BUYER'S GUIDE: Best $300 Rod And Reel Combos!

$300 combos brings you a lot more options! We're branching out across rod and reel brands in search of the best gear that money can buy at this price point. There are some awesome new additions, as well as some time tested favorites. Come along, let's check them out!

At this price point the door is opened to mix and match gear. For the guy who wants to experience extreme sensitivity, you can grab a durable budget reel and pair it to a high end rod and still fit the budget. For the guy who wants to cast a mile, you can invest in a higher end reel and pair it to a great work horse rod. The options are endless. Here are our favorites!

Below you'll find links to the exact rod and reel combos in the video. We've included our favorite models from each product line and our favorite reel sizes and speeds for each combo. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Also, don't forget about our previous buyer's guides. If $300 is outside your budget, we've already published $100 and $200 guides. If you prefer high end gear, stick with us every day as we continue climbing the ladder of high end tackle. 

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES... 

•$100 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/n3AQnmNoUPQ

•$200 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/YqWwjXJtkdo

SPINNING COMBO #1...

•Halo KSII Elite Spinning Rod: https://bit.ly/32Rp9nh

Models: 6'10" Medium, 7'4" Medium

•Abu Garcia REVO SX: https://bit.ly/3kFfREg

Sizes: 20, 30

SPINNING COMBO #2...

•St. Croix Victory Spinning Rod: https://bit.ly/2RPMkfV

Models: 6'10" ML XFast, 7'3" ML XFast

•Shimano Miravel Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Size: 2500, 3000

SPINNING COMBO #3...

•Shimano Curado Spinning Rod: https://bit.ly/3FhEn6d

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

•Shimano Ultegra Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/2nfApml

Models: 2500, 3000

CASTING COMBO #1...

•Halo KS II Elite Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/36wC5UF

Models: 7'2" Medium Heavy, 7'5" Heavy

•Lews KVD LFS Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/3BwkvMA

Speed: 7.5:1

CASTING COMBO #2...

•Shimano Intenza Casting Rod: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Models: 7'6" MH Glass, 7'1" Med Heavy, 7'4" Heavy

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

Speed: 7.4:1

CASTING COMBO #3...

•Shimano Curado Casting Rod: http://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Models: 6'10" Medium, 7'2" Med Light, 7'5" Med Heavy

•Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Speed: 7.1:1

CASTING COMBO #4...

•St. Croix Victory Casting Rod: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Models: 7'2" Med Hvy Mod, 7'4" Heavy, 6'8" Med XFast

•Daiwa Tatula 150 Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/33X5Zfr

Models: 7.3:1

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... 

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

BUYER'S GUIDE: $200 ROD AND REEL COMBOS

The Buyer's Guides are here! In today's guide we're looking at the best fishing rods and fishing reels that combine to create a $200 combo. These are the very best rods and reels we've found at this price! If you're looking for a really quality combo to help you advance as an angler, these are for you.

If you missed video #1 ($100 Rod and Reel Combos) we have a link to that video just above the rods and reels from this video. $200 Combos have always been the cut off where fishing rods and reels become really solid. You're looking at better longevity, more sensitivity, and a lot more options. 

Below you'll find links to the exact rod and reel combos in today's video. We've included our favorite models from each product line and our favorite reel sizes/speeds for each combo. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

-$100 Combos: https://youtu.be/QE2vm7eL2PQ

SPINNING COMBOS...

COMBO #1... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X: http://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Favorite Models: 6'10" Medium Light, 7' Medium

Reel- Daiwa BG: http://bit.ly/32Xscbb

Preferred Size: 2000

COMBO #2... 

Rod- Shimano SLX: http://bit.ly/2AdvIC1

Favorite Models: 7' Medium Light, 7' Medium

Reel- Shimano Nasci FC: https://bit.ly/2g278cC

Preferred Size: 2500

COMBO #3... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury: http://bit.ly/2e7HZPF

Favorite Models: 7' Medium, 7' Medium Light

Reel- Shimano Sahara FI: http://bit.ly/2XhhM43

Size: 2500

CASTING COMBOS... 

 COMBO #1... 

Rod- Savage Gear Squad: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Favorite Models: 7'1" Medium heavy, 7'4" Medium heavy Crank

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Favorite Speed: 7:1 (HG)

COMBO #2... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Favorite Models: 7' Medium heavy, 7' MH Cranking, 7'3" Mag Heavy

Reel- Lew's Speed Spool LFS: http://bit.ly/2xEElEw

Favorite Speed: 7:1 (SSISHA)

COMBO #3... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Favorite Models: 7'1" Medium, 7'4" Heavy

Reel- 13 Fishing Origin Chrome: https://bit.ly/3EF9ubC

Favorite Speed: 8.1:1

COMBO #4... 

Rod- Shimano SLX: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Favorite Models: 6'10" Medium, 7'2" MH, 7'2" Heavy

Reel- Shimano SLX: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Favorite Speed: 6.3:1

BONUS REEL... 

-Shimano SLX MGL 70: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

BUDGET SWIMBAIT RODS... 

-Savage Gear Squad: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Model- 8' Heavy

-Dobyns Fury: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Model- 8' Heavy Swimbait (806H)

FAVORITE FISHING LINES ON A BUDGET... 

Braid- Power Pro (Moss Green): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Fluorocarbon- Sunline FC: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Mono- Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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... 

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

Buyer’s Guide: Best $200 Rod and Reel Combos!

This Buyer’s Guide is about finding the best value. $100 rods and $100 reels are a huge leap up from their $50 counterparts! The “bang for the buck” that is gained, far exceeds the dollars spent. $200 combos offer increased sensitivity, better components, and the ability to branch into technique specific models. Come along as we explore some of the best $200 combos on the market!

This category really comes down to 3 series of rods. If you’re willing to spend a few dollars more, a 4th series becomes an option as well. At this price its not just about increased sensitivity in the rods, there are also some real upgrades in the reels. The Shimano SLX is by far the stand out reel in this category, offering excellent functionality at an affordable price. 

Below you’ll find links to the different lines of rods discussed in the video, along with our favorite models from each line. Additionally we’ve included the reels we recommend pairing them with. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you’ll see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. Finally, we’ve included a link to yesterday’s “$100 Buyer’s Guide” and some insights into the next couple videos as we continue through the buyer’s guide series. 

Previous Buyer’s Guides…  

$100 Rod and Reel Combos: https://bit.ly/37aupED

Upcoming Buyer’s Guides… 

-$400 Rod and Reel Combos

-$500 Rod and Reel Combos

Spinning Combo #1… 

Rod- Dobyns Fury: http://bit.ly/2e7HZPF

Reel- Shimano Sahara FI 1000: http://bit.ly/2XhhM43

Favorite Rod Models... 7' Medium Light (702), 7' Medium (703)

Spinning Combo #2... 

Rod- Shimano SLX: http://bit.ly/2AdvIC1

Reel- Shimano Nasci 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Favorite Rod Models... 7' Medium Heavy, 7' Medium Light

Baitcasting Combo #1... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury Casting: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Favorite Models... 7' MH Crank (705 CB) 7' Heavy (704), 7'9" MH Swim (795)

Baitcasting Combo #2... 

Rod- Shimano SLX: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Favorite Models... 6'10" Medium, 7'2" Medium Heavy, 7'5" Heavy

Baitcasting Combo #3... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Favorite Models... 7'1" Medium, 7'2" Medium heavy, 7'4" Heavy

Bonus Spinning Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Favorite Models... 7' Medium Light, 7'6" Light

Bonus Baitcasting Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Shimano SLX XT HG: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Favorite Models... 6'9" Medium, 7'1" MH, 7'3" Heavy, 7'6" MH Glass

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Hat: https://bit.ly/31EYB8W

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Buyer's Guide: Ned Rig Baits and Tricks For All Seasons

The ned rig is one of the most effective lures ever created for bass fishing! Its fish catching power rivals the senko, chatterbait, and whopper plopper. You may not catch the biggest bass of your life with a ned rig but you're sure to catch a few fish when you pick it up. Its so effective in fact that it deserved a dedicated buyer's guide. Today we're simplifying Ned Rig fishing with a look at some of our favorite baits, hooks, and equipment.

The Ned Rig has been around a few years now but it exploded in 2019! Virtually every major brand in bass fishing introduced a "ned" worm or creature of some kind at ICAST. With all of the worms, creatures, craws, and heads on the market its hard to know which ones are worth the time. Today's buyer's guide is geared at simplifying the whole mess so that when you're on the water, you know you're throwing your best option. 

Below is a breakdown of the baits, hooks, and equipment Tim recommends for fishing the Ned Rig. Because this is a buyer's guide every product includes a link to the exact bait on Tackle Warehouse where you can see close up pictures, information, and color samples. In addition to the link we've included Tim's favorite color choices for each worm.  

Tim's Favorite Combo #1... 

Rod- Megabass Destroyer Flyssa: http://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sunline Sniper 5 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Tim's Favorite Combo #2... 

Rod- G Loomis Conquest 902: http://bit.ly/2BiGUNi

Reel- Shimano Stella 2500: http://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

Line- Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sunline Sniper 5 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano Nasci 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Sniper Fluorocarbon 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Ned Rig Baits... 

-Z Man Finesse T.R.D: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

(Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby, Meat Dog)

-Z Man TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

(Canada Craw, Mud Bug, California Craw)

-Z Man TicklerZ: http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC

(Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin, Sprayed Grass)

-Robo Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

(Desert Craw, TW Black Blue Pumpkin)

-Missile Baits Ned Bomb: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

(Fishalicious, Super Bug, Green Pumpkin)

-XZone Ned Zone Stick: http://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

(309, Green Pumpkin Purple, Minnow Magic)

Ned Heads... 

-Swagger Tungsten Flanders Head: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

-Owner Block Head Jighead: http://bit.ly/2qL0A8n

-Z Man HD Lockz: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK