BUYER'S GUIDE: Best $200 Rod And Reel Combos!

The Buyer's Guides are here! Today we're covering the best "Bang For The Buck" fishing rods and reels that combine to create a $200 combo. If you're looking for a quality gear to step up your fishing, this is for you!

$200 Combos have long been the standard for durability and sensitivity in fishing rods. At this price point a lot of high end advancements have trickled down and you're seeing advanced technologies at an affordable price. 

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

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•$100 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/n3AQnmNoUPQ

SPINNING COMBO #1...

•Shimano SLX Spinning Rod: http://bit.ly/2AdvIC1

Models: 7' Med Light, 7' Medium

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

Size: 2500, 3000

SPINNING COMBO #2...

•St. Croix Bass X Spinning Rod: https://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Models: 6'10" Med Light, 7'1" Medium

•Daiwa BG Spinning Reel: http://bit.ly/32Xscbb

Size: 2000, 2500

SPINNING COMBO #3...

•Dobyns Fury Spinning Rod: http://bit.ly/2e7HZPF

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

•Shimano Miravel Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Models: 2500, 3000

CASTING COMBO #1...

•Savage Gear Squad Casting Rod: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

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

•Daiwa Fuego CT Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/35hugfH

Speed: 7.3:1

CASTING COMBO #2...

•Shimano SLX Casting Rod: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Models: 6'10" Medium, 7'2" Medium Heavy, 7'5" Heavy

•Shimano SLX Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Speed: 7.2:1 (HG)

CASTING COMBO #3...

•Shimano Intenza Casting Rod: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Models: 7'1" Medium heavy, 7'4" Heavy, 7'6" MH Glass

•Shimano Caius Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/2O3Dvuw

Speed: 7.2:1

CASTING COMBO #4...

•St. Croix Mojo Bass Casting Rod: https://bit.ly/3wQ93Zn

Models: 6.8" Medium XF, 7'4" Heavy

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

Speed: 8.1:1

CASTING COMBO #5...

•Dobyns Maverick Casting Rod: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX

Models: 704, 705 Cranking, 735

•Lew's Speed Spool LFS: http://bit.ly/2xEElEw

Speed: 7.5:1

SWIMBAIT RODS...

•Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

•Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

SWIMBAIT REEL...

•Shimano Cardiff 300 A: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

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2022 Buyer's Guide: Best $100 Rod And Reel Combos!

The 2022 Buyer's Guide Series is here!!! Today we're kicking it off with the best $50 fishing rods and $50 fishing reels ($100 per combo). Our goal with 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. Let's go!

If you've never experienced our Holiday Buyer's Guide Series the next few weeks will surprise you! 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. These videos run 7 days per week so forget our regular schedule and get ready for a TON of awesome new content! 

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 even included our favorite models from each line. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items.

COMBO #1...

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 #2...

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: 2000

COMBO #3...

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

Favorite Models: 7' Medium Heavy, 7' Heavy

Reel– Shimano Caius B: http://bit.ly/2O3Dvuw

Favorite Speed: 7.2:1

COMBO #4...

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

Favorite Models: 6'7" Medium, 7'1" Medium Heavy, 7'5" Heavy

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

Favorite Speed: 8.1:1

COMBO #5...

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

Favorite Models: 734, 703, 705 Cranking

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

Favorite Speed: 8.1:1

COMBO #6...

Rod– 13 Fishing Fate Black: https://bit.ly/3xSUZB3

Matt's Popper Rod: 6'7" Medium

Other Favorite Models: 7'1" Medium Heavy, 7'4" Heavy

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

Favorite Speed: 8.1:1

BUDGET LINE FOR SPINNING...

Fluorocarbon– Sunline Super FC: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Braid– Power Pro Spectra: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

BUDGET LINE FOR CASTING...

Fluorocarbon– Seaguar Basix: https://bit.ly/38c1HHr

Braid– Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

UPCOMING VIDEOS...

Tomorrow 11/21: $200 Combos Buyer's Guide

Tuesday 11/22: $300 Combos Buyer's Guide

Wednesday 11/23: $400 Combos Buyer's Guide

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Fall Gear Review!! Shimano Miravel Spinning Reel, Baits, Gear, And Tactical Apparel!!!

We love new gear!! From a budget reel that is incredibly light weight, to a new smaller deep diving crankbait, to a big swimbait with a ton of movement, this gear review is packed with items that can help you catch more fish! Come along as Matt explores a variety of new tackle!

We love these gear review videos because they let our inner tackle junkies run wild! Today Matt is sharing some real gems that he's been using this Fall. Some items, like the Miravel, look amazing the moment you pick them up. Other items like the CPS Slim Centering pins need to be explained, but once you get it they're a life saver! That's what these videos are all about!

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

SPINNING REEL...

•Shimano Miravel Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Favorite Size: 2500

TACTICAL BASSIN APPAREL...

•New Hooded Sweatshirt: https://bit.ly/3ezmVCR

•New T–Shirt: https://bit.ly/3S4dZTu

•New Sun Mask: https://bit.ly/3ERhLN4

•Tactical Reaper Hoodie: https://bit.ly/3ggi3D0

•Tactical Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

•Tactical Flexfit Hat: https://bit.ly/31EYB8W

•Tactical Hooded Sunshirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

SOFT PLASTICS...

•Yamamoto Slink-O: https://bit.ly/3yOa8mT

Colors: Electric Shad, Natural Shad

Notes: Available For Pre Order

•Netbait Mega Big Bopper: https://bit.ly/3SfpUhb

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Tilapia Magic, Junebug

•Reaction Innovations Fat Flirt Worm: https://bit.ly/3TxndZo

Colors: Junebug, Tramp Stamp, Magic Craw Swirl

CRANKBAIT...

•Spro RkCrawler 50 DD: https://bit.ly/3eCptjo

Color: Phantom Green, Ozark Craw, Phantom Brown

CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan Naked Chatterbait Custom: https://bit.ly/3bB7FTS

Size: 1/2 oz

TERMINAL TACKLE...

•Owner SLIM CPS Springs: https://bit.ly/3s2elPM

Main Size: Medium

TOPWATER...

•River2Sea Opening Bell 130: https://bit.ly/3s4siwP

Color: Loon, Bone

•Owner Cultiva Gobo Popper: https://bit.ly/3T91jMD

Color: Black Pearl, Smoke

SWIMBAIT...

•Scottsboro Tackle Top Hook Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3MDuhS4

Color: Ol Smokey, Natural Light

Bass Boat Electronics Explained! How To Use Electronics and What Fish Look Like!

Do you know how your electronics work?! We all buy them but very few boaters or anglers actually know how to use them to their full potential! Today Tim is answering the biggest questions while driving around in real time and explaining various underwater features.

How far away are objects you're seeing on side imaging? Why does down imaging and 2D sonar look so different? What do fish and baitfish look like on 2D, down, and side imaging? Today we're answering all your burning questions!

Below you’ll find links to the units Tim is using, his mapping program, along with some great units from all the major brands at different price ranges. We choose Humminbird for all our boating electronics but no matter what brand you use, we’ll help you identify a quality unit to fit your budget. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

PREVIOUS VIDEO...

•Fish Finder Explained For Beginners: https://youtu.be/5gmSfDPL9uQ

TIM’S PRIMARY ELECTRONICS… 

Console– Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q

Bow– Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/2Hazsej

Bow– Humminbird Apex 16: https://bit.ly/3QBaOli

MAPPING… 

•Lakemaster VX Digital Charts: https://bit.ly/3VOJ68y

Region: Select Your Local Region

•Lakemaster VX Premium Digital Charts: https://bit.ly/3z2RFmK

Region: Select Your Local Region

MID–PRICED UNITS BY BRAND… 

•Humminbird Helix 9 CHIRP G4: https://bit.ly/35OP5Sm

•Lowrance Elite FS 9: https://bit.ly/3sxIvtm

•Garmin GPS Map UHD 943xsv: https://bit.ly/3qNGfPf

BUDGET UNITS BY BRAND… 

•Humminbird Helix 5 CHIRP G3: https://bit.ly/3BxU7mQ

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

•Garmin Striker Vivid 5CV: https://bit.ly/2KmQurV

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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