BUYER'S GUIDE KICKOFF: $100 ROD AND REEL COMBOS!

Welcome to the 2021 Buyer's Guide Series! This is going to be fun! We're kicking it off with Rod and Reel combos under (or close to) 100 dollars. The purpose of these guides is to help you make educated decisions when purchasing tackle, as well as to help your loved ones shop for you during the holiday season. The $100 category has some awesome choices in it this year!

If you're not familiar with our Buyer's Guide series, you're really going to enjoy the next few weeks! Every year we take time just before the holidays to film these videos to help anglers like yourselves make educated decisions about rods and reels, tackle, and fishing equipment. We start with budget combos and work our way up to the top of the line. After that, we shift gears and work our way through tackle and equipment. If you have any questions about gear along the way be sure to ask in the comments and we'll do our best to help you. 

Below you'll find links to the exact rod and reel combos in today's video. We've included our favorite models from each line and any other pertinent information. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

COMBO #1... 

Rod- Daiwa Aird X: http://bit.ly/2P7Z3Vu

Favorite Models: 7' Medium, 7' Medium Heavy

Reel- Daiwa Revros LT: http://bit.ly/34nCGCj

Favorite Size: 2500

COMBO #2... 

Rod- Shimano Sellus: http://bit.ly/2ro5vQu

Favorite Models: 7'1" Medium, 7'1" Medium Heavy

Reel- Shimano Nexave: https://bit.ly/3nhj4f1

Favorite Size: 2500

COMBO #3... 

Rod- 13 Fishing Defy Black: https://bit.ly/32gzFnN

Favorite Models: 7'1" medium, 7'3" Medium Heavy

Reel- 13 Fishing Origin R1: https://bit.ly/3wKSu12

Favorite Speed: 6.6:1

COMBO #4... 

Rod- Denali Ryker: https://bit.ly/31bKfgp

Favorite Models: 7' Medium Heavy, 7' Heavy

Reel- Daiwa CC 80: http://bit.ly/34ltqP9

Favorite Speed: 7.5:1

COMBO #5... 

Rod- Dobyns Colt: http://bit.ly/2lU0LfV

Favorite Models: 734, 705 CB (7'3" Medium heavy, 7' MH Cranking)

Reel- 13 Fishing Origin F1: https://bit.ly/3qD6hpc

Favorite Speed: 6.6:1

COMBO #6... 

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

Favorite Size: 7'1" Medium

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

Favorite Size: 2.0

FAVORITE BUDGET LINES FOR SPINNING... 

Spinning Fluorocarbon- Seaguar Red Label (10 lb): http://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

Spinning Braid- Power Pro 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

FAVORITE BUDGET LINES FOR CASTING...

Casting Fluorocarbon- Sunline FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Casting Braid- Power Pro 40 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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Top 5 Rods For Bass Fishing - Beginners And Advanced!

Are you looking for a fishing rod? Today we're covering the top 5 fishing rods every fisherman should own. Then we're covering the top 4 "Bang For The Buck" rods that advanced anglers can appreciate! No matter your skill level, this is for you. 

The first 5 rods will cover everything you'll face as a newer angler. The very first rod will help you catch fish and decide if this sport is for you, the next 4 will give you a foundation for the rest of your fishing life. After that, we turn our attention to higher-end combos. Matt has spent years experimenting with gear to find the true "bang for the buck" rods to help you cover as many techniques as possible with the minimum number of rods. This will give you the freedom to choose an additional combo to take your fishing to the next level!

Below you'll find links to all the rod and reel combos shown in the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TOP 5 RODS FOR NEWER ANGLERS... 

#1) ...7' Medium Spinning... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2AdvIC1

Reel- Shimano Nasci 2500: https://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Sunline 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

#2) ...7' Medium Heavy Casting... 

Rod- Halo HFX 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36rfYvW

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

Line- Power Pro Braid 40 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

#3) ...6'10" Medium Light Spinning... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 6'10" Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel- Shimano Ultegra 2500: https://bit.ly/2nfApml

Line- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

#4) ...6'8" Medium Casting... 

Rod- St. Croix 6'8" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- 13 Fishing Origin Chrome: https://bit.ly/3EF9ubC

Line- Sunline 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

#5) ...7'2" Heavy Casting... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

TOP 4 COMBOS FOR ADVANCING ANGLERS... 

#1... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" ML Spinning: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel- Shimano Ultegra 2500: https://bit.ly/2nfApml

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

#2...

Rod- G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

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

Alt Rod- IMX Pro 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2lVATTC

Alt Rod- GCX 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/3ykNXSN

#3...

Rod- Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

Line- Sunline Flurocarbon 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

#4... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Alt Rod- Victory 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

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SONAR BASICS: HOW TO FIND FISH

Ever wonder what Fish look like on your sonar unit? In this video Tim takes you along on the water to see what fish look like on his Humminbird Solix electronics. He shows you what fish look like, then explains how their appearance can change. He breaks down the basics of today's Sonar units including understanding your unit's transducer, how it works, and the "Cone Angle". 

All of these factors are important to understand as you interpret what you're seeing below and around your boat. Most default frequencies of today's transducers are 200kHz. At this frequency, the bottom area that the sonar is covering is approximately 1/3 of your overall depth. An easy number to remember is at 30ft deep, your sonar is scanning 10ft wide. These small details will help you understand where the fish are located below and around your boat. 

Below you'll find links to the exact units Tim is using in this video. We've also included several other great units that offer value at different price points. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each unit. 

TIM'S ELECTRONICS... 

-Humminbird Solix 12 G3: https://bit.ly/2AE2YDB

-Humminbird Solix 15 G3: https://bit.ly/2Hazsej

-Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q

MID-PRICED UNITS... 

-Humminbird Helix 8 (MSI+ GPS G4N): https://bit.ly/39gcmhi

-Lowrance Elite FS9 (AI 3-In-1): https://bit.ly/3sxIvtm

BUDGET UNITS... 

-Humminbird Helix 5: http://bit.ly/2fsOu1I

-Lowrance Hook Reveal 5: https://bit.ly/3BQdG7q

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Packing For A Fishing Trip (How To Pack Fishing Tackle) - TRAVEL TIPS

Whether you're going down the road to climb on a friend's boat, or headed around the globe to an exotic destination, packing tackle is a pain! We've developed a system now that makes it much easier to grab our tackle and go, no matter the destination. If you've ever wondered what we pack when we head out on the road, today we're taking a look. 

There will be some deviation in tackle depending on location but the basics remain the same. We have a basic set of terminal (hooks, weights, jigheads) that always travel with us, and some specific hard baits and soft baits that go on every trip. As an example, its always wise to have a Senko or a Chatterbait in your box. With that in mind, we've developed a packing list of sorts, of our favorite travel gear. 

In addition to baits and terminal we rely on travel rods to catch fish wherever we go. We have chosen each of these rods for a specific purpose and would recommend them without hesitation. The key to traveling is using the strongest rods you can afford (strength beats sensitivity during travel) because if you break a rod deep in the mountains or across an ocean there probably isn't going to be a replacement. 

Below you'll find links to the exact rods, reels, and baits we rely on. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

MATT'S COMBOS

All-Around Combo... 

Rod- Megabass Stym Palides: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au

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

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

Power Combo... 

Rod- Megabass Dragoon: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Frog Rod/Power Combo... 

Rod- BPM Custom 7'3" XH: Instagram BPM_Custom_Rods

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Swimbait/Punch Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Trek 7'6" Heavy: Discontinued

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Spinning... 

Rod- Megabass Triza Ageha: https://bit.ly/3g5fSiF

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline SX1 20 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

TRAVEL CASES... 

Full-Length Rods- PLANO Airline Case: http://bit.ly/2GbEKnM

Travel Rods- Telescoping Art Tube: Amazon

TACKLE BAG/BOXES... 

Tackle Bag- Plano Z-Series 3700: https://bit.ly/3l8iyh9

Terminal- Plano EDGE 3700 Terminal Box: https://bit.ly/2SuzhOm

Hard Baits- Plano Edge 3700: http://bit.ly/2t3uHMR

Soft Baits- Bass Mafia Money Bag: http://bit.ly/2P059cO

MUST HAVE TERMINAL TACKLE... 

-Dirty Jigs Guppy head 1/0: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

-Matt Allen Swimbait Head 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

-Owner Mosquito Light Size 1 - 1/0: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

-Gamakatsu EWG Superline 3/0 - 5/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

-Tungsten Dropshot Weight 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

-Tungsten Texas Rig Weight 1/4 oz - 1 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

-Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

-Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky Head 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

-Ned Flanders Head 1/10 oz: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

MUST HAVE HARD/WIRE BAITS... 

Chatterbait- Evergreen JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Jig- Dirty Pitchin' 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Squarebill- Lucky Craft 2.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

Mid Crank- Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Deep Crank- Azuma Z Boss 20: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Lipless- Cotton Cordell Super Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210

Small Frog- Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Frog- Scum Frog Launch: https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF

Glidebait- River2Sea S-Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Topwater- Evergreen Shower Blows 125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Topwater- River2Sea Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

MUST HAVE SOFT BAITS... 

Stick- Yamamoto Senko 5" and 6": http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Jig Trailer- RI Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Chatterbait Trailer- HF Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Straight Worm- Netbait T-Mac 6.5": http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Jerkbait- Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Dropshot- Big Bite Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Tube- STH Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Swimbait- Keitech 2.8/4.8 Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Swimbait- Gambler Big EZ: https://bit.ly/3axLYRV

Swimbait- SG Bluegill 4" Pulse Tail RTF: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

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