BUYER'S GUIDE: Best $500 Rod And Reel Combos!

These are the best "Bang For The Buck" rods in the entire industry! If you want your money to go the further, it happens right here at the $500 price point! The sensivity of these models is incredible, the weight reduction is incredible, and you can get all of it at a very affordable price!

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!

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... 

•$100 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/n3AQnmNoUPQ

•$200 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/YqWwjXJtkdo

•$300 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/N-NHeMwI77Q

•$400 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/-H9VEnkSiow


SPINNING COMBO #1...

•Megabass Levante Spinning Rod: http://bit.ly/2Ibeo70

Models: Shaky Head, WhipSnake

•Shimano Sustain FJ Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Size: 2500 or 3000


SPINNING COMBO #2...

•Shimano Expride B Spinning Rod: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

Models: 6'10" ML, 7' Light, 7'2" ML

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

Size: 2500 or 3000


SPINNING COMBO #3...

•Daiwa Tatula Elite AGS Spinning Rod: http://bit.ly/2QHupT9

Models: 7'1" Medium "Ehrler", 7'6" ML "Feider"

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

Size: 2500 or 3000


CASTING COMBO #1...

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

Models: 7'1" MH Fast, 7'4" Heavy Fast, 7'10" Heavy Mod

•Daiwa Tatula SV TWS Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/2xALqpz

Speed: 7.3:1


CASTING COMBO #2...

•Shimano Expride B Casting Rod: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Models: 6'10" M, 6'10" ML, 7'2" ML, 7'6" MH

•Shimano Curado 70 MGL Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Speed: 7.4:1 (HG)


CASTING COMBO #3...

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

Models: Braillist, EMTF, Tour Versatile

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

Speed: 7.4:1 (HG)


CASTING COMBO #4...

•G Loomis GCX Casting Rod: https://bit.ly/3ykNXSN

Models: 843C MBR, 903C MBR

•Shimano Chronarch MGL Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Speed: 7.1:1 (HG)


ALTERNATIVE ROD... G Loomis IMX Pro

•IMX Pro Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

•IMX Pro Mag Bass: http://bit.ly/2lVATTC

•IMX Pro Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS

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


CASTING COMBO #5...

•Gamakatsu Luxxe Avenge Casting Rod: https://bit.ly/3hzK2ee

Model: 7' Medium Heavy

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

Speed: 7.5:1 


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

Jig (Micro)- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

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


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