The 5 Bass Fishing Rods Every Angler Should Have! (Beginner To Advanced)

Are you looking for a fishing rod? This is what you need to know! These are the top 5 fishing rods every fisherman should own! Whether you're a beginner who is just getting started and need to stick to a budget, or you want to buy the best rods the first time, we've got you covered! No matter your skill level or budget, this will help you make an informed decision.

The first 5 rods will cover everything you'll face as a newer angler. The very first rod is extremely universal and will help you throw as many different baits as possible, the next 4 will give you a foundation for virtually any situation you'll face on the water. Whether you're working with a budget, looking for "bang for the buck", or simply want the best, we have a recommendation that will fit your fishing style.

Below you'll find links to the top 5 rods, broken down by price range from budget to enthusiast. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included 3 bonus combos to help you take your fishing to the next level!

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

7' MEDIUM SPINNING ROD...

Budget Rod– Dobyns Colt 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/4l2N7l8

Budget Reel– Shimano Sedona FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/2wgh50Z

Mid Price Rod– Daiwa Tatula Cork 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/4f8RRV2

Mid Price Reel– Daiwa Tatula MQ LT: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv

High End Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/388U0PD

High End Reel– Shimano Exsence 2500: https://bit.ly/3UHL2jP

7' – 7'2" MEDIUM CASTING ROD...

Budget Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Budget Reel– Daiwa Tatula X: https://bit.ly/3IPdYDV

Mid Price Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Moderate Fast: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Mid Price Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

High End Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'1" Medium Extra Fast: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

High End Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

6'8"- 7' MEDIUM LIGHT SPINNING ROD...

Budget Rod– Dobyns Maverick 6'9" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Budget Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Mid Price Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/4diwkqT

Mid Price Reel– Daiwa Exceler LT 2500: https://bit.ly/4oa5mYG

High End Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/45coLzN

High End Reel– Zenon MGX 2500 Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/3C7KTAd

6'10" – 7'3" MEDIUM HEAVY CASTING ROD...

Budget Rod– Daiwa Aird X 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2Z2JfYG

Budget Reel– Daiwa Aird 80: https://bit.ly/46up5Mx

Mid Price Rod– Cashion Z2 Element 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Mid Price Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT: https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

High End Rod– G Loomis GLX 7' 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT

High End Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

7'4" – 7'8" HEAVY CASTING ROD...

Budget Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Budget Reel– Seviin GF: https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Mid Price Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'5" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

Mid Price Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX: https://bit.ly/40ltb6s

High End Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS 7'5" MHH: https://bit.ly/3RhFit1

High End Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

BONUS FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

BONUS CRANKING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'2" Med Mod: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW 70: https://bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ

BONUS BFS COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante 6'7" Light Regular: https://bit.ly/4wr0Ach

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Summer Junk Fishing! (Tricks To Keep Catching Bass On Tough Days)

Jump in the boat with Matt for a fun day on Lake Chickamauga! It's hot and humid, but the bass are biting! Matt is junk fishing today, changing baits with every spot and dialing in patterns as he goes. If you've ever wondered how to cover water and catch fish along the way, this is how it's done!

Summer bass fishing can be really tough if you're not familiar with bass behavior, but this is one of Matt's favorite times of year. The Summer heat groups the bass together, creating opportunities to fire up schools of fish with fun techniques. From topwater, to urchins, to offshore ledge fishing, this is what Summer Bassin is all about!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the colors, hook upgrades, as well as the rod and reel combos he used to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

TOPWATER...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Color: Juvy Gill

•BKK Spear 21 Hook: https://bit.ly/4o9LVza

Size: 4

•Owner Hyperwire Split Rig: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 3

STROLLING BAITS...

•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Sexy Shad

•Crush City Freeloader 4.25: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Color: Electric Shad

•Dirty Jigs Guppy HD: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

FLUTTER SPOON...

•Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Color: Shattered Glass

SENKO...

•Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Twilight

•BKK Offset Worm HD: https://bit.ly/4lcHa6U

Size: 2/0

UNDERSPIN...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/8 oz

•Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

URCHIN...

•Berkley Moeba: https://bit.ly/4wu7i1w

Color: Green Pumpkin

•BKK Hyperlatch 71 Treble: https://bit.ly/4gsP6kj

Size: 2

•Gamakatsu Jika Rig: https://bit.ly/452hG4R

Size: 1/8 oz

HIGH END STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Glorious 7'2" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/44HLOCN

Reel– Shimano Twin Power 2500: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line– Sunline Almight (18 lb): https://bit.ly/3xb44ql

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

MID PRICED STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" MHSB: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Medium Heavy Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Line– Seaguar PEX8 (21 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3PmpCqj

Model: 843C MBR

Reel– Shimano Metanium 70 DC A (HG): https://bit.ly/49al91d

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

MOEBA COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'1" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (17 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

SPOON COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'3" Med Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ

Reel– Seviin GX Casting: https://bit.ly/4octPMZ

Line– Daiwa J Braid Grand (50 lb): https://bit.ly/488sttq

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Don't Make These 4 Fishing Reel Mistakes! ( And The Tricks To Avoid Them )

We've got 4 reel hacks that will change your fishing forever! These tips will help beginners, but they'll help you too! If you're tired of struggling with your reels and your fishing line, stop making these mistakes!

Tim is diving into the details of how he gets maximum performance out of his reels. From how to fill your spools, to tricks with your reel adjustments, these tricks will improve your fishing! Being an excellent caster won't make you a professional angler overnight, but it will put you on the right path.

Below you'll find links to related videos, some of our favorite spinning and casting reels (at different price points), as well as some of the best lines that we trust when we're spooling up our fishing reels. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

RELATED VIDEO...

•5 Fishing Reel Tricks That Make Fishing Easier: https://youtu.be/UI6kjyBFtg4

FAVORITE FLUOROCARBON LINES...

Inexpensive– Sunline Model FC: https://bit.ly/47bYQIm

Budget– Seaguar Red Label: https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

Power– Sunline SniperFC: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Finesse– Seaguar InvizX: https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

LEADER MATERIAL...

Finesse– Seaguar Gold Label: https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

Power– Seaguar Grand Max: https://bit.ly/46eb98G

Swimbait Fluoro– Sunline Saltimate Tunageat: https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

Swimbait Mono– Sunline Saltimate Nylon: https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

MONOFILAMENT LINES...

Budget– Sufix Advance Mono: https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

Mid Price– Seaguar Brawlr: https://bit.ly/4g5NwnJ

BRAIDED LINES...

All Around– Sufix 832 Braid: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Finesse– Seaguar JDM PEX8: https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Sinking– Sunline Almight: https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

Power– Power Pro Maxcuatro: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

BAIT CASTING REELS... (HIGH END TO AFFORDABLE)

BFS– (ON SALE): Abu Garcia Zenon LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

Finesse– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

Power– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Affordable– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

DIGITALLY CONTROLLED BAITCASTERS... (HIGH END TO AFFORDABLE)

•Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/49al91d

•Curado DC 150: https://bit.ly/4ySbtGs

•Abu Garcia Revo SX Voltiq: https://bit.ly/493t4Qq

•Abu Garcia Revo X Voltiq: https://bit.ly/3QmTOFg

POWER SPINNING REELS... (HIGH END TO AFFORDABLE)

•Daiwa Certate 3000: https://bit.ly/35Kclij

•Shimano Twin Power FE 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

•Daiwa Tatula MQ LT 3000: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv

•Shimano Nasci 2500: https://bit.ly/2g278cC

FINESSE SPINNING REELS... (HIGH END TO AFFORDABLE)

•Daiwa Luvias ST 2500: https://bit.ly/459jXLv

•Shimano Vanford FA 2500: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

•Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Don't Make These 4 Fishing Reel Mistakes! ( And The Tricks To Avoid Them )

We've got 4 reel hacks that will change your fishing forever! These tips will help beginners, but they'll help you too! If you're tired of struggling with your reels and your fishing line, stop making these mistakes!

Tim is diving into the details of how he gets maximum performance out of his reels. From how to fill your spools, to tricks with your reel adjustments, these tricks will improve your fishing! Being an excellent caster won't make you a professional angler overnight, but it will put you on the right path.

Below you'll find links to related videos, some of our favorite spinning and casting reels (at different price points), as well as some of the best lines that we trust when we're spooling up our fishing reels. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

RELATED VIDEO...

•5 Fishing Reel Tricks That Make Fishing Easier: https://youtu.be/UI6kjyBFtg4

FAVORITE FLUOROCARBON LINES...

Inexpensive– Sunline Model FC: https://bit.ly/47bYQIm

Budget– Seaguar Red Label: https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

Power– Sunline SniperFC: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Finesse– Seaguar InvizX: https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

LEADER MATERIAL...

Finesse– Seaguar Gold Label: https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

Power– Seaguar Grand Max: https://bit.ly/46eb98G

Swimbait Fluoro– Sunline Saltimate Tunageat: https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

Swimbait Mono– Sunline Saltimate Nylon: https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

MONOFILAMENT LINES...

Budget– Sufix Advance Mono: https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

Mid Price– Seaguar Brawlr: https://bit.ly/4g5NwnJ

BRAIDED LINES...

All Around– Sufix 832 Braid: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Finesse– Seaguar JDM PEX8: https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Sinking– Sunline Almight: https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

Power– Power Pro Maxcuatro: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

BAIT CASTING REELS... (HIGH END TO AFFORDABLE)

BFS– (ON SALE): Abu Garcia Zenon LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

Finesse– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

Power– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Affordable– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

DIGITALLY CONTROLLED BAITCASTERS... (HIGH END TO AFFORDABLE)

•Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/49al91d

•Curado DC 150: https://bit.ly/4ySbtGs

•Abu Garcia Revo SX Voltiq: https://bit.ly/493t4Qq

•Abu Garcia Revo X Voltiq: https://bit.ly/3QmTOFg

POWER SPINNING REELS... (HIGH END TO AFFORDABLE)

•Daiwa Certate 3000: https://bit.ly/35Kclij

•Shimano Twin Power FE 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

•Daiwa Tatula MQ LT 3000: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv

•Shimano Nasci 2500: https://bit.ly/2g278cC

FINESSE SPINNING REELS... (HIGH END TO AFFORDABLE)

•Daiwa Luvias ST 2500: https://bit.ly/459jXLv

•Shimano Vanford FA 2500: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

•Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz