What Fishing Rod Do You Need For Every Technique! (Beginner To Advanced)

This is the information you need to know! From how to get the most out of budget rods, to the meanings of rod action and power. Tim is showing everything you need to know to get the best fishing rods for your favorite techniques, regardless of your budget!

Fishing gear is expensive and the truth is, most anglers are guessing when they make a purchase. You're at the mercy of a tackle shop employee or an online review as you spend spend hard earned money on a new rod. It doesn't have to be that way! Understanding ratings, codes, and how popular brands differ, will take all the guess work out so you can make the best selections for your fishing style.

Below you'll find links to many of our favorite rods, separated by technique. We've also included a few budget–minded rods as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

Casting Rod– Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Casting Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk


Spinning Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Spinning Reel– Daiwa Legalis LT 2500D–XH: https://bit.ly/3Y0kDh3


BRAIDED LINE...

•Power Pro Braided Line: https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Spinning– 15 lb Line

Casting– 40 lb Line


OUR FAVORITE RODS BY TECHNIQUE...

Jig (Pitch and Flip)– Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Jig (Light Football)– G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Jig (Heavy Football)– Megabass Orochi XX EMTF: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Jerkbait– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Alabama Rig– Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Lipless Crankbait– G Loomis IMX Pro 855C CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

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

Ned Rig– G Loomis NRX+ 821S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

Heavy Flipping– Shimano Expride 7'11" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Weightless Worms– Megabass P5 Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Tail Spin/Blade– Shimano Expride 7’2” Medium LIght: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Keitech (4.8)– Halo KS II Elite 7’5” Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36wC5UF

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 (All Around)– Shimano Zodias 7'6" MH Glass: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Squarebill– Megabass Orochi XX Flat Side Special: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Spinnerbait– St. Croix Legend Tournament 7’3” MH Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Frog– Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Bait Finesse– Megabass P5 Pop X Stick (6'3" UL): https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Northern Hair Jig– G Loomis NRX+ 901S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

Texas Rig– Shimano Poison Adrena 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

Strolling– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q


FAVORITE BUDGET RODS BY TECHNIQUE...

Jerkbait– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Crankbait– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" MH: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Jig– Fenwick Eagle 7'3" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

Texas Rig– Daiwa Tatula XT 7’3” MH Fast: https://bit.ly/3wqRhwq

All Around– Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Dropshot/Ned Rig– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" Med Light X Fast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Topwater (Walking)– Halo XDIII 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3ojz68h

Topwater (Popper) – 13 Fishing Defy Black 6’7” Medium: https://bit.ly/32gzFnN

Big Swimbait– Savage Gear 8' Heavy Squad: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Frog– Daiwa Tatula 7’4” Heavy Frog: http://bit.ly/2Q4NgKA


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


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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Spring Buyer's Guide: Budget Rods and Reels For Bass Fishing!

Welcome to the 1st Annual Spring Buyer's Guide Series! We're kicking this series off with budget-minded rods and reels for serious anglers. We scoured the fishing industry for the best rods and reels for different techniques, so you don't have to break the bank when you need a new combo. This is only the beginning! We've got 6 videos in total, a new video launching every day this week, to help you with everything from rods to baits, and electronics to apparel. Check back every day for a fresh video!

When it comes to budget gear, the rod actions allow for some wiggle room between techniques. As a result, we were able to narrow the search down to a handful of models to cover all the most popular Spring bass fishing techniques. We specifically searched for rods that would multi-task at least 2 major categories, then paired them with affordable reels that could take the abuse needed for the techniques. 

Below you'll find links to the exact rods and reels shown in the video. They're listed in the order they appeared and we've even included our favorite line, based on the techniques we recommend. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


CHATTERBAIT/SPINNERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- 13 Fishing Defy Black 7' Crankbait: https://bit.ly/34UI0mh

Reel- 13 Fishing Origin Chrome: https://bit.ly/3EF9ubC

Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


JERKBAIT/FLUKE/ WACKY RIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG or XG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


SQUAREBILL/LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


TEXAS RIG/JIG/SMALL GLIDE COMBO...

Rod- Dobyns Fury 704C (7' Heavy): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Lews Speed Spool LFS (7:1): http://bit.ly/2xEElEw

Line- Power Pro 20 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sufix Advance 12 lb Green: https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


SHAKY HEAD/SENKO COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- 13 Fishing Inception (6.6:1): https://bit.ly/3JrZSDX

Line- Power Pro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sufix Advance 17 lb Green: https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


DROPSHOT/NED RIG COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 6'8" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Reel- Daiwa BG 2000: http://bit.ly/32Xscbb

Line- Sunline SX1 12: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Fluorocarbon leader (7 lb): http://bit.ly/2aiu0Wu


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... 

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How To Choose The Right Fishing Rod (Beginner To Advanced)

This is the information no one is talking about! From the basics (how to interpret rod models) to advanced details on rod action and power, Matt is laying down everything you need to know to make educated decisions about fishing rods. 

Fishing gear is expensive and the truth is, most anglers are guessing when they make a purchase. They have no idea if the rod they're buying will do what they need. But it doesn't have to be that way. Understanding ratings will take out all the guess work so you can begin making easy decisions. 

Below you'll find links to many of our favorite rods, separated by technique. We've also included a few budget-minded rods as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. In many cases the rods are available, in a few they're available for pre-order and expected to arrive in early Spring.


FAVORITE RODS BY TECHNIQUE... 

Jig (Pitch and Flip)- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Jig (Light Football)- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Jig (Heavy Football)- Megabass Orochi XX Extreme Mission Type F: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

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

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

Lipless- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

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

Ned Rig- G Loomis NRX+ 821S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

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

Heavy Flipping- Shimano Expride 7'11" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Light Flip- Shimano Curado 7'5" XH: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

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 (All Around)- Shimano Zodias 7'6" MH Glass: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

BFS- Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse 7': https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Northern Hair Jig- Megabass P5 Baby Plugging: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj


FAVORITE BUDGET RODS BY TECHNIQUE... 

Jerkbait- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Crankbait- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" MH: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Jig- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" MH Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Texas Rig- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" MH Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

All Around- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Dropshot/Ned Rig- Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Topwater- Halo XDIII 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3ojz68h

Big Swimbait- Savage Gear 8' Heavy Squad: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Frog- Dobyns Fury 7'3" Mag Heavy: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV


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