BUYER'S GUIDE: $500 ROD AND REEL COMBOS! ( Best Bang For The Buck )

These are the best "Bang For The Buck" rods in bass fishing! If you want your money to go the farthest, it happens right here at the $500 price point! The sensitivity of these models is incredible, the weight reduction is amazing, and you can get it all at a very affordable price! There's a reason you see these rods on deck in all our videos!

At this price point it's all about sensitivity and durability. Each of these rods offers incredible value and should be considered an asset in your angling line up. The jump in quality from $300 combos to $500 combos, is the biggest increase at any price point in bass fishing. These are truly high end rods, without the high end price tag.

Below you’ll find links to the rods and reels in the video. We’ve included our favorite models for each line of rods as well as our preferred sizes and speeds for the reels. Additionally, we've included a list of our favorite multi–purpose models from the different lines. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•Hard Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/g314S4ZyT6g

•Bait Finesse Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/bEXFgo5YaRU

•Jerkbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/o8C9jW4Lxtk

•Chatterbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/tRz6bTRPpxM

•Hover And Mid Strolling Guide: https://youtu.be/rwxsMZctqYo

•$100 Rod and Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/JmjS0XEa8P4

•$200 Rod and Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/CJVMWgw7Z4M

•$300 Rod and Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/lY96H4Zp4b8


SPINNING COMBO #1...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula Elite AGS: https://bit.ly/44O7Fqo

Models: 7'1" Medium, 7'6" Medium Light Medium

Reel– Daiwa Procyon MQ LT: https://bit.ly/46x4Ytp

Size: 2500–XH


SPINNING COMBO #2...

Rod– Shimano Expride B: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Models: 6'8" Medium, 6'10" Med Light, 7' Light

Reel– Shimano Vanford: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Size: 3000


SPINNING COMBO #3...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX: https://bit.ly/2XkVoej

Models: 6'8" Ronin, 6'11" Whipsnake, 7' Shakeyhead

Reel– Shimano Vanford: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Size: 3000


BAIT FINESSE COMBO #1...

Rod– Cashion Icon Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Model: 6'10" Medium Light Fast

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2


BAIT FINESSE COMBO #2...

Rod– Shimano Expride B: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Model: 6'8" Light

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2


BAITCASTING COMBO #1...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Models: 7'2" MHM, 7'4" Heavy, 6'8" Medium XFast

Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW: https://bit.ly/401hGOK

Speed: 7.1:1


BAITCASTING COMBO #2...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Models: Braillist, EMTF, Perfect Pitch

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL: https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Speed: 7.4:1


BAITCASTING COMBO #3...

Rod– Shimano Expride B: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Models: 7'2" Med Light, 6'10" Medium, 7'7" Heavy

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

Speed: 7.4:1


BAITCASTING COMBO #4...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black III: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

Models: 7'1" Medium, 7'3" medium Heavy, 6'8" Medium

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Speed: 7.5:1


BAITCASTING COMBO #5...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro Mag Bass: https://bit.ly/2lVATTC

Models: 7' Medium heavy (843C), 7' Heavy (844C)

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro Crankbait: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

Models: 7'1" Medium Heavy (855C), 7'6" Medium Heavy (906C)

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

Speed: 7.4:1


BEST MULTI–PURPOSE RODS IN BASS FISHING...

•Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Primary Use: Blade Bait/Tail Spin

Secondary Use: BFS Flipping, Finesse Jigs, Senko, Walking Topwater


•Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Primary Use: Jig Fishing

Secondary Use: Small Glide Bait, Magdraft, Big Texas Rigs


•Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Primary Use: Jerkbait

Secondary Use: Topwater, Micro Jig, Shaky Head, 5" Senko, Free Rig


•St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Primary Use: Paddle Tail Swimbaits

Secondary Use: Frog, Swim Jig, Spinnerbait


•G Loomis IMX Pro 844C MBR (7' Heavy): https://bit.ly/2lVATTC

Primary Use: Football Jigs

Secondary Use: Spinnerbait, Chatterbait, Buzzbait, Texas Rig


•Shimano Expride B 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Primary Use: Alabama Rig

Secondary Use: Flipping Jig, Big Worms, Carolina Rig, 6" Soft Swimbaits


•Megabass Orochi XX Ronin: https://bit.ly/2XkVoej

Primary Use: Jerkbait

Secondary Use: Mid Strolling, Shaky Head, Tube


•Shimano Expride B 6'10" Med Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Primary Use: Dropshot

Secondary Use: Ned, Hair Jig, Hover Strolling, Tube, Popper


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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