big deal really. That said, I'd never lay them on the ground. Some dufus(me) would probably end up stepping on them. Besides that, the idea of dirt getting in/on my reels would drive me insane.

Sounds like you could benefit from a rod quiver ?. Since you carry 5-7 rods, I would use the same principles from my triangular one but use the shape of a hexagon. Depending on its shape, a hexagon could easily hold as few as 6 (one rod per side) and comfortably 8 if the two sides parallel to each other are long enough to accommodate 2 rods. If built correctly, a trapezoid might be able to hold just enough rods too. 

I too would go nuts if my reels got dirt on them. I thought I was the only one, but it’s also why I built my quiver. No there is practically zero chance that the rigs not in use touch the ground. It is a blessing when fishing banks or shore that is sandy. 

[fishwizzard]

Never more then a single rod and just enough tackle to fish the top/mid/bottom.  

[ScottW]

I tend to rig up several rods with different baits so I can switch up as needed quickly. It can hold up to six combos if needed plus plastics and tackle bag.

 

[Bankc]

Most of the time, it's one rod, one bait.  Sometimes I'll bring a backup bait.  If I lose it, I go home.  

 

To me, the beauty of bank fishing is the simplicity.  Besides, I rarely fish from the bank for a long time.  It's usually just for 30 minutes to an hour.  If I'm going to spend all day fishing, I'll bring the kayak with all (or most) of my gear.  

 

On the rare occasion that I plan on spending a couple of hours fishing from the bank, I might bring two or three rods and my tackle bag.  I just set whatever I'm not using on the ground next to me.  But it's harder to navigate through our thick trees and brush with all of that gear.  The lakes and ponds near me usually aren't set up for bank fishing.  At least, the good spots aren't easily accessible on foot.  

[Texas Flood]

More often than not, I bring two combos with me. One rod with braid and the other with fluoro. Those two have me covered for almost anything.

[killobet]

On 3/25/2023 at 4:35 PM, Kyhokie said:

One rod, one reel and a small backpack (think jansport school bag) with a gallon ziplock of soft plastics, one 3700 size Plano for hard baits and a 3700 size for terminal tackle. Needle nose, extra line, scent, snack bar, and water bottle in the front pouch. 

Yes sir this is what im doing to!

[Jmontgomery87]

I usually bring a M/F spinning and two MH/F baitcasters. One with 12 copolymer and the other with 50lb braid. I can either run straight braid use a leader on the second baitcaster. These three along with a backpack for tackle cover just about everything. Occasionally I'll add a M/MF baitcaster or an ultralight spinner.

[KSanford33]

On 3/25/2023 at 7:35 PM, Kyhokie said:

One rod, one reel and a small backpack (think jansport school bag) with a gallon ziplock of soft plastics, one 3700 size Plano for hard baits and a 3700 size for terminal tackle. Needle nose, extra line, scent, snack bar, and water bottle in the front pouch. 

Exactly this! I carry a 7' medium baitcaster which covers just about everything I want to throw. I'm usually shore fishing when I've got a little time to kill; not a scheduled trip. 

[Functional]

When I go to visit my sister we use cheap/simple kayaks and drag them through quite a bit of woods and shore fish a few other ponds.

 

I only bring 2 rods (braid and Armilo), a 3700 sized plano, small terminal tackle/weight box, few bags of plastics, pliers, line cutters and fish grippers and shove it all inside one of them draw string backpacks. 

[flyfisher]

Just one if conventional and one if using my fly rod.  I can make it work with whatever I want to do.

 

[BustedSwimbait]

I've always got 2 rods; 1 spinning, 1 baitcaster. Lunch bag that'll have few different plastics, maybe some hardbait if pond/lake allows. Bag will have all the necessary tools and a few beers to keep me "hydrated"

[msgf91]

I bring more than one combo usually. Always a drop shot rod and whatever I'm trying out.   Usually I am trying to learn a new bait. This year is the year of Ned rigs and jerkbaits. So for the first hour or two I'll be using whatever rod the new baits are on, M, MH, or H. Then if I don't do so well I'll switch to drop shot. 

[LCG]

I usually bring two combos. Which two depends of time of year, location, cover, etc. Last year I bought a fly fishing sling bag that works well for bank or kayak fishing.

[ironbjorn]

One rod, one reel. Anything else is a waste of time. Learning how to fish a variety of baits from the bank with just one rod and one reel should also teach you a few things about marketing and what is and what is not essential, saving you money.

[skywalkerV]

Typically bring two, one spinning and one baitcast and a backpack with some baits.

One I am actively fishing, the other I am just letting sit out there for anything.

 

If I am pond hopping, I would like to keep it as minimal as possible, but this also depends on the amount of time I am out there.

[king fisher]

Exact opposite of when I fish from my kayak, which looks like the Bait Monkeys permanent residence.  When fishing from shore, I bring, one rod, a fly box with #3 inline spinners, and a small box with floating Rapala's.   Everything I need for the day fits in a fly vest.  When I fish from shore it is usually on a small stream, and I like to be highly mobile.

[BrianMDTX]

I normally bring 5 rigs: 3 baitcasters and two spinning. I lean the rods up against tree limbs. I also fish an area with at least three presentations (say a topwater, a jerkbait and a TR), and if no bites I’ll relo to a different spot. I always have a TR and a WR set up. The others depend on the day and conditions. 

[throttleplate]

37 minutes ago, BrianMDTX said:

I normally bring 5 rigs: 3 baitcasters and two spinning. I lean the rods up against tree limbs. I also fish an area with at least three presentations (say a topwater, a jerkbait and a TR), and if no bites I’ll relo to a different spot. I always have a TR and a WR set up. The others depend on the day and conditions. 

 

What, no lawn chair?

[BrianMDTX]

7 minutes ago, throttleplate said:

 

What, no lawn chair?

Actually, I do bring a folding chair. I cannot stand for long periods due to a bad back. So I take breaks as needed. 

[jdr99a]

I take 2 if I’m going for a quick outing and 3 if I’m going to be longer. I have a sling bag with a single rod holder when I’m carrying 2 and a backpack with 2 rod holders if I have 3 with me. I hate walking the banks and constantly having to put stuff down and pick it up. The bags with rod holders have been some of my best purchases. 

[MidwestBassAttack]

I usually bring two. One rigged with 50lb braid and which doubles as a frog/punch setup. The other with 15lb fluorocarbon, Texas rigged.

 

Small backpack with tackle, soft plastics, and scale.

[stratos4me]

Depends if I expect the need to run.... No, really, traveling as light as possible will make you a better fisherman. The guy with one rod and a single pack of plastics often outfishes the guy who hauls around the kitchen sink and wastes half the day tying on random baits.Tossing in a backup reel is a good idea though just in case.

[ATA]

If it is just for fun or testing new combo, Yes only one combo, But if I am going to catch, Ill bring one spinning and one casting.