Early Spring Gear Review 2025! Rods, Reels, Tackle And Gear!

This is the hottest new gear in bass fishing for 2025! We've been testing a ton of new gear the past few months and these are the clear stand outs! From the new Shimano Outlier Series, to Aftco's Fortress Suit, to a variety of reels, baits, and tackle, these are the best new items we've found! Let's take a look!

This is our first gear review of 2025 and it's packed with amazing gear! We've been busily testing rods, reels, and baits, throughout Fall and Winter. Most baits didn't make the cut, but these gems earned their place! These new Strolling options are must haves, and the chatterbait trailers speak for themselves. For the swimbait anglers we've got the new Tranx 300 B, and the whole Shimano Outlier series! For those in the armed forces, or who want to support those that are, the Abu Garcia Zata Tact Z is an awesome addition!

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, 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.

TACTICAL APPAREL...

•New TacticalBassin Gear: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

New Items: Hoodies, Hats, Beanies

AFTCO GEAR...

•Aftco Fortress Rain Jacket: https://bit.ly/42LrGQ8

•Aftco Fortress Rain Bibs: https://bit.ly/4aPp45O

•Aftco Packable Transformer Jacket: https://bit.ly/3t4y4lP

•Aftco Packable Transformer Pants: https://bit.ly/3Zzy89y

SHIMANO TRANX...

•Shimano Tranx 300 B: https://bit.ly/40QzQ7b

Favorite Speed: 7:1 (HG)

SHIMANO OUTLIER ROD SERIES...

•Shimano Outlier Rods: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

7'4" MH Baits: S–Waver, 6" Trick Shad, Flag, 6" Magdraft

7'9" MH+ Baits: 7" Trick Shad, TK, Chad Shad, Toxic Gill

7'10" H+ Baits: Hinkle Shad, Phoney, K9, 8" Magdraft

7'11" H Baits: Citizen 6"–7", Bacca Burrito, Tyrant 9, Loose Caboose

8' XH Baits: 8" Hudd, SlideSwimmer 250, Hawghunter Mag, Tyrant 10

8' XXH Baits: Hinkle Trout, DRT Ghost, Roman Made Mother, DRT Frenzy

ABU GARCIA REEL...

•Abu Garcia Zata Tact Z: https://bit.ly/3B8E7Ks

Favorite Speed: 7.1:1

STROLL SHAD...

•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, Green Shad

Pairing– Dirty Jigs HD Tungsten Guppy: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

OWNER HEAD...

•Owner Round Ball XL: https://bit.ly/3Et1q33

Favorite Sizes: 5/16 oz – 4/0, 3/8 oz – 5/0

CHATTERBAIT TRAILER...

•ZMan ChatterShad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX

Favorite Colors: Bad Shad, Electric Shad, The Deal

YAMAMOTO SWIMBAIT...

•Yamamoto Shad Shape Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4hOE5al

Sizes: 3.2", 3.7", 4.2"

Favorite Colors: Green Gizzard, Natural Shad, Rainbow Shad

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Bass Fishing Gear Review! New Rods, BFS Baits, Bait Designs, and Swimbaits!

These new rods and baits are incredible!! From XZone's new bait finesse line, to the new Bucca Trick Shad swimbait, to some incredible strolling options from Hog Farmer, Netbait, and Owner, these are the best product launches we've ever seen this time of year!

Come along as Matt takes a deep dive into all of this awesome new gear! We work tirelessly to test all the new gear that comes to market so you don't have to. Whether you're looking for a new rod, new storage solutions, or just want to keep up with the current bait trends in bass fishing, you can rely on us to find the best of the best!

Below you'll find links to the gear Matt discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors where relevant to help you make the most informed choices when shopping for new tackle. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

NEW RODS...

•Shimano Expride B Casting Rod: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Model: 7'4" Heavy Moderate

•Shimano Expride B Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Models: 6'10" MH Extra Fast, 6'10" M Extra Fast

•Shimano Poison Adrena Spinning Rod: https://bit.ly/4c0fQmq

Model: 6'10" Medium + Extra Fast

XZONE STEALTH FINESSE SERIES...

•XZone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Colors: Big Limit, Green Pumpkin Blue Flake

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU

Colors: Grass Craw, Black Blue Flake/Green Pumpkin

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Minnow: https://bit.ly/3yAOQfo

Colors: Moon Dust, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Xzone 2.25" Stealth Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3yEr6aj

Colors: Great Lakes Sand, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Tube Head: https://bit.ly/3WY18YM

Favorite Sizes: 3/16 oz, 1/4 oz

HOG FARMER BAITS...

•Hog Farmer 3" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad, Blue Gizzard

JIGHEADS...

•Owner Round XL: Available Soon

Sizes: 8 Gram, 10 Gram

NETBAIT MINNOW...

•Netbait Baitfuel EKO Shad: https://bit.ly/3YFm3Rq

Colors: Real Shad, Green Shad, Electric Shad

GLIDE BAIT...

•Bucca Brand 6" Trick Shad: Available Soon

Colors: Threadfintastic, Gizzard Magic

LINE STORAGE...

•Seaguar Line And Leader Management Bags: https://bit.ly/3yb17XZ

Sizes...

•3x3 (Small leader spools)

•4x4 (Standard Spools)

•7X4 (Standard Spools)

•Seaguar Bulk Line Management Bag: https://bit.ly/4c6mlny

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

ICAST GEAR REVIEW: The Best Baits, Lures, And Tackle of 2024!

Here are the "best of the best" from ICAST 2024! These baits, lures, and terminal tackle, stole the show! From Bait Finesse to big swimbaits, there was a ton of of exciting new gear to check out! Let's take a look!

It's easy to be overwhelmed by all the new gear at ICAST. It's hard to tell what's a ripoff, what's a scam, and what will change your fishing. Instead of risking your hard earned money on mystery baits, let us cut through the hype and show you the real stand outs from the show.

This ICAST was awesome! There were so many awesome new products on display that we had to break this gear review into multiple segments. Don't forget to check back tomorrow from the "rod and reel" segment! Below, You'll find links to all the baits and equipment in today's video, listed in the order they appeared. We've even included our favorite sizes and colors where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

TERMINAL TACKLE...

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten Guppy HD: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Favorite Size: 1/8 oz, 1/4 oz

•Hayabusa D Striker Type Hover Hook: https://bit.ly/3Spg5QM

Favorite Size: 1

•BKK OCD Tackle Storage System (Fully Loaded): https://bit.ly/46ph2OI

•BKK OCD Tackle Storage System (Empty): https://bit.ly/3WPgLln

•BKK OCD Armor Point Hook Boxes (Empty): https://bit.ly/3Yl2TQN

TOPWATER...

•Jackall Riser Bait: https://bit.ly/2uxwC9Q

New Colors: Chrome, Classical Japan Bait

•Bill Lewis Zig Zag: https://bit.ly/3SNz343

Colors: Sneaky Shad, Chrome Black Back

•Rapala PXR Jowler: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs

Colors: Okie Bone, Broken Bone

•Snagproof Zoo Wake: https://bit.ly/4d3eCIf

Colors: Crappie, Dark Gill, Gizzard Shad

HARD BAITS...

•Baitsanity Explorer Jerkbait: https://bit.ly/3WtRD2a

Colors: Summer Shad, Wakasagi, Bluegill

•Duo Realis Spinbait HeartBee: https://bit.ly/3WCAkNA

Colors: LG Wakasagi, HM Oikawa

•Nichols Duh Spoon (1 3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/4cSEVki

Colors: UV Sierra, UV Morning Dawn

•Nichols Duh Humpback Spoon (1 1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3y5Uoyu

Colors: UV Sierra, UV Morning Dawn

•Jackall Counter Back Spoon: https://bit.ly/3ymOngI

Colors: Kyoya Wakasagi, Stealth Smoke Shad, Bluegill

•ZMan Tungsten Elite Evo Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3YkW2Hd

Colors: Black Blue, Glitter Bomb

SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear Soft Shine Glide: https://bit.ly/3WE2eIP

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Hitch

•ZMan Shadtron LT: https://bit.ly/46oXNoG

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Glimmer Shad

MINNOW BAITS...

•ZMan Graph Shadz: https://bit.ly/3Spu6xP

Colors: Electric Shad, Bad Shad, Smelt

•Rapala Crush City Mooch Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Yn4NR6

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Electric Shad, Shad

•Great Lakes Finesse Hover Minnow: https://bit.ly/3YkWsgL

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Iridescent, Pro Grape

•Great Lakes Finesse Sneaky Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/46piwbK

Colors: The OG, Matte Black

•Great Lakes Finesse Hanging Jig Head: https://bit.ly/3yf7fOI

Colors: The OG, Matte Black

•Zman DropKickerz: https://bit.ly/3WFi4mA

Colors: Electric Shad, Bad Shad, Smelt

SOFT BAITS...

•Reins Umbrella Wire: https://bit.ly/3zXx9ai

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Ebismo Green Pump Red

•MissileBaits Micro DBomb: https://bit.ly/4diuUwv

Colors: Alabama Bream, Super Bug

•Yamamoto 2.5" Covert Craw: https://bit.ly/4dgmxBK

Colors: Blue Craw, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

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

Bass Fishing Gear Review! The Best Rods, Reels, and Baits For Summer Bass Fishing!

These are the HOTTEST new baits and gear to hit the bass fishing scene this Summer! After countless hours of testing, we've found the best new gear of the year! We've got rods and reels from Megabass, Shimano, Daiwa, and Abu Garcia. We've got baits and hooks from Duo Realis, Great Lakes Finesse, Netbait, and Owner! We've even got tackle storage and functional apparel! Let's go!!

This buyer's guide is all about quality bass fishing gear! We've got a strong focus on finesse, though the Megabass Destroyer LT doesn't fit that mold. Whether you're looking for a new rod or reel, a bait that will get bit when others won't, or a better way to store tackle, we've got you covered! These review allow our inner tackle junkies to run wild, but they also offer a unique look into the constant refinements this industry is making to stay ahead of heavily pressured fish and changing conditions.

Below you'll find links to all of the gear in the video. We've listed it in the order it appears so it's easy for you to find, and included any rigging or upgrade components you need to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE SHIRT...

•Aftco Ocean Bound Hooded Sunshirt: https://bit.ly/3wANnor

•Aftco OceanBound Sunshirt: https://bit.ly/3IYMpoH

THE ROD...

•Megabass Destroyer TS Rods: https://bit.ly/3VLVwjQ

Favorite Models: 7'2" Poker, 7'11" Black Jack

THE REELS...

•Shimano Twin Power FE Reel: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Favorite Size: 3000

•Daiwa Tatula BF 70 BFS Reel: https://bit.ly/4b7UbYM

•Abu Garcia Zenon LTX BFS Reel: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

TREBLE HOOKS AND SPLIT RINGS...

•Owner ST–26 Treble Hooks: https://bit.ly/3URHlrP

Main Sizes: 8, 10, 14

•Owner Hyperwire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 1

SPY BAIT...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 70 (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Komochi Wakasagi, River Bait

JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Shading X R 55: https://bit.ly/3xkMH6Y

Colors: HT Wakasagi, LZ Wakasagi, Kasumi Ito

SOFT BAITS...

•Great Lakes Finesse Juvy Craw: https://bit.ly/4aCo9UC

Colors: GP Purple Copper Flk, Motor Oil, Green Pump

•Netbait STH 2.5" Baitfuel Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Color: Juvenile Goby

STORAGE SOLUTIONS...

•Nomad Splash Bags: https://bit.ly/4b96xQx

Sizes: Small, Large

•Buzbe Hive 26 Modular Tote: https://bit.ly/3VKuJUZ

(This Size Shown In The Video)

•Buzbe Hive 13 Modular Tote: https://bit.ly/3zfiWVF

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! It's all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz