Buyer's Guide: High End Rods & Reels!

The Holiday Buyer's Guide continues with a look at some of the highest-end tackle on the market! Do you love nice tackle? Are you looking to up your game?! This video is for you!! 

We've already covered Entry Level to mid-range gear along with Rain Gear and Jig Fishing. It all culminates in this video on G Loomis, Megabass, Shimano, Daiwa, and more! Here are the rods...

Shimano Expride Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Shimano Expride Spinning Rods: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Preferred Models of Expride: 
-7'11" XH (AMAZING Flippin Stick), 
-7'3" XH (Lightest Frog Rod we've ever used!)
-7'2" H (Great all-around rod)
-6'10" M (Matt's Favorite Jerkbait Rod)
-7' M Spinning (Great all-around for Dropshot, Shaky Head, Tube, etc)
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G Loomis GLX Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
G Loomis GLX Spinning Rods: http://bit.ly/2A6HH3O

Preferred Models of GLX...
-853C JWR (Tim's Dropshot, Texas Rig, light jig, small swimbaits)
-893C JWR (Great all-around rod for jigs, t-rigs, reaction, etc.)
-894C JWR (AWESOME jig Rod!)
-852S JWR (Tim's Favorite Senko Rod- Spinning)
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G Loomis NRX Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq
G Loomis NRX Spinning Rods: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Preferred Models of NRX...
-852C JWR (Awesome Dropshot, Light Shaky Head, 2.8 Keitech, etc)
-853C JWR ( Shaky Head, T-Rig, Small Swimbaits, light jigs)
-894C JWR ( INCREDIBLE Jig Rod, Basstrix, Keitech, Swim Jig)
-822S DSR (Dropshot Spinning)
-822S SYR (ShakyHead Spinning)
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Megabass Destroyer Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Megabass Destroyer Spinning Rods: http://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Preferred Destroyer Models...
OneTen Special (Tim's Favorite Jerkbait Rod)
Daemos ( Spinnerbait, Chatterbait, other reaction baits)
Onager (Big Glidebaits & Soft Swimbaits, Incredibly light weight)
Addermine (Spinning Ultralight Presentations)
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Daiwa Steez SVF AGS Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/2mX8qwN
Daiwa Steez SVF AGS Spinning Rods: http://bit.ly/2Asd24a
Daiwa Steez Compile-X Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/2unTSJW

Daiwa Steez Models...
8' Compile-X (Amazing Flipping and Punching Rod!)
7'2" Med/Hvy (GREAT all-around rod for reaction, jigs, T-Rigs, etc)
7'1" Heavy (Heavy Paddletail Swimbaits, Jigs)
7' Med/Lt Spinning (Dropshot, Shaky, Tube)
7' Med/Lt X Fast Spinning (Dropshot, Ned, Ultra Finesse)
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G Loomis Conquest Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY
G Loomis Conquest Spinning Rods: http://bit.ly/2BiGUNi

Conquest Rod Models...
7' Med (T-rigs, Topwater, Reaction, small swimbaits)
7' Med/Heavy (Jigs, T-Rigs, Reaction)
7'6" Med/Heavy (Small Glidebait, Jigs, T-Rigs, Pitch)
7'6" Heavy (Flipping, Small swimbaits, Frogs)
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High End Casting Reels We Recommend By Brand:

Shimano...
Antares- Heavy techniques/All around: http://bit.ly/2ha2zNI
Metanium MGL- All-Around: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Aldebaran 50- Finesse + Light Reaction: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Conquest 300 Reel- High End Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2kheVEq

Daiwa...
Ryoga Shrapnel JDM- High End Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2B9H3St
Steez SV TWS- All Around Performance: http://bit.ly/2hNLdb2
Steez SV- All Around Braided line Applications: http://bit.ly/2iLyDdm

Abu Garcia...
Revo MGX- Finesse: http://bit.ly/2hen4eR
Revo MGXTREME2- Lightest Revo, Finesse: http://bit.ly/2Biu5mj
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High-End Spinning Reels By Brand:

Shimano...
Stella FI: http://bit.ly/2zT8C66
Sustain FI: http://bit.ly/2v5ovAm
Exsence 3000 (INCREDIBLY LIGHT): http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Daiwa...
Steez EX: http://bit.ly/2Ats4Xh
Certate: http://bit.ly/2hjRZXg
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Preferred Line Choices...
Braided- MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Braided- Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Fluoro- Sunline Asassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Fluro- Seguar AbrazX: http://bit.ly/2aaBBDX
Mono- Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Protect Your Investment...
Reel Covers: http://bit.ly/2hMy1Dj
Rod Sleeves: http://bit.ly/2vnwYip
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Buyer's Guide: Best Rod/Reel Combos Under $300

Looking for a new Rod and Reel combo? Here are our top picks for great combos that won't break the bank as we continue the 2017 Holiday Buyer's Guide.

There are so many awesome combos in this price range that it was hard to narrow down but we did it, you'll find the list below...

Baitcasting Rods...
Megabass Levante ($199): http://bit.ly/2sssatO
Dobyns Fury ($109): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Shimano Zodias ($199): http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe   
Shimano Curado ($159): http://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Baitcasting Reels...
Casitas 150 ($99): http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Curado 70 ($199): http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Citica I ($149): http://bit.ly/2dWFHA4
Curado 200K ($179): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Orra Winch ($70): http://bit.ly/2hbQg6l

Spinning Rods...
Megabass Levante ($199): http://bit.ly/2zYpx6m
Dobyns Fury ($109): http://bit.ly/2e7HZPF
Shimano Curado ($159): http://bit.ly/2ydQjbi
Shimano Zodias ($199): http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Spinning Reels...
Shimano Nasci 2500 ($100): http://bit.ly/2g278cC
Shimano Ultegra 2500 ($150): http://bit.ly/2nfApml
Daiwa Fuego LT 2500 ($100): http://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ
Daiwa Tatula LT 2500 ($190): http://bit.ly/2zrq4id

Rod Recommendations by Technique...

Frog/Flip: Dobyns 7'3" Mag Heavy, Shimano 7'5" Heavy, Megabass 7'9" Flipping Special
All-Around Rod: Megabass Extreme Mission Type F, Shimano 7'2" Medium heavy, Dobyns 7'3" Med/Hvy
Crankbait Rod: Shimano 7'6" Moderate, Dobyns 7' Med/Hvy Crank, Megabass Flat Side Special
Dropshot/Ned/Tube Rod: Shimano 7' Med/Light, Megabass Stinger Shot, Dobyns 7' Medium

Preferred Line Choices...
Braided- MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Braided- Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Fluoro- Sunline Asassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Fluro- Seguar AbrazX: http://bit.ly/2aaBBDX
Mono- Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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Thank you for your continued support!!

Upcoming Buyer's Guides...

Nov 24 (Black Friday)- High End Combos
Nov 27 (Cyber Monday)- Topwater Fishing

Much more to come! Let us know what you want to see and we'll do our best to adapt this Holiday Buyer's Guide Series to your needs.
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The Best Trick To Save Deep Caught Bass

Ever have a bass go belly up in the livewell because of the bends? Had to use a needle to fizz them or use fin clips to keep them upright before tournament weigh-in? Here is a quick bass fishing tip that will make all the difference with those bloated bass! 

Its simple, its cheap, and it keeps us from inadvertently injuring the bass we care so much about. There is nothing wrong with relieving the pressure inside a bass' air bladder with a needle. The problem is most bass fishermen don't know how to do it properly and end up stabbing holes in the wrong places, causing irreparable damage. By using a lead strip weight you can return the bass to a comfortable depth, wait for equalization to begin, then gently shake them free. 

The Gear...

Marker Buoy (Square): http://bit.ly/2z2KMQQ
Marker Buoy (Round): http://bit.ly/2ggu3G5

Fizzing Needle: http://bit.ly/2gffpik
Fin Clips: http://bit.ly/2gAKuty

Spooning Equipment...

Blade Runner Spoon (Morning Dawn): http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG
Hook Upgrade- Owner 3x Size 2: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Rod- Dobyns Fury 704C: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Curado 70 (7:1 ratio): http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 20 lb Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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Lipless Crankbaits: Year Round Tips To Catch Bigger Bass!

Lipless crankbaits are awesome fish catchers! Most bass fishing anglers use them as a seasonal bait but the lipless crankbait can be fished all year long. This video is going to explain more about lipless cranks than you even knew existed! 

In this video we break down two very different approaches to fishing lipless cranks. The slow, methodical approach can produce GIANT bites while the fast-burning approach covers water and locates aggressive fish. Both methods have a time and place so its important to master both. 

The Baits...

Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Strike King Red Eye Shad: http://bit.ly/2fqX1RT
Strike King Red Eye Shad (Silent): http://bit.ly/2y48jBq
Strike King Red Eye Shad (Tungsten): http://bit.ly/2gmACC5
Lucky Craft LVR D15: Discontinued
Damiki Tremor 65: http://bit.ly/2fVt8H6
Damiki Tremor 80: http://bit.ly/2xsGsZO
Bill Lewis Rat L Trap: http://bit.ly/2gm8CjC
River2Sea Ruckus: http://bit.ly/2z7GwjD
Cotton Cordell Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210
Raid Level Vibe: http://bit.ly/2g2NHoK
Raid Level Vibe Big: http://bit.ly/2wHoFyu
Megabass Vibration X: http://bit.ly/2y9owr7
Evergreen ZE Lipless: http://bit.ly/2yzHKaC

Hooks and Rings...
Gamakatsu EWG Treble (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
Owner 3x Treble (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Owner Hyper Wire Split Rings (Size 2 and 3): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Best Rod/Reel Combo for the technique...
Rod- Loomis E6X CBR 845: http://bit.ly/2giKvEy
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 (7:1): http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 30 lb Sufix 832 Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Alternative Line- Seaguar AbrazX 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

Related Videos...
Lipless Crankbait Tips: https://youtu.be/UeSTLDKN55c
10 lber on a Lipless Crankbait: https://youtu.be/s6HRk23S2xg
Treble Hooks Explained: https://youtu.be/H-MxhuM8eRE
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