Summer Gear Review! Top Rods, Baits, Tackle, ICAST 2022 New Releases!

We had a blast at ICAST checking out all the new gear! From big swimbaits to tiny micro baits, there were a ton of of exciting new baits released at the show! We ourselves launched 3 new bait projects and have been busy fishing and experimenting with all kinds of new gear after the show! Today we're taking an in-depth look at the "best of the best" that really stood out to us after listening to what the brands had to say, then actually going out on the water and spending time with the gear. 

Its 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! 

From rods and reels, to swimbaits and topwater, we've been experimenting with as much gear as possible! Below you'll find links to each item discussed in the video. We've included favorite models, sizes, and colors where applicable, and all the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items. 


TACTICALBASSIN RELEASES... 


Wakebait- River2Sea Tactical 210 Wake: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Swimbait- Bacca Burrito 6" Medium Sink: https://bit.ly/3AFcV1t


Swimbait- Bacca Burrito 5" and 6": https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW


Crankbait- R2S Tactical DD 75 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX 


BAITS AVAILABLE NOW... 

-Netbait STH Lollipop Worm: https://bit.ly/3zVbE7B

Colors: Shiner, Green Pump/Watermelon Laminate


-Yamamoto 3" Ned Senko Floater: https://bit.ly/3BIjwL2

Colors: Goby, Watermelon Magic, Watermelon Moondust


OTHER BAITS WITH BAITFUEL INFUSED... 

-Netbait Baitfuel Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Colors: Black/Blue, Green Pumpkin, Junebug


-Netbait Baitfuel Finesse Tubes: https://bit.ly/3zAsnf6

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Dark Melon Purple, Ten Point


-STH Baitfuel Crush Worm: https://bit.ly/3Q3mmyz

Colors: Smokin Joe, Bang, Green Pumpkin


FISHING ROD...

-Shimano SLX A Swimbait Rods: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Favorite Model: 7'8" Heavy


-Shimano SLX A Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3oTctYa

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


BAITS ARRIVING SOON... 

-Yamamoto 3" Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Colors: Green Gizzard, Smallmouth Magic, Pro Blue


-Scum Frog Launch Frog XS: https://bit.ly/3QfCtZi

Colors: Bluegill, Shad, Dusk


-SnagProof Smashmouth Frog: https://bit.ly/3SoDRLc

Colors: Bluegill, Grey Ghost, Pine Frogs


-Nichols Catalyst Double Willow Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Colors: Gizzard, Bombshell Shad, Bluegill


-Big Bite Baits B5 Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

New Colors: Sunny Shad, Light Shad, Hitch


-Big Bite Baits B6 Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3bw7lWR

Colors: Sunny Shad, Light Shad, Blue Gizzard


-ZMan Micro Finesse TRD: https://bit.ly/3d8bmBm

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Yoga Pants, The Deal


-ZMan Micro Finesse Tiny Ticklerz: https://bit.ly/3BIABob

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Hot Snakes


-ZMan Micro Finesse Shroomz: https://bit.ly/3QDdlw7


-Shimano ArmaJoint Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3vFMmrx

Colors: S Gizzard, ST Purple, N Hasu


-Jackall TN-80 Lipless Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: Ghost Minnow, SG Threadfin, SS Shad


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

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl 


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Top 5 Baits For August Bass Fishing!

August is HOT! So is the fishing! When you know which baits to throw and how to fish them, this can be an amazing time of year to fish! In addition to the heat, August brings transition, so its very important that you understand exactly when and where to throw these lures. 

Don't let the heat of Summer intimidate you! We've already done several videos talking about how bass position in the heat and how to predict their movements. Once you understand where they're positioned, all you need to do is fish these baits with confidence. Summer fishing is amazing and this is your year to figure it out!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've listed them in the order they appear in the video and have included any hooks, rigging, etc... that you may need to fish them effectively. We've also included our favorite colors for each bait. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


TOPWATER... 

-River2Sea Bully Wa 2: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost


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

Colors: Half Mirror Wakasagi, Black Bone, Skeleton Chartreuse


UNDERSPIN SWIMBAIT... 

Bait- Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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


Bait- 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head- Cool Baits 1/4 oz Underspin: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA


SOFT JERKBAIT... 

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

Colors: Albino, Electric Shad, Smokin Shad


Hook- Gamakatsu 4/0 Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG


JERKBAITS... 

-Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Colors: Pro Blue, Black Silver


-Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Colors: HL Silver Shad, HL Hasu, RT Hollow Minnow


DROPSHOT AROUND GRASS...

Worm- Roboworm 6" Fat Straight Tail: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Colors: MMIII, Pro Staff Peoples Worm

Hook- Owner Cover Shot HD (Size 2/0): https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Weight- Swagger Tungsten TearDrop (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2V2B63h


DROPSHOT IN OPEN WATER... 

Worm- Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher 3.5: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Chick Magnet, Green Pumpkin Purple

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten TearDrop (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2V2B63h


TEXAS RIG BAITS... 

-Jackall Archelon: http://bit.ly/2uo4sN5

Colors: School Bluegill, Black Blue Silver Flake


-Netbait 4" Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Black Shadow Flare, Okeechobee Flare


-Netbait 11" C-Mac Curly Worm: https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin


TEXAS RIG COMPONENTS... 

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader (3/16, 3/4, 1.5 oz): http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Heavy Cover Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap (4/0): http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Open Water Hook- Owner All Purpose Bait Hook (5/0): https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Stops- VMC Sinker Stops (Large): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4


FROG FISHING COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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


JERKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line- Sunline Assassin 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


HEAVY COVER FLIPPING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride B 7'11" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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


BUDGET TEXAS RIG/FROG/FLUKE COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line- Sunline FC 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


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Bass Fishing Gear Review! New Rods, Reels, Swimbaits, Crankbaits and Soft Plastics!

These are the hottest new baits to hit the bass fishing scene this Summer! After countless hours of testing, we've found the best budget rods and reels, awesome new swimbaits, and a variety of hard baits and soft baits to help you catch more bass. 

Whether you're bass fishing on a budget, or looking for the best new baits, we've got you covered! These gear reviews are some of our favorite videos to make because they let our inner tackle junkies run wild! They also offer a unique look into the constant refinements we're making with our own fishing to stay ahead of heavily pressured fish and changing conditions.  

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


RODS AND REELS... 

-Shimano Sahara FJ Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/3NweYtz

Preferred Sizes: 1000, 3000


-Dobyns Maverick Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX

Favorite Models: 7'3" Mag Heavy, 7'3" Medium Heavy, 7' MH Cranking


HARD BAITS... 

-13 Fishing Jabber Jaw Deep: https://bit.ly/3QLxoZS

Colors: Olive Shad, Green Gizzard Shad, Day Old Guac


-Shimano Macbeth Crankbaits: https://bit.ly/3xTsnG0

Favorite Size: 39 Tiny

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Sleeper Shad, Ghost Shad


-Shimano Macbeth 50: https://bit.ly/3Ox41IM

Favorite Size: 50S (Shallow)

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Sleeper Shad, Ghost Shad


-Shimano Macbeth Flat Side: https://bit.ly/3QNYS1g

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Red Craw, Sleeper Shad


-SPRO Spin John 80 SpyBait: https://bit.ly/3ycTg9o

Colors: Herring Pink, Matte Shad


RELATED BFS CRANKBAITS... 

-Megabass Super Z Z1 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/2Y9dkHB

Colors: Matte Craw 2, Wild Craw, Kasumi Ito


-Rapala Ultra Light Crankbait: https://bit.ly/3qSt14V

Colors: Chrome, Shad, Yellow Perch


SWIMBAITS...

-Big Bite Baits B5 Line Thru: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Colors: Blue Gizzard, Pearly Shad, Bling

Hook Upgrade: Owner ST-56 (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW


-Megabass Sleeper Gill: https://bit.ly/3HPvgMT

Colors: Gill, Gillkko, Sunshine Gill OB


LINE THRU SWIMBAIT COMBO FROM PREVIOUS REVIEW... 

Rod- Gamakatsu JDM Luxxe Avenge 7' MH: https://bit.ly/3hzK2ee

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


SOFT PLASTICS... 

-Nichols Tape Worm: https://bit.ly/3yhaS3X

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Best Color Ever


-SPRO CJ Smasher Worm: https://bit.ly/39JLZoh

Colors: Watermelon Red, Green Pumpkin Purple, Goby


-Netbait STH Flat Sided Shad Worm: https://bit.ly/3OBN9AW

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Killer G, Shiner


-Deps Frilled Shad: https://bit.ly/3yeCwyq

Colors: Silver Shiner, Clear, Purple Neon

Hook- Gamakatsu Round Ball (3/0): http://bit.ly/2dJAhec


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Top Baits For Post Spawn Bass Fishing!

The post spawn means bass are on the move and there are some great new ways to catch them! Gone are the finesse baits of early Spring and in are the power fishing techniques of late Spring and early Summer! Here's what you need to know to catch them!

As bass settle into the post spawn they split into two distinct groups. Some fish go back into the shallows to eat shad and bluegill around cover, while the rest head out to deeper water. They'll gather on outside points, humps, and creek channels where rock and hard bottom is present. Both groups can be a blast to fish for if you understand which baits to use. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we're using this time of year. We've included our favorite colors, sizes, and hooks where applicable. We've also included some of the specialized gear we use to fish these baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


SHAKY HEAD WORM... 

Bait- Netbait T-Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Junebug, Black Grape

Head- Canterbury Shaky Head (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V


DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS... 

-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M

Colors: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad


-Azuma Z Boss 22: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Grand Shad, Goldie Lox, Gizzard Blue Green


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

Colors: Metallic Shad, Mirrored Minnow


CRANKBAIT HOOK UPGRADES... 

6XD- Gamakatsu EWG (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

Azuma- Owner ST-36 (Size 1/0): http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Tactical- Owner ST-35 (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj


SWIMBAIT... 

-Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad


SWIMBAIT HEADS... 

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

-Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n


WOBBLE HEAD...

Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0, 3/4 oz 5/0


WOBBLE HEAD BAITS... 

-Zoom Z Craw: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Color: Junebug


-Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Color: TW Dark Junebug, Junebug


TOPWATER... 

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

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu, Green Frog


-Megabass Pop X: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Colors: Wagin Hasu, Gill, Pumpkinseed


-Megabass Pop Max: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Gill, Pumpkinseed, Mat Shad


-Evergreen Shower Blows 105/125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Half Mirror Wakasagi, American Shad, Full Metal


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS... 

-River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Abalone Shad


-Spro Essential Hunter 65: https://bit.ly/3cSMnOD

Colors: Black Silver, Copper Shad


WOBBLE HEAD COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL B 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Leader- Sunline FC 100 Shock Leader (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB


SQUAREBILL COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader-Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


BUDGET DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" MH Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

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


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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