Shimano Bantam MGL Casting Reel Review

Is It Worth The Money? What sets this reel apart from the rest? Tim explores the technology in the all-new Shimano Bantam MGL and puts it to the test. 

This reel lands between the Metanium MGL and Chronarch MGL on price with a retail price of $349.99 At that price there better be some serious technology to back it up. Shimano did not disappoint! This is the first low-profile bait caster to incorporate a solid frame construction. Why should that matter to you? The sensitivity is absolutely unmatched. You literally feel more bites through the reel than you will with a traditional reel. It also has micro module gearing, infinite braking, X-Ship, Hagane, and a variety of other proprietary technologies. 

When will it be available? Some gear ratios are available now, the rest are available for pre-order and will be shipping in a few weeks. 

Bantam MGL Reel: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Tim paired it with... 
Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Sunline Sniper 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
Flash Pointer 115 Jerkbait: http://bit.ly/2aHz588

Is $349 out of your budget? No worries! Here are some of our other favorite reels at different price points from lowest to highest...

$89- Caenan 150 A: http://bit.ly/2geIvbD
$99- Casitas 150: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
$179- Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
$279- Chronarch MGL: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
$419- Metanium MGL: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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Cheap Fishing Lures That Actually Work!

Want to catch more fish? These baits ACTUALLY WORK! These are our favorite budget baits for consistently catching bass. You don't have to spend a fortune to catch fish. These 7 baits and one cheap fishing rod and reel combo are proven producers that are worth your time. 

Anglers often get caught up in the hype of baits that "catch fishermen". You can spend a fortune on bass fishing tackle but you don't have to. That said, there is definitely a place for high-dollar baits but if you're a budget-minded angler, this video is for you! 

The baits...
Zorro Baits Head Knocker Buzzbait: http://bit.ly/2d4VpK1
Cotton Cordell Super Spot Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2y3K210
Yamamoto Double Tail Hula Grub: http://bit.ly/2d7SpgG
Storm Bluegill Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2psTO6t
Zoom Super Fluke (Albino or Smokin Shad): http://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Zoom Baby Brush Hog (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2bnpCRx
Zoom Swamp Crawler Worm: http://bit.ly/2arWoA8

Rod and Reel Combo...
Rod- Dobyns Colt Rods (Try the 7' Med/heavy or 7' Med/ heavy Crankbait): http://bit.ly/2lU0LfV
Reel- Shimano Caenan Reel: http://bit.ly/2geIvbD
Line- Power Pro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Bait Rigging... 
Shakey Head- http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V
4/0 Superline EWG Hook: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG
4/0 Regular Wire EWG Hook: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp
Yamamoto 1/2 oz Football Jig Head: http://bit.ly/2dQmqyS
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Spring Fishing Road Trip! Big Bass In The Desert?!

Texas Rigs, Jigs, Swimbaits, and a bunch of BIG Bass!! At the start of the year we vowed to take TacticalBassin on the road. Here is the first road trip! There will be more so stick with us, cross your fingers, and you might just find TacticalBassin fishing at your local lake this year! 

On this trip we found both prespawn and spawning bass including muddy water largemouth and crystal clear water smallmouth. Who knew the desert could be so diverse?! If you've never fished in the SouthWest be sure to add Arizona to your bucket list! 

Here were our top baits from this trip. Keep in mind we had to adapt between power fishing and true finesse fishing depending on the body of water we were on that day. 

Top 5 Power Fishing Baits... 
1) 3/4 oz Flippin Jig (Go To Color): http://bit.ly/2aUtZsG
2) Man Bear Pig (Hematoma Color): http://bit.ly/2s51oIV
3) 3XD Crankbait (Delta Red Color): http://bit.ly/2oSMj8s
4) Jackall Rerange Jerkbait (RT Hollow Minnow): http://bit.ly/2ge0qED
5) Mattlures Bluegill Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2aAuAz5

Top 5 Finesse Fishing Baits...
1) G-Fix Spinbait 80 SpyBait: http://bit.ly/2uziBeM
2) Lucky Craft Flash Pointer 100 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/2aHz588
3) Fat Baby Finesse Worm (Dropshot and Shaky Head): http://bit.ly/2aKei5y
4) Keitech Little Spider (Watermelon Pepper): http://bit.ly/2HJ8kyj
5) Z Man TRD Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Matt's Favorite Combo From This Trip... 
Rod- Expride 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Curado 200K 8:1 ratio: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 65 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 18 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Tim's Favorite Spinning Combo From This Trip (EXPENSIVE)...
Rod- G Loomis Conquest Spinning 902S SJR: http://bit.ly/2BiGUNi
Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Sunline 6 lb Sniper Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Where do you want to see us fish next? If you've got a lake in your area you think we should check out let us know about it in the comments! 
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Epic Underwater Footage!! **With Bed Fishing Tricks**

Wonder why some guys always catch BIG BASS? Here's the trick to catching big ones during the spawn! Most anglers use the same baits, same gear, and same "tricks" year after year while expecting to suddenly have different results. Don't keep following the same old routine this Spring, its time for change!

So what makes one angler better at sight fishing than another? Why is one angler's Spring bass fishing better than another's year after year? There are a lot of different factors but in this video we're covering the EASIEST change you can make to your fishing to start seeing results tomorrow. Stop throwing the same bait cast after cast. Stop throwing the same color bait to every bed fish you see. Success during the spawn is all about adaptability! 

The Baits featured in this video (in order of appearance)...

Strike King Baby Menace (Texas Rigged): http://bit.ly/2DSrZK3
Reaction Innovations Flirt Worm (Shaky Head): http://bit.ly/2CMB33J
Dirty Jigs 1/4 oz Finesse Football Jig (Beaver Trailer): http://bit.ly/2d2apsm
Keitech Tungsten Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2j9L0j6
Trailer #1- Smallie Beaver: http://bit.ly/2dR6CkP
Trailer #2- Biwaa Armored Craw: http://bit.ly/2AQVriS
Strike King Game Hawg (Texas Rigged): http://bit.ly/2pfGxir
Dream Shot OPT (Dropshot Rigged): http://bit.ly/2aAoUoR
Fat Baby Finesse Worm (Morning Dawn Color): http://bit.ly/2aKei5y
Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV
Basstrix Bait Fry (Chartreuse): http://bit.ly/2prMB8n
Roboworm Ned Rig Worm (Prism Shad): http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Hardware... 
Shaky Head- Canterbury Shaky: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Dropshot Hook- Trokar size 1: http://bit.ly/2ahxJOr
Dropshot Weight- Vike Tungsten Skinny: http://bit.ly/2kppo3p
Texas Rig Hook- Gamakatsu EWG 3/0: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp
Texas Rig Weight- Strike King Tour Grade: http://bit.ly/2bo4NZf

Spinning Combo Matt was using...
Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- 10 lb Sufix 832 Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 6 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

All-Around Budget Spinning Rod Combo... 
Rod- Dobyns Fury 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2e7HZPF
Reel- Shimano Nasci 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC
Line- 15 lb Power Pro: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Glasses are CRITICAL to sight fishing. Tim and Matt both wear the exact same glasses when sight fishing, they're the best lenses they've found at ANY price. It just happens that they're affordable. Check these out...

Eye Surrender ESE Glasses (Amber or Copper Lense): http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
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