Fishing Loons
The Fishing Loons Podcast is a Canadian fishing podcast hosted by lifelong fishing buddies Jesse and Andrew, delivering real fishing tips, techniques, and gear talk for everyday anglers.
New episodes drop on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month, featuring expert guests from fishing guides and local legends, tackle shop owners to even the odd fishing celebrity. From bass, walleye, pike, and panfish fishing to seasonal strategies, lure selection, and gear reviews, we focus on what actually works — especially for Ontario fishing. Honest advice, relatable stories, and sharp humour included. Learn more, fish better, and avoid bad fishing advice.
Fishing Loons
Bass Fishing Rods Explained
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In this episode, Jesse and Andrew talk all things fishing rods, sharing stories about their collections and discussing what makes a great setup for bass and other species. They cover everything from line selection and rod actions to the differences between glass and graphite rods, helping anglers better understand the gear they use every day.
The conversation also dives into favorite rod and reel combos, flipping sticks, specialty swimbait rods, and simple ways to protect your equipment. Whether you're just starting to build your collection or looking to fine tune your current lineup, this episode is full of helpful tips, practical advice, and plenty of fishing talk.
Gear Mentioned in This Episode
• Mojo Bass (St. Croix)
https://stcroixrods.com/products/mojo-bass
• Shimano Stradic
https://fish.shimano.com/en-US/product/reels/spinning/frontdrag.html
• Daiwa Tatula Elite
https://daiwa.us/collections/rods/products/tatula-elite-rods
• Daiwa Tatula SV TW 100
https://daiwa.us/collections/reels/products/tatula-sv-tw-100
• St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass Glass
https://stcroixrods.com/collections/legend-glass-series
• Daiwa Tatula 150
https://daiwa.us/collections/reels/products/tatula-150-casting-reel
• St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass
https://stcroixrods.com/collections/legend-tournament-bass
• Shimano Curado
https://fish.shimano.com/en-US/product/reels/baitcast/lowprofile.html
• Daiwa Tatula Bass Rods (Pitch/Flip Models)
https://daiwa.us/collections/rods/products/tatula-bass-rods
• The Rod Glove
https://rodglove.com
• Daiwa Kage Bass Rods
https://daiwa.us/collections/rods/products/kage-bass-rods
• St. Croix Premier Series
https://stcroixrods.com/collections/premier-series
• Tooka Real Rods
https://shop.tookareal.com/collections/rods
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