Summer Gear Review! Topwater, Crankbaits, Jigs, and Soft Plastics!

Let's see what's new! We've been testing a variety of new baits and today we're showing the best of the best! We've got a unique topwater, new frogs, crankbaits, swimbaits, and more. Summer is a great time to catch fish and there are some great new designs available to help you do just that. Some of today's baits are great improvements on existing designs, while others are truly unique creations. Let's take a look!

To kick it off we've got 3 topwater lures. The first is a custom approach to front runners that is going to help a lot of anglers catch schooling bass. After that we've got the complete redesign of the the Snagproof line of frogs, and finally a new size in the Spro Bronzeye series. 

For crankbaits we've got the Jackall Digle which takes a familiar Jackall shape and couples it with an awesome bill that will let the bait go anywhere. Next is a giant crankbait that reaches ultra-deep but fishes comfortably on mid-sized gear. 

From there we've got a new twist on the Savage Gear bluegill, a true handmade finesse jig, and a very unique soft plastic to round out the group. You'll find links to all the products list below. We've included our favorite colors, sizes, and rigging components when relevant. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Front Runner... 

-PH Lure Phront Runner: https://bit.ly/3wJIdkH

Favorite Color- Foil Black

Frogs... 

-SnagProof Phat Frog: https://bit.ly/3vCrnTv

Favorite Colors- Grey Ghost, Green Pumpkin

-Spro Bronzeye Poppin Frog 70: https://bit.ly/3iVW03I

Favorite Colors- Nasty Shad, Navy Seal, Killer Gill

Crankbaits... 

-Jackall Digle: https://bit.ly/2Uip6A6

Favorite Colors- Ghost AR Shad, SK Shad, Blueback Chartreuse

-Duel Hardcore Bullet 7+: https://bit.ly/3gH0hGB

Favorite Colors- Sexy Shad, Holographic Shad

Optional Hook Size Upgrade- Owner ST-36 Size 1: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Swimbait... 

-Savage Gear 3D RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3gGH7R8

Favorite Colors- Bluegill, Black Gill

Jig... 

Nishine Lure Works Finesse Football: https://bit.ly/3gIKmrz

Favorite Colors- Pumpkin Pepper, Watermelon Candy

Trailer In Video- Z Man TRD Bugz (MudBug): http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Hellgramite... 

-Tackle HD Ned Mite: https://bit.ly/3q9VssH

Favorite Colors- Green pumpkin Orange, Green Pumpkin Goby

Head Used- Swagger Tungsten Flanders (1/10th): http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Discontinued Jackall Favorites... 

-Muscle Deep Crankbaits: https://bit.ly/35BMOtg

-Aska SR Squarebills: https://bit.ly/2UasX1U

-Aragon Jointed Crank: https://bit.ly/3vC2tUh

-Giron Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3gEHyKw

-Clone Gill Softbait: https://bit.ly/35B7l1l

Favorite Frog Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

BIG Crankbait Combo...

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 968 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

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

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G Loomis NRX+ Rod Review! Baitcasting And Spinning!

G Loomis NRX+ is finally here! These long awaited rods have finally arrived and we've had the opportunity to fish with them! Are they worth the price? What changed? Do they still have that NRX "feel"? That's what today's review is all about! Spoiler Alert: You're going to love them!!

The now discontinued NRX line set the standard for sensitivity and weight reduction in bass fishing rods. The NRX+ takes it to a whole new level! With features like Spiral X technology, custom CI4+ reel seats, combined Fuji Titanium SIC guides and recoil guides, all in a package that is hand built in the United States, how could you go wrong? We've been putting them to the test against bass on Chickamauga and they're incredible!

With 28 different models to choose from across 6 different lines, the NRX+ is as complete as a rod line can be. So complete in fact, its hard to know where to start. Below you'll find links to all 6 varieties (4 casting series and 2 spinning series). In addition to the links we've included our favorite "do everything" models and favorite "technique-specific" models to help you narrow down your selection. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

NRX+ Casting Rod Lines...

-Jig and Worm Rods (JWR): https://bit.ly/3vVfbhs

-Mag Bass Rods (MBR): https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

-Bladed Jig Rod (BJR): https://bit.ly/3y0lbXZ

-Carolina Rig Rod (CRR): https://bit.ly/2SFznpb

Favorite "All-Around" Casting Models... 

Tim- 853C JWR (7'1" Medium Heavy)

Matt- 844C MBR (7'0" Heavy)

Favorite Technique-Specific Casting Models... 

Tim- 894C JWR - Jig and Texas Rig Worms

Matt- 852C JWR - Shaky Heads

Matt- 883C BJR - Chatterbaits

NRX+ Spinning Rod Lines... 

-Jig and Worm Spinning Rods (JWR): https://bit.ly/3y0Ss5m

-Spin Jig Spinning Rods (SJR): https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Favorite "All-Around" Spinning Models... 

Both- 852S JWR (7'1" Medium)

Favorite Technique-Specific Spinning Models... 

Tim- 901S SJR - Hair Jigs

Matt- 821S NNR - Ned Rigs

Ultimate Spinning Combo... 

Rod- NRX+ 852S JWR (7'1" Medium): https://bit.ly/3y0Ss5m

Reel- Shimano Stella FJ 3000: http://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

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

Leader- Sunline Fluorocarbon 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Ultimate Casting Combo... 

Rod- NRX+ 853C JWR (7'1" Medium Heavy): https://bit.ly/3vVfbhs

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Leader- Sunline FC100 Shock Leader 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Is NRX+ mind-blowing to you but also completely out of your budget? If you want the best "bang for the buck" on the market today, look at the Shimano Expride line of rods. The Expride has Spiral X technology as well, and is incredibly sensitive for its price. Here are direct links to both the spinning and casting models... 

-Expride Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

-Expride Spinning Rods: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Some of our favorite casting models include the 6'10" Medium, 7'2" Medium Heavy, 7'2" Heavy, 7'7" Heavy, and the 7'11" Extra Heavy. Our favorite spinning models include the 6'10" Medium Light and the 7' Medium.

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Gear Review! Shimano Curado BFS, Megabass P5, Creature Baits, Swimbaits, And Finesse!

Today’s tackle review is covering some amazing new items in bass fishing. From rods and reels, to a variety of baits, there are a ton of new options for late Spring and early Summer bass fishing! We kick the reviews off with a look at the brand new Shimano Curado BFS casting reel, then follow it up with the Megabass P5 Baby Plugging rod. From there we jump into baits that range from a 2” tube to a 10” swimbait, with a lot of stops in between. 

While the Northern guys are coming strong into the prespawn, the Southern anglers are pushing more toward Summer patterns. We’ve taken this into consideration and found items that help both groups be more successful. For the Northern guys we’re reviewing the Curado BFS, The P5 Baby Plugging, Tubes, and small swimbaits. For the South guys we’re looking at creatures for the wobble head, as well as some great swimbait options.

Below you’ll find links to all the gear reviewed in the video. We’ve included favorite sizes and colors where applicable, as well as favorite methods for rigging. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

BFS Gear...

Reel- Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Rod #1- Shimano Zodias 7'2" ML: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

Rod #2- Shimano Expride 7'2" ML+: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Megabass Rod... 

Rod- Megabass P5 Spinning Rod: https://bit.ly/31Pt839

Preferred Reel- Shimano Vanford 1000: https://bit.ly/2PDlKlB

Wobble Heads... 

Bait- XZone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Favorite Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Black

Head- Dirty Jigs Pivot Point: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Size: 1/2 oz 4/0 hook

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

Tubes... 

Bait- Netbait STH Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Ten Point, Dark Melon Copper

Heads- Blade Runner Inhaler: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Sizes: 1/0 for 2.5" and 2/0 for 4" Tube

Small Swimbaits... 

Bait- Storm Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad

Head- TacticalBassin Finesse Swimbait 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Underspin- VMC Spin Jig 1/4 oz: https://bit.ly/3381fEf

Weedless Swimbait... 

Bait- JSJ Hitch 6 Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3vxPgw3

Colors: Chartreuse Shad, Ghost Minnow, Light Hitch

Hook- Owner Beast 8/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

Savage Gear Swimbait... 

6" Pulse Tail Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2Ib674q

8" Pulse Tail Swimbait: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

10" Pulse Tail Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3lsKP0t

Favorite Colors: Dirty Silver, Ghost Trout

Braided Line... 

-Power Pro Maxcuatro Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

-Sufix 131 Braided Line: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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NEW TacticalBassin Sunglasses and A-Rigs! Spring Gear Review of Rods, Reels, and More!

Its finally here! Our Spring Gear Review! To kick it off we've got our brand new TacticalBassin Sunglasses and Tactical Bassin Flex Rigs! From there, we're looking at a variety of rods, reels, and lures that will help you catch more bass this Spring! 

After 2 long years our sunglasses are finally here! We partnered with Eye Surrender Eyewear and spared no expense on frames, lenses, coatings, finishes, etc... to create the absolute best glasses we possibly could for fishing and daily use. 

Next, we partnered with HogFarmer Baits and created a flexible A-Rig to our exact specifications so you no longer have to modify your rigs to get the most out of them. These rigs are ready to fish, exactly how we set them up when we go fishing. From the 6-Wire configuration, to the Owner Hyperwire Split Rings, every detail matches our personal rigs. 

From there we start talking rods and reels. We're looking at 4 rods from St. Croix, G Loomis, 13 Fishing, and Savage Gear, as well as a light weight reel from 13 Fishing. To round out the video we take a look at big rats, a squarebill crankbait, and two plastic worms. 

All of the gear shown in the video is linked below. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and specifications for each item. We've included favorite colors, sizes, and models where applicable, and organized them in the order they appeared in the video for ease of identification. 

TacticalBassin Products... 

-Eye Surrender TacticalBassin Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

-Hog Farmer TacticalBassin Bladed Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

**Available For PRE-ORDER**

-Hog Farmer TacticalBassin Non-Bladed Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3vhpSez

**Available For PRE-ORDER**

Rods and Reels... 

-St. Croix Victory Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Favorite Models: 7'3" Medium Heavy, 7'3" Heavy

-13 Fishing Concept C2 Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Favorite Speed: 7.5:1

-Savage Gear Squad Swimbait Rod: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Favorite Model: 8' heavy

-13 Fishing Omen Black Swimbait Rod: http://bit.ly/390GC01

Favorite Model: 8' Heavy

-G Loomis 7'4" Bladed Jig Rod: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Favorite Model: 883C BJR (7'4" Medium Heavy)

Hard and Soft Baits... 

-PB Rat 2-Piece Wakebait: http://bit.ly/2OKJZBH

Favorite Colors: Bone Brown, Brown Black

-PB Rat 3-Piece Wakebait: http://bit.ly/3eZJCgZ

Favorite Colors: Bone Brown, Brown Black

-Spro Essential Hunter 65 Squarebill: http://bit.ly/3cSMnOD

Favorite Colors: Black Silver, Nasty Shad, Chart Blue

-Keitech 8" Mad Wag Long Worm: https://bit.ly/3dkFMLl

Favorite Colors: Blue Fleck, Green Pumpkin Pepper, Junebug

-Big Bite Baits 6" Squirrel Tail Worm: http://bit.ly/3c7I9Ui

Favorite Colors: Tilapia, Junebug Red Flake, Easy Money

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