BUYER'S GUIDE: Best $200 Rod And Reel Combos!

The Buyer's Guides are here! Today we're covering the best "Bang For The Buck" fishing rods and reels that combine to create a $200 combo. If you're looking for a quality gear to step up your fishing, this is for you!

$200 Combos have long been the standard for durability and sensitivity in fishing rods. At this price point a lot of high end advancements have trickled down and you're seeing advanced technologies at an affordable price. 

Below you'll find links to the exact rod and reel combos in today's video. We've included our favorite models from each product line and our favorite reel sizes and speeds for each combo. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•$100 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/n3AQnmNoUPQ

SPINNING COMBO #1...

•Shimano SLX Spinning Rod: http://bit.ly/2AdvIC1

Models: 7' Med Light, 7' Medium

•Shimano Nasci Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/2g278cC

Size: 2500, 3000

SPINNING COMBO #2...

•St. Croix Bass X Spinning Rod: https://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Models: 6'10" Med Light, 7'1" Medium

•Daiwa BG Spinning Reel: http://bit.ly/32Xscbb

Size: 2000, 2500

SPINNING COMBO #3...

•Dobyns Fury Spinning Rod: http://bit.ly/2e7HZPF

Models: 6'6" Light, 7' Medium Light

•Shimano Miravel Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Models: 2500, 3000

CASTING COMBO #1...

•Savage Gear Squad Casting Rod: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Models: 7'1" Medium, 7'3" Medium Heavy

•Daiwa Fuego CT Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/35hugfH

Speed: 7.3:1

CASTING COMBO #2...

•Shimano SLX Casting Rod: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Models: 6'10" Medium, 7'2" Medium Heavy, 7'5" Heavy

•Shimano SLX Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Speed: 7.2:1 (HG)

CASTING COMBO #3...

•Shimano Intenza Casting Rod: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Models: 7'1" Medium heavy, 7'4" Heavy, 7'6" MH Glass

•Shimano Caius Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/2O3Dvuw

Speed: 7.2:1

CASTING COMBO #4...

•St. Croix Mojo Bass Casting Rod: https://bit.ly/3wQ93Zn

Models: 6.8" Medium XF, 7'4" Heavy

•13 Fishing Origin F1 Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/3qD6hpc

Speed: 8.1:1

CASTING COMBO #5...

•Dobyns Maverick Casting Rod: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX

Models: 704, 705 Cranking, 735

•Lew's Speed Spool LFS: http://bit.ly/2xEElEw

Speed: 7.5:1

SWIMBAIT RODS...

•Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

•Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

SWIMBAIT REEL...

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

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2022 Buyer's Guide: Best $100 Rod And Reel Combos!

The 2022 Buyer's Guide Series is here!!! Today we're kicking it off with the best $50 fishing rods and $50 fishing reels ($100 per combo). Our goal with these guides is to help you make educated decisions when purchasing tackle, as well as to help your loved ones shop for you during the holiday season. Let's go!

If you've never experienced our Holiday Buyer's Guide Series the next few weeks will surprise you! Every year we take time just before the holidays to film these videos to help anglers like yourselves make educated decisions about rods and reels, tackle, and fishing equipment. We start with budget combos and work our way up to the top of the line. After that, we shift gears and work our way through tackle and equipment. These videos run 7 days per week so forget our regular schedule and get ready for a TON of awesome new content! 

If you have any questions about gear along the way be sure to ask in the comments and we'll do our best to help you. Below you'll find links to the exact rod and reel combos in today's video. We've even included our favorite models from each line. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items.

COMBO #1...

Rod– Shimano Sellus: http://bit.ly/2ro5vQu

Favorite Models: 7'1" Medium, 7'1" Medium Heavy

Reel– Shimano Nexave: https://bit.ly/3nhj4f1

Favorite Size: 2500

COMBO #2...

Rod– Daiwa Aird X: http://bit.ly/2P7Z3Vu

Favorite Models: 7' Medium, 7' Medium Heavy

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

Favorite Size: 2000

COMBO #3...

Rod– Denali Ryker: https://bit.ly/31bKfgp

Favorite Models: 7' Medium Heavy, 7' Heavy

Reel– Shimano Caius B: http://bit.ly/2O3Dvuw

Favorite Speed: 7.2:1

COMBO #4...

Rod– 13 Fishing Defy Black: https://bit.ly/32gzFnN

Favorite Models: 6'7" Medium, 7'1" Medium Heavy, 7'5" Heavy

Reel– 13 Fishing Origin R1: https://bit.ly/3wKSu12

Favorite Speed: 8.1:1

COMBO #5...

Rod– Dobyns Colt: http://bit.ly/2lU0LfV

Favorite Models: 734, 703, 705 Cranking

Reel– 13 Fishing Origin F1: https://bit.ly/3qD6hpc

Favorite Speed: 8.1:1

COMBO #6...

Rod– 13 Fishing Fate Black: https://bit.ly/3xSUZB3

Matt's Popper Rod: 6'7" Medium

Other Favorite Models: 7'1" Medium Heavy, 7'4" Heavy

Reel– 13 Fishing Origin F1: https://bit.ly/3qD6hpc

Favorite Speed: 8.1:1

BUDGET LINE FOR SPINNING...

Fluorocarbon– Sunline Super FC: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Braid– Power Pro Spectra: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

BUDGET LINE FOR CASTING...

Fluorocarbon– Seaguar Basix: https://bit.ly/38c1HHr

Braid– Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

UPCOMING VIDEOS...

Tomorrow 11/21: $200 Combos Buyer's Guide

Tuesday 11/22: $300 Combos Buyer's Guide

Wednesday 11/23: $400 Combos Buyer's Guide

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BUYER'S GUIDE: $300 ROD AND REEL COMBOS

$300 combos are being included for the first time EVER in our Buyer's Guide series! There are some awesome new additions at this price point, as well as some old favorites, that couldn't continue to be overlooked. If you're looking to take your fishing to the next level with increased sensitivity and  unique actions, these rods will do it!

$300 for a rod and a reel opens the door to more great brands. At this price we start having the ability to mix and match with higher end rods and reels to build combos that exceed the industry standard at this price. We've fished rods in this category for many years and they have stood the test of time. 

If $300 is outside your budget, you will appreciate our previous Buyer's Guides featuring $100 and $200 combos. You'll find those linked below. In addition to the other guides we've linked all the rods and reels in today's video. We've included our favorite models for each line, favorite speed reels, and any other pertinent information. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES... 

-$200 Combos: https://youtu.be/duCPOzl2u50

-$100 Combos: https://youtu.be/QE2vm7eL2PQ

CASTING COMBOS... 

COMBO #1...

Rod- Shimano Intenza: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Favorite Models: 7'6" MH Glass, 7'4" Heavy, 7'1" MH

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

Speed: 7:1 (HG)

COMBO #2... 

Rod- Shimano Curado: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Favorite Models: 6'10" Medium, 7'2" Medium Light, 7'5" Heavy

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

Speed: 7:1 (HG)

COMBO #3... 

Rod- Halo HFX: https://bit.ly/36rfYvW

Favorite Models: 7' Medium, 7'3" Medium Heavy, 7'6" Medium Heavy

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

Speed: 7:1 (HG)

COMBO #4... 

Rod- Falcon Lowrider: https://bit.ly/3negdkY

Favorite Models: 7'6" MH Composite

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

Speed: 8:1 (XG)

COMBO #5... 

Rod #1- St. Croix Mojo: https://bit.ly/3wQ93Zn

Favorite Models: 6'8" MH X-Fast, 7'4" Heavy

Rod #2- St. Croix Mojo Glass: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Favorite Models: 7'2" medium, 7'4" Medium Heavy

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Speed: 7:1 (HG)

SPINNING COMBOS... 

COMBO #1...

Rod- Shimano Curado: https://bit.ly/3FhEn6d

Favorite Models: 7' Light, 7' Med Light, 7' Medium

Reel- Shimano Nasci: https://bit.ly/2g278cC

Preferred Size: 2500

COMBO #2... 

Rod- Halo KS II: https://bit.ly/32Rp9nh

Favorite Model: 6'10" Medium

Reel- Shimano Ultegra: https://bit.ly/2nfApml

Preferred Size: 2500

FAVORITE FISHING LINES ON A BUDGET... 

Braid- Power Pro (Moss Green): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Fluorocarbon- Sunline FC: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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

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 $400 Rod and Reel Combos!

This Buyer's Guide takes it to the next level! The $400 price range for rod and reel combos opens up a whole world of higher end equipment. You're talking about sensitive blanks, dialed in actions, and technique specific rods. With reels you're looking at lighter weights, stronger components, and smooth gearing. Come along as we explore the best rod and reel combos around the $400 mark. 

The $400 threshold brings a lot of new companies into the mix. Cashion, 13 Fishing, and a few others join the ranks of the traditional leaders in this category. These combos are a huge leap up in sensitivity and durability over the previous videos. If you're able to reach this price range you're looking at gear that will stay with you year after year, taking all the abuse you can dish out, and delivering excellent performance all along the way. 

Below you'll find links to all of the combos in the video. In each series there are stand out models that are a step above the rest, we've included those recommendations as well. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Previous Buyer’s Guides…

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

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

Upcoming Buyer’s Guides…

-$500 Combos

-High End Combos

Spinning Combo #1...

Rod- Shimano Zodias: https://bit.ly/3ab5b9V

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2PDlKlB

Spinning Combo #2... 

Rod- Cashion Elite: http://bit.ly/2xJGGPt

Reel- Shimano Ultegra 3000: http://bit.ly/2nfApml

Favorite Models: 7' Medium Light, 7'2" MH ShakyHead

Casting Rod #1... 

Rod- 13 Fishing Muse: http://bit.ly/2xVM80V

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept A2 7:1 Ratio: https://bit.ly/36XlOVs

Favorite Models: 7'4" Heavy, 7'5" Medium Heavy

Casting Rod #2... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

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

Favorite Models: 7'2" Med Lt, 7'5" Med hvy, 7'5" Heavy

Casting Rod #3... 

Rod- Shimano Curado Full Handle: http://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

Favorite Models: 6'10" Medium, 7'2" Heavy

Casting Rod #4... 

Rod- G Loomis E6X: http://bit.ly/2lzoEMm

Rod- G Loomis E6X Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2G5Bc86

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

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