Gear Review! New Rods, Chatterbaits, Worms, Crankbaits, And Swimbaits!

We've tried a ton of new gear and we're bringing you the best of the best! Its cold but Spring is coming! We've got baits that will help you catch fish tomorrow, baits for Spring transition, and rods that have been totally redesigned. Come along as we explore 10 new items that will help you catch more fish this year!

This video has something for everybody. The finesse guys will appreciate the Netbait Crush worms and Picasso Underspins. The guys that are caught up in the past week's crazy weather will appreciate the variety of shallow crankbaits and weedless chatterbait to help catch fish in the cold, muddy water. And the guy's in the South will benefit from the swimbait options. And everyone can benefit from the return of the Levante line of rods from Megabass. 

If one of these items seems like it fits your style, all of the baits and gear in the video are linked in the description below. We've included favorite colors, relevant trailers, favorite rod models, etc to help you make the best decisions before Spring arrives. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Crankbaits... 

-Rapala Ott's Garage Slim: https://bit.ly/3pV1CLN

Colors: Live River Shad, Red Crawdad, Shad

-Spro Little John 50 Type R: https://bit.ly/3j0GS3a

Colors: Rayburn Red, Ozark Craw, Nasty Shad

-13 Fishing Scamp 1.5: https://bit.ly/3iMkYAw

Colors: Mudbug Punch, Epic Shad, Day Old Guac

Chatterbait... 

-Z Man CrossEyez Chatterbait: http://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

Colors: FireCraw, Chili Dog, Pearl Ghost

Chatterbait Trailers... 

-Big Bite Baits Kamikaze Swimon: http://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Flame Thrower, Green Pump Flame Thrower, Sweet Potato Pie

-HogFarmer Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Blue Gizzard, Crystal Shad

Dropshot Worms... 

-Netbait STH Crush Worm: http://bit.ly/3s5BcIn

Colors: Bang, Dark Smelt, Smokin Joe

Underspin... 

-Picasso Single Barrel: http://bit.ly/3py2s0v

Best Size: 1/8-3/16 oz

Bluegill Swimbaits... 

-Savage Gear Line Through Bluegill: http://bit.ly/3pCRab7

**Available For Pre-Order**

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

Weedless Swimbaits... 

-Gambler Big EZ: http://bit.ly/3axLYRV

Colors: Gold Rush, Killer G, Electric One

-Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Colors: Gold Rush, Killer G, Electric One

New Fishing Rods... 

-Megabass Levante Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Favorite Models: Braillist, Tour Versatile

-Megabass Levante Spinning Rods: http://bit.ly/2Ibeo70

Favorite Models: Shaky Head, WhipSnake

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

Buyer's Guide: Best $500 Rod and Reel Combos!

$500 Combos are the best "Bang For The Buck" in the entire industry! Some of these rods should be priced hundreds of dollars higher but thankfully, they remain very affordable. 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!

Every time you move up in price, you gain sensitivity and longevity. The jump in quality from $400 combos to $500, is the biggest increase at any price point in bass fishing. Some of these rods skip right over the middle and function as truly high-end rods. You won't find a more sensitive rod than an Expride without spending $400 or more! You won't find more refined components than on an Orochi at nearly any price. And you won't find more dialed, technique specific actions, than on the IMX-Pros. 

Below you'll find links to the 6 lines of rods we recommend, along with all of our top choices by technique. All of 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://bit.ly/3lSfwwz

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

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

Upcoming Buyer's Guides... 

-High End Combos

-Swimbait Guide

TOP 6 COMBOS...  

-Shimano Expride: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Favorite Models-  6'10" Medium, 7'2' MH, 7'3" XH, 7'6" Heavy

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

-Shimano Curado 70 MGL K: https://bit.ly/3jdrMqa

Favorite Models- Braillist, Extreme Mission Type F

-G Loomis IMX Pro: http://bit.ly/2lVATTC

-Shimano Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Favorite Models- 845 CBR, 906 CBR, 966 Swim, 812 SBR

-St. Croix Legend Tournament: http://bit.ly/2Ap51x5

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

Favorite Models- Big Cranker, 7'4" Medium Heavy

-Savage Gear Black Ops: https://bit.ly/35Qfcc7

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

Favorite Models- 7'1" Medium heavy, 7'3" Medium Heavy

-Dobyns Champion XP: http://bit.ly/29OVD4V

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

Favorite Models- 805 CB, 807 Mag, 806 Heavy

TOP MODELS 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

ShakyHead- Shimano Expride 7' Medium: 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

Blade Bait- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Big Swimbait- Dobyns Champion XP 806/807: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX

Deep Crank (Tight Action)- G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Deep Crank (Wide Action)- St. Croix Legend Tourn 7'6" MH Moderate: http://bit.ly/2Ap51x5

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

Topwater- G Loomis IMX Pro 843C MBR (7' Medium): http://bit.ly/2lVATTC

TOP REELS TO PAIR WITH... 

All Around- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

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

Light Baits- Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3jdrMqa

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

Buyer's Guide: Ultra High-End Rods And Reels!

The best rods and reels money can buy! If you've ever wanted to see the craziest, most outrageous combos a bass angler can buy, look no further than today's in-depth look at high-end rods and reels for bass fishing! We're talking the best rods from G Loomis, Shimano, St Croix, Daiwa, Megabass, and more! From Spinning to Casting, reasonably affordable to just plain outrageous, this video is going to be fun!

Are you looking for a new combo? Have you always wanted a top-tier rod but didn't know what to buy? Are you looking to upgrade your entire arsenal? Maybe you just want to see what's out there. Matt and Tim have acquired a wide variety of high-end gear through the years and today they're showing you their favorites. They aren't just showing off combos without explanation though, each angler explains why they own them, what they use them for, and how that rod has improved their fishing.

High-end tackle has a wide range of advantages. Obviously sensitivity will be second to none with these combos but they can actually increase your enjoyment and ease of fishing with seamless use. Additionally, there can be health benefits for injured anglers that need to avoid repetitive movement with heavy equipment. Regardless of your reason for wanting a high-end combo, Matt and Tim will help you choose the best option for you.

Below is a breakdown of all the combos discussed in the video. They're shown in order of appearance and include live links to each model on Tackle Warehouse where you can see the exact specs on each rod and reel model.

Spinning Combos...

Combo#1...

Rod- G Loomis GLX: http://bit.ly/2A6HH3O

Favorite Models- 822S DSR, 852S JWR, 853S JWR

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

Combo #2...

Rod- Megabass Destroyer: http://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Favorite Models- Addermine and Flyssa

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

Combo #3...

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite: http://bit.ly/2pjJWMA

Favorite Models- 6'10"Medium, 7' Medium, 7'6" Medium

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

Combo #4...

Rod- Dobyns Xtasy: http://bit.ly/2KS92gK

Favorite Models- 7'2" medium Light, 7'5" Medium Light, 7'5" Medium

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

Combo #5...

Rod- G Loomis Conquest: http://bit.ly/2BiGUNi

Favorite Models- 7' Medium, 7'6" Medium

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

Combo #6...

Rod- G Loomis NRX: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Favorite Models- 822S DSR, 852S JWR, 872S JWR

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

Casting Combos...

Combo #1

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

Favorite Models... 852C JWR, 843C MBR, 844C MBR

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50 MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Combo #2...

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

Favorite Models- Oneten Special, Otomat, and Daemos

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

Combo #3...

Rod- Daiwa Steez SVF AGS: http://bit.ly/2OLog8r

Favorite Models- 7'2" Medium Heavy, 7'6" Heavy

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Combo #4...

Rod- Dobyns Xtasy: http://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Favorite Models- 7'2" Medium Heavy, 7'5" Medium Heavy, 7'5" Heavy

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

Combo #5...

Rod- G Loomis NRX: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq

Favorite Models- 852C JWR, 853C JWR, 894C JWR

Reel- Shimano Antares A 70: http://bit.ly/2Vz0TRx

Swimbait Combos...

Combo #1...

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS

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

Combo #2...

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

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

Favorite Braided Lines...

Spinning- Sunline SX1 Hi-Vis 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2FngUkQ

Casting- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Swimbait- Power Pro Macuatro 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Protect Your Investment...

Casting Rod Sleeve- http://bit.ly/2TJSF8X

Spinning Rod Sleeve- http://bit.ly/2AoTECD

Casting Reel Cover- http://bit.ly/34k7ow1

Spinning Reel Cover- http://bit.ly/2sfSiJT