BUYER’S GUIDE: $500 ROD AND REEL COMBOS
$500 Combos are the best "Bang For The Buck" in the fishing industry! These rods combine high-end performance and incredible sensitivity with affordable prices. If you're looking to take your angling to the next level, any of these rod and reel combos will help you do it. From the Shimano Expride's incredible sensitivity, to the Megabass Orochi's incredible actions, there is something at this price point for every angler!
At this price point its all about sensitivity and durability. Each of these rods offers incredible value and should be considered an asset in your angling line up. The jump in quality from $400 combos to $500 combos, is the biggest increase at any price point in bass fishing. These are truly high-end rods, without the high-end price tag. You won't find a more sensitive rod than an Expride without spending $400 or more! You won't find more refined actions than G Loomis’ IMX Pros anywhere, and you won’t be able to match the unique actions of Megabass’ Orochi XX line.
Below you’ll find links to the rods and reels in the video. We’ve included our favorite models for each line of rods as well as our preferred sizes and speeds for the reels. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
PREVIOUS BUYER’S GUIDES…
-$400 Combos: https://youtu.be/vRH5LfBphP0
-$300 Combos: https://youtu.be/roGUV4z4YZI
-$200 Combos: https://youtu.be/duCPOzl2u50
-$100 Combos: https://youtu.be/QE2vm7eL2PQ
SPINNING COMBOS…
COMBO #1…
Rod- Daiwa Elite AGS: http://bit.ly/2QHupT9
Favorite Models: 7’6” ML Feider, 7’1” Medium Ehrler
Reel- Daiwa Tatula LT: http://bit.ly/2zrq4id
Preferred Size: 2000
COMBO #2…
Rod- G Loomis GCX Dropshot: https://bit.ly/3FA19Xt
Rod- G Loomis GCX JWR: https://bit.ly/3qK2yGu
Favorite Models: 822 DSR, 852 JWR,
Reel- Shimano Vanford: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Preferred Size: 2500
COMBO #3…
Rod- Shimano Expride: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Favorite Models: 6’10” ML, 7’ Medium, 7’ Light+
Reel- Shimano Sustain FJ: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP
Preferred Size: 2500
CASTING COMBOS…
COMBO #1…
Rod- Megabass Orochi XX: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Favorite Models: Braillist, EMTF, Perfect Pitch, Flat Side Special
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL: https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP
Preferred Speed: 7:1 (HG)
COMBO #2…
Rod- G Loomis GCX MBR: https://bit.ly/3ykNXSN
Rod- G Loomis GCX Crankbait: https://bit.ly/2G5Bc86
Favorite Models: 843C MBR, 845 CBR
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Preferred Speed: 7:1 (HG)
COMBO #3…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro MBR: http://bit.ly/2lVATTC
Favorite Models: 845 CBR, 906 CBR, 966 SWBR, 844 MBR, 843 MBR
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL: https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP
Preferred Speed: 7:1 (HG)
COMBO #4…
Rod- Savage Gear Black Ops: https://bit.ly/35Qfcc7
Favorite Models: 7’1” Medium, 7’3” Medium Heavy,
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Preferred Speed: 7:1 (HG)
COMBO #5…
Rod- Shimano Expride: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Favorite Models: 7’11” XH, 7’3” XH, 7’2” Heavy, 6’10” Medium
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Preferred Speed: 8:1 (XG)
FAVORITE RODS BY TECHNIQUE...
Jerkbait- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Lipless- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Chatterbait- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy Glass: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Dropshot- Megabass Orochi XX WhipSnake: http://bit.ly/2XkVoej
Ned Rig- Shimano Expride Spinning 6'10" Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Heavy Flipping- Shimano Expride 7'11" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Light Flip- Shimano Expride 7'6" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Tail Spin- G Loomis IMX Pro 843 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Keitech (4.8)- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Keitech (2.8)- G Loomis IMX Pro 862C SWBR: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS
Jig (Pitch and Flip)- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Jig (Football)- Megabass Orochi XX Extreme Mission Type F: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH
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 (10XD)- Dobyns Champion XP 805 Crank: http://bit.ly/29OVD4V
Squarebill- Megabass Orochi XX Flat Side Special: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Spinnerbait- G Loomis IMX Pro 812 SBR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi
Frog- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
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...
TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
