Spring Buyer's Guide: Best Rods And Reels For Bass Fishing!

Welcome back to our Spring Buyer's Guide Series! Today is video #2 and we're covering the best rods and reels, at any price, that we use for Spring bass fishing! From rods for specific techniques, to reels who's features far-exceed their price tags, this is going to be fun! 

Today's video is all about finding the gems amongst all the brands. We set aside our favorites and searched for the very best from across the industry. After searching high and low, we assembled the most detailed list we've ever created!

Below you'll find links to the exact rods and reels shown in the video, followed by a detailed list of rods for all the popular Spring techniques. For every technique, we're showing you our top pick for "mid priced" and top pick for "high end" so you can choose the model that best fits your budget. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the rods and reels. 

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

-Rods and Reels For Bass Fishing On A Budget: https://youtu.be/VF0PVC2P1Po

UPCOMING BUYER'S GUIDES... 

-Hard Baits For Spring Bass Fishing

-Soft Baits For Spring Bass Fishing

-Rain Gear/Sun Gear/Apparel

-Boat Electronics, Tools, and Equipment

ENTIRE ROD LINES SHOWN IN THE VIDEO... 

-Shimano Expride B Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

-Megabass Orochi XX Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

-G Loomis NRX+ Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq

"MBR" RODS (843C and 844C)... 

-NRX+ MBR Rods: https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

-GLX MBR Rods: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

-IMX PRO MBR Rods: http://bit.ly/2lVATTC

-GCX MBR Rods: https://bit.ly/3ykNXSN

ST. CROIX'S 7'4" HEAVY FAST RODS... 

-Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

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

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

-Bass X 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

REELS SHOWN IN THE VIDEO... 

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

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

-Shimano Sustain FJ: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

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

CHATTERBAIT... 

Mid- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy Glass: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

High- G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

SQUAREBILL/LIPLESS... 

Mid- G Loomis GCX 845 CBR: https://bit.ly/2G5Bc86

High- Megabass Orochi XX Flat Side Special: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

SPINNERBAIT... 

Mid- G Loomis IMX Pro 884C MBR: http://bit.ly/2lVATTC

High- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/3ykNXSN

JIGS... 

Mid- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

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

JERKBAIT... 

Mid- Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

High- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

MID DIVING CRANKBAITS... 

Mid- St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'4" MH Moderate: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

High- G Loomis IMX Pro 906C CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

UNDERSPIN/PADDLE TAIL SWIMBAIT... 

Mid- Halo KSII Elite 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36wC5UF

High- Shimano Poison Adrena 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

LARGE SWIMBAIT... 

Mid- Dobyns Champion XP 806 Heavy: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX

High- G Loomis 966 SWBR: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS

BLADE BAIT... 

Mid- Shimano Expride B 7'2" ML: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

High- Megabass P5 Z-Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

SENKO... 

Mid- Shimano Poison Adrena 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

High- G Loomis NRX+ 853C JWR: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq

DROPSHOT/FINESSE... 

Mid- Shimano Expride 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

High- G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

TEXAS RIG... 

Mid- Megabass Orochi XX Tour Versatile: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

High- Megabass P5 The X-Bites: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

SHAKY HEAD... 

Mid- Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

High- G Loomis NRX+ 852C JWR: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq

A-RIG... 

Mid- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

High- Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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Spring Buyer's Guide: Budget Rods and Reels For Bass Fishing!

Welcome to the 1st Annual Spring Buyer's Guide Series! We're kicking this series off with budget-minded rods and reels for serious anglers. We scoured the fishing industry for the best rods and reels for different techniques, so you don't have to break the bank when you need a new combo. This is only the beginning! We've got 6 videos in total, a new video launching every day this week, to help you with everything from rods to baits, and electronics to apparel. Check back every day for a fresh video!

When it comes to budget gear, the rod actions allow for some wiggle room between techniques. As a result, we were able to narrow the search down to a handful of models to cover all the most popular Spring bass fishing techniques. We specifically searched for rods that would multi-task at least 2 major categories, then paired them with affordable reels that could take the abuse needed for the techniques. 

Below you'll find links to the exact rods and reels shown in the video. They're listed in the order they appeared and we've even included our favorite line, based on the techniques we recommend. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CHATTERBAIT/SPINNERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- 13 Fishing Defy Black 7' Crankbait: https://bit.ly/34UI0mh

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

Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

JERKBAIT/FLUKE/ WACKY RIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG or XG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

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

SQUAREBILL/LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

TEXAS RIG/JIG/SMALL GLIDE COMBO...

Rod- Dobyns Fury 704C (7' Heavy): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Lews Speed Spool LFS (7:1): http://bit.ly/2xEElEw

Line- Power Pro 20 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sufix Advance 12 lb Green: https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

SHAKY HEAD/SENKO COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- 13 Fishing Inception (6.6:1): https://bit.ly/3JrZSDX

Line- Power Pro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sufix Advance 17 lb Green: https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

DROPSHOT/NED RIG COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 6'8" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Reel- Daiwa BG 2000: http://bit.ly/32Xscbb

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

Leader- Sunline Fluorocarbon leader (7 lb): http://bit.ly/2aiu0Wu

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

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Spring Bass Fishing Gear Review!

Let's see what's new! We've tracked down the hottest new rods, reels, and baits! After putting a ton of new gear through the paces, the best of the best made it into today's gear review. We're covering everything from finesse baits to swimbaits, apparel to boat accessories, and of course the latest rods and reels!

These gear reviews are some of our favorite videos. It lets our inner tackle junkies go wild as we discover gems from every corner of the sport. In today's video we really spread it out, with something for everyone. We also took a few minutes to follow up on our previous gear review and gave an in-depth analysis of the new Expride B rods, after getting to spend more time on the water with them. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits and equipment, in the order it appeared in the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included a link to our previous Gear Review so you can see Tim's initial impression on Expride B and a handful of other great items. 

RODS AND REELS... 

-Shimano Bantam MGL A Reel: https://bit.ly/3tdTQ36

-Gamakatsu JDM Luxxe Avenge Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3hzK2ee

-Gamakatsu JDM Luxxe Avenge Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/3tom6A2

-Shimano Expride B Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

-Shimano Expride B Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

APPAREL... 

-Aftco Reaper Soft Shell Jacket: https://bit.ly/3puhk2U

SWIMBAITS... 

-13 Fishing Coalition Wedge Tail Shad: https://bit.ly/3MiBXsj

Preferred Hook- Owner Beast 12/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

-13 Fishing Coalition Wedge Tail Gill: https://bit.ly/3pzDsbX

Preferred Hook- Owner Beast 8/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

BLADE BAIT...

Bait- Spro Carbon Blade Tungsten: https://bit.ly/35orACQ

Favorite Colors: Nanko Reaction, Nasty Shad, Gold Black

BLADE BAIT HOOK UPGRADE...

Split Ring Upgrade- Owner Hyperwire (Size 3): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Hook Upgrade- Owner STX 45 (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2FNnZwR

CRANKBAITS...

-Megabass Super Z Z-3: https://bit.ly/3HDg7wc

Favorite Colors: Phantom Green Craw, GP Skeleton Craw, Green Craw

-Imakatsu IK-800 R2: https://bit.ly/35ku05z

Favorite Colors: Biwako Legend Classic, Baratanago, Power White

ATTRACTOR... 

-Cat 3 Bladed Teaser: https://bit.ly/3vAGmRN

BOAT ACCESSORY... 

-Moto Stop Steering Stabilizer: https://bit.ly/348CQm7

PREVIOUS REVIEWS...

Tim's January 2022 Review: https://youtu.be/i2JQ1_fpAc8

Fall Gear Review 2021: https://youtu.be/sIy0M5_n3qs

ICAST Gear Review: https://youtu.be/5gBkLLM7BpA

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

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

How To Choose The Right Fishing Rod (Beginner To Advanced)

This is the information no one is talking about! From the basics (how to interpret rod models) to advanced details on rod action and power, Matt is laying down everything you need to know to make educated decisions about fishing rods. 

Fishing gear is expensive and the truth is, most anglers are guessing when they make a purchase. They have no idea if the rod they're buying will do what they need. But it doesn't have to be that way. Understanding ratings will take out all the guess work so you can begin making easy decisions. 

Below you'll find links to many of our favorite rods, separated by technique. We've also included a few budget-minded rods as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. In many cases the rods are available, in a few they're available for pre-order and expected to arrive in early Spring.

FAVORITE RODS BY TECHNIQUE... 

Jig (Pitch and Flip)- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Jig (Light Football)- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Jig (Heavy Football)- Megabass Orochi XX Extreme Mission Type F: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Jerkbait- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Alabama Rig- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Lipless- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Chatterbait- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy Glass: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Dropshot- G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Ned Rig- G Loomis NRX+ 821S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Tube- St. Croix Legend Elite 7'6" Medium: http://bit.ly/2pjJWMA

Heavy Flipping- Shimano Expride 7'11" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Light Flip- Shimano Curado 7'5" XH: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Tail Spin- G Loomis IMX Pro 843 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Keitech (4.8)- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Big Swimbait- G Loomis IMX Pro 966 SWBR: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Deep Crank (Tight Action)- G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Deep Crank (All Around)- Shimano Zodias 7'6" MH Glass: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Squarebill- Megabass Orochi XX Flat Side Special: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Spinnerbait- G Loomis IMX Pro 812 SBR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Frog- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

BFS- Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse 7': https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Northern Hair Jig- Megabass P5 Baby Plugging: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

FAVORITE BUDGET RODS BY TECHNIQUE... 

Jerkbait- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Crankbait- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" MH: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Jig- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" MH Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Texas Rig- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" MH Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

All Around- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Dropshot/Ned Rig- Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Topwater- Halo XDIII 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3ojz68h

Big Swimbait- Savage Gear 8' Heavy Squad: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Frog- Dobyns Fury 7'3" Mag Heavy: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

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