FALL TRANSITION GEAR REVIEW! The Best New Rods, Reels and Baits!

Let's look at the hottest new items in bass fishing for Early Fall 2023! We've been testing a variety of new gear the past few months and these are the stand outs! From rods and reels, to baits and terminal tackle, these are the best of the best! Let's check them out!

This is our 3rd gear review to come out of ICAST 2023! There were more products launched at this event than any in recent history. From high end rods and reels to budget gear that feels high end, the list goes on and on! The BFS trend is in full swing but there were plenty of full size baits to drool over as well. Which was your favorite?

Below you'll find links to all our favorite gear that was featured in this video. We've listed them in the order they appeared in the video and included all relevant information on favorite colors, sizes, etc. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FISHING RODS...

•Shimano Expride B Casting 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

•Shimano Curado Casting 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

•St. Croix Bass X Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/45EVigL

Favorite Models: 7'4" Heavy Fast, 6'8" Medium, 7'1" Medium Heavy

•St. Croix Bass X Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/3Enw0Ys

Favorite Models: 6'10" Med Light, 7'1" Medium

FISHING REELS...

•Daiwa Tatula 100: https://bit.ly/3P1CbGz

Favorite Speed: 7.1:1

•Shimano Sedona FJ: https://bit.ly/3L30djp

Favorite Size: 2500

GOBY BAIT...

•ZMan TRD GobyZ: https://bit.ly/3P35U1R

Colors: The Deal, Green Pumpkin

MEGABASS BFS JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Colors: Kasumi Ito KS, HT Ito Wakasagi

•Megabass X80 Jr BFS Jerkbait: https://bit.ly/3KFaLoz

Colors: GP Invisible Wakasagi, GP Pro Green

•Megabass X70 BFS Jerkbait: https://bit.ly/3EplsrV

Colors: GP Phantom, GG Deadly Black Shad

MEGABASS BFS CRANKBAITS...

•Megabass Griffin Bait Finesse SR: https://bit.ly/3qOyDj6

Colors: Mat Craw 2, Phantom Green Craw

•Megabass Griffin Bait Finesse MR: https://bit.ly/47of55j

Colors: GP Kawamatsu, Mat Shad

MEGABASS BFS TOPWATER...

•Megabass Baby Pop X BFS Popper: https://bit.ly/3QgjPDY

Colors: Mat Shad, Galaxy Smoke

•Megabass Dog X Jr Coayu BFS: https://bit.ly/475zcoD

Colors: Laser Beam, Bahama Milk Pearl

SPINNERBAIT...

•Shimano Swagy Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/45E03ao

Colors: Natural Bait, Tidal Killer

ICE JIG...

•Rapala Jigging Rap Magnum: https://bit.ly/47ZF5Ej

Colors: Bleak, Live Smelt, Shad

SHALLOW SQUAREBILL...

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

Colors: Mossy Shad, Ghost Minnow

SHAKEY HEAD...

•BKK Silent Chaser Glide'N Shake: https://bit.ly/3R6qTne

Favorite Size: 1/8 oz, 3/16 oz, 1/0 Hook

TOPWATER...

•ZMan 4" Hellraizer: https://bit.ly/3P0vseM

Colors: Chrome, Ghost Shad, Scaly Shad

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: 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

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