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

BUYER'S GUIDE: Ultra HIGH END Rod And Reel Combos! The BEST Fishing Gear Money Can Buy!

The Ultimate Rod and Reel buyer’s guide is here!!! G Loomis, Megabass, St. Croix, Shimano, Dobyns, Daiwa, we've got it all! Whether you're a tackle enthusiast, a fisherman interested in a high-end combo, or a newer angler who's just wants to know what's out there, this video is packed with information to educate you about the nicest gear on the market!

High-end gear is amazing! The benefits it has on your fishing are remarkable! The only concern is at these prices, you don’t want to make the wrong purchase! We’re taking all the guess work out and showing you our personal favorite models. Matt and Tim were both tasked with choosing 11 of their favorite high-end rod and reel combos that impacted their fishing this year. Its really interesting to see their unique fishing styles come out in the gear they chose as well as the information they pour out about each pairing. 

Below you’ll find links to every combo. We’ve listed them in the order they were discussed by each angler to help you find the exact combos you’re searching for. 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

•$500 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/cAtbntQHpv4

TIM'S COMBO #1...

•G Loomis Conquest 902S SJR Spinning: http://bit.ly/2BiGUNi

•Shimano Stella FK 3000: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

MATT'S COMBO #1...

•Shimano Poison Adrena 7'3" MH Casting: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

•Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

TIM'S COMBO #2...

•Shimano Poison Adrena 7' Medium Spinning: https://bit.ly/388U0PD

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

MATT'S COMBO #2...

•Megabass P5 Baby Plugging Spinning: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

•Shimano Vanford 2000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

TIM'S COMBO #3...

•G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR Spinning: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

•Shimano Stella FK 2500: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

MATT'S COMBO #3...

•G Loomis NRX+ 901S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

TIM'S COMBO #4...

•G Loomis NRX+ 821S NRR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

MATT'S COMBO #4...

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

•Shimano Bantam MGL A: https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

TIM'S COMBO #5...

•St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

•Shimano Antares A: http://bit.ly/2Vz0TRx

MATT'S COMBO #5...

•Shimano Conquest 905C MBR: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY

•Shimano Antares A: http://bit.ly/2Vz0TRx

TIM'S COMBO #6...

•Megabass Destroyer P5 Z-Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

•Daiwa Steen CT SV TW: https://bit.ly/3esUZjg

MATT'S COMBO #6...

•Daiwa Steen AGS Medium Heavy Heavy: https://bit.ly/3RhFit1

•Shimano Bantam MGL A: https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

TIM'S COMBO #7...

•St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" Medium XFast: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

•Shimano Aldebaran 50 MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

MATT'S COMBO #7...

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

•Shimano Twin Power FD 2500: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

TIM'S COMBO #8...

•St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

•Shimano Bantam MGL A: https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

MATT'S COMBO #8...

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

•Shimano Metanium DC: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

TIM'S COMBO #9...

•Dobyns Xtasy 755C Full Grip: http://bit.ly/36fIHCg

•Daiwa Zillion SV TW G: https://bit.ly/3xobPDM

MATT'S COMBO #9...

•Shimano Conquest 842C MBR: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY

•Shimano Aldebaran 50 MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

TIM'S COMBO #10...

•Megabass Destroyer P5 Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

•Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

MATT'S COMBO #10...

•Megabass Triza Dragoon: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au

•Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

TIM'S COMBO #11...

•G Loomis NRX+ 853C JWR: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq

•Shimano Aldebaran 50 MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

MATT'S COMBO #11…

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

•Shimano Stella FK 3000: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

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

Buyer's Guide: High End Rod and Reel Combos!! Best Rods Money Can Buy!

Its time! The lightest, most sensitive tackle on the market is the focus of today's Buyer's Guide! Today we're exploring the finest casting and spinning combos you can get! We're looking at a variety of rods and reels, discussing the advantages of each, and teaching you how to pair combos together to create perfect matches for your fishing style. 

Instead of looking at a handful of brands and explaining the differences between them, we decided to mix it up and look at specific combos that have changed our fishing. Matt and Tim each brought 10 high-end combos they enjoy using, and explain the advantages of each. 

We've included links to every combo, in the order they were shown. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse were you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. Many are available to purchase but in the midst of this crazy year, a few are backordered and some are available for pre-order. If you have questions about building your perfect high-end combo leave a comment and we'll do our best to help you choose the right gear for you. 

Previous Videos... 

$500 Combos: https://bit.ly/3lW1o5I

-$400 Combos: https://bit.ly/3lSfwwz

-$200 Combos: https://bit.ly/2USSCJv

-$100 Combos: https://bit.ly/37aupED

TIM’S TOP 10 COMBOS…

Spinning #1... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX 852S JWR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Spinning #2... 

Rod- G Loomis 822 DSR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Spinning #3... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Extreme 7'6" Medium: https://bit.ly/37UhrKR

Reel- Daiwa Certate LT 2500: http://bit.ly/35Kclij

Spinning #4... 

Rod- Dobyns Xtasy 7'5" Medium Light (752): http://bit.ly/2KS92gK

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Spinning #5... 

Rod- G Loomis Conquest 902S SJR: http://bit.ly/2BiGUNi

Reel- Shimano Stella FJ 3000: http://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

Casting #1... 

Rod- Megabass P5 Destroyer Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/30GcHqb

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Casting #2...

Rod- Megabass Destroyer Otomat: http://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Casting #3... 

Rod- Dobyns Champion Extreme HP 7'8" Heavy (784): http://bit.ly/2ab2kRX

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC HG: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Casting #4... 

Rod- Dobyns Xtasy 7'5" Heavy (754): http://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC HG: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Casting #5... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX 894C JWR: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq

Reel- Shimano Antares 70: http://bit.ly/2Vz0TRx

MATT’S TOP 10 COMBOS…

Casting #1... 

Rod- Shimano Poison Adrena 6'11" Medium+: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Spinning #1... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2pjJWMA

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Casting #2... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Casting #3... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend X 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r3Wskp

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Casting #4... 

Rod- Megabass P5 Destroyer Tequila Baccarac: https://bit.ly/30GcHqb

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC HG: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Casting #5... 

Rod- Megabass P5 Destroyer Z-Crank: https://bit.ly/30GcHqb

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Casting #6... 

Rod- Megabass Triza Travel Stym Palides: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Spinning #2...

Rod- G Loomis NRX 872S JWR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Twin Power FD 2500: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Casting #7... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Extreme 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

Reel- Shimano Antares 70: http://bit.ly/2Vz0TRx

Casting #8... 

Rod- G Loomis Conquest 842C MBR: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY

Reel- Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Hat: https://bit.ly/31EYB8W

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G