With my Rod quiver, I take at least three now and maybe four. Without it, two. One casting, one spinning.

The quiver enables me to keep all of my rods with me and each right by my side and I can carry up to 3 with one hand.

Even though I bring that many, I am starting to notice that 1-2 rods get the most play and some never even get picked up.  

well since the pond I fish the most is a little over than 100 feet from my house, I usually just bring 1. If I really feel like changing I just walk back and grab the other one.

                  -searoach

1 medium fast rod with baitcaster.  handles everything well.  went yesterday and threw everything i had except for heavy lures.  caught nothing slow, caught one on crank, caught two on spinnerbait.  normally don't throw cranks from the shore but i was desperate for a bite.  

I try to only take 1-2 rods.  The rod type depends on where I am going.  I like to either take a Baitcaster, spinning rel, or a fly rod.  If the place that I am going has a lot of trees, I rule out the fly rod.  If the place I go to has a lot of smaller bass, then I am sure to take the spinner reel.  If it is a new spot that I havent fished before, then I go with the baitcaster.

Either way I never carry more than 2 because I spend to much time fumbling arround rather than enjoying the environment/fish.

Vic

just one that fits the needs for the main things I think I will be fishing with