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

UNDERWATER JIG AND MINNOW BAITS ( Comparing Strolling Actions Of Popular Minnow Baits )

Let's head below the surface to see how all the popular jig and minnow baits move underwater! Strolling has gained a ton of popularity the last few years, leading to an explosion in the number of baits on the market. It's hard to know which baits to throw when you see them in the tackle shop. Today we're comparing our favorite baits to see exactly how the action differs, so you can understand when to throw each bait.

Mid strolling a minnow bait took bass fishing by storm and continues to gain popularity today. It began with the Deps Sakamata Shad but has blossomed into hundreds of baits. Many of these baits have different actions and understanding how to harness those differences will put more fish in the boat for you.

Below you'll find links to the baits in the order they appear in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each baits, some of the most popular strolling heads, as well as some great rod and reel combos at different price points. 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


JIGHEADS...

All Around – Dirty Jigs HD Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Favorite Size: 1/4 oz


Winter – Dirty Jigs Guppy Head (1/0 Hook): https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Favorite Size: 3/16 oz


Large Baits – Dirty Jigs Guppy Head (5/0 Hook): https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz


Easy Action – Missile Baits Eye Roll: https://bit.ly/3JiR3BP

Favorite Sizes: 1/4 – 3/8 oz


Slow Rolling – Owner Range Roller Head: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Favorite Size: 1/32 – 3/32 oz


BR FISH – Duo Realis BR Head: https://bit.ly/3MV2y0C

Favorite Size: 3/16 – 1/4 oz


UNLISTED BAITS IN THE INTRO...

•MissileBaits 4" Freedom Flyer: https://bit.ly/4qnPvGn

Color: Electric Shad


•Zman 6" Jerk Shadz: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Color: The Deal


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

Color: Tennessee Magic


MINNOW BAITS (IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)...

•Deps Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: River Shad, Electric Shad, Smoke Pepper Clear


•Yamamoto Hinge Minnow: https://bit.ly/4hCOze1

Colors: Electric Shad, Natural Shad, Rainbow Shad


•Berkley Lab Series Minnow: https://bit.ly/4tPo3Dt

Colors: Silver Shiner, Threadfin, Highland Shad


•Zman Jerk Shadz: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Colors: The Deal, Bad Shad, Electric Shad


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

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Shad, Ghost Minnow


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

Colors: Green Shad, Gizzard Shad, Shad


•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Crystal Shad, Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow


•MissileBaits Freedom Flyer: https://bit.ly/4qnPvGn

Colors: Good Wakasagi, Silver Shiner, Electric Shad


•Crush City Mooch Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Yn4NR6

Colors: Electric Shad, Gizzard Shad, Shad


•Duo Realis BR Fish: https://bit.ly/3Twy751

Colors: Electric Olive, Smokey Shad


•Zman Graph Shadz: https://bit.ly/3Spu6xP

Colors: Bad Shad, Electric Shad, Smelt


HIGH END FINESSE MINNOW COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 6'10" Med+ Extra Fast: https://bit.ly/4c0fQmq

Reel– Shimano Sustain 2500: https://bit.ly/47SJ3R6

Line– Sunline Almight Braid (16 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (10 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G


FULL SIZE MINNOW 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


ALL AROUND STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Power Scope: https://bit.ly/3FGPr2H

Model: 6'8" Medium Heavy Regular

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Elite 2500: https://bit.ly/4fa4vUo

Line– Power Pro Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3cjHwJL


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

6 Baits For Summer Bass Fishing! ( Adapting To The Conditions )

Jump in the boat with Tim while he's out catching Summer bass! He's fishing challenging conditions today and pulls out all the stops to catch fish. Summer days can be amazing, but it often requires adaptation. Pay attention to the baits Tim throws, and his detailed explanation behind each decision.

The day started off dark and dreary, before turning windy, and ultimately post-frontal. Tim was faced with nearly every condition you could face in Summer, all in the same day! He finesse fished with the dropshot when he had to, but immediately turned to reaction baits when the wind kicked up. He adjusted with topwater, swimbaits, and sub surface reaction baits as the conditions changed.

Below you'll find links to all the baits Tim used throughout the day. We've also included links to the key rod and reel combos that he used. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


DROPSHOT...

Bait– Berkley Lab Series Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/3OYhSOr

Color: Violet Morning Dawn

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 1/0

Weight– Xzone Tungsten Pencil: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

Size: 1/4 oz


TOPWATER...

•Berkley Choppo 90: https://bit.ly/3FbquM9

Colors: HD Bluegill

•BKK Swivel (Size 5): https://bit.ly/3TJxFCC

•Owner Hyperwire Split Ring (Size 3): https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX


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

Colors: Bone Python


SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad, Biwako Shad


SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Sling Shad: https://bit.ly/41tgaaT

Color: G Bluegill

•VMC Redline Swivel Fluke Hook: https://bit.ly/3TJwzH0

Size: 3/0


JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Vision Oneten SR: https://bit.ly/3VkJBrU

Color: FA Ghost Wakasagi


KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi 80: https://bit.ly/4lgNFFK

Color: SH SE Ayu


DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 6'8" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MGX: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Z Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 7' Medium Regular

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


MAGDRAFT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Outlier 7'4" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–X: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0

Line– Sunline SniperFC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


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