BUYER'S GUIDE: BEST CASTING REELS (Budget To Enthusiast)

The 2023 Buyer's Guide Series is here!!! Today we're kicking it off with the best casting reels for every situation! From budget friendly to high end, full size to bait finesse, these are the best fishing reels we've found from around the industry! Our goal with these guides is to help you make educated decisions when purchasing fishing tackle, as well as to help your loved ones shop for you during the holiday season. Let's get started!!

If you've never experienced our Holiday Buyer's Guide Series the next few weeks are going to be fun! Every year we take time just before the holidays to film these videos to help anglers like you make educated decisions about rods, reels, and tackle. This year we're starting with casting and spinning reels, then swimbaits, then tackle storage. After that, we begin covering all the major bait categories, before finally culminating at the rod and reel combo guides! We hope you're ready!!

If you have any questions about gear along the way be sure to ask in the comments and we'll do our best to help you. Below you'll find links to the exact reels in today's video, along with some of the related gear we mentioned. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items.

PREVIOUS YEAR'S ROD AND REEL 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

•Ultra High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/-4aUElWcGxw

LOWEST COST CASTING REELS...

•Daiwa CC 80: https://bit.ly/34ltqP9
•Shimano Caius: https://bit.ly/2O3Dvuw
•Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

BUDGET FRIENDLY CASTING REELS...

•13 Fishing Modus C2: https://bit.ly/3HJdwnR

Preferred Speed: 8:1

•Shimano SLX A: https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Preferred Speed: 7.2:1 (HG)

•Daiwa Fuego: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Preferred Speed: 7.3:1 (HS)

•Lews Speed Spool LFS: https://bit.ly/2xEElEw

Preferred Speed: 7.5:1 (SH)

•Seviin GF: https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Preferred Speed: 7.3:1

SHIMANO SMALL FRAME REELS...

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

•Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

•Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

SHIMANO FULL FRAME REELS...

•Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

•Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

•Shimano Curado 200 M (HG): https://bit.ly/2acRpsK

DAIWA SMALL FRAME REELS...

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

•Daiwa Tatula SV TW 70: https://bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ

DAIWA FULL FRAME REELS...

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

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

13 FISHING REELS...

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

•13 Fishing Concept A2: https://bit.ly/36XlOVs

LEWS REELS...

•Lews KVD LFS: https://bit.ly/3BwkvMA

BFS REELS...

•Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

•Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

•KastKing Kestrel: https://bit.ly/3Or8X4W

FLUOROCARBON LINE...

•Seaguar Basix: https://bit.ly/38c1HHr

Preferred Size: 15 lb

•Sunline Super FC: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Preferred Size: 12 lb

BRAIDED LINE...

•Power Pro Maxcuatro: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Preferred Size: 50 lb

•Sufix 131: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Preferred Size: 40 lb

REEL COVERS...

•13 Fishing Skull Cap: https://bit.ly/37oWmIL

•Rod Glove Neoprene Cover: https://bit.ly/3QNcpYE

UPCOMING VIDEOS...

Tomorrow 11/22 – Spinning Reels

Thursday 11/23 – Soft Swimbaits

Friday 11/24 – Hard Swimbaits

Monday 11/27 – Tackle Storage

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... 

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Spring Buyer's Guide: Best Rods And Reels For Bass Fishing!

Welcome back to our Spring Buyer's Guide Series! Today is video #2 and we're covering the best rods and reels, at any price, that we use for Spring bass fishing! From rods for specific techniques, to reels who's features far-exceed their price tags, this is going to be fun! 

Today's video is all about finding the gems amongst all the brands. We set aside our favorites and searched for the very best from across the industry. After searching high and low, we assembled the most detailed list we've ever created!

Below you'll find links to the exact rods and reels shown in the video, followed by a detailed list of rods for all the popular Spring techniques. For every technique, we're showing you our top pick for "mid priced" and top pick for "high end" so you can choose the model that best fits your budget. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the rods and reels. 

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

-Rods and Reels For Bass Fishing On A Budget: https://youtu.be/VF0PVC2P1Po

UPCOMING BUYER'S GUIDES... 

-Hard Baits For Spring Bass Fishing

-Soft Baits For Spring Bass Fishing

-Rain Gear/Sun Gear/Apparel

-Boat Electronics, Tools, and Equipment

ENTIRE ROD LINES SHOWN IN THE VIDEO... 

-Shimano Expride B Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

-Megabass Orochi XX Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

-G Loomis NRX+ Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq

"MBR" RODS (843C and 844C)... 

-NRX+ MBR Rods: https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

-GLX MBR Rods: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

-IMX PRO MBR Rods: http://bit.ly/2lVATTC

-GCX MBR Rods: https://bit.ly/3ykNXSN

ST. CROIX'S 7'4" HEAVY FAST RODS... 

-Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

-Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

-Victory 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

-Bass X 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

REELS SHOWN IN THE VIDEO... 

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

-Shimano Curado 150 MGL: https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

-Shimano Sustain FJ: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

-13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

CHATTERBAIT... 

Mid- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy Glass: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

High- G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

SQUAREBILL/LIPLESS... 

Mid- G Loomis GCX 845 CBR: https://bit.ly/2G5Bc86

High- Megabass Orochi XX Flat Side Special: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

SPINNERBAIT... 

Mid- G Loomis IMX Pro 884C MBR: http://bit.ly/2lVATTC

High- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/3ykNXSN

JIGS... 

Mid- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

High- St. Croix Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

JERKBAIT... 

Mid- Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

High- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

MID DIVING CRANKBAITS... 

Mid- St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'4" MH Moderate: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

High- G Loomis IMX Pro 906C CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

UNDERSPIN/PADDLE TAIL SWIMBAIT... 

Mid- Halo KSII Elite 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36wC5UF

High- Shimano Poison Adrena 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

LARGE SWIMBAIT... 

Mid- Dobyns Champion XP 806 Heavy: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX

High- G Loomis 966 SWBR: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS

BLADE BAIT... 

Mid- Shimano Expride B 7'2" ML: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

SENKO... 

Mid- Shimano Poison Adrena 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

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

DROPSHOT/FINESSE... 

Mid- Shimano Expride 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

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

TEXAS RIG... 

Mid- Megabass Orochi XX Tour Versatile: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

High- Megabass P5 The X-Bites: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

SHAKY HEAD... 

Mid- Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

High- G Loomis NRX+ 852C JWR: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq

A-RIG... 

Mid- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

High- Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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BUYER'S GUIDE: ULTRA HIGH END RODS AND REELS! AS GOOD AS IT GETS!

We’ve arrived! The Ultimate Rod and Reel buyer’s guide is here! G Loomis, Megabass, St. Croix, Daiwa, Shimano, Dobyns, we've got it all! Whether you're a tackle enthusiast, a fisherman considering making the leap into a high-end combo, or a newer angler who's curiosity is piqued, this video is packed with information to educate you about the nicest gear on the market. 

High-end gear is incredible! The only problem is that at these prices, you don’t want to make the wrong purchase! We’re taking out all the guess work and showing you our absolute favorite models. Both anglers were tasked with choosing their 10 favorite high-end rod and reel combos for 2021. 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. Many items are in stock but most of those that aren’t can be backordered, or in the case of the NRX+, can be pre-ordered. 

TIM’S COMBOS

TIM’S #1 SPINNING COMBO… 

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

Reel- Shimano Stella FJ 2500: http://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

TIM’S #2 SPINNING COMBO… 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 6’10” 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

TIM’S #3 SPINNING COMBO… 

Rod- Dobyns Xtasy 7’5” Med Light (752): http://bit.ly/2KS92gK

Reel- Daiwa Certate LT 3000: http://bit.ly/35Kclij

TIM’S #4 SPINNING COMBO… 

Rod- Megabass P5 Windbuster: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Reel- Shimano Sustain FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

TIM’S #5 SPINNING COMBO… 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 7’6” 901S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel- Shimano Stella FJ 2500: http://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

TIM’S #1 CASTING COMBO… 

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

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

TIM’S #2 CASTING COMBO… 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 6’10” Medium: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

TIM’S #3 CASTING COMBO… 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 7’1” Med Hvy 853C JWR: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq

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

TIM’S #4 CASTING COMBO… 

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

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

TIM’S #5 CASTING COMBO… 

Rod- G Loomis NRX_ 7’5” Heavy 894C JWR: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

MATT’S COMBOS

MATT’S #1 SPINNING COMBO…

Rod- Megabass P5 Baby Plugging: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

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

MATT’S #2 SPINNING COMBO…

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

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

MATT’S #3 SPINNING COMBO…

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

Reel- Shimano Stella FJ 2500: http://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

MATT’S #1 CASTING COMBO…

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

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

MATT’S #2 CASTING COMBO…

Rod- Megabass P5 Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

MATT’S #3 CASTING COMBO…

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

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

MATT’S #4 CASTING COMBO…

Rod- Shimano Poison Adrena 7’2” Heavy: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

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

MATT’S #5 CASTING COMBO…

Rod- Megabass P5 Tequila Baccarac: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

MATT’S #6 CASTING COMBO…

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 7’4” Heavy: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

MATT’S #7 CASTING COMBO…

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

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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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

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