2025 BUYER'S GUIDE: The Best Spinning Reels For Fishing! (Budget To Enthusiast)

This changes everything you think you know about spinning reels! Whether you're looking for an affordable spinning reel, or something high end that will last a lifetime, these are the best options we've found! We're comparing features and durability, across brands, but we're also teaching you how to predict the benefits of a reel without using it. You don't want to miss this information!

Spinning reels are inherently difficult to build. Shimano and Daiwa rule this category, but there are a handful of other reels that are holding their own as well. Today we're looking at what makes each of these reels stand out, as well as what you need to know to make an educated decision about purchasing a reel.

Below you'll find links to the exact reels in today's video. We've included our favorite sizes for each model. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items.

ABU GARCIA SPINNING REELS...

•Abu Garcia Zenon X: https://bit.ly/4oYH7fY

Favorite Size: 2500

•Abu Garcia Zenon LTX: https://bit.ly/4oYH7fY

Favorite Size: 2500

SHIMANO STAND ALONE SPINNING REELS...

•Shimano Nexave FI: https://bit.ly/3nhj4f1

Favorite Size: 2500

•Shimano Sedona FJ: https://bit.ly/3L30djp

Favorite Size: 2500

SHIMANO CORE SOLID SPINNING REELS...

•Shimano NASCI: https://bit.ly/2g278cC

Size: 2500

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

Size: 2500HG

•Shimano Stradic FM: https://bit.ly/4hkHxdn

Size: 3000

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

Size: 3000

•Shimano Stella FK: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

Size: 2500 – 3000

SHIMANO MGL SPINNING REELS...

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

Size: 2500

•Shimano Vanford FA: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Size: 2500 – 3000

•Shimano Sustain: https://bit.ly/47SJ3R6

Size: 2500

•Shimano Exsence: https://bit.ly/4oBLYnM

Size: 2500 – 3000

DAIWA SPINNING REELS...

•Daiwa Revros LT: https://bit.ly/3rpoPw9

Size: 2000

•Daiwa Regal LT: https://bit.ly/3Uh7GPH

Size: 2000

•Daiwa Fuego LT: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Size: 2000

•Daiwa Eliminator: https://bit.ly/3Xd4iHf

Size: 2500

•Daiwa Tatula MQ LT: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv

Size: 2500

•Daiwa Ballistic MQ LT: https://bit.ly/4oesPrk

Favorite Size: 2500

•Daiwa Tatula Elite: https://bit.ly/4f74P56

Favorite Size: 3000 – 4000

•Daiwa Luvias ST: https://bit.ly/459jXLv

Favorite Size: 2000 – 2500

•Daiwa Certate LT: https://bit.ly/35Kclij

Size: 3000D–XH

•Daiwa Exist G LT: https://bit.ly/453vyds

Size: 2500–XH

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•Best Jigs– https://youtu.be/KVy_HzsNdv4

•Best Spinnerbaits/A Rigs– https://youtu.be/ipLAgQwf_t0

•Best Entry Level Combos– https://youtu.be/4O2ewrZzuJw

•Best Budget Baller Combos– https://youtu.be/sTtrvJ6xPYE

•Best "Affordable" Combos– https://youtu.be/HU5KG3rENDA

•High End Combos– https://youtu.be/7tj_awFmJLM

•Best "Enthusiast" Rods And Reels– https://youtu.be/J7ikDrkx6fU

•Jig And Minnow– https://youtu.be/oUbtQNb6ok4

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

2025 BUYER'S GUIDE: The Best Jig And Minnow Strolling Baits, Gear, And Tackle!

Fishing minnow baits on a jighead continues to sweep bass fishing! This technique isn't new, but it's continuing to build momentum amongst bass anglers! There are a ton of new baits coming to market so today we're cutting through the chatter and keying in on the most consistent baits for mid strolling and bottom strolling with a jig and mini.

This technique pairs perfectly with modern electronics but let's be clear, you DO NOT NEED ELECTRONICS to fish these presentations effectively! Anyone can catch big fish on the jig and minnow. After today, you'll understand how to apply this technique to your fishing. Every brand in the fishing industry is hustling to add a bait to this category, but there are key baits that stand out from the crowd and consistently catch fish in a variety of conditions.

Below you'll find links to all the gear the guys discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and equipment where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FULL SIZE MINNOWS...

•Deps 5" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: Purple Shad, Silver Shad

•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard, Electric Shad

•Rapala Crush City Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Shad, Tennessee Shad

UNIQUE MINNOW BAITS...

•ZMan Graph Shadz: https://bit.ly/3Spu6xP

Colors: Electric Shad, Bad Shad, Tennessee Shad

Size: 1/4 - 3/8 oz

•Damiki FAT Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/435tuCj

Colors: American Shad, Gizzard Shad, RP Blue Pearl

•Duo Realis BR Fish: https://bit.ly/3Twy751

Colors: Lively Rikyu, Seguro Katakuchi

•Duo Realis BR Head: https://bit.ly/3MV2y0C

Size: 1/10 – 3/16 oz

FINESSE MINNOWS...

•Yamamoto Scope Shad: https://bit.ly/3MVUjBH

Colors: Natural Shad, Sexy Shad

•Hog Farmer 4” Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad, Blizzard Gizzard

•Great Lakes Finesse Hover Minnow: https://bit.ly/3YkWsgL

Colors: Iridescent, Gizzard Shad, Crush Shad

GUPPY HEADS...

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Heads: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

•Dirty Jigs HD Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten Head: https://bit.ly/4nfOJtT

Favorite Size: 3/16 – 3/8 oz

STROLLING HEADS...

•Owner Range Roller: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Size: 3/64 – 3/16 oz

•Gamakatsu Horizon LG: https://bit.ly/3QklyHO

Size: 3/16 – 1/5 oz

•MissileBaits Eye Roller: https://bit.ly/3JiR3BP

Size: 3/16 – 3/8 oz

FULL SIZE MINNOW COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" MHSB: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Medium Heavy Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Line– Seaguar PEX8 (18 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

FINESSE MINNOW COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 6'10" Med+ Extra Fast: https://bit.ly/4c0fQmq

Reel– Shimano Sustain 2500: https://bit.ly/47SJ3R6

Line– Sunline Almight Braid (16 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•Best Jigs– https://youtu.be/KVy_HzsNdv4

•Best Spinnerbaits/A Rigs– https://youtu.be/ipLAgQwf_t0

•Best Entry Level Combos– https://youtu.be/4O2ewrZzuJw

•Best Budget Baller Combos– https://youtu.be/sTtrvJ6xPYE

•Best "Affordable" Combos– https://youtu.be/HU5KG3rENDA

•High End Combos– https://youtu.be/7tj_awFmJLM

•Best "Enthusiast" Rods And Reels– https://youtu.be/J7ikDrkx6fU

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

2025 BUYER'S GUIDE: The Finest Rods And Reels Money Can Buy! Enthusiast Tackle!

The Ultimate Rod and Reel buyer’s guide is here! Let's dive into the most expensive fishing gear you can get! G Loomis, Megabass, St. Croix, Shimano, Daiwa, we've got it all! Whether you're a tackle enthusiast, a fisherman investing in a high-end combo, or a newer angler that wants to see what's out there, this video is packed with information to educate you about the finest gear on the market!

High–end gear is amazing! The benefits to your fishing are numerous when the budget is removed and every price is considered. Of course, at this price, you don't want to purchase a dud, so we’re taking all the guesswork out of this gear. We're showing you our personal favorite models and explaining what makes each model stand out from the rest.

Below you’ll find links to every combo discussed. We’ve listed them in the order we show them, and included our favorite models, reel speeds, or reel sizes for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SPINNING COMBOS... (lowest price to highest price)

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Favorite Models: 852S JWR, 901S SJR, 902S SJR

Reel– Shimano Exsence: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Favorite Size: 2500

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme: https://bit.ly/37UhrKR

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

Reel– Daiwa Certate LT: https://bit.ly/35Kclij

Favorite Size: 3000 XHD–XH

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion: https://bit.ly/4nxU53D

Favorite Models: Lycaon LD, Tsubamegaeshi

Reel– Daiwa Exist G LT: https://bit.ly/453vyds

Favorite Size: 2500 XH

Rod– G Loomis Conquest SJR: https://bit.ly/2BiGUNi

Favorite Models: 902S SJR, 843S SJR

Reel– Shimano Stella FK: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

Favorite Size: 2500 HG

CASTING COMBOS... (lowest price to highest price)

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ Mag Bass Casting: https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ Jig and Worm Casting: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq

Favorite Models: 843C MBR, 844C MBR, 852C JWR

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50: https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Favorite Speed: HG 7.4:1

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

Favorite Models: 7'4" Heavy, 6'8" Medium, 7'1" Medium Heavy

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–X: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0

Favorite Speed: 8.3:1

Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS Casting: https://bit.ly/3RhFit1

Favorite Models: 7'2" Moving Bait Versatile, 7'5" Bottom Contact

Reel– Daiwa Steez 70 CT SV TW: https://bit.ly/3esUZjg

Favorite Speed: 8.1:1

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A

Favorite Models: Elsiel, The Destruction, Oneten Stick Evolution

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Speed: HG 7.1:1

Rod– G Loomis Conquest Casting: https://bit.ly/2iL1PAY

Favorite Models: 843C MBR, 844C MBR, 905C MBR

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Speed: HG 7.1:1

Rod– Shimano Poison Ultima: https://bit.ly/3OfNBGe

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

Reel– Shimano Antares 100 B: https://bit.ly/2Vz0TRx

Favorite Speed: 7.4:1

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•Best Jigs– https://youtu.be/KVy_HzsNdv4

•Best Chatterbaits– https://youtu.be/NaLpakzewTs

•Best Spinnerbaits/A Rigs– https://youtu.be/ipLAgQwf_t0

•Best Fishing Rods– https://youtu.be/d4sEMLCcETs

•Best Entry Level Combos– https://youtu.be/4O2ewrZzuJw

•Best Budget Baller Combos– https://youtu.be/sTtrvJ6xPYE

•Best "Affordable" Combos– https://youtu.be/HU5KG3rENDA

•High End Combos– https://youtu.be/7tj_awFmJLM

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

2025 BUYER'S GUIDE: The Best High End Rod And Reel Combos For Bass Fishing!

Extreme Sensitivity! Ultra light reels! Welcome to the world of high end tackle!  Whether you're a tackle nut, a serious angler thinking about investing in your first high–end combo, or a newer fisherman who's just wants to see what's out there, this video is packed with information for you! Come along as we check out the best high end rods and reels on the market!

There are many reasons to purchase high end rods and reels. Some anglers purchase them for the durability, others for sensitivity, and still others for the feather light weight. Whatever your reason, you know that high end gear is amazing! Today we’re eliminating all the guess work and showing you our personal favorite models for bass fishing. You can see both Tim and Matt's unique fishing styles come out in the gear they choose, as well as in the information they pour out about the pairings.

Below you’ll find links to every combo the guys show in the video. We’ve listed them in the order they were discussed by the anglers, to help you find the exact combo you’re searching for. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SPINNING COMBOS (lowest to Highest)...

Rod– Shimano Expride B: https://bit.ly/47Cdeee

Favorite Models: 6'10" MH, 7'4" M+

Reel– Shimano Sustain: https://bit.ly/47SJ3R6

Favorite Size: 2500

Rod– Shimano Champion Extreme HP: https://bit.ly/29OVnDa

Favorite Models: 7' Light (701), 7'4" Med Light (742)

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

Favorite Size: 3000

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite: https://bit.ly/2pjJWMA

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

Reel– Daiwa Luvias ST: https://bit.ly/459jXLv

Favorite Size: 2000SS–H

Rod– G Loomis GLX: https://bit.ly/2A6HH3O

Favorite Models: 891S JWR, 892S JWR

Reel– Shimano Exsence A: https://bit.ly/4oBLYnM

Favorite Size: 2500

CASTING COMBOS (lowest to Highest)...

Rod– Shimano Expride B: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Favorite Models: 7'2" ML, 6'10" Medium, 7'4" Heavy

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Speed: HG (7.1:1)

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer JDM Models: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer USA Models: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Favorite Models: Oneten Stick (JDM), Daemos (USA), Mark 56 (USA)

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL: https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Speed: HG (7.4:1)

Rod– Fenwick Elite: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

Models: 7'1" Medium, 7'3" Medium Heavy

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon X: https://bit.ly/4klsOju

Speed: 8.3:1

Rod– G Loomis GLX: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Models: 843C MBR, 844C MBR

Reel– Shimano DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Speed: 7.1:1

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Models: 7''5" Mag Heavy (755), 7'5" Heavy (754)

Reel– Daiwa Mangetsu: https://bit.ly/3YwWAZK

Speed: 7.3:1

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ

Models: 7'4" Heavy, 7'3" Medium Heavy, 6'8" Medium

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Speed: HG (7.1:1)

SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Outlier Series: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

Favorite Models: 7'9" MH+, 7'11" Heavy+

Reel– Shimano Calcutta Conquest MD: https://bit.ly/3ZBEK5p

Speed: 7.5:1

BAIT FINESSE COMBOS...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Pop X Stick, Kasumi Six Eleven

Reel– Daiwa PX BF70: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0

Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon: https://bit.ly/49WVp8U

Models: 7'1" Medium Light, 7'1" Medium Mod

Reel– Zenon MG LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

Speed: 8.3:1

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•Best Jigs– https://youtu.be/KVy_HzsNdv4

•Best Chatterbaits– https://youtu.be/NaLpakzewTs

•Best Spinnerbaits/A Rigs– https://youtu.be/ipLAgQwf_t0

•Best Fishing Rods– https://youtu.be/d4sEMLCcETs

•Best Entry Level Combos– https://youtu.be/4O2ewrZzuJw

•Best Budget Baller Combos– https://youtu.be/sTtrvJ6xPYE

•Best "Affordable" Combos– https://youtu.be/HU5KG3rENDA

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