Packing For A Fishing Trip + Travel Tips! (Travel Rods, Baits, And Gear Storage)
Whether you're going down the road to climb on a friend's boat, or headed around the globe to an exotic destination, packing tackle is a pain! We've developed a system now that makes it much easier to grab our tackle and go, no matter the destination. If you've ever wondered what we pack when we head out on the road, today we're opening up and letting you see it all!
The specific tackle can vary by location, but the staples remain the same. We have a basic set of terminal (hooks, weights, jigheads) that always travel with us, and some specific hard baits and soft baits that go on every trip. With that in mind, we've developed a packing list of our favorite travel gear.
In addition to baits and terminal we rely on travel rods to catch fish wherever we go. We have chosen each of these rods for a specific purpose and would recommend them without hesitation. The key to traveling is using the strongest rods you can afford (strength beats sensitivity during travel) because if you break a rod deep in the mountains or across an ocean there probably isn't going to be a replacement.
Below you'll find links to the exact rod and reel combos, as well as all the baits Matt discussed in the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
CASTING COMBO #1...
Rod– Dobyns Kaden Travel 741C: https://bit.ly/4aTLcvN
Model: 7'1" Heavy
Reel– Shimano Metanium DC A 70: https://bit.ly/49al91d
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
CASTING COMBO #2...
Rod– Megabass Triza Stym Palides: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au
Model: 7' Heavy
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
CASTING COMBO #3...
Rod– Megabass Triza Sparna: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au
Model: 6'6" Light
Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW
Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0
CASTING COMBO #4...
Rod– Megabass Valkyrie World Expedition: https://bit.ly/3J1gchq
Model: 6'8" Medium
Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW 70: https://bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ
Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0
SPINING COMBO #1...
Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium heavy: https://bit.ly/414SSrX
Reel– Shimano Stradic FM 2500: https://bit.ly/4hkHxdn
Line– Seaguar PEX8 Braid (22 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2
STORAGE CONTAINERS...
•Buzbe Quik Qube (Large): https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7
•Meiho 2010NDDM: https://bit.ly/40I9SCM
LEADER LINE...
•Seaguar Gold Label Flurocarbon leader: https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi
Sizes: 8, 10, 15 lb
•Sunline Saltimate FC Leader: https://bit.ly/2O4UElB
Size: 20 lb
TERMINAL TACKLE...
•Hog Farmer TacticalBassin Micro Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK
•Owner All Purpose Bait Hooks: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW
Sizes: 2/0, 3/0, 4/0
•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Sizes: 1/8 – 1/4 oz
•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY
Sizes: 1/8 – 1/4 oz
•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf
Sizes: 3/8 – 1/2 oz
HARD BAITS...
•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7
Colors: GLX Frozen Pink, KS Kasumi Ito
•Jackall TN Lipless: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh
Colors: SG Threadfin, RT Scale Minnow
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: True Shad, Clear Water Minnow
•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj
Colors: Rootbeer Craw, Green Gizzard
•Rapala Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI
Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Rootbeer Crawdad
•Megabass Super Z3: https://bit.ly/3HDg7wc
Colors: Phantom Green Craw, Phantom Smoke Craw
SOFT BAITS...
•Duo Realis Wriggle Crawler 5.8: https://bit.ly/3TFXocE
Color: Green Pumpkin Blue
•Deps Cover Scat: https://bit.ly/3dj8LVl
Color: Green Pumpkin
•Nories Flip Dom Worm: https://bit.ly/45aSojs
Color: Castaic Choice
•Raid 2 Way (2"): https://bit.ly/4aSRQTc
Color: Green Pumpkin Pepper
•OSP Dice Rubber: https://bit.ly/4e0DII9
Color: Fall Webworm, Green Pumpkin Pepper
•Hog Farmer Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI
Color: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow
•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad
•Jackall Rhythm Wag: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF
Color: Prism Shad
•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX
Color: Green Pumpkin Blue, Grass Craw
•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU
Color: Grass Craw, Green Pumpkin Black
•Xzone Stealth Finesse Minnow: https://bit.ly/3yAOQfo
Color: Moon Dust
WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
