Summer Gear Review! Best Soft Baits, Hard Baits, And Tackle From ICAST 2023!

ICAST 2023 was awesome! Here are the "best of the best" baits and tackle from the show! We had a blast checking out all the new gear! From Bait Finesse to big swimbaits, there was a ton of of exciting new gear on display. We've spent every day since buying and testing as much gear as possible and today we're taking an in-depth look at the "best of the best"!

It's easy to get caught up in the hype when you're at ICAST. Even watching the coverage from home can be dangerous to your wallet. In reality, you really don't know what you're getting until someone puts time on the water with the gear and cuts through the hype. We've been hard at work doing exactly that, and can't wait to show you some of this gear!

This ICAST was more impressive than most! There were so many awesome new products on display that we had to break this gear review into multiple segments. If you missed the "rods and reels" portion that aired on Wednesday, you'll find a link to it below. You'll also find links to all the baits and equipment in today's video, listed in the order they appeared. We've even included our favorite sizes and colors where applicable.

RELATED VIDEO...

•Rod and Reel Review From ICAST 2023: https://youtu.be/NT8sJmqUrEw

BIG BAITS...

•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Colors: Bone, Gizzard Shad, Bluegill

•JSJ Loose Caboose: https://bit.ly/43hpeyl

Colors: Green Back Shad, Grey Ghost

SKIRTED BAITS...

•Chatterbait Elite EVO: https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Colors: Electric Shad, Glitter Bomb, Bama Bream

•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream

Trailer– Storm 3.5" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino, Sexy Shad

TOPWATER...

•SPRO Walking Haint: https://bit.ly/3QhNTiB

Colors: Bone, Hot Head

•Imakatsu BebiKira Wake: https://bit.ly/44QrehN

Colors: Real Wakasagi, Inakko

•Jackall Kaera S2 Beat: https://bit.ly/3q6aAvF

Colors: Appeal Chart Beat, Pink Glitter

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

•Rapala Crush City "The Mayor": https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Colors: Albino Shad, Gizzard Shad

CRANKBAIT...

•Nishine Lure Works Chippawa XDD: https://bit.ly/3qbJhjy

Colors: Ghost Shad, Hologram Shad

TERMINAL AND LINE...

•Sunline Model FC Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/47bYQIm

All Around Sizes: 12 lb – 15 lb

•VMC Swingin Ned Rig Jig: https://bit.ly/457SzeX

Sizes: 1/8 oz,  3/16 oz

SOFT PLASTICS...

•Yamamoto 5" Fat Senko: https://bit.ly/47cn1Xa

Colors: Baby Bass, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

•Reins 3.5" Bubbling Craw: https://bit.ly/3Ybeyj8

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue Green, Green Pumpkin

•Netbait 7" C–Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/43AETJ9

Colors: Junebug, Plum, Plum Apple

•Netbait Magnum T–Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/43LDFtZ

Colors: Junebug, Black Grape, Green Pumpkin

•Evergreen Bow Worm Noodle: https://bit.ly/473wP61

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Natural Eel

•Yamamoto 10.5" Oki Worm: https://bit.ly/44XvFHu

Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug, Green Pumpkin

•Yamamoto 2.5" Yamatanuki: https://bit.ly/3lZaMe3

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Blue

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

Summer Gear Review! New Rods And Reels! Shimano, Daiwa, 13 Fishing, St. Croix, Spro, And More!

We're checking out our favorite new rods and reels from ICAST 2023! Shimano's Poison Ultima, Curado M, and Aldebaran BFS! Daiwa's Tatula MQ LT and the Tatula Elite AGS line! 13 Fishing's Muse Black II and Axum Competion, St. Croix Mojo Bass and many others! ICAST Was full of great gear this year, you don't want to miss this!

This year's ICAST event was packed with awesome new gear! So much so that we've had to break this gear review into multiple videos! We're covering rods and reels from one end of the spectrum to the other at every price point. If you missed the show and want to know what the real gems were, we've got you covered.

Below you'll find links to the rods and reels discussed in the video. We've even included our favorite reel speeds and rod models to give you a starting point. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CASTING REELS...

•Shimano Curado 200 M: https://bit.ly/3YafZyg

•Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

•Seviin GF Series: https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

SPINNING REELS...

•Daiwa Tatula MQ LT: https://bit.ly/3QgTXru

Favorite Size: 2500D–XH

•13 Fishing Axum Competition: https://bit.ly/43GsId6

Favorite Size: 2.0

•13 Fishing Ascent Competition: https://bit.ly/3YsrOQF

Favorite Size: 2.0

SHIMANO INTENZA...

•Shimano Intenza Casting: https://bit.ly/3QjR9Kw

Models: 6'9" Medium, 7'2" Medium Heavy, 7'6" MH Glass

•Shimano Intenza Spinning: https://bit.ly/3O8zBye

Models: 7' Med Light, 7'4" Med Light

ST. CROIX MOJO BASS...

•St. Croix Mojo Bass Casting: https://bit.ly/44XrLyk

Models: 6'8" medium, 7'4" Heavy, 7'2" Med Mod

•St. Croix Mojo Bass Spinning: https://bit.ly/3ObaWsF

Models: 6'10" Med Light, 7'3" Medium

MUSE BLACK...

•13 Fishing Muse Black II Casting: https://bit.ly/45or55h

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

•13 Fishing Muse Black II Spinning: https://bit.ly/3YssC89

Models: 6'10" med Light, 7'6" Medium

TATULA ELITE AGS...

•Daiwa Tatula Elite AGS Casting: https://bit.ly/3DvbNzH

Models: 7' Med Med Heavy Ehrler, 7'5" Med Heavy Johnston

•Daiwa Tatula Elite AGS Spinning: https://bit.ly/44O7Fqo

Models: 7'6" Feider, 7'6" Johnston

SPRO SWIMBAIT...

•Spro KGB Swimbait Rod: https://bit.ly/3DwJVuS

•SPRO KGB Chad Shad 180: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

FENWICK WORLD CLASS...

•Fenwick World Class Casting: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

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

POISON ULTIMA...

•Shimano Poison Ultima Casting: https://bit.ly/3OfNBGe

Models: 6'10" Medium, 7' Med Heavy

FAVORITE REEL FOR POISON ULTIMA...

•Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50: https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Speed: 7.4:1

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

How To Find Offshore Bass In Summer! + Shore Fishing Tips!

Here's how we find bass in Summer! Whether you're a bank fisherman with no electronics, a shallow water fisherman with minimal equipment, or an offshore angler with all the latest bells and whistles, these are the tricks we use to find fish! If you've wondered how guys "fish offshore" in the Summer, this is it!

Fishing away from the bank is all about understanding your electronics. Whether you have a basic 2D sonar unit or an advanced unit with side imaging, 360, live, etc... you can find and catch these fish. The more options you have, the less time required to find fish, but you can do this with the smallest screens and basic 2D sonar if you're patient. 

Below you'll find links to the exact equipment Tim is using in the video. We've also included links to a handful of his favorite offshore lures. Keep an eye out for an in–depth video on the baits and gear we use for this style of fishing soon! All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

MAPPING APPS...

•Fish Smart App (Now Called "One Boat Network" App): https://bit.ly/43iGTVu

RELATED ELECTRONICS VIDEOS...

•What Does This Mean??? Bass Boat Electronics: https://youtu.be/Ds9HL-S6rnk

•Sonar Basics: How To Find Fish: https://youtu.be/HJkfHsRy31o

•How To Interpret Side Imaging Sonar: https://youtu.be/_TO8_j8wYFo

•Bass Boat Electronics Explained: https://youtu.be/vIvawJfXi3A

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

TIM’S PRIMARY ELECTRONICS…

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

Bow– Humminbird Solix 15 MSI + G3: https://bit.ly/2Hazsej

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

LIVE, 360, AND MOTOR...

•Minn Kota Ultrex I Pilot Link 112: https://bit.ly/2vFQypW

•Humminbird 360 MEGA Imaging: https://bit.ly/3oUt7oO

•Humminbird Mega Live TargetLock With Transducer: https://bit.ly/3uWwTmE

MAPPING…

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

Region: Select Your Local Region

•Navionics Platinum Plus Maps: https://bit.ly/3LPfCn0

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

FAVORITE OFFSHORE BAITS...

•Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Colors: Shattered Glass, Purple Threadfin

•Bucca 5" Burrito Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad, Who Dat

•Big Daddy Baits Hair Jig: https://bit.ly/36shCx0

Color: Pure White, Sexy Shimmer

•Netbait T Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Color: JuneBug

•Netbait C Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/43AETJ9

Color: Junebug, Plum

•Rapala DT16 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Citrus Shad

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

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

What Does This Mean??? Bass Boat Electronics and Mapping Explained!

Boat electronics are incredible! The advancements in mapping and sonar give anglers incredible advantages, but only if they know how to interpret them. Today we're taking a look at what different structures look like on the map, then we're going to those places in person to see what they look like with the Humminbird Apex units.

Bass fishing has its own lingo and it can get overwhelming. Humps, ledges, spawning bays, pockets, flats, the list goes on forever. We've all received advice from a well meaning angler at the dock or the local tackle shop but secretly had no idea what they were talking about. The good news is, its not hard to learn and we're about to show you everything you need to know to navigate the lake, find key structures, and locate fish. 

Below you'll find links to the best mapping you can buy. We've also included links to all the electronics and equipment we use on our boats, as well as some great budget friendly options to help you start locating bass on your next fishing trip. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

RELATED ELECTRONICS VIDEOS...

•Sonar Basics: How To Find Fish: https://youtu.be/HJkfHsRy31o

•How To Interpret Side Imaging Sonar: https://youtu.be/_TO8_j8wYFo

•Bass Boat Electronics Explained: https://youtu.be/vIvawJfXi3A

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

Region: Select Your Local Region

•Navionics Platinum Plus Maps: https://bit.ly/3LPfCn0

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... 

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