Bass Fishing Gear Review! Best New Rods, Reels, And Baits From ICAST 2026!

Here are the "Best Of The Best" from ICAST 2026! These rods, reels, and baits, were the standouts of the show! From high end gear, to new baits, to terminal tackle, there was a ton of exciting new offerings to see at the show. Let's take a look!

It's easy to be overwhelmed by all the new gear at ICAST. It's hard to tell what will help your fishing, and what will just empty your wallet. Instead of risking your hard earned money on mystery gear, let us cut through the hype and show you the real stand outs! From urchins to swimbaits, storage solutions to reels, this year was packed with amazing tackle.

Below, You'll find links to all the baits and equipment in today's video, listed in the order they appeared. We've even included our favorite sizes and colors where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

THE REELS...

•Shimano Curado 150 DC: https://bit.ly/4ySbtGs
•Shimano Calcutta Conquest 200 DC: https://bit.ly/4wBinhZ
•Shimano Vanquish 3000 Double Paddle: https://bit.ly/4fy15ME
•13 Fishing Shyft Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/4xkjT89
•Seviin Reels Lunex 300: https://bit.ly/4w3iZMd
•Daiwa Tatula 60th Anniversary Reel: https://bit.ly/45yxZGS
•Daiwa Tatula SV TW 60th Anniversary Reel: https://bit.ly/4w6mrWr

THE RODS...

•Shimano Poison Glorious Solid Tip Rods: https://bit.ly/44HLOCN

•Shimano Poison Glorious Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/4g5S6ST

•Shimano Poison Glorious Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/3TvKLmY

•G Loomis IMX Pro Crankbait Rods: https://bit.ly/4pQHTwR

•G Loomis IMX Pro Swimbait Rods: https://bit.ly/4fINwIX

•G Loomis IMX Pro Lipless Rod: https://bit.ly/3TwPQeP

•13 Fishing Enzo Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/4w5MGfn

•13 Fishing Enzo Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/4wc5lqg

FIRST HALF BAITS AND GEAR...

•Megabass Deep X 300: https://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: See Through Shad, Glitz Shad, Juvy Gill

•Megabass Deep Six: https://bit.ly/2A3clKP

Colors: See Through Shad, Glitz Shad, Juvy Gill

•Baitsanity BFS Shad: https://bit.ly/4x2bnuk

Color: Griff's Shad

•Baitsanity BFS Gill: https://bit.ly/452CYj3

Color: Female Gill

•Dirty Jigs Weekender Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/4yMGvzL

Colors: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

•Great Lakes Finesse Skirted Ned Jig: https://bit.ly/4yQPIa9

Colors: Green Pumpkin Orange, Green Pumpkin Brown

•Seaguar Brawlr Monofilament Line: https://bit.ly/4g5NwnJ

Favorite Sizes: 17, 20, 30 lb

•Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Twilight

•Tiemco Harinezumi Elastomer Creature: https://bit.ly/4yX6YL5

Favorite Colors: Green Pumpkin, Loco Beetle

•Big Bite Baits Flat Tube: https://bit.ly/4hFR419

Favorite Colors: 1099, Green Pumpkin

•Duo Realis Versa Fish: https://bit.ly/4cdvTQq

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Gold Flash Shad, Baby Bass

•Duo Realis Wriggle Curly Worm: https://bit.ly/4wG2ln6

Favorite Colors: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin

•Big Bite Baits 5.5" Nekorama Worm: https://bit.ly/48LN6Qr

Favorite Colors: Matte Green Pumpkin, Matte Junebug

•Megabass DogMax Topwater: https://bit.ly/4wowh6Z

Favorite Colors: Spotlight Shad, Bone Python, STP

•War Eagle Jigging Spoons: https://bit.ly/2H9dJV1

Favorite Colors: Candy Shad, Smallmouth Candy

•Savage Gear Line Thru Pulse Tail Pro: https://bit.ly/4wBzKzh

Favorite Colors: Brown Trout, American Shad, Dark Trout

•Megabass Magdraft Heads: https://bit.ly/45kyIvz

•Gamakatsu Outsider Treble: https://bit.ly/4fFYIWQ

•Dirty Jigs Clausen Level Head: https://bit.ly/4w5PxF7

SECOND HALF BAITS AND GEAR...

•BKK Hyperlatch Quad Urchin:

•Crush City Freeloaders: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

•Bucca Brand Trick Crawler: https://bit.ly/4pWsueQ

•Zman Kingpin Sinking Stick Worm: https://bit.ly/4vYx4KA

•Yamamoto Uni HD: https://bit.ly/4wTn2vo

•Yamamoto Uni Mas: https://bit.ly/4fC83Pc

•Yamamoto Uni Max: https://bit.ly/4gW4V3a

•Zman Chatterbait Elite Evo HD: https://bit.ly/4bTBD1G

•Zman Chatterbait PZ2: https://bit.ly/4yYEvED

•Crush City Avatar Shad: https://bit.ly/4g4ZVIt

•Zman Forge Premium Alloy Weights: https://bit.ly/4w6nMMX

•Sufix Calibr8 Braided Line: https://bit.ly/4fKnHZc

•Missile Baits Dice Jig: https://bit.ly/4fKzmHn

•Missile Baits Hang Time Clip Weights

•Owner STX 20 Treble Hooks

•Owner Jungle Fixer Hooks

•Owner Jungle Fixer Weedless Hooks

•Bucca Brand 7" El Toro Jerkbait

•Bill Lewis Brush Crank: https://bit.ly/4fwmi9E

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•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

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Bass Fishing Gear Review! Best Baits, Tackle, And Gear For Early Summer Fishing!

These are the HOTTEST new rods, reels, and baits to hit the bass fishing scene this Summer! After countless hours of testing, we've found the best new gear of the year! We've got reels from Daiwa and Abu Garcia, rods from Shimano, storage from Plano and Aftco, and a ton of baits from around the industry! Let's go!!

This buyer's guide is all about identifying quality bass fishing gear. We've got a strong focus on hard goods but there are some key soft plastics as well. Whether you're looking for a new rod, a bait that will get bit when others won't, or a better way to store tackle, we've got you covered! These review allow our inner tackle junkies to run wild, but they also offer a unique look into the constant refinements this industry is making to stay ahead of heavily pressured fish and changing conditions.

Below you'll find links to all of the gear in the video. We've listed it in the order it appears so it's easy for you to find. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

DAIWA REELS...

•Daiwa Prorex X LT Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/4cztLSx

Favorite Size: 2500

•Daiwa Tatula Elitę TW 100 Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/4sLXEVG

Favorite Speed: 7.1:1

ABU GARCIA REELS...

•Abu Garcia Revo X VoltIQ: https://bit.ly/3QmTOFg

Favorite Speed: 7.3:1

•Abu Garcia Revo SX VoltIQ: https://bit.ly/493t4Qq

Favorite Speed: 7.3:1

SHIMANO RODS...

•Shimano Zodias B Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

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

•Shimano Zodias B Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/3ab5b9V

Favorite Models: 7' Med Light, 7'3" med +, 7'6" Light Fast

•Shimano Zodias B Solid Tip Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/4tnJbAL

Favorite Model: 7'4" Medium +

•Shimano Zodias B BFS Rod: https://bit.ly/4tkh1WZ

Favorite Model: 6'8" Ultralight

UNIQUE BAITS...

•Yamamoto Shibo Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4txT8vy

Colors: Natural Shad, Rainbow Shad, Sexy Shad

•Berkley Labs Minnow: https://bit.ly/4tPo3Dt

Colors: Electric Shad, Threadfin, Highland Shad

•Berkley Labs 6" Worm: https://bit.ly/3OYhSOr

Colors: Violet Morning Dawn, Platinum Shad, Payload

•Berkley Labs Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/4f3qxtm

Colors: Prism Shad, Platinum Shad, Tactical

•Brazalo Wee Whacker Buzzbait: https://bit.ly/4mI6v9D

Colors: Silver, Black

TERMINAL AND TOOLS...

•Dirty Jigs Purdy Lil Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/41NGBrr

Favorite Sizes: 1/8, 3/8, 1/2 oz

•Owner Jungle Trailer Hook: https://bit.ly/4cFSLri

Favorite Size: 2/0 – 3/0

•Rapala XD Superline Scissors: https://bit.ly/3OU9hfu

•Rapala Precision Line Scissors: https://bit.ly/3ZWEe36

STORAGE SOLUTIONS...

•Plano Stowall Packing Cubes: https://bit.ly/41JfsWH

Size Shown: Medium

•Aftco Expedition 30L Backpack: https://bit.ly/42jRuRZ

Size: 30 L

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

Spring Gear Review! The Hottest Bass Fishing Baits And Gear Of 2026!

This gear review is packed with incredible baits and tackle! With the Bassmaster Classic behind us, it's time to explore all the awesome new gear that's come to market for Spring! From a high end reel, to a new line of rods, and a whole lot of baits, this gear review is packed with awesome gear for bass fishing!

There were so many products launched around the Classic, it will make your head spin! How do you even know where to start? What is worth buying and what is a waste of money? We're here to help! We've put in the time to find the very best baits and gear that stand out from the crowd this Spring.

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

IMX PRO CASTING RODS...

•G Loomis IMX Pro Jig And Worm Rods: https://bit.ly/41Geqe9

Favorite Models...

•853C JWR (7'1" Medium Heavy)

•894C JWR (7'5" Heavy)

•G Loomis IMX Pro Mag Bass Rods: https://bit.ly/41lfbZW

Favorite Models...

•823C MBR (6'10" Medium Heavy)

•843C MBR (7' Medium Heavy)

•844C MBR (7' Heavy)

•G Loomis IMX Pro Bait Finesse Rod: https://bit.ly/4e9Lane

IMX PRO SPINNING RODS...

•G Loomis IMX Pro Dropshot Rods: https://bit.ly/4bYRVa3

Favorite Models...

•822S DSR (6'10" Medium+)     

•862S DSR (7'2" Medium+)

•G Loomis IMX Pro Jig And Worm Rods: https://bit.ly/4t1wBH7

Favorite Models...

•871S JWR (7'3" Medium Light)

•852S JWR (7'1" Medium)

•G Loomis IMX Pro Spin Jig Rods: https://bit.ly/4tyzfUv

•842S SJR (7' Medium)

SPINNING REEL...

•Shimano Vanquish Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/4sAmR5X

Favorite Size: 2500 SHG

FISHING LINE...

•Berkley GinClear: https://bit.ly/4si6sCz

Favorite Sizes: 12, 15, 20 lb

•Seaguar Carbon Ultra: https://bit.ly/4sl6s4G

Favorite Sizes: 12, 15, 17 lb

TACKLE MANAGEMENT...

•BKK OCD Tackle Management (SMALL): https://bit.ly/4ciKCsJ

•BKK OCD Fully Loaded Box: https://bit.ly/46ph2OI

•BKK Hook And Accessory Boxes: https://bit.ly/3Yl2TQN

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/4buE4qx

Favorite Sizes: 3.5" and 5"

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Smelt, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•BKK Armor Point Offset Worm Hook: https://bit.ly/48hOoBq

Size For 3.5 Whiplash: 1/0

SWIMBAIT...

•Nomad Dozer Paddletail Swimbait: https://bit.ly/4cciSpA

Favorite Colors: Astro, Sandy Pearl

SPY BAIT...

•Great Lakes Finesse Stay Pinned Spybait: https://bit.ly/41mpM6J

Favorite Colors: Ghost Shad, Ghost Perch, Morning Dawn

SPINNERBAIT...

•Megabass SV–3 Single Willow: https://bit.ly/4t1jYvN

Colors: Hasu, Pearl Shad, Wakasagi

SPOONS...

•Nichols Duh Spoon 2.0: https://bit.ly/4iGlkrd

Favorite Sizes: 3/8 and 1/2 oz

Favorite Colors: Sierra, Tactical Shad, Shattered Glass

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

Early Spring Gear Review! Rods, Reels, And Baits For Bass Fishing!

Check out all this awesome new gear for bass fishing! We're reviewing a high-end rod line, then looking at a great budget-friendly reel. We're covering baits from BFS and Finesse, all the way up to big swimbaits. If you're a bass fisherman (or a trout fisherman), this one is for you!

This review is packed full of amazing baits and gear! We've spent the Fall and early Winter testing and comparing a ton of new products and these are the best of the best! Whether you finesse fish or power fish, minnow fish or drag a worm, there is something here for everyone!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our 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 GEAR IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE...

•Megabass Great Hunting "Huntsman" Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/48URsnX

Model Shown: 6' Light Med Fast

•Megabass Great Hunting GH 51 FS Humpback: https://bit.ly/4sdt1JU

Favorite Colors: AL Indicator Yamame, Takumi Yamame

•Abu Garcia Max5 300 Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/4pYubaE

•Bucca Brand 2.5" Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4blc761

Colors: Matte Shad, Threadfintastic

•Rapala DT 12 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/4pSzbNU

Colors: Citrus Shad, Crystal Craw, Lemon Shad

•DUH 2.0 Spoon: https://bit.ly/4iGlkrd

Colors: Tactical Shad, Shattered Glass Silver, Sierra

•Yamamoto Uni Bait: https://bit.ly/4q359Hp

Colors: Baby Bass, Natural Shad, Green Pumpkin

•Hog Farmer Utility Player Worm: https://bit.ly/4s8AzxH

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Plum

•MissileBaits Freedom Flyer: https://bit.ly/4qnPvGn

Colors: Electric Shad, Live Minnow, Silver Shiner

•MissileBaits Eye Roll Head: https://bit.ly/3JiR3BP

•Buzbe Lure Sleeves: https://bit.ly/4pcb1wP

•Berkley Chop Block Glide Bait: https://bit.ly/44MelaG

Colors: CA Hitch, Chrome Gizzard, Shad

•Bill Lewis Big Gizz: https://bit.ly/494ZoSb

Colors: Numb Shad, Chrome Black Shad

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