Buyer's Guide: Craw and Creature Baits for Year Round Success!

Creature baits are not all created equal! In today's buyer's guide we're simplifying creatures and craws by narrowing it down to 8 baits for different situations. Each of these baits will help you catch more fish throughout the year! Whether you're punching mats, flipping, throwing a wobble head, or working a jig, there is a creature here that you can rely on.

These 8 baits all have very unique applications. One is best on wobble head, another is a bait we exclusively punch with, and yet another is the bait we turn to early in the year. There are a lot of great baits on the market but when you discover a key situation for a specific bait, you've got a bait that will put fish in the boat over and over again. If you want to shorten your learning curve, pay close attention to why and when we're throwing each of these baits, then give them a try on your lakes.

We've included links to all 8 of these baits below. We've also included our favorite colors for each, the gear we use to rig them, and a couple great "All-Around" creature bait rods at different price points. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

#1... 

-Big Bite Baits Flying Squirrel: http://bit.ly/2sn1FaT

Colors: Tilapia, Tilapia Magic

#2... 

-Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Tramp Stamp

#3... 

-Zoom Z-Craw: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Colors: Junebug, Tilapia, Green Pumpkin

#4... 

-Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV

Colors: Hematoma, Tramp Stamp

#5...

-Zoom Midsize Brush Hog: https://bit.ly/35Wtmst

Colors: Junebug, Watermelon Candy

#6... 

-Missile Baits Baby D Stroyer: http://bit.ly/3248BXL

Colors: Super Bug, California Love

#7... 

-Jackall Archelon: http://bit.ly/2uo4sN5

Colors: School Bluegill, Green Pumpkin Candy

#8... 

-Keitech Crazy Flapper: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp

Colors: Green Pumpkin Watermelon, Double Trouble

Jig Heads and Rigging... 

Shaky Head- Dirty Jigs Magnum Stand Up Head: http://bit.ly/2apouhn

Lead Wobble Head- Pivot Point Football Jig (1/2 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Tungsten Wobble Head- Swagger Swing Jig (1/2 oz - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2MmBuur

Texas Rig Weight- Swagger Tungsten "Vader": http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Texas Rig Hook (Heavy Wire): Owner Jungle Wide Gap 4/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Texas Rig Hook (Light Wire): Gamakatsu Offset EWG: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp

All-Around Texas Rig Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Texas Rig Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT HG: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Previous Buyer's Guides... 

-Ned Rigs: https://bit.ly/3fo75GV

-Deep Diving Crankbaits: https://bit.ly/3kXuH6h

-Swimbaits: https://bit.ly/395vTT6

-High End Combos: https://bit.ly/35PNOeu

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

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

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

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

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

Buyer’s Guide: Best $100 Rod and Reel Combos!

Today’s Buyer’s Guide is about finding the best “bang for the buck” amongst $100 combos. In recent years three brands have really stepped up, offering exception quality and value near the $100 price point. Whether you’re looking for your first quality bass rod, or an entire line up, you can’t go wrong with these three!

With dozens and dozens of brands offering rods and reels in this category, its hard to know which to try. We’ve spent an incredible amount of time trying new gear, getting to know the various models. We’re confident the St. Croix Bass X, Shimano SLX, and Daiwa Aird X, are the best you’ll find in this category. We’ve paired each with the best reels, while attempting to stay near the $100 mark. For those looking to branch out a bit further but don’t want to jump all the way to the $200 mark, we’ve included a bonus combo for you as well. 

You can’t go wrong with any of these lines but if you’re looking for something specific, we’ve included our favorite models from each group. Below you’ll find links to each item that go directly to Tackle Warehouse, where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the models. We’ve also included a schedule of a few of the upcoming Buyer’s Guides so you can plan ahead. Keep in mind, these videos are going on every day throughout the holiday season so check back constantly to see what’s next!

Upcoming Videos… 

-$200 Rod and Reel Combos

-$400 Rod and Reel Combos

Combo #1…

Rod- Denali Ryker Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/31bKfgp

Reel- Lews Classic Speed Spool: https://bit.ly/2IRMVcB

Favorite Rod Models- 7’ Medium Heavy, 7’ Heavy

Combo #2…

Rod- Shimano Sellus Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/2XNYB3h

Reel- Abu Garcia Black Max: https://bit.ly/396HlO2

Favorite Rod Models- 6’10” medium, 7’2” Medium Heavy, 7’6” Heavy

Combo #3…

Rod- Daiwa Aird X Spinning Rods: http://bit.ly/2P7Z3Vu

Reel- Daiwa Revros LT: http://bit.ly/34nCGCj

Favorite Rod Models- 7’ Medium, 7’ Medium Heavy

Bonus Combo…

Rod- Dobyns Colt Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/2lU0LfV

Reel- 13 Fishing Origin A: https://bit.ly/3ny0I6S

Favorite Rod Models- 7’ Medium Heavy Cranking, 7’3” Heavy

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

Post Spawn Bass Fishing Gear Review!

In today's gear review we're looking at a new worm, crankbait, swimbait, fishing line, and so much more! Whether you're looking to catch a big fish, want to try something new, or maybe you need to do a better job of protecting your gear, there is something here for everyone. As we enter the post-spawn period between Spring and Summer bass become aggressive all over the country, its time to go fishing!

We've had a long Spring full of quarantines and closed lakes to let our tackle addictions run wild. Today's video is the best of the best from all the tackle and equipment we've been trying lately. We tried to make selections that would benefit the largemouth angler, smallmouth angler, boat owner, traveler, and just about everyone in between. 

Below are a list of the products in order of appearance throughout the video. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions for each item. We've included color and sizing recommendations where applicable. 

Buzzbait... 

-D&M Easy Roller Buzzbait: https://bit.ly/2SCqcmj

Favorite Colors- Night Stalker, Red Bug

Crankbait... 

-Damiki BTC-60 Squarebill: https://bit.ly/35yagXK

Favorite Colors- Baby Bow, Threadfin Flash

Glidebait... 

-Evergreen ES Drive: https://bit.ly/35Chb2g

Favorite Colors- Konoshiro, Innako

Plastic Worm... 

-Keitech Mad Wag Long: https://bit.ly/3dkFMLl

Favorite Colors- JuneBug, Green Pumpkin, Blue Fleck

Lock... 

-Durasafe E-Locks: https://bit.ly/2W8QeQz

Fishing Line... 

-Sunline Crank FC: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

Favorite Sizes- 12 lb Squarebills, 14 lb Deep Cranks, 16 lb Large Deep Cranks

SpyBait... 

-Duo Realis Spinbait 100: https://bit.ly/2Wx8qCo

Favorite Colors- BK Ayu, Ghost Minnow, River Bait

Hook Keeper... 

-Cal Coast Cali Clip: http://bit.ly/2lNGGL9

Reel Bag... 

-Plano Guide Series Reel Locker Bag: https://bit.ly/2WvH9A3

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

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