Buyer's Guide: Best Rod/Reel Combos Under $300

Looking for a new Rod and Reel combo? Here are our top picks for great combos that won't break the bank as we continue the 2017 Holiday Buyer's Guide.

There are so many awesome combos in this price range that it was hard to narrow down but we did it, you'll find the list below...

Baitcasting Rods...
Megabass Levante ($199): http://bit.ly/2sssatO
Dobyns Fury ($109): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Shimano Zodias ($199): http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe   
Shimano Curado ($159): http://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Baitcasting Reels...
Casitas 150 ($99): http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Curado 70 ($199): http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Citica I ($149): http://bit.ly/2dWFHA4
Curado 200K ($179): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Orra Winch ($70): http://bit.ly/2hbQg6l

Spinning Rods...
Megabass Levante ($199): http://bit.ly/2zYpx6m
Dobyns Fury ($109): http://bit.ly/2e7HZPF
Shimano Curado ($159): http://bit.ly/2ydQjbi
Shimano Zodias ($199): http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Spinning Reels...
Shimano Nasci 2500 ($100): http://bit.ly/2g278cC
Shimano Ultegra 2500 ($150): http://bit.ly/2nfApml
Daiwa Fuego LT 2500 ($100): http://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ
Daiwa Tatula LT 2500 ($190): http://bit.ly/2zrq4id

Rod Recommendations by Technique...

Frog/Flip: Dobyns 7'3" Mag Heavy, Shimano 7'5" Heavy, Megabass 7'9" Flipping Special
All-Around Rod: Megabass Extreme Mission Type F, Shimano 7'2" Medium heavy, Dobyns 7'3" Med/Hvy
Crankbait Rod: Shimano 7'6" Moderate, Dobyns 7' Med/Hvy Crank, Megabass Flat Side Special
Dropshot/Ned/Tube Rod: Shimano 7' Med/Light, Megabass Stinger Shot, Dobyns 7' Medium

Preferred Line Choices...
Braided- MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Braided- Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Fluoro- Sunline Asassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Fluro- Seguar AbrazX: http://bit.ly/2aaBBDX
Mono- Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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Upcoming Buyer's Guides...

Nov 24 (Black Friday)- High End Combos
Nov 27 (Cyber Monday)- Topwater Fishing

Much more to come! Let us know what you want to see and we'll do our best to adapt this Holiday Buyer's Guide Series to your needs.
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The Best Trick To Save Deep Caught Bass

Ever have a bass go belly up in the livewell because of the bends? Had to use a needle to fizz them or use fin clips to keep them upright before tournament weigh-in? Here is a quick bass fishing tip that will make all the difference with those bloated bass! 

Its simple, its cheap, and it keeps us from inadvertently injuring the bass we care so much about. There is nothing wrong with relieving the pressure inside a bass' air bladder with a needle. The problem is most bass fishermen don't know how to do it properly and end up stabbing holes in the wrong places, causing irreparable damage. By using a lead strip weight you can return the bass to a comfortable depth, wait for equalization to begin, then gently shake them free. 

The Gear...

Marker Buoy (Square): http://bit.ly/2z2KMQQ
Marker Buoy (Round): http://bit.ly/2ggu3G5

Fizzing Needle: http://bit.ly/2gffpik
Fin Clips: http://bit.ly/2gAKuty

Spooning Equipment...

Blade Runner Spoon (Morning Dawn): http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG
Hook Upgrade- Owner 3x Size 2: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Rod- Dobyns Fury 704C: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Curado 70 (7:1 ratio): http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 20 lb Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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Lipless Crankbaits: Year Round Tips To Catch Bigger Bass!

Lipless crankbaits are awesome fish catchers! Most bass fishing anglers use them as a seasonal bait but the lipless crankbait can be fished all year long. This video is going to explain more about lipless cranks than you even knew existed! 

In this video we break down two very different approaches to fishing lipless cranks. The slow, methodical approach can produce GIANT bites while the fast-burning approach covers water and locates aggressive fish. Both methods have a time and place so its important to master both. 

The Baits...

Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Strike King Red Eye Shad: http://bit.ly/2fqX1RT
Strike King Red Eye Shad (Silent): http://bit.ly/2y48jBq
Strike King Red Eye Shad (Tungsten): http://bit.ly/2gmACC5
Lucky Craft LVR D15: Discontinued
Damiki Tremor 65: http://bit.ly/2fVt8H6
Damiki Tremor 80: http://bit.ly/2xsGsZO
Bill Lewis Rat L Trap: http://bit.ly/2gm8CjC
River2Sea Ruckus: http://bit.ly/2z7GwjD
Cotton Cordell Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210
Raid Level Vibe: http://bit.ly/2g2NHoK
Raid Level Vibe Big: http://bit.ly/2wHoFyu
Megabass Vibration X: http://bit.ly/2y9owr7
Evergreen ZE Lipless: http://bit.ly/2yzHKaC

Hooks and Rings...
Gamakatsu EWG Treble (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
Owner 3x Treble (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Owner Hyper Wire Split Rings (Size 2 and 3): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Best Rod/Reel Combo for the technique...
Rod- Loomis E6X CBR 845: http://bit.ly/2giKvEy
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 (7:1): http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 30 lb Sufix 832 Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Alternative Line- Seaguar AbrazX 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

Related Videos...
Lipless Crankbait Tips: https://youtu.be/UeSTLDKN55c
10 lber on a Lipless Crankbait: https://youtu.be/s6HRk23S2xg
Treble Hooks Explained: https://youtu.be/H-MxhuM8eRE
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Swimbait Box Tour | Which Swimbaits Really Catch Fish?

Want to see inside our SWIMBAIT boxes? Wondering what baits we're really throwing? Take a tour of Matt's soft swimbaits and even a few glide baits in this tour. If you enjoy this video we'll do another soon!

The trouble with the internet is everyone has an opinion. Some anglers are highly educated, others just talk a good game. From behind a screen its very difficult to tell who is who, leading to a great deal of confusion. In this video we show the baits that have been devoured by bass over the years so you know you're getting real information that you can trust as you begin building confidence in swimbaits. 

What are your favorite swimbaits? This is just the tip of the iceberg so let us know if you enjoyed this video and we'll take a look inside more of the swimbait, glidebait, and wakebait boxes in the future. 

The Baits...

JSJ 6" Hitch: http://bit.ly/2amLhMc

Huddleston 6": http://bit.ly/2xKklSh
Huddleston 68 Special: http://bit.ly/2dj5apG
Huddleston 8": http://bit.ly/2azFTon
Huddleston 10": http://bit.ly/2nztmdj

8" Trash Fish: http://bit.ly/2hmXtg1
6" Trash Fish: http://bit.ly/2ixaEw2

6.8" and 7.8" Keitech Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Rago BV3D Top Hook: http://bit.ly/2funZ8O
Rago BV3D Line Through: http://bit.ly/2dqhXbx

Imakatsu Stealth Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2xGR2hG

Smash Tech HeadHunter: http://bit.ly/2pc3ROF

Megabass 10" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Mattlures Ultimate Bluegill: http://bit.ly/2aAuAz5
Mattlures 6" Tournament Series Swimbaits: http://bit.ly/2de1x2n

Osprey Tournament Talon: http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0

7" Basstrix Paddletail: http://bit.ly/2aiy7SR

Bull Shad Hardbait: http://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM
Bull 4x4 Wakebait: http://bit.ly/2yceVRt

Gan Craft Jointed Claw 178: http://bit.ly/2d5l48K

S-Waver 168 and 200: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh 

Smith Baits Swim and Jig: http://bit.ly/2bfxaKV

Swimbait Hooks...
Matt Allen Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Owner Beast Hook: http://bit.ly/2ancP66
Owner ST-56 Trebles: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Chartreuse Dip'n Dye: http://bit.ly/2lJQAI4

Swimbait Storage Options...
Bass Mafia Deep Box: http://bit.ly/2gGGxpa
Plano Deep Box: http://bit.ly/2xjccls
Eye Surrender Bait Wrap: http://bit.ly/2idps7n

Videos...
Everything You Need To Know About Swimbaits: https://youtu.be/e0oXnvSosHE
How To Locate The Biggest Bass In The Lake: https://youtu.be/oLYxPdz7HLE
How To Rig Swimbaits: https://youtu.be/91EnJ0dGRXg
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