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... 

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Spring Bass Fishing Gear Review!

Let's see what's new! We've tracked down the hottest new rods, reels, and baits! After putting a ton of new gear through the paces, the best of the best made it into today's gear review. We're covering everything from finesse baits to swimbaits, apparel to boat accessories, and of course the latest rods and reels!

These gear reviews are some of our favorite videos. It lets our inner tackle junkies go wild as we discover gems from every corner of the sport. In today's video we really spread it out, with something for everyone. We also took a few minutes to follow up on our previous gear review and gave an in-depth analysis of the new Expride B rods, after getting to spend more time on the water with them. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits and equipment, in the order it appeared in the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included a link to our previous Gear Review so you can see Tim's initial impression on Expride B and a handful of other great items. 


RODS AND REELS... 

-Shimano Bantam MGL A Reel: https://bit.ly/3tdTQ36


-Gamakatsu JDM Luxxe Avenge Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3hzK2ee


-Gamakatsu JDM Luxxe Avenge Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/3tom6A2


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


-Shimano Expride B Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF


APPAREL... 

-Aftco Reaper Soft Shell Jacket: https://bit.ly/3puhk2U


SWIMBAITS... 

-13 Fishing Coalition Wedge Tail Shad: https://bit.ly/3MiBXsj

Preferred Hook- Owner Beast 12/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66


-13 Fishing Coalition Wedge Tail Gill: https://bit.ly/3pzDsbX

Preferred Hook- Owner Beast 8/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66


BLADE BAIT...

Bait- Spro Carbon Blade Tungsten: https://bit.ly/35orACQ

Favorite Colors: Nanko Reaction, Nasty Shad, Gold Black


BLADE BAIT HOOK UPGRADE...

Split Ring Upgrade- Owner Hyperwire (Size 3): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Hook Upgrade- Owner STX 45 (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2FNnZwR


CRANKBAITS...

-Megabass Super Z Z-3: https://bit.ly/3HDg7wc

Favorite Colors: Phantom Green Craw, GP Skeleton Craw, Green Craw


-Imakatsu IK-800 R2: https://bit.ly/35ku05z

Favorite Colors: Biwako Legend Classic, Baratanago, Power White


ATTRACTOR... 

-Cat 3 Bladed Teaser: https://bit.ly/3vAGmRN


BOAT ACCESSORY... 

-Moto Stop Steering Stabilizer: https://bit.ly/348CQm7


PREVIOUS REVIEWS...

Tim's January 2022 Review: https://youtu.be/i2JQ1_fpAc8

Fall Gear Review 2021: https://youtu.be/sIy0M5_n3qs

ICAST Gear Review: https://youtu.be/5gBkLLM7BpA


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2022 Gear Review - Shimano Expride B + New Crankbaits, Jerkbaits, and Creatures!

They're here!! Who's ready to check out the latest rods, swimbaits, hard baits, and soft baits to hit the market?! Its no secret that we're tackle addicts! We spend countless hours each week tracking down the newest gear from around the globe so we can put it through the paces! Some of it turns out to be junk, some of it is amazing and the best of the best make it into our gear review videos.

Today's video begins with the all new Shimano Expride B line of rods. We've been fanatical about Expride since the original series and have been blown away each time an updated version has come out. Shimano continues to advance the performance and sensitivity while still keeping the price affordable. 

From there we branch into a variety of new hard baits. From flash boosting jerkbaits to hard knocking crankbaits, there are some great new additions. On the softbait side, there are several downsized creatures to check out and just in time for the pre spawn, Mike Bucca has introduced a medium-sinking version of the Bacca Burrito. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits and equipment in the video. Many items are in stock today, those that aren't can be pre-ordered. For the Expride B's we've included some of our favorite models as a reference if you don't know where to start. 


RODS...

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

Favorite Models: 6'10" Medium, 7'2" ML, 7'3" XH 


-Shimano Expride B Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

Favorite Models: 7'2" ML, 7' Light 


JERKBAITS...

-Shimano World Minnow Jerkbait: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6


-Shimano World Diver Jerkbait: https://bit.ly/3o1BwrR


CRANKBAITS...

-Strike King 6XD Hard Knock: https://bit.ly/3rTd1OZ


SOFT BAITS... 

-Strike King Midsize Rage Bug: https://bit.ly/3HanGLB


-XZone Adrenaline Craw 3.5": https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h


SWIMBAITS... 

-Bucca's Bacca Burrito (Medium Sink): https://bit.ly/3AFcV1t


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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