Spring Gear Review! New GLX, Metanium DC 70, Physyx, BFS, and Baits!

This gear review is loaded with incredible rods, reels, and tackle! With the Bassmaster Classic behind us, it's time to explore all the awesome new gear that has come to market! From high end rods and reels, to new baits, colors, and storage, this gear review is packed with awesome gear for bass fishing!

There were so many awesome products launched around the Classic that we've had to break it into more than one review. For rods and reels, the stand outs were Cashion's new BFS rod, St. Croix's Physyx rods, G Loomis' new GLX rods, and Shimano's Metanium DC 70. Add a variety of baits and terminal to that mix and we're loaded down with awesome new options as we head through Spring!

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

CASHION BFS ROD...

•Cashion Icon Series 6'8" Ultralight: https://bit.ly/4aurFAO

ST. CROIX PHYSYX…

•St. Croix Physyx Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/3TQcYT7

Favorite Models: 7'3" Med Light XFast, 6'8" Medium XFast

•St. Croix Physyx Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3xeqpn2

Favorite Models: 7'2" Heavy Mod, 7'4" Heavy, 7'6" MHMF

G LOOMIS GLX...

•GLX Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/49kagJX

Favorite Models: 892 (7'5" Medium), 891 (7'5" Medium Light)

•GLX MBR Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3PmpCqj

Favorite Models: 844C MBR (7' Heavy), 843C MBR (7' Medium Heavy)

•GLX Bladed Jig Rod: https://bit.ly/3TPrt9W

Favorite Model: 7'3" Medium Fast

SHIMANO REEL...

•Shimano Metanium 70 DC A: https://bit.ly/49al91d

Favorite Speed: HG (7:1)

STORAGE...

•Buzbe Quik Qube Breeze: https://bit.ly/43ILiTG

Preferred Sizes: Medium Deep, Large Deep

•Original Buzbe Quick Qubes: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7

Preferred Sizes: Large Deep, Large, Medium Deep

FISHING LINE...

•Sunline Almight Sinking Braid: https://bit.ly/3xb44ql

Favorite Color: Pink

SPINNERBAIT...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3OyxKDD

Favorite Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream

HOVER HEADS...

•MissileBaits HoverMissile: https://bit.ly/3TtygVi

Favorite Sizes: 1/8, 3/16 oz

ARMOR SHAD...

•Damiki 7" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: American Shad, Pro Blue

MEGABASS COLORS…

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

Color: GP Chart Back

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

Color: Aurora Reaction

•Megabass Pop X: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Color: Aurora Reaction

HOG FARMER COLORS...

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Chartreuse Shad, TW Sunfish Magic

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 HIGH END RODS AND REELS FOR BASS FISHING!

These are the best rods and reels that money can buy! Whether you're a tackle enthusiast, an angler that's thinking about investing in your first high-end combo, or a newer fisherman who's just wants to see what's out there, this video is packed with information for you! Come along as we check out the best of the best!

There are many reasons to purchase high end rods and reels. Some anglers purchase them for the durability, others for sensitivity, and still others for the feather lite weight. Whatever your reason, you know that high end gear is amazing! Today we’re eliminating all the guess work and showing you our personal favorite models for Spring bass fishing. You can see both angler's unique fishing styles come out in the gear they choose as well as in the information they pour out about the pairings.

Below you’ll find links to every combo the guys showed in the video. We’ve listed them in the order they were discussed by the anglers, to help you find the exact combo you’re searching for. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

COMBO #1...

•Megabass P5 Destroyer OneTen Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 6'5" Medium Slow

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

Speed: 7:1

COMBO #2...

•G Loomis IMX Pro 855 CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

Model: 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast

•Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Speed: 7:1

COMBO #3...

•Megabass Orochi XX Flat Side Special: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Model: 7' Medium Regular

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

Speed: 7:1

COMBO #4...

•G Loomis IMX Pro 833C BJR: https://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Model: 7'4" Medium Heavy

•Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Speed: 7:1

COMBO #5...

•G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/3PmpCqj

Model: 7' Medium Heavy

•Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Speed: 7:1

COMBO #6...

•St. Croix Legend Elite: https://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

Model: 6'10" Medium XFast

•Daiwa STEEZ CT SV TW: https://bit.ly/3esUZjg

Speed: 7.1:1

COMBO #7...

•G Loomis IMX Pro 966C SWBR: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Model: 8' Heavy Moderate Fast

•Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): https://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Speed: 7:1

COMBO #8...

•Megabass Destroyer P5 Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast

•Daiwa Zillion SV TW G: https://bit.ly/3xobPDM

Speed: 7.1:1

COMBO #9...

•St. Croix Legend Xtreme: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

Model: 7'4" Heavy

•Shimano Metanium MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Speed: 8:1

COMBO #10...

•Daiwa Steez AGS 7'2" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/3RhFit1

Model: Moving Bait Versatile

•Daiwa STEEZ SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

Speed: 7.8:1

COMBO #11...

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

Model: 7'1" Medium Heavy

•Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Speed: 7:1

COMBO #12...

•G Loomis NRX 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Model: 7'1" Medium

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

Size: 3000

COMBO #13...

•Shimano Poison Adrena: https://bit.ly/388U0PD

Model: 6'10" Ultra Light

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

Size: 3000

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

BUYER'S GUIDE: $500 ROD AND REEL COMBOS! ( Best Bang For The Buck )

These are the best "Bang For The Buck" rods in bass fishing! If you want your money to go the farthest, it happens right here at the $500 price point! The sensitivity of these models is incredible, the weight reduction is amazing, and you can get it all at a very affordable price! There's a reason you see these rods on deck in all our videos!

At this price point it's all about sensitivity and durability. Each of these rods offers incredible value and should be considered an asset in your angling line up. The jump in quality from $300 combos to $500 combos, is the biggest increase at any price point in bass fishing. These are truly high end rods, without the high end price tag.

Below you’ll find links to the rods and reels in the video. We’ve included our favorite models for each line of rods as well as our preferred sizes and speeds for the reels. Additionally, we've included a list of our favorite multi–purpose models from the different lines. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•Hard Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/g314S4ZyT6g

•Bait Finesse Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/bEXFgo5YaRU

•Jerkbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/o8C9jW4Lxtk

•Chatterbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/tRz6bTRPpxM

•Hover And Mid Strolling Guide: https://youtu.be/rwxsMZctqYo

•$100 Rod and Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/JmjS0XEa8P4

•$200 Rod and Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/CJVMWgw7Z4M

•$300 Rod and Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/lY96H4Zp4b8

SPINNING COMBO #1...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula Elite AGS: https://bit.ly/44O7Fqo

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

Reel– Daiwa Procyon MQ LT: https://bit.ly/46x4Ytp

Size: 2500–XH

SPINNING COMBO #2...

Rod– Shimano Expride B: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Models: 6'8" Medium, 6'10" Med Light, 7' Light

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

Size: 3000

SPINNING COMBO #3...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX: https://bit.ly/2XkVoej

Models: 6'8" Ronin, 6'11" Whipsnake, 7' Shakeyhead

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

Size: 3000

BAIT FINESSE COMBO #1...

Rod– Cashion Icon Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Model: 6'10" Medium Light Fast

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

BAIT FINESSE COMBO #2...

Rod– Shimano Expride B: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Model: 6'8" Light

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

BAITCASTING COMBO #1...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Models: 7'2" MHM, 7'4" Heavy, 6'8" Medium XFast

Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW: https://bit.ly/401hGOK

Speed: 7.1:1

BAITCASTING COMBO #2...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Models: Braillist, EMTF, Perfect Pitch

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

Speed: 7.4:1

BAITCASTING COMBO #3...

Rod– Shimano Expride B: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Speed: 7.4:1

BAITCASTING COMBO #4...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black III: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

Models: 7'1" Medium, 7'3" medium Heavy, 6'8" Medium

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

Speed: 7.5:1

BAITCASTING COMBO #5...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro Mag Bass: https://bit.ly/2lVATTC

Models: 7' Medium heavy (843C), 7' Heavy (844C)

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro Crankbait: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

Models: 7'1" Medium Heavy (855C), 7'6" Medium Heavy (906C)

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Speed: 7.4:1

BEST MULTI–PURPOSE RODS IN BASS FISHING...

•Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Primary Use: Blade Bait/Tail Spin

Secondary Use: BFS Flipping, Finesse Jigs, Senko, Walking Topwater

•Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Primary Use: Jig Fishing

Secondary Use: Small Glide Bait, Magdraft, Big Texas Rigs

•Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Primary Use: Jerkbait

Secondary Use: Topwater, Micro Jig, Shaky Head, 5" Senko, Free Rig

•St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Primary Use: Paddle Tail Swimbaits

Secondary Use: Frog, Swim Jig, Spinnerbait

•G Loomis IMX Pro 844C MBR (7' Heavy): https://bit.ly/2lVATTC

Primary Use: Football Jigs

Secondary Use: Spinnerbait, Chatterbait, Buzzbait, Texas Rig

•Shimano Expride B 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Primary Use: Alabama Rig

Secondary Use: Flipping Jig, Big Worms, Carolina Rig, 6" Soft Swimbaits

•Megabass Orochi XX Ronin: https://bit.ly/2XkVoej

Primary Use: Jerkbait

Secondary Use: Mid Strolling, Shaky Head, Tube

•Shimano Expride B 6'10" Med Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Primary Use: Dropshot

Secondary Use: Ned, Hair Jig, Hover Strolling, Tube, Popper

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

Fall Fishing Gear Review! Rods, Reels, Baits, And Gear!

From rods and reels, to baits and equipment, we've got a ton of new gear to check out! We've been busily testing all the new gear that came to market this Fall and these items are the clear stand outs!

This is our final gear review of 2023! Soon we'll transition to Buyer's Guides but today we're checking out a ton of awesome new gear! From kids rods to budget gear, we're pumped about these rods and reels! And whether you like to swimbait, finesse, or fish a Texas Rig, there are some baits here for you. After watching the video let us know which items are your favorite.

Below you'll find links to all the gear that was featured in this video. We've listed them in the order they appeared in the video and included all relevant information about colors, sizes, etc. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

RODS AND REELS...

•Daiwa Revros LT Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/3rpoPw9

Preferred Size: 2500

•Halo BB Frog Rods: https://bit.ly/48r6AXN

Favorite Models: 7' MH, 7'9" XH

•Cashion Element Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Favorite Models: 6'9" Medium (Topwater), 7'1" MH (Multi Purpose)

KIDS RODS...

•Kistler Grasshopper Kids Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/48v77b3

Models: Medium, Medium Heavy

•Kistler Grasshopper Kids Spinning Rod: https://bit.ly/3t6vKuL

Models: Medium

RAIN GEAR...

•Aftco Transformer Shell Jacket: https://bit.ly/3t4y4lP

•Aftco Transformer Shell Pants: https://bit.ly/3Zzy89y

SWIMBAIT STORAGE...

•Lakewood Swimbait Deposit Box: https://bit.ly/3ZueBXZ

SOFT BAITS AND TERMINAL...

•Netbait 7" C Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/43AETJ9

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin

•Duo Realis Wriggle ND Slim 3": https://bit.ly/3PQtGQq

Colors: BTM Dweller, Lotic White

•BKK Draggin Ned: https://bit.ly/3ZvTJ2g

Preferred Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

•ZMan Gremlin Creature Bait: https://bit.ly/458T5JB

Colors: Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin

FLUOROCARBON LINE...

•Shimano Mastiff FC: https://bit.ly/3rspk8F

Favorite Size: 16 lb, 20 lb

LIFE JACKETS...

•Mustang Deluxe MD3183 HIT: https://bit.ly/46s5ida

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! It's all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

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