Buyer's Guide: Best Tackle Storage Solutions And Gear Protection!

In today's Buyer's Guide we're focused on tackle organization and gear protection. Being more efficient on the boat and at home leads to more fishing time on the water. From better organizing your crankbaits, to protecting your reels, there are so many small actions that will lead to better results. Come along as we look at some of our favorites and explain why they're so effective.

There are some amazing new tackle storage solutions this year! Plano's Edge FLEX boxes allow you store virtually anything effectively. 13 fishing's Skull Caps protect reels more effectively than any other cover we've seen, and some simple bands will make line storage much more manageable. Come along as we explore the best of the best when it comes to storage and protection!

Below you'll find links to each of the items discussed in the video. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions. We've also included an explanation of the box sizing so you're sure to choose the right item for your needs. 

Reel Protection... 

-13 Fishing Skull Cap Reel Cover: https://bit.ly/37oWmIL

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

Rod Protection... 

-Rod Glove Rod Protectors: http://bit.ly/2vnwYip

(Choose between Casting, Spinning, and Micro Guides)

-Rod Glove Rod Wraps: https://bit.ly/33yasXa

Line Protection... 

Non-Cutting Band- Hareline Large Spool: https://bit.ly/33vOUua

Cutting Band- Maxima SharkTooth Line Control: https://bit.ly/3ltXzDD

Swimbait Storage... 

-Eye Surrender Large 8 Pocket Wrap- http://bit.ly/2h4IN6I

-Tackle Warehouse Single Pocket Wrap- https://bit.ly/36pfozm

-Plano Waterproof Deep 3741 Box: http://bit.ly/2WWIrU9

-Owner Hook Caps: http://bit.ly/2Q3GaTL

Terminal Storage... 

Treble Hook Box- Plano Waterproof Stowaway 3740: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB

Hook and Weight Box- EDGE Master Terminal 3700: https://bit.ly/2SuzhOm

Hardbait Storage... 

Micro Adjustment (Full Size): Plano Custom Divider 3770: http://bit.ly/2XCbMnb

Micro Adjustment (Thin): Plano Custom Divider 3771: https://bit.ly/3fdjgpE

Crankbait Storage... 

Small- Plano Elite Small Crankbait Organizer: https://bit.ly/3a1hNlX

Medium- Plano Elite Medium Crank Organizer: http://bit.ly/2KwA8Kp

Large- Plano Elite Large Crankbait Organizer: https://bit.ly/3qKt1Bn

All-Around Boxes... 

3600- Plano EDGE Std: http://bit.ly/2YBaWYX

3700- Plano EDGE Std: http://bit.ly/2t3uHMR

Deep- Plano EDGE Deep Box Std: https://bit.ly/3dbdbby

Thin- Plano Edge Thin Box Std: https://bit.ly/2VX5eAL

FLEX Boxes... 

3600/3700 Flex Boxes- Plano EDGE FLEX: https://bit.ly/3kngvEG

**Flex Boxes are available for PRE-ORDER**

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

Previous Buyer's Guides... 

-Jerkbait: https://bit.ly/3qPPOLY

-Spinnerbaits and Chatterbaits: https://bit.ly/2Lj4hjk

-Dropshot: https://bit.ly/2KgBr2w

-Craws and Creatures: https://bit.ly/3lU4vLe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Buyer's Guide: Deep Diving Crankbaits For Winter And Summer Bass Fishing

Which crankbaits catch the most fish? With thousands of crankbaits to choose from, which baits are worth trying? Today we've gathered our top picks for Summer Time Cranking and our top picks for Winter Time Cranking, and combined them into the ultimate Crankbait Buyer's Guide. No need to second guess this year, these baits have stood the test of time!

When most anglers think of deep cranking they think of summer ledge fishing and Fall feeding frenzies. While there has been a huge swing in the past year toward Winter time cranking, many anglers still don't realize its full potential. Armed with the right baits, Winter cranking can produce the biggest bass of the entire year! 

Today's video has been separated into two categories so you don't confuse the right baits for Summer with the right baits for Winter. You'll find links to all of the baits (in the order they appeared in the video) along with rod and reel recommendations. All of the baits go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

In-Depth Winter Crankbait Video: https://youtu.be/FPaL13899uc

Previous Buyer's Guides... 

-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

Warm Water Baits... 

-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M

Favorite Colors: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Summer Sexy Shad

-Berkley Dredger 25.5: http://bit.ly/2I8xOcA

Favorite Colors: Irish Gold, Honey Shad

-Strike King 10 XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Favorite Colors: Sexy BlueBack Herring, Powder Blue Chartreuse

-Azuma Z Boss 22 and 24: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Favorite Colors: Grand Shad, Ol Blue

-Megabass Big M 7.5: https://bit.ly/2yHmm4R

Favorite Colors: Jukucho Shad, MB Gizzard

Cold Water Baits... 

-R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Favorite Colors: Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow

-Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP

Favorite Colors: MB Gizzard, Ito Wakasagi

-Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Favorite Colors: MB Gizzard, Megabass Sexy Shad

-Spro Rock Crawler: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Favorite Colors: Phantom Green, Mud Bug, Ozark Craw

All-Around Crankbait Rod... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'6" MH Glass: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Tranx 200 HG: http://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

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

Budget Crankbait Rod... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" MH Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

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

Winter Speed Cranking Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano Shimano Bantam MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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

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

How To Catch Your PB Bass Right Now!

Want to catch bigger bass? This is prime time to do it! Catching a new PB is achievable and we want to help you do it! There are a handful of proven baits that produce consistent success once you understand HOW and WHEN to fish them. Come along as we dive into the mindset behind targeting trophy bass in the Fall and Winter. 

Trophy bass are caught consistently using a two-part method. You'll need to dial in two different patterns to work at different times. You'll want a bait that imitates the bass' favorite forage during "prime time" to fool them into biting, but you'll also need to identify a bait that can trigger a feed response during lower percentage times of day. 

Understanding which baits to throw at what time of day makes all the difference. In previous videos we've discussed exactly where these big bass are located this time of year but the missing piece of the puzzle until today was understanding WHEN to target those fish. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite baits to "fool" the bass along with our favorite baits to trigger a "feed response". The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you'll see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Trout/Kokanee Eaters... 

Soft Swimbait- Huddleston 8" Trout: http://bit.ly/2azFTon

Glide Bait- S Waver 200 (Light Trout/Rainbow Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Crankbait- Tactical DD 75 (Mirrored Minnow): http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Jig- Dirty Jigs Football Jig 1/2 oz (Go to): http://bit.ly/2d0iJbd

Jig Trailer- Yamamoto 5" Grub (Green Pump purp/cop): http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Shallow Shad/Panfish Eaters... 

Crank- Spro Baby Fat John 50 (Matte Shad): http://bit.ly/2V03giW

Jerkbait- Megabass Vision 110 (M Shad): http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Lipless- Lucky Craft LV-500 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Topwater- Evergreen Shower Blows 125 (American Shad): http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Glide Bait- S Waver 168 (Bluegill): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Soft Swimbait- Savage Gear Pulse Tail Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2Kd6qct

Deep Shad/Baitfish Eaters... 

Deep Crank- Tactical DD 75 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Spoon- Blade Runner 1 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Deep Jerkbait- Megabass 110+2 (Ito Tennessee Shad): http://bit.ly/2BLQIBA

Blade Bait- Damiki Vault 1/2 oz (Spot Black): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Alabama Rig- Hog Farmer Flex BFL: https://bit.ly/2WtLCVK

A-Rig Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

A-Rig Baits- Keitech 4.8" Fat (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Budget Swimbait Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury 806H: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Shimano Cardiff 300A: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 35 lb Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

High-End Swimbait Combo... 

Rod- Megabass Destroyer Onager: http://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 A HG: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 35 lb Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

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

Fishing 3 States In 3 Days! Awesome Fall Bass Fishing Road Trip!

Come along as we explore new lakes in new states! We're throwing everything from crankbaits and swimbaits, to jigs and dropshot, to catch a pile of bass! We stick great big Smallmouth, beautiful Spotted Bass, and a few Largemouth too! Watch as we dissect 3 very different fisheries in 3 days and build patterns that produce consistent bites each day. Next, take that information home and use it to catch more fish on your own lake!

Whether you're driving across state lines or fishing right in your back yard, you can use this information to break down the lakes and ponds around you. Bass are feeding heavily before Winter and you can catch some really nice fish if you target them strategically instead of just going down the bank. Watch as we adapt to different conditions on different lakes, switch between lure styles at different times of day, and always keep an eye peeled for busting fish on the surface in the Fall!

Below you'll find links to the baits we caught our fish on each day. Its separated into day's one through three, with bait that caught the biggest bass of the day listed first. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Day One Baits...

Matt's Crankbait- R2S Tactical DD 75 (Mirrored Minnow): http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Matt's Swimbait- Keitech 2.8 Fat Swing Impact (TW Ghost Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Matt's Swimbait Head- Guppy Head 1/8 oz with 1/0 (Gizzard Shad): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Coop's Jig- Jewel 7/16 Pee-Wee Football Jig (First Down): https://bit.ly/2IkGi20

Coop's Jig Trailer- Rage Baby Menace (Green pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2DSrZK3

Day Two Baits... 

Coop's Jig- Jewel 7/16 Pee-Wee Football Jig (First Down): https://bit.ly/2IkGi20

Coop's Jig Trailer- Rage Baby Menace (Green pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2DSrZK3

Crankbait- R2S Tactical DD 75 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Lipless- Lucky Craft LV-500 (Phantom Chart Shad): http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Matt's Topwater- SG Prop Walker 4" Dirty Silver (Back Order Available): https://bit.ly/3kwBFAa

Coop's Topwater- R2S Rover 128 (Herring): http://bit.ly/2acSVea

GlideBait- R2S S-Waver 168 (Rainbow Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Day Three Baits...

Matt's Jig- Dirty Jigs Finesse Football 1/2 oz (Green Pumpkin Craw): http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Matt's Jig Trailer- Yamamoto Double Tail 5" Grub (Cinnamon Blk Pr): http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Finesse Jig- Keitech Tungsten Football 1/2 oz (Brown/Purple): http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Finesse Jig Trailer- Z Man TRD CrawZ (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

GlideBait- R2S S-Waver 168 (Rainbow Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Crankbait- R2S Tactical DD 75 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Dropshot Bait- Keitech 2.8 Fat Swing Impact (TW Ghost Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Dropshot Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2V2B63h

Glide Bait Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX DC XG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 Shock Leader 20 lb Fluoro: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Football Jig Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

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

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

Crankbait Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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

Budget Crankbait Combo...

Rod- St Croix Bass X 7'2" MH Moderate: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

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

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