Fall Gear Review! Top New Baits And Gear For 2021!

Today’s tackle review is covering some amazing new items in bass fishing. From rods and reels, to a variety of baits, there are a ton of new options for Fall and Winter bass fishing! We kick the reviews off with a look at the brand new 13 Fishing Blackout Reels, then the Shimano NASCI Spinning Reel, followed by new styles of chatterbait, an amazing little topwater, crankbaits, swimbaits, and more!

Since today’s gear review is in-depth we’ve included cut points to help you find your way through the baits and gear that Matt is discussing. If you’d like to jump between products you can do that very easily by using the following time stamps… 

1:10 -13 Fishing Blackout Reel

3:27 -Shimano NASCI Reel

4:47 -Plano Atlas Tackle Pack

8:08 -Z Man Mini Max Chatterbait

10:20 -Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad

10:44 -Big Bite Baits 3.75" Swimon

13:03 -Z Man Big Blade Chatterbait

15:00 -Spro Bronzeye Poppin' Frog 40

20:25 -Rapala DT-8 Crankbait

24:28 -Savage Gear Pulse Tail RTF 3" Bluegill

29:14 -Scottsboro Tackle Fatty Swimbait

32:40 -Spro Sakura Worm

Below you'll find links to all the baits, and gear reviewed in today's video. We've included favorite sizes, models, and colors, where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

13 FISHING BLACKOUT SERIES...

-13 Fishing Kalon O Blackout Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/3yWpClJ

-13 Fishing Origin O1 Blackout Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/3l3BwFu

-13 Fishing Blackout Spinning Rod: https://bit.ly/3tvaV8d

-13 Fishing Blackout Casting Rod: https://bit.ly/3EdQUbo

SHIMANO REEL... 

-Shimano Nasci FC Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/2g278cC

Preferred Size: 2500

PLANO BACKPACK... 

-Plano Atlas Tackle Pack: https://bit.ly/3E1wGBn

CHATTERBAITS... 

-Z Man Mini Max: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Favorite Colors: Gizzard Shad, Spot Remover

-Z Man Big Blade: https://bit.ly/3hjvGid

Favorite Colors: Black Blue Candy, Bluegill, Shad

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS... 

-Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 3.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Favorite Colors: Blue Gizzard, Ghost Minnow, Crystal Shad

-Big Bite Baits 3.75 Swimon: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Favorite Colors: Smoky Gold, Glow Silver, Pearl

TOPWATER... 

-Spro Bronzeye Poppin Frog 40: https://bit.ly/3jY0Hdp

Favorite Colors: Clear Chartreuse, Nasty Shad, Killer Gill

CRANKBAIT... 

-Rapala DT-8 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Favorite Colors: Live River Shad, Dark Brown Crawdad

BLUEGILL... 

-Savage Gear Pulse Tail RTF 3" Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Favorite Colors: Bluegill, Bream, Crappie

-Savage Gear 5" Line Through Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Favorite Color: Crappie, Bluegill

SWIMBAIT... 

-Scottsboro Tackle Fatty Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3E1yr1r

Favorite Colors: Natural Light, Ol Smoky, Mullins Madness

NED WORM... 

-Spro Sakura Worm: https://bit.ly/2X2IbIl

Favorite Colors: Green Pumpkin Spice, Sunfish, Watermelon Purple

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Does Technology Help You Catch More Fish? Humminbird Mega 360

Live Imaging, Side Imaging, Down Imaging, Sonar, 360... there are so many options! Do you really need all this technology?! How do you choose between them? Does all this tech really help you catch more fish? Today we're taking an in-depth look at Humminbird's Mega 360 Imaging!

We've had 360 imaging on our boats for several years, and mega 360 for the past year. We've spent countless hours using the technology before we voiced our opinions. To answer the initial question, you can catch fish without ANY technology at all. However, understanding and applying these new tools to your fishing will absolutely lead to more fish catches. Mega 360 imaging is an incredible tool and one we will continue to use for many years to come. 

Are you wondering why we aren't talking about LIVE imaging yet? We will! We need more time to test this technology so we can speak with authority, rather than speculation. However, we can already say with confidence that if your budget allows, live sonar technologies and 360 imaging complement each other incredibly well. One is remarkable at identifying structure and fish positioning around structure, while the other is remarkable at helping you trigger strikes while watching the fish interact with your lure.  

360 SETTING RECOMMENDATIONS...

Sensitivity: 12 

Contrast: 14

Range: 55ft

Speed: 4

TIPS TO DIAL IN YOUR 360 IMAGING... 

-Keep your range rings turned on at all times. 

-Remember your boat icon is not to scale and adjust your cast accordingly. 

-Your clearest picture will be when the boat is stationary.

-Signal readout: brighter readouts are harder bottom than dull readouts.

-Watching the shadow behind a structure will give a clearer picture of what you're seeing. 

-The slower the unit's speed, the clearer the picture. However, you'll have a longer delay between 

 real time and what you're seeing.  

360 IMAGING...

-Humminbird Mega 360 Imaging: https://bit.ly/3oUt7oO

TIM'S DAILY ELECTRONICS... 

Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW

Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY

Anchors- Minn Kota 10' Raptor: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ

360- Humminbird Mega 360 Imaging: https://bit.ly/3oUt7oO

LIVE IMAGING... 

-Humminbird Mega Live (BackOrder Available): https://bit.ly/2VXoaC7

-Garmin Panoptix LiveScope System: https://bit.ly/3smfocM

-Lowrance Active Target Sonar: https://bit.ly/37Lcox8

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GEAR REVIEW! Curado 150 MGL, Rods, Crankbaits, Topwater, Ned Rig, Swimbaits!

Want to see the best new rods, reels, and baits?! We went to ICAST and found the best of the best! We spent time testing the gear, fished the lures, and captured underwater footage of their actions before putting this gear review together. Check out our top picks!

Every year ICAST is packed with new gear. Whether you're into ultra-high end tech or just budget options, there are thousands of items around the show for you to check out. Frankly, its overwhelming! We attend the show so we can cut through the fluff, the hype, and the "game changers", and really find the innovative new products that might help us (and you) catch more fish!

Below you'll find links to all the baits, and gear reviewed in today's video. We've included favorite sizes, models, and colors, where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

THE REELS... 

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

Favorite Speed: HG (High Gear)

-Daiwa Zillion SV TW G: https://bit.ly/3xobPDM

Favorite Speed: 7.1:1

THE RODS... 

-St. Croix Bass X: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Favorite Models: 7'4" Heavy, 7'11" XH, 7'11" XXH

-Shimano Zodias Glass: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Favorite Models: 7'6" MH Glass, 7'2" MH Glass

-G Loomis GCX Mag Bass (MBR): https://bit.ly/3ykNXSN

Favorite Models: 843C MBR, 903C MBR

-G Loomis GCX Crankbait Rods: https://bit.ly/2TQh3ul

Favorite Model: 845 CBR

TOP BAITS... 

-Rapala Ott's Garage Tiny 4: https://bit.ly/3A76zGi

Colors: Green Gizzard, Classic Craw, Live River Shad

-Strike King Chick Magnet: https://bit.ly/3frnKdX

Colors: Sexy Shad 2.0, Tomato Soup

-Uncle Josh Pork Big Daddy: https://bit.ly/37e9RLR

Colors: Crawdad Brown, Black

-SnagProof Bobby's Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Bluegill, Hot Mess, Pine Frogs

-SnagProof Phat Frog: https://bit.ly/3vCrnTv

Colors: Bluegill, Hot Mess, Pine Frogs, Grey Ghost

-Spro Flappin Frog 65: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Colors: Killer Gill, Nasty Shad, Yellow Sparkle

-Evergreen Shower Blows 77.7: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Black Bone, Skeleton Chartreuse, Bone

-G-Ratt Poppa Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Hitch, Gizzard Shad, Bone

-Basstrix 6" Swimbaits: http://bit.ly/2aiy7SR

Colors: Disco Gizzard Shad, Hologram Shad, Lanier Herring

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G Loomis NRX+ Rod Review! Baitcasting And Spinning!

G Loomis NRX+ is finally here! These long awaited rods have finally arrived and we've had the opportunity to fish with them! Are they worth the price? What changed? Do they still have that NRX "feel"? That's what today's review is all about! Spoiler Alert: You're going to love them!!

The now discontinued NRX line set the standard for sensitivity and weight reduction in bass fishing rods. The NRX+ takes it to a whole new level! With features like Spiral X technology, custom CI4+ reel seats, combined Fuji Titanium SIC guides and recoil guides, all in a package that is hand built in the United States, how could you go wrong? We've been putting them to the test against bass on Chickamauga and they're incredible!

With 28 different models to choose from across 6 different lines, the NRX+ is as complete as a rod line can be. So complete in fact, its hard to know where to start. Below you'll find links to all 6 varieties (4 casting series and 2 spinning series). In addition to the links we've included our favorite "do everything" models and favorite "technique-specific" models to help you narrow down your selection. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

NRX+ Casting Rod Lines...

-Jig and Worm Rods (JWR): https://bit.ly/3vVfbhs

-Mag Bass Rods (MBR): https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

-Bladed Jig Rod (BJR): https://bit.ly/3y0lbXZ

-Carolina Rig Rod (CRR): https://bit.ly/2SFznpb

Favorite "All-Around" Casting Models... 

Tim- 853C JWR (7'1" Medium Heavy)

Matt- 844C MBR (7'0" Heavy)

Favorite Technique-Specific Casting Models... 

Tim- 894C JWR - Jig and Texas Rig Worms

Matt- 852C JWR - Shaky Heads

Matt- 883C BJR - Chatterbaits

NRX+ Spinning Rod Lines... 

-Jig and Worm Spinning Rods (JWR): https://bit.ly/3y0Ss5m

-Spin Jig Spinning Rods (SJR): https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Favorite "All-Around" Spinning Models... 

Both- 852S JWR (7'1" Medium)

Favorite Technique-Specific Spinning Models... 

Tim- 901S SJR - Hair Jigs

Matt- 821S NNR - Ned Rigs

Ultimate Spinning Combo... 

Rod- NRX+ 852S JWR (7'1" Medium): https://bit.ly/3y0Ss5m

Reel- Shimano Stella FJ 3000: http://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

Line- Sunline SX1 Braid - 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Fluorocarbon 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Ultimate Casting Combo... 

Rod- NRX+ 853C JWR (7'1" Medium Heavy): https://bit.ly/3vVfbhs

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 Shock Leader 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Is NRX+ mind-blowing to you but also completely out of your budget? If you want the best "bang for the buck" on the market today, look at the Shimano Expride line of rods. The Expride has Spiral X technology as well, and is incredibly sensitive for its price. Here are direct links to both the spinning and casting models... 

-Expride Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

-Expride Spinning Rods: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Some of our favorite casting models include the 6'10" Medium, 7'2" Medium Heavy, 7'2" Heavy, 7'7" Heavy, and the 7'11" Extra Heavy. Our favorite spinning models include the 6'10" Medium Light and the 7' Medium.

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