Summer Gear Review! Best Soft Baits, Hard Baits, And Tackle From ICAST 2023!

ICAST 2023 was awesome! Here are the "best of the best" baits and tackle from the show! We had a blast checking out all the new gear! From Bait Finesse to big swimbaits, there was a ton of of exciting new gear on display. We've spent every day since buying and testing as much gear as possible and today we're taking an in-depth look at the "best of the best"!

It's easy to get caught up in the hype when you're at ICAST. Even watching the coverage from home can be dangerous to your wallet. In reality, you really don't know what you're getting until someone puts time on the water with the gear and cuts through the hype. We've been hard at work doing exactly that, and can't wait to show you some of this gear!

This ICAST was more impressive than most! There were so many awesome new products on display that we had to break this gear review into multiple segments. If you missed the "rods and reels" portion that aired on Wednesday, you'll find a link to it below. You'll also 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.

RELATED VIDEO...

•Rod and Reel Review From ICAST 2023: https://youtu.be/NT8sJmqUrEw

BIG BAITS...

•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Colors: Bone, Gizzard Shad, Bluegill

•JSJ Loose Caboose: https://bit.ly/43hpeyl

Colors: Green Back Shad, Grey Ghost

SKIRTED BAITS...

•Chatterbait Elite EVO: https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Colors: Electric Shad, Glitter Bomb, Bama Bream

•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream

Trailer– Storm 3.5" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino, Sexy Shad

TOPWATER...

•SPRO Walking Haint: https://bit.ly/3QhNTiB

Colors: Bone, Hot Head

•Imakatsu BebiKira Wake: https://bit.ly/44QrehN

Colors: Real Wakasagi, Inakko

•Jackall Kaera S2 Beat: https://bit.ly/3q6aAvF

Colors: Appeal Chart Beat, Pink Glitter

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

•Rapala Crush City "The Mayor": https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Colors: Albino Shad, Gizzard Shad

CRANKBAIT...

•Nishine Lure Works Chippawa XDD: https://bit.ly/3qbJhjy

Colors: Ghost Shad, Hologram Shad

TERMINAL AND LINE...

•Sunline Model FC Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/47bYQIm

All Around Sizes: 12 lb – 15 lb

•VMC Swingin Ned Rig Jig: https://bit.ly/457SzeX

Sizes: 1/8 oz,  3/16 oz

SOFT PLASTICS...

•Yamamoto 5" Fat Senko: https://bit.ly/47cn1Xa

Colors: Baby Bass, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

•Reins 3.5" Bubbling Craw: https://bit.ly/3Ybeyj8

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue Green, Green Pumpkin

•Netbait 7" C–Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/43AETJ9

Colors: Junebug, Plum, Plum Apple

•Netbait Magnum T–Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/43LDFtZ

Colors: Junebug, Black Grape, Green Pumpkin

•Evergreen Bow Worm Noodle: https://bit.ly/473wP61

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Natural Eel

•Yamamoto 10.5" Oki Worm: https://bit.ly/44XvFHu

Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug, Green Pumpkin

•Yamamoto 2.5" Yamatanuki: https://bit.ly/3lZaMe3

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Blue

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Top Baits For Post Spawn Bass Fishing (May and June)

What lures should you fish with right now? How do you catch bass after they spawn? We've got you covered! Last week we taught you how bass transition after the spawn as they shift toward their Summer haunts. Today we're taking an in–depth look out our confidence baits for this same time period. Whether you fish shallow or deep, these are the baits we trust. 

This time of year can be amazing because bass tend to congregate. When you locate them it can be fish after fish for hours! Understanding where the fish position is one piece of the puzzle, knowing which baits to fish confidently is the remaining piece. Today Tim is covering his favorite baits for post spawn bass fishing in a variety of different situations. From muddy water to clear, deep to shallow, these are the baits he uses throughout the coming months. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim discussed in the video. We've also included some of our favorite budget friendly combos for these techniques. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehousehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

RELATED VIDEOS...

•Where Do Bass Go After The Spawn: https://youtu.be/rj0VPZWAApA

TOPWATER...

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Munky Butt, Bone, Loon

•Megabass Pop Max: https://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Color: Mat Shad

•Shimano World Pop: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt

•Evergreen Shower Blows 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Bone, American Shad

FROGS...

•Jackall Gavacho Frog: https://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Color: Chart Strike Gill

•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill

•River2Sea Bully Wa 2: https://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors: Little Allen 

SPINNERBAITS...

Bait– River2Sea Bling (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Colors: Abalone Shad

Trailer– Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT…

•Biggie Poppa: https://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Color: Abalone Shad

SHALLOW SWIMBAITS...

•Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

•Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Sexy Shad, Electric Shad

SWIMBAIT HOOKS...

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 5/0 , 1/4 oz

•Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 3/8 oz

JIG FISHING...

•Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Canterbury Flip: https://bit.ly/2aUtZsG

Color: Brown Craw, The Go To

Jig– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To

Trailer– R.I. Sweet Beaver: https://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Tramps Stamp, Green Pumpkin Red

HEAVY PUNCHING...

•Missile Baits D Bomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Color: Super Bug, Bruiser Flash

•Big Bite Baits BFE: https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

Color: Tilapia, Hematoma

CRANKBAITS...

•Strike King 6XD: https://bit.ly/2ery44M

Color: Sexy Blueback Herring

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Summer Minnow

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Live River Shad, Green Gizzard Shad

•Azuma Z Boss 22: https://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Grand Shad, Gold Digger

•Strike King 10XD: https://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Colors: Sexy Blueback Herring, Sexy Shad

WOBBLE HEAD BAITS

•Zoom Z Craw: https://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin

•Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug

WOBBLE HEAD JIGS...

•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football: https://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Sizes: 1/2 oz with 4/0 Hook

SHAKEY HEAD...

Head– Canterbury Shaky: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

•Netbait T Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/41rJOer

Color: Junebug, Bama Bug

•Missile Baits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: John's Juice, Missile Morning

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass Glass 7'4" MH: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Sunline Super FC 14 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO…

Rod– Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

BUDGET ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Fate Black. 7'1" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3xSUZB3

Reel– 13 Fishing Origin F1: https://bit.ly/3qD6hpc

Line– Sunline Super FC 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Gear Review! New Lures Bait Finesse Rods, Swimbaits, and Tackle For Bass Fishing!

These are the HOTTEST new baits and gear to hit the bass fishing scene this Spring! After countless hours of testing, we've found the best new gear of the year! From Cashion's new Bait Finesse rods, to spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and finesse, its all here! Let's take a look!

Whether you're bass fishing on a budget, or looking for the best new baits, we've got you covered! These gear reviews are some of our favorite videos to make because they let our inner tackle junkies run wild! They also offer a unique look into the constant refinements we're making with our own fishing 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 its easy for you to find, and including any rigging or upgrade components you need to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BAIT FINESSE RODS...

•Cashion Icon Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Models: 6'10" Medium Light, 7'0" Light

BAIT FINESSE REEL...

•Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

TINY SWIMBAIT HOOK...

•Hayabausa Swimbait Hook: https://bit.ly/3MVXUjZ

Size: 1/0

LURE RETRIEVER...

•Toothy Fishman: https://bit.ly/3Lcntfd

•Toothy Fishman XL: https://bit.ly/3A8370q

SPINNERBAITS...

•Nichols Catalyst Spinnerbaits: https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Colors: Purple Haze, Tactical Shad

MICRO CRAW...

Bait– Reins 2.5" Ring Craw: https://bit.ly/3U0OQvC

Colors: Watermelon Seed, Green Pumpkin Blue

Weight– Reins 1/16 oz Tungsten: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Hook– VMC Redline Finesse Neko (Size 4): https://bit.ly/3KseINJ

SMALL WORM...

•Missile Baits 4" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Blueback Secret, Watermelon Violet

TRAILER LOCK...

•Hayabusa Trailer Lock: https://bit.ly/3GRVhLV

Sizes: Small or Medium

RAD CRANKBAIT...

•Freedom Tackle RAD Lipless: https://bit.ly/3mMpMMK

Colors: Brown Craw, Ghost Minnow, Shad

SPRO CRANKBAITS...

•Spro Outsider Crank MR 60: https://bit.ly/3GWJQCG

Colors: Citrus Glimmer, Dirty Gizzard, River Gold

•Spro Outsider Crank DD 80: https://bit.ly/41DVPNI

Colors: Dirty Gizzard, Matte Shad Foil, River Gold

SWIMBAITS...

•Owner Cultiva Burikin Swimmer: https://bit.ly/43LEpQP

Colors: Hiuo, Spark Wine

•XZone Stealth Invader: https://bit.ly/43OrFJx

Colors: 309, Big Limit, Natural Goby

•Owner Cultiva Get Net Juster Shad: https://bit.ly/3LdCjlO

Colors: Ao Jyako, Noebi Blue, Stealth Wakasagi

TACTICAL UNDERSPIN...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

WHAT WE REALLY FISH WITH! ( Matt's New Boat Tour + Real Tackle )

Come inside Matt's brand new boat! Look under the locker lids at how he stores his tackle and what he's really got tied on his rods! We know people are curious about the new Skeeter so today Matt is giving a full tour of the boat, a breakdown of why he picked the Skeeter FXR21, how he sets the layout of a new boat, and a bunch of other great tackle storage tips!

Tackle storage is complicated! Storing it at home is one thing but getting all your gear to fit in the boat or in a backpack is a whole different challenge. As Matt opens up his new boat and explains his layout pay close attention to the tackle that he carries on board the bass boat and how it differs from his smaller aluminum boat. From boat balance to bait management, there is a lot to consider when loading your boat! 

Below you'll find links to the Electronics on Matt's boat, the tackle storage solutions he uses on board, as well as his jet boat tackle storage components. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE BOAT...

•2022 Skeeter FXR21 Limited: https://bit.ly/3n52Jg1

••This Links Goes To the Skeeter Boats Website••

THE ELECTRONICS...

•Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q

•Humminbird Solix 12: https://bit.ly/2AE2YDB

•Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/2Hazsej

TROLLING MOTOR AND ACCESSORIES...

•Minn Kota Ultrex Mega DI I-Pilot Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2RqrT4v

•Humminbird Mega Live Target Lock With Tranducer: https://bit.ly/3uWwTmE

•Humminbird 360 Mega Imaging: https://bit.ly/3oUt7oO

•Minn Kota Precision 5 Bank Charger: https://bit.ly/3ynIqMQ

•Minn Kota 10' Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ

•Megaware 8' Keel Guard: http://bit.ly/2N5p36m

CUSTOM MOUNTS, WIRING, AND RIGGING...

•Hennessey Outdoor Electronics: https://bit.ly/3kX87kA

••This Links Goes To the Hennessey Outdoors Website••

JET BOAT STORAGE...

Bag– Buzbe Swarm 28: https://bit.ly/3JyGtnA

Boxes– Buzbe Colony 28 Tackle Box: https://bit.ly/3U9y4cl

Soft Boxes– Buzbe Quick Qube (Large): https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7

Hook Box– Plano Edge Terminal: https://bit.ly/2SuzhOm

BASS BOAT TACKLE STORAGE...

•Buzbe Colony 28 Deep Box (Glides): https://bit.ly/3KE6nag

•Buzbe Colony 28 Box (Blade Baits): https://bit.ly/3U9y4cl

•Plano Edge Thin Box (Bait Finesse): https://bit.ly/2VX5eAL

•Plano Edge Deep Box (Crankbaits): https://bit.ly/3dbdbby

•Spro 3700 Deep (Rock Crawlers): https://bit.ly/3FzwvzK

•Buzbe Fast Flats Half Large (Spinnerbaits): https://bit.ly/3Tu2yac

SOFT BAIT STORAGE...

•Buzbe Quick Qubes (Soft Baits): https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7

Sizes: Medium, Medium Deep, Large, Large Deep

•Bass Mafia Money Bag: https://bit.ly/3JNB9g6

•TW Umbrella Rig Box: https://bit.ly/3Z1xAbH

•Plano Pro Latch XXL (Keitechs): http://bit.ly/2H3wWG2

•SPRO Mesh Camo Bag Large: https://bit.ly/3gZvpDN

ROD SLEEVES...

•The Rod Glove XL (A–Rigs): http://bit.ly/2GFOT9R

•The Rod Glove Dips: https://bit.ly/3yPQfLI

•Buzbe Quick Shield (Spinning): https://bit.ly/3Z0hUnE

TOOLS...

•Rapala Mag Spring Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu

•Rapala Elite Scissors: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O

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

•TT Executive Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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