Summer Gear Review! New Rods And Reels! Shimano, Daiwa, 13 Fishing, St. Croix, Spro, And More!

We're checking out our favorite new rods and reels from ICAST 2023! Shimano's Poison Ultima, Curado M, and Aldebaran BFS! Daiwa's Tatula MQ LT and the Tatula Elite AGS line! 13 Fishing's Muse Black II and Axum Competion, St. Croix Mojo Bass and many others! ICAST Was full of great gear this year, you don't want to miss this!

This year's ICAST event was packed with awesome new gear! So much so that we've had to break this gear review into multiple videos! We're covering rods and reels from one end of the spectrum to the other at every price point. If you missed the show and want to know what the real gems were, we've got you covered.

Below you'll find links to the rods and reels discussed in the video. We've even included our favorite reel speeds and rod models to give you a starting point. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CASTING REELS...

•Shimano Curado 200 M: https://bit.ly/3YafZyg

•Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

•Seviin GF Series: https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

SPINNING REELS...

•Daiwa Tatula MQ LT: https://bit.ly/3QgTXru

Favorite Size: 2500D–XH

•13 Fishing Axum Competition: https://bit.ly/43GsId6

Favorite Size: 2.0

•13 Fishing Ascent Competition: https://bit.ly/3YsrOQF

Favorite Size: 2.0

SHIMANO INTENZA...

•Shimano Intenza Casting: https://bit.ly/3QjR9Kw

Models: 6'9" Medium, 7'2" Medium Heavy, 7'6" MH Glass

•Shimano Intenza Spinning: https://bit.ly/3O8zBye

Models: 7' Med Light, 7'4" Med Light

ST. CROIX MOJO BASS...

•St. Croix Mojo Bass Casting: https://bit.ly/44XrLyk

Models: 6'8" medium, 7'4" Heavy, 7'2" Med Mod

•St. Croix Mojo Bass Spinning: https://bit.ly/3ObaWsF

Models: 6'10" Med Light, 7'3" Medium

MUSE BLACK...

•13 Fishing Muse Black II Casting: https://bit.ly/45or55h

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

•13 Fishing Muse Black II Spinning: https://bit.ly/3YssC89

Models: 6'10" med Light, 7'6" Medium

TATULA ELITE AGS...

•Daiwa Tatula Elite AGS Casting: https://bit.ly/3DvbNzH

Models: 7' Med Med Heavy Ehrler, 7'5" Med Heavy Johnston

•Daiwa Tatula Elite AGS Spinning: https://bit.ly/44O7Fqo

Models: 7'6" Feider, 7'6" Johnston

SPRO SWIMBAIT...

•Spro KGB Swimbait Rod: https://bit.ly/3DwJVuS

•SPRO KGB Chad Shad 180: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

FENWICK WORLD CLASS...

•Fenwick World Class Casting: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

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

POISON ULTIMA...

•Shimano Poison Ultima Casting: https://bit.ly/3OfNBGe

Models: 6'10" Medium, 7' Med Heavy

FAVORITE REEL FOR POISON ULTIMA...

•Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50: https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Speed: 7.4:1

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Gear Review! New Lures Bait Finesse Rods, Swimbaits, and Tackle For Bass Fishing!

These are the HOTTEST new baits and gear to hit the bass fishing scene this Spring! After countless hours of testing, we've found the best new gear of the year! From Cashion's new Bait Finesse rods, to spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and finesse, its all here! Let's take a look!

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 of the gear in the video. We've listed it in the order it appears so its easy for you to find, and including any rigging or upgrade components you need to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BAIT FINESSE RODS...

•Cashion Icon Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Models: 6'10" Medium Light, 7'0" Light

BAIT FINESSE REEL...

•Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

TINY SWIMBAIT HOOK...

•Hayabausa Swimbait Hook: https://bit.ly/3MVXUjZ

Size: 1/0

LURE RETRIEVER...

•Toothy Fishman: https://bit.ly/3Lcntfd

•Toothy Fishman XL: https://bit.ly/3A8370q

SPINNERBAITS...

•Nichols Catalyst Spinnerbaits: https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Colors: Purple Haze, Tactical Shad

MICRO CRAW...

Bait– Reins 2.5" Ring Craw: https://bit.ly/3U0OQvC

Colors: Watermelon Seed, Green Pumpkin Blue

Weight– Reins 1/16 oz Tungsten: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Hook– VMC Redline Finesse Neko (Size 4): https://bit.ly/3KseINJ

SMALL WORM...

•Missile Baits 4" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Blueback Secret, Watermelon Violet

TRAILER LOCK...

•Hayabusa Trailer Lock: https://bit.ly/3GRVhLV

Sizes: Small or Medium

RAD CRANKBAIT...

•Freedom Tackle RAD Lipless: https://bit.ly/3mMpMMK

Colors: Brown Craw, Ghost Minnow, Shad

SPRO CRANKBAITS...

•Spro Outsider Crank MR 60: https://bit.ly/3GWJQCG

Colors: Citrus Glimmer, Dirty Gizzard, River Gold

•Spro Outsider Crank DD 80: https://bit.ly/41DVPNI

Colors: Dirty Gizzard, Matte Shad Foil, River Gold

SWIMBAITS...

•Owner Cultiva Burikin Swimmer: https://bit.ly/43LEpQP

Colors: Hiuo, Spark Wine

•XZone Stealth Invader: https://bit.ly/43OrFJx

Colors: 309, Big Limit, Natural Goby

•Owner Cultiva Get Net Juster Shad: https://bit.ly/3LdCjlO

Colors: Ao Jyako, Noebi Blue, Stealth Wakasagi

TACTICAL UNDERSPIN...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Spring Gear Review! Bassmaster Classic Rods, Reels, Baits, and Hooks!

This tackle review is packed with great gear! Let's start with two of our own lure designs! The "TacticalBassin Underspin" and the "Screwed Up Swimbait Head" are finally here!! After that we're looking at soft baits, rods, reels, hooks, and so much more from around the industry!

We love gear reviews and we're even more hyped than normal about this one! Our head designs have been in the works for years and we're thrilled to be unveiling them! Add in the Megabass Sleeper Craw, the VMC Redline Hooks, Shimano's new Calcutta Conquest MD, and so many other amazing designs, and its hard to contain ourselves!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, models, etc... where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICAL UNDERSPIN...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Matt's Favorite Size: 1/8 oz

Tim's Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

SCREWED UP SWIMBAIT HEAD...

•Dirty Jigs Screwed Up Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

SLEEPER CRAW...

•Megabass Sleeper Craw: https://bit.ly/3zorI0u

Favorite Colors: Muddy Copper, Numa Ebi, Smoke Sunset

VMC REDLINE...

•Finesse Treble Hook: https://bit.ly/3lZsDkT

Favorite Size: 5

•Hybrid Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Favorite Size: 4/0

•Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/3K4VpbR

Favorite Size: 2

•Finesse Neko Hook: https://bit.ly/3KseINJ

Favorit Size: 6 and 4

BAIT FINESSE TEXAS RIG...

Bait– Reins Ring Craw 2.5: https://bit.ly/3U0OQvC

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

Weight– Reins Tungsten Slip Sinker: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Size: 1/16 oz

Hook– Finesse Neko Size 6: https://bit.ly/3KseINJ

DAIWA TATULA ELITE...

•Daiwa Tatula Elite Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3KtYe7Z

Favorite Models: 7'6" MH Walters, 7'3" MH Ehrler

CALCUTTA CONQUEST MD...

•Shimano Calcutta Conquest MD: https://bit.ly/3ZBEK5p

Favorite Size: 300

DAMIKI BAIT FINESSE BAITS...

•Damiki Umpa 40 BFS Popper: https://bit.ly/42XSQkD

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Real Shad

•Damiki Disco 40 BFS Crank: https://bit.ly/432XZaY

Colors: Mossy Shad, Red Craw

•Damiki Disco Deep 38 BFS Crank: https://bit.ly/3nwY1rk

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Mossy Shad

ZUMVERNO JERKBAIT...

•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw

Colors: Clown, ST Chiayu, ST Purple

YAMATANUKI...

•Yamamoto Yamatanuki: https://bit.ly/3lZaMe3

Colors: Green Pump Blue, Green Pump Blk Flk

BLAST BONE...

•Jackall Blast Bone Jr: https://bit.ly/40WVvJE

Color: Natural Shad, Natural Oikawa

SLEEPER CRAW CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICAL UNDERSPIN SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE: Best Hard Baits (Crankbaits, Swimbaits, Jerkbaits, Topwater, Lipless)

Welcome to video #3 of our Spring Buyer's Guide Series! Today we're looking at all the best hard baits for Spring bass fishing! Crankbaits, swimbaits, jerkbaits, blade baits, swimbaits, even topwater... we're simplifying every major category to help you catch more fish this Spring!

Spring is the best time of year to learn new techniques. Bass are moving shallow and you can target them with a variety of lures. If you're going to branch out this year, we have some recommendations that will save you a lot of time and money. These are our best confidence baits from each major category we use in the Spring. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video, including our favorite sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each. 

LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Jackall TN Series: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Size: TN70 (3/4 oz), TN60 (1/2 oz)

Color: SS Shad, SG Threadfin, Crawfish

•Strike King Red Eye Shad (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2fqX1RT

Color: Chili Craw, Chartreuse Sexy Shad

•Bill Lewis Rat L Trap (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2gm8CjC

Color: Rayburn Red Craw, Silver Shad, Diamond Dust

GLIDE BAIT...

•River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Light Trout, I Know It, Warden Hitch

•Baitsanity Antidote (Slow Sink): http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

Color: Summer Shad, TW Gizzard Shad

BLADE BAITS...

•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Black Holo, Real Shad

•Megabass Dyna Response (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Color: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad

BLUEGILL SWIMBAITS...

•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Color: Bluegill, Dark Bluegill

•Jackall Gantarel: http://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Color: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS…

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Color: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad

•Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Colors: Classic Craw, Red Crawdad, Bruised Citrus Shad

•Rapala OG Slim 6: https://bit.ly/3pV1CLN

Colors: Red Crawdad, Live River Shad

WAKEBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Color: Copper Carp, Hitch, Chrome Gill

MID CRANKS...

•Megabass Super Z2: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Color: Wild Craw, Gillko, Kasumi Ito

•Spro Rock Crawler: http://bit.ly/2BLmsVN

Color: Red Crawfish, Phantom Green

•Jackal MushBob MR: https://bit.ly/3AYyKcB

Color: Spicy Red Craw, Kawashima White Bone

TAIL SPINS...

•Jackall Deracoup: http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Color: Dera Shad, Clear Shad, Silver

•Freedom Tackle Kilter Blade: https://bit.ly/3pIBMws

Color: Black Shad, Sexy Shad

•Savage Gear Fat Tail Spin: https://bit.ly/3vDlzv6

Color: Black and Chrome, Clown

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT...

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

Color: Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow, Metallic Shad

•Rapala DT 16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Color: Live River Shad, Green Gizzard Shad

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

Color: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad

JERKBAITS...

•Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Color: Blue Pearl Shad, SG Threadfin

•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Color: Clown, Pink Smelt, Pro Blue

•Megabass Vision 110+1 JR: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Color: Mat Shad, Elegy Bone, Kasumi Ito

TOPWATER...

•R2S Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Bone, Phantom Shad

•Reaction Innovations Vixen: http://bit.ly/2rp11nr

Color: Chrome, Lime Ice, Bone

•Evergreen Shower Blows 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Blueback Herring, Skeleton Chartreuse 

•Megabass Pop Max: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Color: Mat Shad, Gill 

•Damiki D Pop 70: http://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3

Color: Phantom, Spayu

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: Kasumi Ito, HT Ito Wakasagi, HT Moroko KS

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz