Bass Fishing Gear Review! The Best Rods, Reels, and Baits For Summer Bass Fishing!

These are the HOTTEST new baits and gear to hit the bass fishing scene this Summer! After countless hours of testing, we've found the best new gear of the year! We've got rods and reels from Megabass, Shimano, Daiwa, and Abu Garcia. We've got baits and hooks from Duo Realis, Great Lakes Finesse, Netbait, and Owner! We've even got tackle storage and functional apparel! Let's go!!

This buyer's guide is all about quality bass fishing gear! We've got a strong focus on finesse, though the Megabass Destroyer LT doesn't fit that mold. Whether you're looking for a new rod or reel, a bait that will get bit when others won't, or a better way to store tackle, we've got you covered! These review allow our inner tackle junkies to run wild, but they also offer a unique look into the constant refinements this industry is making 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 it's easy for you to find, and included 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.


THE SHIRT...

•Aftco Ocean Bound Hooded Sunshirt: https://bit.ly/3wANnor


•Aftco OceanBound Sunshirt: https://bit.ly/3IYMpoH


THE ROD...

•Megabass Destroyer TS Rods: https://bit.ly/3VLVwjQ

Favorite Models: 7'2" Poker, 7'11" Black Jack


THE REELS...

•Shimano Twin Power FE Reel: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Favorite Size: 3000


•Daiwa Tatula BF 70 BFS Reel: https://bit.ly/4b7UbYM


•Abu Garcia Zenon LTX BFS Reel: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW


TREBLE HOOKS AND SPLIT RINGS...

•Owner ST–26 Treble Hooks: https://bit.ly/3URHlrP

Main Sizes: 8, 10, 14


•Owner Hyperwire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 1

SPY BAIT...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 70 (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Komochi Wakasagi, River Bait


JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Shading X R 55: https://bit.ly/3xkMH6Y

Colors: HT Wakasagi, LZ Wakasagi, Kasumi Ito


SOFT BAITS...

•Great Lakes Finesse Juvy Craw: https://bit.ly/4aCo9UC

Colors: GP Purple Copper Flk, Motor Oil, Green Pump


•Netbait STH 2.5" Baitfuel Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Color: Juvenile Goby


STORAGE SOLUTIONS...

•Nomad Splash Bags: https://bit.ly/4b96xQx

Sizes: Small, Large


•Buzbe Hive 26 Modular Tote: https://bit.ly/3VKuJUZ

(This Size Shown In The Video)


•Buzbe Hive 13 Modular Tote: https://bit.ly/3zfiWVF


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

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

Tim's New Boat! Custom Skeeter FXR 21 Bass Boat! Full Tour + Tackle Organization

Come take a look inside Tim's brand new boat! We know people are curious about the new Skeeter so today Tim is giving a full tour of the Skeeter FXR21! Come see how he rigs and organizes a boat, and the mindset behind his tackle organization. Let's go!

Tim's new boat is awesome! From the brand new Yamaha SHO outboard, to the Dakota Lithium batteries, this boat is built for serious fishing! From the size of each Humminbird Apex units at both bow and console, to the added tackle organizers, Tim's fishing style can be seen throughout the boat. It's interesting to see just how specifically a bass boat can be tailored to an angler's style.

Below you'll find links to everything Tim discussed in the video. From a break down of the Electronics, to the specifics of his battery compartment, its all there. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


THE BOAT...

•2022 Skeeter FXR21: https://bit.ly/43GvGQh

••This Link Goes To The Skeeter Boats Website••


•Yamama SHO 250 Outboard: https://bit.ly/3xolFv0

••This Links Goes To The Yamaha Outboards Website••


THE ELECTRONICS...

•Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q

•Humminbird Apex 16: https://bit.ly/3QBaOli


TROLLING MOTOR AND ACCESSORIES...

•Minn Kota Ultrex Quest Mega DI/SI Trolling Motor: https://bit.ly/41RErpY

•Humminbird Mega Live Target Lock With Tranducer: https://bit.ly/3uWwTmE

•Humminbird 360 Mega Imaging: https://bit.ly/3oUt7oO

•Minn Kota Precision 5 Bank Charger: https://bit.ly/3ynIqMQ

•Minn Kota 10' Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ

•Megaware 8' Keel Guard: http://bit.ly/2N5p36m

•The Leash Outboard Tether: https://bit.ly/3WrxCLb


BATTERIES...

•Dakota Lithium Trolling Motor Batteries: https://bit.ly/3PMIlLV

Size: 12V 100AH

•Dakota Lithium Electronics Batteries: https://bit.ly/3PMIlLV

Size: 12v 315AH


CUSTOM MOUNTS, WIRING, AND RIGGING...

•Hennessey Outdoor Electronics Website: https://bit.ly/3kX87kA

••This link goes directly to the Hennessey Website••


Hennessey Component List...

•HOE Harness (Bow and Single Console)

•HOE Triple Slide Mount

•HOE Solix/Apex Gimble Bracket HD

•HOE Solix/Apex Aluminum Knobs

•HOE Trolling Motor Punch Pad

•HOE JackPlate Transducer Mount


BASS BOAT HARD BAIT/HOOK STORAGE...

•Plano Edge 3700 Deep: https://bit.ly/3dbdbby

•Plano Edge 3700 Thin: https://bit.ly/2VX5eAL

•SPRO Terminal Box: https://bit.ly/3L9Y03F


SOFT BAIT STORAGE...

•Buzbe Quick Qubes (Soft Baits): https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7

Sizes: Large, Large Deep

•ZMan Bait Blockz Tackle Bag: https://bit.ly/3UM3RTU

•Sunline Camo Line Storage Bag: https://bit.ly/47aRGnu


ROD SLEEVES...

•The Rod Glove Tournament Series Neoprene: https://bit.ly/3UewJEx

•The Rod Glove XL (A–Rigs): http://bit.ly/2GFOT9R

•The Rod Glove Dips: https://bit.ly/3yPQfLI


TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES...

•Rapala Mag Spring Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu

•Rapala Elite Scissors: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O

•Rapala Precision Line Scissors: https://bit.ly/3ZWEe36

•TT Executive Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0

•Flow Rite Remote Drain Plug: https://bit.ly/32JEuoA

•Loc-R-Bar Alarm System: https://bit.ly/2CMF1NP

•Peregrine 250 Screen Cleaner: https://bit.ly/2wJgRP1


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

Matt's New Boat! Full Tour + Tackle, Electronics, and Storage Tips!

Come take a look inside Matt's brand new boat! Let's look under the locker lids at how he stores his tackle and what he's really fishing with! We know people are curious about the new Skeeter so today Matt is giving a full tour of the boat, a breakdown of why he picked the Skeeter FXR21, and the mindset behind how he lays out a boat for proper boat handling and tackle organization.

We're so excited about this new boat! From the brand new Yamaha SHO outboard, to the Dakota Lithiums with giant capacities, this boat is built to handle everything we can throw at it! After decades of fishing out of every kind of used boat imaginable, this is the first new bass boat he's designed from the ground up. As Matt opens up his new boat and explains his layout, pay close attention to the tackle that he carries on board the bass boat and how he organizes it to create a stabile driving and fishing platform. From boat balance to bait management, there is a lot to consider when loading your boat!

Below you'll find links to everything Matt discussed in the video. From a break down of the Electronics, to the key tackle storage solutions, its all there. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


THE BOAT...

•2022 Skeeter FXR21: https://bit.ly/43GvGQh

••This Link Goes To The Skeeter Boats Website••


•Yamama SHO 250 Outboard: https://bit.ly/3xolFv0

••This Links Goes To The Yamaha Outboards Website••


THE ELECTRONICS...

•Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q


TROLLING MOTOR AND ACCESSORIES...

•Minn Kota Ultrex Quest Mega DI/SI Trolling Motor: https://bit.ly/41RErpY

•Humminbird Mega Live Target Lock With Tranducer: https://bit.ly/3uWwTmE

•Humminbird 360 Mega Imaging: https://bit.ly/3oUt7oO

•Minn Kota Precision 5 Bank Charger: https://bit.ly/3ynIqMQ

•Minn Kota 10' Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ

•Megaware 8' Keel Guard: http://bit.ly/2N5p36m


BATTERIES...

•Dakota Lithium Trolling Motor Batteries: https://bit.ly/3PMIlLV

Preferred Trolling Motor Size: 12V 100AH


CUSTOM MOUNTS, WIRING, AND RIGGING...

•Hennessey Outdoor Electronics Website: https://bit.ly/3kX87kA

••This link goes directly to the Hennessey Website••


Hennessey Component List...

•HOE Harness (Bow and Single Console)

•HOE Triple Slide Mount

•HOE Solix/Apex Gimble Bracket HD

•HOE Solix/Apex Aluminum Knobs

•HOE Trolling Motor Punch Pad

•HOE JackPlate Transducer Mount


BASS BOAT HARD BAIT/HOOK STORAGE...

•Plano Edge 3700 Deep: https://bit.ly/3dbdbby

•Plano Edge 3700 Thin: https://bit.ly/2VX5eAL

•Plano Edge Line Box: https://bit.ly/3TXTdJq

•Buzbe Fast Flatz Half Large (Spinnerbaits): https://bit.ly/3Tu2yac


SOFT BAIT STORAGE...

•Buzbe Quick Qubes (Soft Baits): https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7

Sizes: Medium, Medium Deep, Large, Large Deep

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

Sizes: Medium Deep, Large Deep

•SPRO Mesh Camo Bag: https://bit.ly/3gZvpDN

Size: Large


ROD SLEEVES...

•The Rod Glove XL (A–Rigs): http://bit.ly/2GFOT9R

•The Rod Glove Dips: https://bit.ly/3yPQfLI


TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES...

•Rapala Mag Spring Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu

•Rapala Elite Scissors: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O

•Rapala Precision Line Scissors: https://bit.ly/3ZWEe36

•TT Executive Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0

•Flow Rite Remote Drain Plug: https://bit.ly/32JEuoA

•Loc-R-Bar Alarm System: https://bit.ly/2CMF1NP

•Peregrine 250 Screen Cleaner: https://bit.ly/2wJgRP1


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