Rods and reels.. How many do you take with you when fishing from the bank?

[steezy]

1 rod & reel that can handle different lures along with a very small box of tackle.  I also have a backup/spare combo in the truck in case something gets fouled.

[VolFan]

I carry 2: a M, XF spinning rod with a 2500 Sahara and 14 lb fireline on it every time out.  It handles the bulk of what I do and has taken a beating. The other rod/reel varies depending on where I'm going and what I'm fishing for.  It might be an UL, a H baitcaster, or a fly rod, just depends on the day.  My tackle resides in a back pack.  I can fish with it on and it'll hold the spare rod as long as there's not alot of overhanging trees/brush/powerlines/etc

[knap]

i usually carry two or three. but if you already know what the lake looks like and what you usually throw there, then just bring those rods with that bait there is no need to bring all 6 if you know you are only going to use 3 of them. 8-)

[Ballpark Frank]

I used to carry a ton of rods and gear when bank fishing, but usually ended up using only one and a few lures. I now carry one rod and a small selection of lures. My kids got me a neat FLW belt rig from Walmart that carries a few cranks, a couple of spinnerbaits, a couple of bags of plastics, hooks and lead. The rod is will always be my MBR783 IMX(the wand of magic).

[Stasher1]

I'll usually bring two; 

M/F or M/XF spinning rig for weightless plastics, light T-rigs, shaky heads, and jerkbaits

MH/F or MH/MF baitcast rig for heavier T-rigs, spinnerbaits, and light jigs

Rod length is determined by the lake/pond I'm fishing.

I have a Plano 4600 full of terminal tackle, cranks, jigs, and soft plastics that stays in the car/truck all the time along with an insulated lunch box packed full of more soft plastics. I keep a 6'6" M/F spinning rig in the car/truck all the time as well, but if I know I'm going to be fishing, I'll usually grab something else off the rack.

[J Francho]

It really depends on the specific spot, and what cover is there, along with the structural layout.  But, I generally keep it to one or two rods.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

I have 5 rigs setup in the car and carry one to the bank with me. If I'm hiking the river, I'll carry two. I favor shorter 2pc rods (5-61/2') for getting through and around the brush that lines many ponds and river banks.

[K_Mac]

My last bank fishing trip, I took 4 or 5 rods and a good sized tackle bag for me and my wife. It was a serious pain dragging all that around. She used 1 and I used 2 in several hours of fishing. This year one each with a backup in the truck, and much less terminal tackle. That is my story and I'm stickin to it. :

[rayrock99]

I carry 4 rod on a BPS rod tote and a tackle bag.

[tnbassfisher]

I just got a tote for Christmas that will hold up to five combos. It would also be good if you needed to throw your wet waders into something after wading the river.

[Arnoldo]

Two rods and a small bag for lures. In my jeep I have four-six rods and a big bag for lures.

[islandbass]

I think that's part of the price that we have to pay as shore anglers. It just comes with the territory and I too dislike having to leave my stuff on the ground but we have to do what we have to do.

I just want to point out that I also keep an eye on my stuff but in my neck of the woods, people have been getting their unattended gear stolen from even closer than that. Also, leaving the extra rods and gear in the car is the same as saying to tweakers and thieves, "Break my windows and take my stuff, and while you're at it, take my gas too." Dang meth addicts.

Hopefully you folks don't have issues with tweakers as we call them here. What I have done as a result however is to place a simple bell on my rod quiver. That way if anyone tries to take my stuff when I'm not looking, can at least hear something that will alert me that something of mine is being stolen.

I take anywhere from 1-4 setups.

[Northern Strain]

I take 1 or 2. almost always  one all purpose BC, but some times I take a light 5'6 spinning rod.

[Goose52]

I take 1 or 2. almost always one all purpose BC, but some times I take a light 5'6 spinning rod.

Now you're talking. A 5 1/2' light-power spinning rod is one of my favorite walk-around rods since I go for multi-species (usually small stuff). However, I got a 20lb channel cat on that rod w/6lb test back in September. 15 minutes to get it on the bank - the best "fish-fight" I've ever had. 8-)

[trevor]

you need to get a golf cart with a rod rack