What Fishing Rod Do You Need For Every Technique! (Beginner To Advanced)

This is the information you need to know! From how to get the most out of budget rods, to the meanings of rod action and power. Tim is showing everything you need to know to get the best fishing rods for your favorite techniques, regardless of your budget!

Fishing gear is expensive and the truth is, most anglers are guessing when they make a purchase. You're at the mercy of a tackle shop employee or an online review as you spend spend hard earned money on a new rod. It doesn't have to be that way! Understanding ratings, codes, and how popular brands differ, will take all the guess work out so you can make the best selections for your fishing style.

Below you'll find links to many of our favorite rods, separated by technique. We've also included a few budget–minded rods as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

Casting Rod– Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Casting Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk


Spinning Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Spinning Reel– Daiwa Legalis LT 2500D–XH: https://bit.ly/3Y0kDh3


BRAIDED LINE...

•Power Pro Braided Line: https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Spinning– 15 lb Line

Casting– 40 lb Line


OUR FAVORITE RODS BY TECHNIQUE...

Jig (Pitch and Flip)– Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Jig (Light Football)– G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Jig (Heavy Football)– Megabass Orochi XX EMTF: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Jerkbait– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

Lipless Crankbait– G Loomis IMX Pro 855C CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Chatterbait– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy Glass: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Dropshot– G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Ned Rig– G Loomis NRX+ 821S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Tube– St. Croix Legend Elite 7'6" Medium: http://bit.ly/2pjJWMA

Heavy Flipping– Shimano Expride 7'11" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Weightless Worms– Megabass P5 Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Tail Spin/Blade– Shimano Expride 7’2” Medium LIght: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Keitech (4.8)– Halo KS II Elite 7’5” Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36wC5UF

Big Swimbait– G Loomis IMX Pro 966 SWBR: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Deep Crank (Tight Action)– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Deep Crank (All Around)– Shimano Zodias 7'6" MH Glass: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Squarebill– Megabass Orochi XX Flat Side Special: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Spinnerbait– St. Croix Legend Tournament 7’3” MH Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

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

Bait Finesse– Megabass P5 Pop X Stick (6'3" UL): https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Northern Hair Jig– G Loomis NRX+ 901S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Spoon– St. Croix Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

Texas Rig– Shimano Poison Adrena 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

Strolling– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q


FAVORITE BUDGET RODS BY TECHNIQUE...

Jerkbait– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Crankbait– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" MH: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Jig– Fenwick Eagle 7'3" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

Texas Rig– Daiwa Tatula XT 7’3” MH Fast: https://bit.ly/3wqRhwq

All Around– Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Dropshot/Ned Rig– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" Med Light X Fast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Topwater (Walking)– Halo XDIII 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3ojz68h

Topwater (Popper) – 13 Fishing Defy Black 6’7” Medium: https://bit.ly/32gzFnN

Big Swimbait– Savage Gear 8' Heavy Squad: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Frog– Daiwa Tatula 7’4” Heavy Frog: http://bit.ly/2Q4NgKA


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

5 Winter Bait Tricks You've Got To Try! ( The Baits We Really Use )

Do You Have The Winter Fishing blues? Try these tricks to start catching fish again! Winter fishing can be tricky when the weather doesn't cooperate, but we have some hacks we use to stand out to the fish and get bit, even on the tough days. Give one of these 5 tricks a try the next time you're at the lake, and need to get a bite.

Most anglers that struggle with Winter fishing don't realize how different it is than the rest of the year. They tend to throw the same baits in the same places, even though they're not catching fish. This year you need to mix it up and try some new techniques! From strange color combinations to unique bait actions, these tricks will get bit, even in the coldest water of Winter!

Below you'll find links to the baits discussed in the video. We've even included our favorite colors, sizes, and some great budget rod and reel combos that will help you throw these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


MODIFIED NED RIG...

Bait– ZMan Finesse TRD: https://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Color: Mood Ring, Meat Dog


Head– ZMan Ned Lockz EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Color: Chartreuse

Size: 1/10 oz


STANDARD NED RIG...

Bait– Xzone Ned Zone: https://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Color: Violet Secret


Head– BKK Silent Chaser Draggin Ned: https://bit.ly/3ZvTJ2g

Size: 1/10 oz, 1/0 Hook


TUBES FOR WINTER FISHING...

•Netbait STH Baitfuel Tubes: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Sizes: 2.5", 4"

Color: Green Pumpkin, Dark Melon Purple


Head for 2.5" Tube– Great Lakes Fitness: https://bit.ly/41C1W6g

Size: 3/16 oz


Head for 4" Tube: Xzone 60 Degree: https://bit.ly/3hV3cPE

Size: 3/8 oz


BLADED ALABAMA RIGS...

Largest– Tactical Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Medium– Tactical Mini Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Smallest– Tactical Micro Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK


ALABAMA RIG SUBTLE SWIMBAITS...

•G Ratt 4" Thin Swim Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3TJVbxv

Colors: Pro Blue, Trout Smolt


•Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Crystal Shad


•Damiki 3" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill


CHARTREUSE JIG TRICK...

Bait– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Purple Copper

Senko– 5" Yamamoto Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Firetiger, Chartreuse Black Flake, Watermelon Lemon


DAMIKI RIG...

•Damiki Rig Jig Head: https://bit.ly/2tg1ajm

Size: 1/8 - 3/8


•Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Size: 2.5 - 3"

Colors: Pro Blue, American Shad, RP Blue Pearl


BUDGET NED/DAMIKI COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Models: 6'10" Medium Light Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Miravel: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Size: 2500HG

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline FC (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza: https://bit.ly/3QjR9Kw

Models: 6'10" Medium heavy

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

Speed: 7.2:1

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


BUDGET TUBE COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT: https://bit.ly/3n6Ojvx

Model: 7'3" Medium Extra Fast

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Size: 2500D–XH

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


BUDGET ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance Green Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


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

Jerkbait Tricks For Winter Bass Fishing!

Not all jerkbaits are created equal! Jerkbait fishing is one of the best techniques an angler can learn for Winter bass fishing. The jerk bait's ability to trigger a feed response in a bass puts it in a category by itself. However, the true potential of a jerkbait is only unlocked when you slow it down and learn to hover it for long periods in cold water.

When it comes to cold water jerkbait fishing, it's all about cadence and dive depth. It's critical that you can get your bait down to the fish, then suspend it above them to draw a strike. We're not looking for flash, sound, or aggressive movement... we're focused on perfect suspension in the water column.

Below you'll find links to our favorite baits for fishing the cold water months. We've also included our favorite replacement hooks for the Vision line of jerkbaits. Understand that you can size (up or down) to cause your bait to sink or float at different water temperatures, but the sizes we've linked are identical weight (and bouyancy) to the stock hooks.


THE JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz


•Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX


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


•Megabass X–Nanahan +2: https://bit.ly/48fHMSj


JERKBAIT COLORS...

Reflective: Kasumi Ito, Ito Clear Laker, Ito Tennessee Shad

Dull: Matte Shad

Murky Water: French Pearl, Elegy Bone


MEGABASS HOOK UPGRADES...

Split Ring Replacement– Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

110 Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

110 Junior Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3oSXVXp


JERKBAIT LINE...

•Sunline FC Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

•Daiwa Hidden Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

Preferred Size: 10–12 lb


VISION 110 JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

Line– Sunline FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


X NANAHAN FINESSE JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 OneTen Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0


MID PRICED JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sunline FC 10 lb: https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


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

Where Do Bass Go In The Heart Of Winter? ( Ponds, Lakes, Reservoirs )

Do you know how to catch bass when it's cold? This is what you need to know! Giant bass are caught every Winter, so don't be the guy sitting at home. These are the places you need to fish, and the baits you can trust, whether you fish a pond, lake, or reservoir. The boat ramps are empty, the lakes are peaceful, and big bass are willing to bite!

We're in the heart of Winter and bass have settled into their seasonal pattern. Their locations are set, their feeding patterns are set, and only the most extreme weather can disturb the balance. What that means for you, is that once you find fish you can catch them day after day. Winter can be amazing! Sure it's cold, but the chill in the air vanishes when you set the first hook!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear Matt discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors, sizes, and equipment for each technique. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see photos and descriptions of the items.


SPEED CRANKING...

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

Colors: Clearwater Minnow, True Shad, DD Minnow


BLADE BAITS...

•Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Ayu


•Megabass Vibration X Dyna Response: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu


JERKBAIT…

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

Colors: Matte Shad, Kasumi Ito


TINY SWIMBAIT...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/8 oz


Head– Dirty Jigs Guppy: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook


BLADED ALABAMA RIGS...

Largest– Tactical Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Medium– Tactical Mini Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Smallest– Tactical Micro Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK


NON–BLADED ALABAMA RIGS...

Largest– Tactical Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3vhpSez

Medium– Tactical Mini Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3isTio0

Smallest– Tactical Micro Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3Rui7Oc


WINTER A–RIG SWIMBAITS...

•G Ratt 4" Thin Swim Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3TJVbxv

Colors: Pro Blue, Trout Smolt


•Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Crystal Shad


•Damiki 3" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill


A–RIG SWIMBAIT HEADS...

Full Size Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz


Micro Heads– Dirty Jigs Guppy: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook


FOOTBALL JIG...

Jig– Dirty Jigs 5/8 oz Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown, Canterbury Craw, The Go To


Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Cinn Blk Purp, Green Pump Purple Copper


BUDGET ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance Green Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


AFFORDABLE SPEED CRANKING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass Trigon 7'4" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT (HS): https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


AFFORDABLE FINESSE JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QjR9Kw

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line– Sunline Super FC (14 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


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