I can pick one word 

 

It's "No" haha  

Well I would have to say my old Penn 704 greenie on the 8 foot diamond graphite rod it's on...it's lasted for many years and just won't quit. Add a gold-n-black brokenback repala and I'm set. Those things catch everything in both fresh and salt water.

3 hours ago, kickerfish1 said:

If I had to fish with one rod, one reel, and one bait for the rest of my life I would probably look for a new hobby. Too many fun rods, reels and presentations to be confined to just one.

Exactly, then what am I gonna fill up my rod locker with or all those tackle trays?  So with that I will never limit myself to one bait, one rod.  I have many therefore I don't ever see that happening.  Variety is what makes it so much more fun.  But I give eveyone who can actually answer that question huge props, cause I know I can't.  It's hard to narrow it down to 3 rods when I go fishing and a handful or two of baits let alone just one rod and one bait.

For me it's always the same.  Lews speed spool lfs.  This is by far the best reel you can get  no doubt.  I use the 7:5:1 and for my rod I use the old bass pro mega cast with 9 eyes.  The old bass pro mega cast feel like a MOJO bass rod but a lot better.  One lure I always keep in the box year round no matter the season is a small spinner bait.  I like the strike king bleeding baits or the single blade terminators. Keeps the bass rolling in.  Remember to cover lots of water and don't be afraid to let it fall with some crazy movements.  Sometimes that's just key for those hard hitting reaction strikes.