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... 

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Bass Fishing Gear Review: Megabass Destroyer P5, Shimano SLX A, and Baits!!!

Welcome to the first gear review of 2023!! Come along as Matt explores a variety of new tackle! From the New Megabass Destroyer P5 USA rods, to the new Shimano SLX A reel, to chatterbait trailers, swimbaits, and crankbaits, this is a packed review!

So many incredible new products have come to market in the past 6 months! From budget friendly to high end, there are great options for every angler. Missile Bait's new colors in the Spunk Shad, Gamakatsu's New Tungsten, and the BKK swimbait hooks are all awesome additions for bass anglers around the country! And let's not even talk about all these awesome new Keitech colors!

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


RODS...

•Megabass Destroyer P5 USA Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Stand Out Models: Oneten Special, FMJ, Mark 56


•Megabass Destroyer P5 USA Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Stand Out Model: Flyssa


REELS...

•Shimano SLX A 150 Reel: https://bit.ly/3ZWPeho

Favorite Speed: 7.2:1 (HG)


TERMINAL TACKLE...

•BKK Titan Diver Hook: https://bit.ly/3kzagCo


•BKK Titan Diver+ Hook: https://bit.ly/3D5VNnJ


•Gamakatsu G Shield Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/3iQVnLl


•Owner Dress Treble Hook: https://bit.ly/3Ho5gcw


LURES…

•Freedom Tackle Ultra Diver: https://bit.ly/3kA9iFL

Colors: Blood Craw, Brown Craw

•Keitech Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

New Colors: Threadfin Shad, Bass Candy, Original Sexy Shad

•Hawg Hunter Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3WuwJ0P

Colors: TW Gizzard Shad, TW Hatchery Trout

•G–Ratt Sneaky Pete Swimbaits: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Light Trout, Guida's Sexy Shad, Guida's Citrus Shad

•Missile Baits Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Colors: Green Pumpkin Delight, Frosted Purple, Goby Bite, Bruiser Flash


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

Bass Fishing Gear Review! Best New Lures, Reels, And Electronics For Summer 2022!

We found some gems!! From unique topwater lures, to subtle soft baits, you don't want to miss this gear review! Our quest for the best fishing tackle and gear never ends. We search high and low and love to report back when we've found something special. 

Gear reviews are the culmination of countless man hours spent scouring the market, buying gear, and painstakingly testing everything we find. Our inner tackle junkies love it and we know you do too! From high definition electronics, to the subtle swagger of the Picu Picu topwater, this review is packed full of great gear!

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.


HARD BAITS...

-SPRO Bronzeye Blade Frog: https://bit.ly/3MEGiGk

Colors: Nasty Shad, Freak, Albino


-Jackall PicuPicu 78: https://bit.ly/399wl59

Colors: Glitter Secret Bait, Lively Wakasagi


-Shimano World Pop 69: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Colors: Chart SV, N Smelt, T Smelt


-6th Sense Munch 40 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/3x9zutv

Colors: Shad Burst, Shad Scales, 4K Shad


-LiveTarget Sonic Shad Bladebait: https://bit.ly/3NoLKgW

Colors: Silver Pearl, Silver Black, Glow Black


SOFT BAITS...

-GeeCrack Bellows Gill (2" and 2.8"): https://bit.ly/3PUJgbL

Colors: Electric Shad, Flash Gill, Green Pumpkin


-Jackall Rhythm Wag: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Colors: Prism Shad, Golden Shad, Blue Pearl Shad


REEL... 

-Shimano Exsence A: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Favorite Size: 3000


ELECTRONICS... 

-Humminbird Apex 13 Fishfinder: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q


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... 

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Spring Buyer's Guide: Best Rods And Reels For Bass Fishing!

Welcome back to our Spring Buyer's Guide Series! Today is video #2 and we're covering the best rods and reels, at any price, that we use for Spring bass fishing! From rods for specific techniques, to reels who's features far-exceed their price tags, this is going to be fun! 

Today's video is all about finding the gems amongst all the brands. We set aside our favorites and searched for the very best from across the industry. After searching high and low, we assembled the most detailed list we've ever created!

Below you'll find links to the exact rods and reels shown in the video, followed by a detailed list of rods for all the popular Spring techniques. For every technique, we're showing you our top pick for "mid priced" and top pick for "high end" so you can choose the model that best fits your budget. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the rods and reels. 


PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

-Rods and Reels For Bass Fishing On A Budget: https://youtu.be/VF0PVC2P1Po


UPCOMING BUYER'S GUIDES... 

-Hard Baits For Spring Bass Fishing

-Soft Baits For Spring Bass Fishing

-Rain Gear/Sun Gear/Apparel

-Boat Electronics, Tools, and Equipment


ENTIRE ROD LINES SHOWN IN THE VIDEO... 

-Shimano Expride B Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

-G Loomis NRX+ Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq


"MBR" RODS (843C and 844C)... 

-NRX+ MBR Rods: https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

-GLX MBR Rods: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

-IMX PRO MBR Rods: http://bit.ly/2lVATTC

-GCX MBR Rods: https://bit.ly/3ykNXSN


ST. CROIX'S 7'4" HEAVY FAST RODS... 

-Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

-Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

-Victory 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

-Bass X 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs


REELS SHOWN IN THE VIDEO... 

-Shimano Metanium MGL B 150: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

-Shimano Sustain FJ: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

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


CHATTERBAIT... 

Mid- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy Glass: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

High- G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi


SQUAREBILL/LIPLESS... 

Mid- G Loomis GCX 845 CBR: https://bit.ly/2G5Bc86

High- Megabass Orochi XX Flat Side Special: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH


SPINNERBAIT... 

Mid- G Loomis IMX Pro 884C MBR: http://bit.ly/2lVATTC

High- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/3ykNXSN


JIGS... 

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

High- St. Croix Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc


JERKBAIT... 

Mid- Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

High- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE


MID DIVING CRANKBAITS... 

Mid- St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'4" MH Moderate: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

High- G Loomis IMX Pro 906C CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK


UNDERSPIN/PADDLE TAIL SWIMBAIT... 

Mid- Halo KSII Elite 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36wC5UF

High- Shimano Poison Adrena 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3diigiT


LARGE SWIMBAIT... 

Mid- Dobyns Champion XP 806 Heavy: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX

High- G Loomis 966 SWBR: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS


BLADE BAIT... 

Mid- Shimano Expride B 7'2" ML: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

High- Megabass P5 Z-Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY


SENKO... 

Mid- Shimano Poison Adrena 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

High- G Loomis NRX+ 853C JWR: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq


DROPSHOT/FINESSE... 

Mid- Shimano Expride 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

High- G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP


TEXAS RIG... 

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

High- Megabass P5 The X-Bites: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY


SHAKY HEAD... 

Mid- Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

High- G Loomis NRX+ 852C JWR: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq


A-RIG... 

Mid- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

High- Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE


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