ICAST Gear Review: Best New Rods And Reels Of 2024!

Come check out our favorite new rods and reels from ICAST 2024! From casting reels to spinning reels, bait finesse to power fishing, the show was packed with awesome new gear! It didn't take us long to wade through the noise and find the gems from the show. You've got to check these out!

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! Today we're covering rods and reels from budget friendly offerings, to enthusiast tackle. 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 included all our favorite reel speeds and rod models to help you find the best options for you. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

If you missed yesterday's bait segment, you missed out, see it here:

•Bait And Tackle Review: https://youtu.be/i7ktZDzKdJI

SPINNING REEL...

•Shimano Vanford FA: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Favorite Sizes: 2500, 3000

CASTING REELS...

•Shimano SLX XT: https://bit.ly/3YgnWE8

Favorite Speed: 7:1 (HG)

•Daiwa Tatula SV TW 150: https://bit.ly/3yiO3zJ

Favorite Speed: 7.3:1 (H)

•Abu Garcia Revo X BFS: https://bit.ly/4flqwi3

•Seviin GSC 150: https://bit.ly/3WptV6W

Favorite Speed: 7.3:1

SHIMANO RODS...

•Shimano Poison Adrena Spinning: https://bit.ly/4c0fQmq

Favorite Models: 6'10" Medium+

•Shimano Poison Adrena Casting: https://bit.ly/4cVIwOI

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

JDM Models: 7'4" Heavy Regular, 7'2" Heavy Fast

•Shimano Poison Adrena BFS: https://bit.ly/3WE4yQ3

Favorite Model: 6'10" Light

CASHION RODS...

•Cashion 6'8" Ultralight TW Exclusive: https://bit.ly/4aurFAO

•Cashion Icon BF Series: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

New Models: 7'2" Medium Light, 7'6" Light

ST. CROIX RODS...

•St. Croix Black Bass Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

Models: 7'4" Heavy Fast, 7'2" MHM, 7'3" MH Fast

•St. Croix Black Bass Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/4diwkqT

Models: 6'8" Medium X Fast, 7'3" Medium Light XFast

DAIWA RODS...

•Daiwa Tatula XT Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3LFqEeH

Model: 6'5" Light Fast

•Daiwa Ardito Jitte Travel Rod: https://bit.ly/4dmTsVn

Model: 6'7" Medium Regular

•Daiwa Presso Trout Rod: (Not Yet Available For Pre Order)

Model: 5'10" Ultralight Casting

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! The Hottest New Baits, Rods, And Reels!

The best of the best! After experimenting with all the new baits and gear to hit the market this Spring, these are our favorites! From rods and reels, to new chatterbaits, swimbaits, and soft plastics! This gear will make a difference in your fishing this Spring and Summer!

Gear reviews are some of our favorite videos to make! Our inner tackle junkies come pouring out as we search for the best baits and equipment from all around the fishing industry. In today's video we begin with a budget–friendly reel before shifting gears to high end BFS equipment. After that we explore a variety of new baits, color additions, and terminal. Let's go!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear shown in the video. We've listed them in the order they appeared, 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 the gear.

RODS, REELS, LINE...

•Daiwa Regal LT Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/3Uh7GPH

Favorite Size: 2500

•Daiwa PX BF TW 70: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0

Favorite Speed: XH (8.6:1)

•Seaguar JDM PEX8 Lure Edition Line: https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Preferred Sizes: 12, 18, 21 lb

•Abu Garcia Zenon Bait Finesse Rods: https://bit.ly/49WVp8U

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

STORAGE SOLUTIONS...

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

•Buzbe Basic 15 Thin Box: https://bit.ly/4dd1fG1

•Buzbe Basic 28 Thin Box: https://bit.ly/3Qo4xfO

•Buzbe Basic 28 Deep Box: https://bit.ly/4bjxXnp

COLOR ADDITIONS TO EXISTING BAITS...

•ZMan Evergreen JackHammer Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/2popvj6

New Colors: TW Green Pumpkin Watermelon, TW Black Blue

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

Color: Female Bluegill

NEW TERMINAL TACKLE...

•Gamakatsu Nano Alpha Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW

Favorite Sizes: 3/0, 4/0

•Gamakatsu Horizon Head LG: https://bit.ly/3QklyHO

Favorite Size: 1/8 – 3/16 oz

NEW LURES...

•Yamamoto Sensei Worm: https://bit.ly/3WgAaM5

Colors: OG Junebug, Red Bug

•ZMan TRD FattyZ Worm: https://bit.ly/3y5A2EU

Colors: Goby Bryant, Green Pumpkin Goby, The Deal

•Great Lakes Finesse Juicy Hellgrammite: https://bit.ly/3UkVE7N

Colors: Brown Pumpkin Special, Green Pumpkin Purple

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! 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