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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Bass Fishing Gear Review! New Rods, Reels, Swimbaits, Crankbaits and Soft Plastics!

These are the hottest new baits to hit the bass fishing scene this Summer! After countless hours of testing, we've found the best budget rods and reels, awesome new swimbaits, and a variety of hard baits and soft baits to help you catch more bass. 

Whether you're bass fishing on a budget, or looking for the best new baits, we've got you covered! These gear reviews are some of our favorite videos to make because they let our inner tackle junkies run wild! They also offer a unique look into the constant refinements we're making with our own fishing to stay ahead of heavily pressured fish and changing conditions.  

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear shown in the video. We've listed them in the order they appear in the video and included our favorite colors and sizes for each item. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

RODS AND REELS... 

-Shimano Sahara FJ Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/3NweYtz

Preferred Sizes: 1000, 3000

-Dobyns Maverick Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX

Favorite Models: 7'3" Mag Heavy, 7'3" Medium Heavy, 7' MH Cranking

HARD BAITS... 

-13 Fishing Jabber Jaw Deep: https://bit.ly/3QLxoZS

Colors: Olive Shad, Green Gizzard Shad, Day Old Guac

-Shimano Macbeth Crankbaits: https://bit.ly/3xTsnG0

Favorite Size: 39 Tiny

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Sleeper Shad, Ghost Shad

-Shimano Macbeth 50: https://bit.ly/3Ox41IM

Favorite Size: 50S (Shallow)

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Sleeper Shad, Ghost Shad

-Shimano Macbeth Flat Side: https://bit.ly/3QNYS1g

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Red Craw, Sleeper Shad

-SPRO Spin John 80 SpyBait: https://bit.ly/3ycTg9o

Colors: Herring Pink, Matte Shad

RELATED BFS CRANKBAITS... 

-Megabass Super Z Z1 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/2Y9dkHB

Colors: Matte Craw 2, Wild Craw, Kasumi Ito

-Rapala Ultra Light Crankbait: https://bit.ly/3qSt14V

Colors: Chrome, Shad, Yellow Perch

SWIMBAITS...

-Big Bite Baits B5 Line Thru: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Colors: Blue Gizzard, Pearly Shad, Bling

Hook Upgrade: Owner ST-56 (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

-Megabass Sleeper Gill: https://bit.ly/3HPvgMT

Colors: Gill, Gillkko, Sunshine Gill OB

LINE THRU SWIMBAIT COMBO FROM PREVIOUS REVIEW... 

Rod- Gamakatsu JDM Luxxe Avenge 7' MH: https://bit.ly/3hzK2ee

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

SOFT PLASTICS... 

-Nichols Tape Worm: https://bit.ly/3yhaS3X

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Best Color Ever

-SPRO CJ Smasher Worm: https://bit.ly/39JLZoh

Colors: Watermelon Red, Green Pumpkin Purple, Goby

-Netbait STH Flat Sided Shad Worm: https://bit.ly/3OBN9AW

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Killer G, Shiner

-Deps Frilled Shad: https://bit.ly/3yeCwyq

Colors: Silver Shiner, Clear, Purple Neon

Hook- Gamakatsu Round Ball (3/0): http://bit.ly/2dJAhec

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BUYER’S GUIDE: $400 ROD AND REEL COMBOS

These rods and reels are for the angler who loves bass fishing, fishes often, and appreciates quality gear! This probably isn’t your first combo and you’re willing to spend a little more to gain sensitivity, casting distance, and longevity. In short, we’re getting into the serious fishing gear now. Pairing a $200 rod with a $200 reel takes you into a completely different class of equipment from our previous guides. 

If you’re ready to elevate your fishing, this video is for you! These are the combos that truly impact how you fish. Depending on the model you choose you’ll be able to detect more bites, get the right action out of a bait, or drive a hook set like never before. Perhaps you want to work a jerkbait properly. Or maybe you’re looking to get a combo that can walk a frog with ease. Perhaps you’re looking for the exact action for a jig. These are the options you gain when you step up to these $400 combos. 

Below you’ll find links to the exact rods and reels shown in the video. We’ve included our favorite models and sizes for each, as well as any other pertinent information. These links allow you to find the gear you’re searching for as well as serve as an convenient way for loved ones to find the exact items you’d like during the holidays. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. Additionally, we’ve included links to our previous buyer’s guides so you can find the exact rods and reels that fit your budget.

PREVIOUS BUYER’S GUIDES… 

-$300 Combos: https://youtu.be/roGUV4z4YZI

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

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

SPINNING COMBOS… 

COMBO #1… 

Rod- Shimano Zodias: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Favorite Models: 7’6” Light, 7’ Medium, 7’ Light

Reel- Shimano Vanford: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Preferred Size: 2500

COMBO #2…

Rod- Megabass Levante: http://bit.ly/2Ibeo70

Favorite Models: Shakyhead, Whipsnake

Reel- Shimano Vanford: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Preferred Size: 2500

COMBO #3… 

Rod- Dobyns Sierra: http://bit.ly/2EyotZU

Favorite Models: 6’9” Medium Light, 7’ Light

Reel- Daiwa Tatula LT: http://bit.ly/2zrq4id

Preferred Size: 2000

COMBO #4… 

Rod- St. Croix Victory: https://bit.ly/2RPMkfV

Favorite Models: 6’10” Med Light X Fast, 7’1” Medium Fast

Reel- Abu Garcia SX: https://bit.ly/3kFfREg

Preferred Size: 20 or 30

CASTING COMBOS… 

COMBO #1… 

Rod- St. Croix Victory: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Favorite Models: 7’1” MH Fast, 7’4” Heavy, 6’8” Medium X-Fast

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

Preferred Speed: 7.5:1

COMBO #2…

Rod- Megabass Levante: http://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Favorite Models: EMTF, Braillist, Tour Versatile

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

Preferred Speed: 7:1 (HG)

COMBO #3… 

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

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

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

Preferred Speed: 7:1 (HG)

COMBO #4… 

Rod- Shimano Zodias: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Favorite Models: 7’2” Medium , 7’5” Heavy, 7’6” MH Glass

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL: https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Preferred Speed: 7:1 (HG)

COMBO #5… 

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

Favorite Models: 7’11” XH, 7’3” XH, 7’2” Heavy, 6’10” Medium

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 DC: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Preferred Speed: 7:1 (HG)

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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