GEAR REVIEW! Curado 150 MGL, Rods, Crankbaits, Topwater, Ned Rig, Swimbaits!

Want to see the best new rods, reels, and baits?! We went to ICAST and found the best of the best! We spent time testing the gear, fished the lures, and captured underwater footage of their actions before putting this gear review together. Check out our top picks!

Every year ICAST is packed with new gear. Whether you're into ultra-high end tech or just budget options, there are thousands of items around the show for you to check out. Frankly, its overwhelming! We attend the show so we can cut through the fluff, the hype, and the "game changers", and really find the innovative new products that might help us (and you) catch more fish!

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

THE REELS... 

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

Favorite Speed: HG (High Gear)

-Daiwa Zillion SV TW G: https://bit.ly/3xobPDM

Favorite Speed: 7.1:1

THE RODS... 

-St. Croix Bass X: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Favorite Models: 7'4" Heavy, 7'11" XH, 7'11" XXH

-Shimano Zodias Glass: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Favorite Models: 7'6" MH Glass, 7'2" MH Glass

-G Loomis GCX Mag Bass (MBR): https://bit.ly/3ykNXSN

Favorite Models: 843C MBR, 903C MBR

-G Loomis GCX Crankbait Rods: https://bit.ly/2TQh3ul

Favorite Model: 845 CBR

TOP BAITS... 

-Rapala Ott's Garage Tiny 4: https://bit.ly/3A76zGi

Colors: Green Gizzard, Classic Craw, Live River Shad

-Strike King Chick Magnet: https://bit.ly/3frnKdX

Colors: Sexy Shad 2.0, Tomato Soup

-Uncle Josh Pork Big Daddy: https://bit.ly/37e9RLR

Colors: Crawdad Brown, Black

-SnagProof Bobby's Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Bluegill, Hot Mess, Pine Frogs

-SnagProof Phat Frog: https://bit.ly/3vCrnTv

Colors: Bluegill, Hot Mess, Pine Frogs, Grey Ghost

-Spro Flappin Frog 65: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Colors: Killer Gill, Nasty Shad, Yellow Sparkle

-Evergreen Shower Blows 77.7: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Black Bone, Skeleton Chartreuse, Bone

-G-Ratt Poppa Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Hitch, Gizzard Shad, Bone

-Basstrix 6" Swimbaits: http://bit.ly/2aiy7SR

Colors: Disco Gizzard Shad, Hologram Shad, Lanier Herring

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G Loomis NRX+ Rod Review! Baitcasting And Spinning!

G Loomis NRX+ is finally here! These long awaited rods have finally arrived and we've had the opportunity to fish with them! Are they worth the price? What changed? Do they still have that NRX "feel"? That's what today's review is all about! Spoiler Alert: You're going to love them!!

The now discontinued NRX line set the standard for sensitivity and weight reduction in bass fishing rods. The NRX+ takes it to a whole new level! With features like Spiral X technology, custom CI4+ reel seats, combined Fuji Titanium SIC guides and recoil guides, all in a package that is hand built in the United States, how could you go wrong? We've been putting them to the test against bass on Chickamauga and they're incredible!

With 28 different models to choose from across 6 different lines, the NRX+ is as complete as a rod line can be. So complete in fact, its hard to know where to start. Below you'll find links to all 6 varieties (4 casting series and 2 spinning series). In addition to the links we've included our favorite "do everything" models and favorite "technique-specific" models to help you narrow down your selection. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

NRX+ Casting Rod Lines...

-Jig and Worm Rods (JWR): https://bit.ly/3vVfbhs

-Mag Bass Rods (MBR): https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

-Bladed Jig Rod (BJR): https://bit.ly/3y0lbXZ

-Carolina Rig Rod (CRR): https://bit.ly/2SFznpb

Favorite "All-Around" Casting Models... 

Tim- 853C JWR (7'1" Medium Heavy)

Matt- 844C MBR (7'0" Heavy)

Favorite Technique-Specific Casting Models... 

Tim- 894C JWR - Jig and Texas Rig Worms

Matt- 852C JWR - Shaky Heads

Matt- 883C BJR - Chatterbaits

NRX+ Spinning Rod Lines... 

-Jig and Worm Spinning Rods (JWR): https://bit.ly/3y0Ss5m

-Spin Jig Spinning Rods (SJR): https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Favorite "All-Around" Spinning Models... 

Both- 852S JWR (7'1" Medium)

Favorite Technique-Specific Spinning Models... 

Tim- 901S SJR - Hair Jigs

Matt- 821S NNR - Ned Rigs

Ultimate Spinning Combo... 

Rod- NRX+ 852S JWR (7'1" Medium): https://bit.ly/3y0Ss5m

Reel- Shimano Stella FJ 3000: http://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

Line- Sunline SX1 Braid - 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Fluorocarbon 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Ultimate Casting Combo... 

Rod- NRX+ 853C JWR (7'1" Medium Heavy): https://bit.ly/3vVfbhs

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 Shock Leader 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Is NRX+ mind-blowing to you but also completely out of your budget? If you want the best "bang for the buck" on the market today, look at the Shimano Expride line of rods. The Expride has Spiral X technology as well, and is incredibly sensitive for its price. Here are direct links to both the spinning and casting models... 

-Expride Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

-Expride Spinning Rods: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Some of our favorite casting models include the 6'10" Medium, 7'2" Medium Heavy, 7'2" Heavy, 7'7" Heavy, and the 7'11" Extra Heavy. Our favorite spinning models include the 6'10" Medium Light and the 7' Medium.

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NEW TacticalBassin Sunglasses and A-Rigs! Spring Gear Review of Rods, Reels, and More!

Its finally here! Our Spring Gear Review! To kick it off we've got our brand new TacticalBassin Sunglasses and Tactical Bassin Flex Rigs! From there, we're looking at a variety of rods, reels, and lures that will help you catch more bass this Spring! 

After 2 long years our sunglasses are finally here! We partnered with Eye Surrender Eyewear and spared no expense on frames, lenses, coatings, finishes, etc... to create the absolute best glasses we possibly could for fishing and daily use. 

Next, we partnered with HogFarmer Baits and created a flexible A-Rig to our exact specifications so you no longer have to modify your rigs to get the most out of them. These rigs are ready to fish, exactly how we set them up when we go fishing. From the 6-Wire configuration, to the Owner Hyperwire Split Rings, every detail matches our personal rigs. 

From there we start talking rods and reels. We're looking at 4 rods from St. Croix, G Loomis, 13 Fishing, and Savage Gear, as well as a light weight reel from 13 Fishing. To round out the video we take a look at big rats, a squarebill crankbait, and two plastic worms. 

All of the gear shown in the video is linked below. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and specifications for each item. We've included favorite colors, sizes, and models where applicable, and organized them in the order they appeared in the video for ease of identification. 

TacticalBassin Products... 

-Eye Surrender TacticalBassin Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

-Hog Farmer TacticalBassin Bladed Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

**Available For PRE-ORDER**

-Hog Farmer TacticalBassin Non-Bladed Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3vhpSez

**Available For PRE-ORDER**

Rods and Reels... 

-St. Croix Victory Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

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

-13 Fishing Concept C2 Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Favorite Speed: 7.5:1

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

Favorite Model: 8' heavy

-13 Fishing Omen Black Swimbait Rod: http://bit.ly/390GC01

Favorite Model: 8' Heavy

-G Loomis 7'4" Bladed Jig Rod: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Favorite Model: 883C BJR (7'4" Medium Heavy)

Hard and Soft Baits... 

-PB Rat 2-Piece Wakebait: http://bit.ly/2OKJZBH

Favorite Colors: Bone Brown, Brown Black

-PB Rat 3-Piece Wakebait: http://bit.ly/3eZJCgZ

Favorite Colors: Bone Brown, Brown Black

-Spro Essential Hunter 65 Squarebill: http://bit.ly/3cSMnOD

Favorite Colors: Black Silver, Nasty Shad, Chart Blue

-Keitech 8" Mad Wag Long Worm: https://bit.ly/3dkFMLl

Favorite Colors: Blue Fleck, Green Pumpkin Pepper, Junebug

-Big Bite Baits 6" Squirrel Tail Worm: http://bit.ly/3c7I9Ui

Favorite Colors: Tilapia, Junebug Red Flake, Easy Money

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Gear Review! New Rods, Chatterbaits, Worms, Crankbaits, And Swimbaits!

We've tried a ton of new gear and we're bringing you the best of the best! Its cold but Spring is coming! We've got baits that will help you catch fish tomorrow, baits for Spring transition, and rods that have been totally redesigned. Come along as we explore 10 new items that will help you catch more fish this year!

This video has something for everybody. The finesse guys will appreciate the Netbait Crush worms and Picasso Underspins. The guys that are caught up in the past week's crazy weather will appreciate the variety of shallow crankbaits and weedless chatterbait to help catch fish in the cold, muddy water. And the guy's in the South will benefit from the swimbait options. And everyone can benefit from the return of the Levante line of rods from Megabass. 

If one of these items seems like it fits your style, all of the baits and gear in the video are linked in the description below. We've included favorite colors, relevant trailers, favorite rod models, etc to help you make the best decisions before Spring arrives. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Crankbaits... 

-Rapala Ott's Garage Slim: https://bit.ly/3pV1CLN

Colors: Live River Shad, Red Crawdad, Shad

-Spro Little John 50 Type R: https://bit.ly/3j0GS3a

Colors: Rayburn Red, Ozark Craw, Nasty Shad

-13 Fishing Scamp 1.5: https://bit.ly/3iMkYAw

Colors: Mudbug Punch, Epic Shad, Day Old Guac

Chatterbait... 

-Z Man CrossEyez Chatterbait: http://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

Colors: FireCraw, Chili Dog, Pearl Ghost

Chatterbait Trailers... 

-Big Bite Baits Kamikaze Swimon: http://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Flame Thrower, Green Pump Flame Thrower, Sweet Potato Pie

-HogFarmer Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Blue Gizzard, Crystal Shad

Dropshot Worms... 

-Netbait STH Crush Worm: http://bit.ly/3s5BcIn

Colors: Bang, Dark Smelt, Smokin Joe

Underspin... 

-Picasso Single Barrel: http://bit.ly/3py2s0v

Best Size: 1/8-3/16 oz

Bluegill Swimbaits... 

-Savage Gear Line Through Bluegill: http://bit.ly/3pCRab7

**Available For Pre-Order**

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

Weedless Swimbaits... 

-Gambler Big EZ: http://bit.ly/3axLYRV

Colors: Gold Rush, Killer G, Electric One

-Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Colors: Gold Rush, Killer G, Electric One

New Fishing Rods... 

-Megabass Levante Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Favorite Models: Braillist, Tour Versatile

-Megabass Levante Spinning Rods: http://bit.ly/2Ibeo70

Favorite Models: Shaky Head, WhipSnake

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