ICAST Gear Review: Best New Rods And Reels Of 2024!

Come check out our favorite new rods and reels from ICAST 2024! From casting reels to spinning reels, bait finesse to power fishing, the show was packed with awesome new gear! It didn't take us long to wade through the noise and find the gems from the show. You've got to check these out!

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! Today we're covering rods and reels from budget friendly offerings, to enthusiast tackle. 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 included all our favorite reel speeds and rod models to help you find the best options for you. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

If you missed yesterday's bait segment, you missed out, see it here:

•Bait And Tackle Review: https://youtu.be/i7ktZDzKdJI

SPINNING REEL...

•Shimano Vanford FA: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Favorite Sizes: 2500, 3000

CASTING REELS...

•Shimano SLX XT: https://bit.ly/3YgnWE8

Favorite Speed: 7:1 (HG)

•Daiwa Tatula SV TW 150: https://bit.ly/3yiO3zJ

Favorite Speed: 7.3:1 (H)

•Abu Garcia Revo X BFS: https://bit.ly/4flqwi3

•Seviin GSC 150: https://bit.ly/3WptV6W

Favorite Speed: 7.3:1

SHIMANO RODS...

•Shimano Poison Adrena Spinning: https://bit.ly/4c0fQmq

Favorite Models: 6'10" Medium+

•Shimano Poison Adrena Casting: https://bit.ly/4cVIwOI

Favorite Models: 6'10" Medium, 7' Medium Heavy Fast

JDM Models: 7'4" Heavy Regular, 7'2" Heavy Fast

•Shimano Poison Adrena BFS: https://bit.ly/3WE4yQ3

Favorite Model: 6'10" Light

CASHION RODS...

•Cashion 6'8" Ultralight TW Exclusive: https://bit.ly/4aurFAO

•Cashion Icon BF Series: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

New Models: 7'2" Medium Light, 7'6" Light

ST. CROIX RODS...

•St. Croix Black Bass Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

Models: 7'4" Heavy Fast, 7'2" MHM, 7'3" MH Fast

•St. Croix Black Bass Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/4diwkqT

Models: 6'8" Medium X Fast, 7'3" Medium Light XFast

DAIWA RODS...

•Daiwa Tatula XT Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3LFqEeH

Model: 6'5" Light Fast

•Daiwa Ardito Jitte Travel Rod: https://bit.ly/4dmTsVn

Model: 6'7" Medium Regular

•Daiwa Presso Trout Rod: (Not Yet Available For Pre Order)

Model: 5'10" Ultralight Casting

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

ICAST GEAR REVIEW: The Best Baits, Lures, And Tackle of 2024!

Here are the "best of the best" from ICAST 2024! These baits, lures, and terminal tackle, stole the show! From Bait Finesse to big swimbaits, there was a ton of of exciting new gear to check out! Let's take a look!

It's easy to be overwhelmed by all the new gear at ICAST. It's hard to tell what's a ripoff, what's a scam, and what will change your fishing. Instead of risking your hard earned money on mystery baits, let us cut through the hype and show you the real stand outs from the show.

This ICAST was awesome! There were so many awesome new products on display that we had to break this gear review into multiple segments. Don't forget to check back tomorrow from the "rod and reel" segment! Below, You'll 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. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

TERMINAL TACKLE...

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten Guppy HD: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Favorite Size: 1/8 oz, 1/4 oz

•Hayabusa D Striker Type Hover Hook: https://bit.ly/3Spg5QM

Favorite Size: 1

•BKK OCD Tackle Storage System (Fully Loaded): https://bit.ly/46ph2OI

•BKK OCD Tackle Storage System (Empty): https://bit.ly/3WPgLln

•BKK OCD Armor Point Hook Boxes (Empty): https://bit.ly/3Yl2TQN

TOPWATER...

•Jackall Riser Bait: https://bit.ly/2uxwC9Q

New Colors: Chrome, Classical Japan Bait

•Bill Lewis Zig Zag: https://bit.ly/3SNz343

Colors: Sneaky Shad, Chrome Black Back

•Rapala PXR Jowler: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs

Colors: Okie Bone, Broken Bone

•Snagproof Zoo Wake: https://bit.ly/4d3eCIf

Colors: Crappie, Dark Gill, Gizzard Shad

HARD BAITS...

•Baitsanity Explorer Jerkbait: https://bit.ly/3WtRD2a

Colors: Summer Shad, Wakasagi, Bluegill

•Duo Realis Spinbait HeartBee: https://bit.ly/3WCAkNA

Colors: LG Wakasagi, HM Oikawa

•Nichols Duh Spoon (1 3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/4cSEVki

Colors: UV Sierra, UV Morning Dawn

•Nichols Duh Humpback Spoon (1 1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3y5Uoyu

Colors: UV Sierra, UV Morning Dawn

•Jackall Counter Back Spoon: https://bit.ly/3ymOngI

Colors: Kyoya Wakasagi, Stealth Smoke Shad, Bluegill

•ZMan Tungsten Elite Evo Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3YkW2Hd

Colors: Black Blue, Glitter Bomb

SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear Soft Shine Glide: https://bit.ly/3WE2eIP

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Hitch

•ZMan Shadtron LT: https://bit.ly/46oXNoG

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Glimmer Shad

MINNOW BAITS...

•ZMan Graph Shadz: https://bit.ly/3Spu6xP

Colors: Electric Shad, Bad Shad, Smelt

•Rapala Crush City Mooch Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Yn4NR6

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Electric Shad, Shad

•Great Lakes Finesse Hover Minnow: https://bit.ly/3YkWsgL

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Iridescent, Pro Grape

•Great Lakes Finesse Sneaky Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/46piwbK

Colors: The OG, Matte Black

•Great Lakes Finesse Hanging Jig Head: https://bit.ly/3yf7fOI

Colors: The OG, Matte Black

•Zman DropKickerz: https://bit.ly/3WFi4mA

Colors: Electric Shad, Bad Shad, Smelt

SOFT BAITS...

•Reins Umbrella Wire: https://bit.ly/3zXx9ai

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Ebismo Green Pump Red

•MissileBaits Micro DBomb: https://bit.ly/4diuUwv

Colors: Alabama Bream, Super Bug

•Yamamoto 2.5" Covert Craw: https://bit.ly/4dgmxBK

Colors: Blue Craw, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

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

These 3 Mistakes Will Ruin Your Summer Fishing!

Don't make these mistakes! Summer bass fishing is tough enough without being your own worst enemy! If you can avoid these 3 common fishing mistakes, you will absolutely catch more fish this Summer!

Summer fishing success is all about attention to detail. Paying close attention to conditions and timing is the difference between a great day (or night) on the water and just wasting time. Focusing on high sun, dark shade, and shade lines, is a must this time of year!

Below you'll find links to our favorite Summer baits. We've included them as recommendations to help you be more successful as you strive to avoid these mistakes. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can find detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BIG BAITS...

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

Colors: Tactical Shad, Chrome Gill

•Bucca 6" Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Citrus Shad, Helsinki Shad

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Real Shad

TOPWATER...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, Sexy Shad, Wagin Hasu 2

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

Color: Bone, Full Metal

FROGS...

•Scum Frog Launch Frog: https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF

Colors: Bluegill, Shad, Hot Gill

•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu

STROLLING...

•Rapala Crush City Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Tennessee Shad

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/8 oz, 3/0 Hook

TIM'S STROLLING COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7'3" Medium Heavy Moderate Fast: https://bit.ly/3xZbLAy

Reel– Shimano SLX XT 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Sunline FC (15 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

Top 5 Baits For August Bass Fishing!

August is HOT but so is the fishing!! We're going to show you the best baits, and where to fish them so you can consistently catch fish throughout the month! Bass are predictable on hot days and become very easy to catch, so get out there and have some fun!

Heat is your friend! We've already done several videos talking about how bass position in the heat and how to predict their movements. Once you understand that positioning, all you need to do is fish these key lures with confidence. Summer fishing can be amazing and this is your year!

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 all the rigging components needed to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FROGS...

•Scum Frog Launch Frog: https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF

Colors: Bluegill, Shad, Hot Gill

•Bobby's Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Bluegill, Angry Gill, Hot Mess

•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu

TOPWATER...

•Rapala PXR Jowler: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs

Colors: Black Back Shad, Broken Bone

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

Colors: Chrome Gill, Copper Carp, Tactical Shad

•Big Big Baits Buzz: https://bit.ly/3iDnLLi

Colors: Black, Pearly Shad Nickel

WEEDLESS UNDERSPIN...

•Xzone Swammer Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

MINI UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

•Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

•Rapala Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Colors: Albino Shad, Shad

CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Sexy Shad

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Citrus Shad, Helsinki Shad

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Real Shad

CREATURE BAIT...

•Missile Baits D Stroyer: https://bit.ly/2QiTTrM

Colors: Super Bug, Candy Bug

DROPSHOT...

•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Morning John, PB&J Time

•Owner Covershot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

•Xzone Tungsten Dropshot Weight: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

Size: 1/4 oz

FLUKES...

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

Colors: Smokin Shad, Albino

•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

•VMC Redline Hybrid Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Size: 4/0

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