SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE: Best Rods And Reels For Bass Fishing!

These are the best rods and reels you can get! In our final Spring Buyer's Guide video we're looking at the best "BANG FOR THE BUCK" rods and reels on the market! No matter your budget, these rods will give you more sensitivity and fishability for the money than any others we could find!

We're kicking this video off with a look at whole rod lines that blend amazing components, sensitivity, and balance. Next, we're looking at reels that stand out from the crowd. Then, we're jumping into some of our favorite rod models for specific techniques from around the industry! You don't want to miss this!

Below you'll find links to the exact rods and reels discussed in the video. We've listed them in the order discussed and included some of our favorite models as well! All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


BANG FOR THE BUCK ROD LINES...

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

•Daiwa Tatula Casting: http://bit.ly/2Q4NgKA

•Shimano Zodias Casting: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

•Shimano Expride B Casting: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

•St. Croix Legend Tournament Casting: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

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

•G Loomis IMX Pro Technique Specific: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

•G Loomis NRX+ Jig & Worm Casting: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq


BANG FOR THE BUCK SPINNING REELS...

•Shimano Vanford: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Favorite Size: 2500


•Daiwa Tatula LT: http://bit.ly/2zrq4id

Favorite Size: 2500


BANG FOR THE BUCK CASTING REELS...

•Daiwa Tatula SV TW: https://bit.ly/401hGOK

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

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


SPECIFIC MODEL CASTING RODS...

•St. Croix Victory 7'3" Med Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

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

•Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

•Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

•Megabass P5 Destroyer Tequilla Baccarac: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

•St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

•Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

•Megabass Levante Flat Side Special: http://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

•Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

•G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

•Daiwa BLX 7'3" ML+: https://bit.ly/3TnzyRn

•Gamakatsu Avenge 7’ Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3hzK2ee


SPECIFIC MODEL SPINNING RODS...

•Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

•Shimano Zodias 7'6" Medium: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

•G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP


BAIT FINESSE...

•Shimano Curado 7'2" ML: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

•Shimano Curado 6'10" Light Glass: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

•Dobyns Sierra 7'0" 0 Power (700): https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc


•Shimano Curado BFS Reel: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2


SWIMBAIT RODS AND REELS...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'9" XH: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300AHG: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw


Rod– St. Croix Victory 7'10" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 300: https://bit.ly/3InxUva


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

SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE: Best Hard Baits (Crankbaits, Swimbaits, Jerkbaits, Topwater, Lipless)

Welcome to video #3 of our Spring Buyer's Guide Series! Today we're looking at all the best hard baits for Spring bass fishing! Crankbaits, swimbaits, jerkbaits, blade baits, swimbaits, even topwater... we're simplifying every major category to help you catch more fish this Spring!

Spring is the best time of year to learn new techniques. Bass are moving shallow and you can target them with a variety of lures. If you're going to branch out this year, we have some recommendations that will save you a lot of time and money. These are our best confidence baits from each major category we use in the Spring. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video, including our favorite sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each. 


LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Jackall TN Series: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Size: TN70 (3/4 oz), TN60 (1/2 oz)

Color: SS Shad, SG Threadfin, Crawfish


•Strike King Red Eye Shad (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2fqX1RT

Color: Chili Craw, Chartreuse Sexy Shad


•Bill Lewis Rat L Trap (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2gm8CjC

Color: Rayburn Red Craw, Silver Shad, Diamond Dust


GLIDE BAIT...

•River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Light Trout, I Know It, Warden Hitch


•Baitsanity Antidote (Slow Sink): http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

Color: Summer Shad, TW Gizzard Shad


BLADE BAITS...

•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Black Holo, Real Shad


•Megabass Dyna Response (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Color: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad


BLUEGILL SWIMBAITS...

•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Color: Bluegill, Dark Bluegill


•Jackall Gantarel: http://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Color: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS…

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Color: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad

 

•Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Colors: Classic Craw, Red Crawdad, Bruised Citrus Shad


•Rapala OG Slim 6: https://bit.ly/3pV1CLN

Colors: Red Crawdad, Live River Shad


WAKEBAIT...

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

Color: Copper Carp, Hitch, Chrome Gill


MID CRANKS...

•Megabass Super Z2: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Color: Wild Craw, Gillko, Kasumi Ito


•Spro Rock Crawler: http://bit.ly/2BLmsVN

Color: Red Crawfish, Phantom Green


•Jackal MushBob MR: https://bit.ly/3AYyKcB

Color: Spicy Red Craw, Kawashima White Bone


TAIL SPINS...

•Jackall Deracoup: http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Color: Dera Shad, Clear Shad, Silver


•Freedom Tackle Kilter Blade: https://bit.ly/3pIBMws

Color: Black Shad, Sexy Shad


•Savage Gear Fat Tail Spin: https://bit.ly/3vDlzv6

Color: Black and Chrome, Clown


DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT...

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

Color: Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow, Metallic Shad


•Rapala DT 16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Color: Live River Shad, Green Gizzard Shad


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

Color: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad


JERKBAITS...

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

Color: Blue Pearl Shad, SG Threadfin


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

Color: Clown, Pink Smelt, Pro Blue


•Megabass Vision 110+1 JR: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Color: Mat Shad, Elegy Bone, Kasumi Ito


TOPWATER...

•R2S Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Bone, Phantom Shad


•Reaction Innovations Vixen: http://bit.ly/2rp11nr

Color: Chrome, Lime Ice, Bone


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

Color: Blueback Herring, Skeleton Chartreuse 


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

Color: Mat Shad, Gill 


•Damiki D Pop 70: http://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3

Color: Phantom, Spayu


•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: Kasumi Ito, HT Ito Wakasagi, HT Moroko KS


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

SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE: Cheap Baits That Actually Catch Fish!!

Welcome to the first video of our Spring Buyer's Guide Series! Are you tired of wasting money on junk lures? We've got you covered! We've searched everywhere for the best fish–catching lures that won't break the bank. From crankbaits to worms, these baits will catch fish while leaving enough money in your account to fill the gas tank!

Not all baits are created equal. Some expensive baits are junk and some cheap baits are hidden gems. We're always looking for budget friendly lures that catch fish and hold up to abuse. You'll be shocked at which baits make the cut, and which baits don't. These are our favorites from every major category you'll need this Spring!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and components, in the order we talked about them. We've included our favorite colors and sizes where applicable to make it even easier for you to get the right gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


SOFT BAITS...

•ZMan Hella Crawz: https://bit.ly/3YQbUxK

Color: The Deal, Green Pumpkin


•ZMan Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Colors: TW Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin


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

Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug


•Yum Dinger 5" Stick Bait: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Colors: Bama Magic, Elders Magic


•Yum Dinger Bulk Pack: https://bit.ly/3ZRlCRO

Colors: Elders Magic, Green Pumpkin


•Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad


•Zoom Baby Brush hog: http://bit.ly/2bnpCRx

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Tilapia Magic


FOOTBALL JIG...

•Bass Patrol Football Jig: http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

Color: Brown Green Pumpkin

Size: 3/8 oz


•NetBait Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

 Color: Green Pumpkin Blue Flake


SWIMBAITS...

•Storm Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Size: 3" or 3/5"

Color: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad


•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Haze, Wakasagi


•Savage Gear RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


BUDGET FRIENDLY HOOKS...

•Owner All Purpose Bait Hook: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Favorite Size: 4/0


•VMC Ike Approved Wacky: https://bit.ly/35Gtj31

•VMC Ike Approved Bulk Pack: https://bit.ly/3LuzxJg

Favorite Size: 1/0


•Big Bite Baits Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/42dOUvH

Size: 3/16 oz


•BKK Basalisk Hook: https://bit.ly/3ZRtt1M

Favorite Size: Size 1/0


HARD BAITS...

•Storm Chug bug: https://bit.ly/3JYOZsV

Colors: Shad, Gizzard Shad


•Norman Deep Little N: http://bit.ly/2acSLUd

Colors: Chartreuse Shad, TW Ghost Lavender


•Rapala DT 8: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Live River Shad


•Strike King 1.5 Squarebill: https://bit.ly/3xLv526

Colors: Chili Craw, Summer Sexy Shad


•Cotton Cordell Super Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210

Colors: Chrome Blue, Royal Red


•ZMan Custom Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Ix71mI

Colors: Breaking Bream, Glimmer Shad


•Nichols 33 Mini Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3jb763A

Colors: Blue Crystal Shad, Bluegill


FISHING LINE...

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

Favorite Sizes: 12 lb, 15 lb


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

Favorite Sizes: 20 lb, 40 lb, 65 lb


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

Bass Fishing Gear Review: New Rods, Crankbaits, Topwater, Worms!

Its time!! We've got an awesome gear review for you today! From affordable rods to travel gear, new baits to tackle storage solutions, this review is jam packed with great gear! Come along as we look at some of the best products to come out this year... and a few that almost flew under the radar!

We're kicking this video off with the 13 Fishing Meta rods, followed by the Megabass Valkyrie World Expeditions. After that we turn our attention to baits. Don't miss the underwater footage of the Missile Baits dropshot worm and the unique action of the Baitsanity TUG topwater! And definitely don't sleep on the Bill Lewis ATV or the Buzbe Colony 28 Deep! So many great options packed into one video!

Below you'll find links to the items in the video. We've included our favorite colors, sizes, rigging components, etc... for each item. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions, as well as purchase the items.


THE RODS...

•13 Fishing Meta Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3KIH4nE

•13 Fishing Meta Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/41v5uqx

Favorite Models: 7'4" MH Fast, 6'10" Med Light


•Megabass Valkyrie World Expedition Casting: https://bit.ly/3J1gchq

•Megabass Valkyrie World Expedition Spinning: https://bit.ly/3kvjJLn

Models: 6'8" medium, 8' XXH, 6'10" ML


THE BAITS...

•Missile Baits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Colors: Fishaliscious, Goby Bite


•Nishine Finesse Cover Jig: https://bit.ly/3EE8w1O

Colors: Watermelon Candy, Copper Craw


•Baitsanity Antidote TUG Glide Bait: https://bit.ly/3Y0MhtS

Colors: Dark Bluegill, Metallic Trout, Dark Trout


•Bill Lewis ATV Crankbait 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Colors: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad


•Bill Lewis ATV Crankbait 1.0: https://bit.ly/3kBMuGb

Colors: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad


•Yamamoto Yama Craw: https://bit.ly/3Sb4Mua

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Mowed Grass


BOAT ACCESSORIES...

•Noco Boost Charger: https://bit.ly/3xVnaOD


STORAGE SOLUTIONS...

•Buzbe Colony 28 Deep: https://bit.ly/3KE6nag

•Buzbe Colony 15 Thin: https://bit.ly/41x5dDp

•Buzbe Swarm Tackle Bags: https://bit.ly/3JyGtnA


•Tackle Warehouse Umbrella Rig Bag: http://bit.ly/3Z1xAbH


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