What Gear Do We Really Use? Take A Look! (Cross Country Road Trip)

Ever wonder what we've really got in the boat? What lures are we actually carrying below deck? Which Covid slowing down we decided to drive all the way across the country to fish and spend time with family. We loaded the boats with everything we thought we'd need (tools, gear, and a variety of tackle) and set out on a national road trip with the families. Today Tim is opening up all the lockers and showing you what gear really made the cut. Which baits and what gear did he consider "must haves" for fishing in multiple states. 

Its hard enough to choose what to throw first when you go out on the lake. Try to imagine packing to fish dozens of lakes you've never seen before. Even harder, some are in the South (Summer heat) and others are up North (clear water and prespawn). As overwhelming as that may be, we've done it a few times now and are very confident in our gear selection. We wanted to share with you what made the cut and what didn't. 

We can make countless videos about specific baits and techniques but there is something about taking a look under the locker lids for yourself that is very satisfying. Now how can you apply this to your fishing? The gear that we carry cross country can be downsized into just a box or two for fishing on your local lake. Where we might carry a box of spinnerbaits, a box of lipless, a box of deep cranks, you can turn around and build a box with a spinnerbait, a chatterbait, a lipless, a small glide bait, etc... and on a smaller scale you're now prepared for any situation you can face on the water. 

Below is a breakdown of our top lures from each category. We've also included a handful of rod recommendations that are "do alls", those select rods that seem to be able to throw a variety of different baits, allowing us to save time, money, and space on the boat. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Tim's Most Universal Picks For Hard Baits...

Swimbait Head- Tactical Finesse Head (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Deep Crank- Strike King 6XD (Chartreuse Sexy Shad): http://bit.ly/2ery44M

Squarebill- Lucky Craft 1.5 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

Glide Bait- S Waver 168 (TW Phantom Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Blade Bait- Damiki Vault 1/2 oz (Black Holo): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Frog- River2Sea Bully Wa 2 (Little Allen 65): http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Topwater- River2Sea Rover 128 (Abalone Shad): http://bit.ly/2acSVea

Jerkbait- Megabass Vision 110 (GP Pro Blue): http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Lipless- Lucky Craft LV-500 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Chatterbait- Z Man/Evergreen JackHammer 3/8 oz (BHite Delight): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Tim's Most Universal Picks For Soft Baits...

Swimbait- Keitech Fat Swing Impact (4.3"): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Stick Bait/Neko- Yamamoto 5" Senko (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Ned Worm- Z Man TicklerZ (Canada Craw): http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC

Creature- Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver (Tramp Stamp): http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Dropshot- Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher (Green Pump/Purple): http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Jerkbait- Zoom Super Fluke (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Highlighted Items... 

-Damiki Armor Shad Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

-Lakemaster Plus Digital Charts Map Card: http://bit.ly/2Dk5Erc

-Wave Away Screen Cleaner: http://bit.ly/2PhHmmC

-KVD Speed Worm Bags: http://bit.ly/2GYT4RC

-Spoolin Buddy Jr. Line Storage: http://bit.ly/2EAbynX

-Plano Edge Master Plastics Storage: http://bit.ly/2PaiAq6

-Plano Edge Spinnerbait Storage Box: http://bit.ly/397m4Bd

Our 4 most Universal Rod Combos are listed below. These are rods that we've found can fish a variety of different baits to save money and space on the boat. We're all looking for that "do everything" rod. These might not do everything but they will do a lot!

Jigs/Big Worms/Keitechs/Chatter/Spinnerbait Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 854C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Dropshot/Ned/Tube/Popper Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7

High-End "Do Everything" Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis Conquest 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC 100 HG: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Mid-Range "Do Everything" Combo...

Rod- Zodias 7'2" MH: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Budget "Do Everything" Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Fury 7' Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Tackle Organization: How We Store Our Gear - New Ideas!

Its time for serious tackle organization! We've all been hit by this unexpected quarantine and we chose to make the best of it. Tim spent a few days dialing in his gear and he's finally got it perfected. Want to get the maximum number of crankbaits in a small box? Want to mix senkos with hooks while avoiding any concerns of rust? Tired of your different hooks mixing together every time you run in rough water? This is for you!

Tim started playing with the Edge boxes when they first came out but it wasn't until the quarantine that he really jumped in. The Edge Terminal box offered storage solutions unlike anything else. By individually compartmentalizing all his small hooks he has avoided the never-ending struggle of hooks mixing together. The box itself resists rust and was a no-brainer with all the free time to organize hooks. From there he began finding niches for all of his tackle storage needs. 

Below is a breakdown of some of Tim's favorite boxes for different techniques. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions. If you've been considering upgrading your tackle organization, we're very happy with these boxes so far. 

Edge Boxes... 

Terminal Tackle- https://bit.ly/2SuzhOm

Standard 3700 size- http://bit.ly/2t3uHMR

Deep 3700 size- https://bit.ly/3dbdbby

Thin Box (Awesome Space Saver)- https://bit.ly/2VX5eAL

Stowaway Waterproof boxes... 

Treble Hook Storage - Standard 3700: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB

Custom Divider Boxes... 

Standard Box- Deep Diving Crankbaits: http://bit.ly/2XCbMnb

Thin Box- Lipless Cranks/Blade Baits: https://bit.ly/3fdjgpE

Bass Mafia Bags For Loose Storage... 

Money Bag Plus - 3 Pocket Bag: https://bit.ly/2Yz6tIl

Money Bag 13x16: http://bit.ly/2P059cO

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Post Spawn Bass Fishing Gear Review!

In today's gear review we're looking at a new worm, crankbait, swimbait, fishing line, and so much more! Whether you're looking to catch a big fish, want to try something new, or maybe you need to do a better job of protecting your gear, there is something here for everyone. As we enter the post-spawn period between Spring and Summer bass become aggressive all over the country, its time to go fishing!

We've had a long Spring full of quarantines and closed lakes to let our tackle addictions run wild. Today's video is the best of the best from all the tackle and equipment we've been trying lately. We tried to make selections that would benefit the largemouth angler, smallmouth angler, boat owner, traveler, and just about everyone in between. 

Below are a list of the products in order of appearance throughout the video. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions for each item. We've included color and sizing recommendations where applicable. 

Buzzbait... 

-D&M Easy Roller Buzzbait: https://bit.ly/2SCqcmj

Favorite Colors- Night Stalker, Red Bug

Crankbait... 

-Damiki BTC-60 Squarebill: https://bit.ly/35yagXK

Favorite Colors- Baby Bow, Threadfin Flash

Glidebait... 

-Evergreen ES Drive: https://bit.ly/35Chb2g

Favorite Colors- Konoshiro, Innako

Plastic Worm... 

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

Favorite Colors- JuneBug, Green Pumpkin, Blue Fleck

Lock... 

-Durasafe E-Locks: https://bit.ly/2W8QeQz

Fishing Line... 

-Sunline Crank FC: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

Favorite Sizes- 12 lb Squarebills, 14 lb Deep Cranks, 16 lb Large Deep Cranks

SpyBait... 

-Duo Realis Spinbait 100: https://bit.ly/2Wx8qCo

Favorite Colors- BK Ayu, Ghost Minnow, River Bait

Hook Keeper... 

-Cal Coast Cali Clip: http://bit.ly/2lNGGL9

Reel Bag... 

-Plano Guide Series Reel Locker Bag: https://bit.ly/2WvH9A3

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Cheap Lures That Actually Work! Save Money and Catch Fish!!

Fishing doesn’t have to be expensive! We love high-end tackle and JDM gear as much as the next tackle junkie but we also know there are some amazing budget options on the market. Many anglers can’t afford the top baits of today but with a little searching you can save money and still catch a TON of fish! Today we’ve comprised a list of our top 9 best budget-friendly baits for bass fishing. 

Most of our videos are about dialing in your equipment to maximize your time on the water. We often throw budget to the wind and focus on the “best of the best”. Today we’re going the other direction… We’ve scoured our tackle and come up with a list of wallet-friendly baits that we have a ton of confidence in! We’ve caught countless fish on all but one of these offerings, even catching 10 lbers on that cheap Storm Sunfish! 

Remember that a high price tag doesn’t always mean quality. Sometimes cheap prices reflect cheap quality but if you wade through the knock offs and mediocre baits, you’ll discover a handful of true diamonds in the rough. These baits have each proven themselves and should have a place in every angler’s arsenal. Below is a breakdown of the baits discussed in the video, including links direct to each product on Tackle Warehouse where you can see up close pictures and descriptions, we’ve even included the retail price for each offering so you know what you’re getting into. 

The Baits… 

-Yum Dinger Stick Bait (8 Pack $2.99): http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Favorite Colors: Green Pumpkin, Ozark Shadow, Bream

-Zoom Super Fluke (10 Pack $3.49): http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

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

-Bass Patrol Football Jigs ($2.49): http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

Favorite Colors: Brown/Purple, Brown/Orange, Brown/Green Pumpkin

-Netbait Paca Chunk Jig Trailer (6 Pack $2.79): http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Favorite Colors: Green Pumpkin, Magic Craw, Toledo Special

-Big Bite Double Tail Finesse Grub (10 Pack $2.99): http://bit.ly/2qS1YtE

Favorite Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red, Tilapia

-Strike King 1.5 Squarebill ($5.99): http://bit.ly/2LlCEQX

Favorite Colors: Sexy Shad, Clear Water Minnow, Chartreuse Sexy Shad

-Cotton Cordell Super Spot ($3.99): http://bit.ly/2y3K210

Favorite Colors: Chrome/Blue, Rayburn Red, Royal Red

-Storm Wild Eye Live Sunfish (3 Pack $5.99): http://bit.ly/2psTO6t

-Savage Gear Pulse Tail Bluegill ($12.99): https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Favorite Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill, Light Gill

Awesome All-Around Budget Combo… 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7’ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G