Top 5 Rods for Kayaks and Other Small Crafts

Kayaks, float tubes, and other small boats present a unique set of challenges for bass fisherman. Unlike the larger bass boats, small crafts require unique gear to fish effectively. From length restrictions to dialing in the actions to account for instability, there are a lot of aspects to consider when purchasing equipment.

Below we break down the top 5 rods that we recommend for an angler that is seriously considering fishing from a tube, kayak, jon boat, etc. These are rods that work for a variety of techniques and won't break the bank. 

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With these 5 rods you should be able to throw a dropshot, a frog, and everything in between. 

Rod/Reel Combos...

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

Spinning Reel – Shimano Nasci : http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Spinning Rod- Dobyns 7' Medium Fury: http://bit.ly/2e7HZPF

Spinning Reel- Shimano Nasci: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Casting Rod- Zodias 7' 2” Medium: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Casting Reel- Shimano Casitas 150: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp

Casting Rod- Dobyns 7' Medium Heavy Fury: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Casting Reel- Shimano Citica: http://bit.ly/2dWFHA4

Casting Rod- G Loomis E6X 7'1” Heavy: http://bit.ly/2bQNaBn

Casting Reel- Shimano Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Jerkbait Review: Megabass Kanata and Jackall Dowzvido

Matt reviews two new jerkbaits that really stood out from the crowd this Winter. The Jackall Dowzvido and the Megabass Kanata are both great ripbaits to add to your arsenal for the Spring and Prespawn. 

The Jackall Dowzvido stook out because of the great color patterns, excellent side to side rolling action, and amazing castability. If you're looking for a compact jerkbait to dive deeper and fool those finicky fish, this is the one for you! 

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The Megabass Kanata is an oversized jerkbait but it fishes much smaller than it really is. If you're looking to upsize your catch, this is an awesome option! With a ton of flash and roll to attract fish, this bait is sure to be a winner!

Jerkbaits are an awesome way to catch big fish during the cold water months. As bass move into the shallows in Spring the jerkbait becomes even more effective! These two baits will be a great addition to any bass fisherman's arsenal. 

Baits in this video...
Jackall Dowzvido: http://bit.ly/2laGa7G
Megabass Kanata: http://bit.ly/2jG4Q85

Jackall Gamakatsu replacement hook: http://bit.ly/2dWWAut
Megabass Owner replacement hook: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Matt's preferred Gear for the Dowzvido...

Rod- Loomis IMX Jerkbait: http://bit.ly/2bp9tOj
Reel- Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 20 lb Sufix 832 Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2aiu0Wu

Matt's Preferred Rod for the Megabass...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 200: http://bit.ly/2acRpsK
Line- 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 15 lb Maxima: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Jerkbait fishing can be deadly effective once you understand the cadence. Check out this video if you'd like to learn how to fish a jerkbait: https://youtu.be/53KaZSeIdFM

Tackle Warehouse Unboxing

Tim got another big order from Tackle Warehouse! Let's have a look inside that box at the gear he purchased for high water fishing this Spring. 

Fishing during flood conditions can be very difficult. You have to adapt your presentations constantly to the changing clarity and depths. In this unboxing video Tim takes a look at some giant swimbaits, shows how to turn them into weedless swimbaits, and then looks at a couple new ways to add some flash and vibration to his presentation. 

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If you fish in Northern California, muddy water is the new norm so its time to adapt to the rising water and start exploring new techniques!

Baits in the video...
Osprey Inline Talon 9" and 7" (Light Hitch and TW Shad): http://bit.ly/2cU1DKN
Owner Beast Flashy Swimmer (10/0 and 12/0): http://bit.ly/2gx3A54
Osprey Tournament Talon (6" and 7"... Chartreuse Shad, Reverse Hitch, Light Hitch): http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0
LV-500 Lipless Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
LV-500 Replacement Hooks: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Owner Flash Swing Blade: http://bit.ly/2luoK3P
Keitech 4.3 Fat Keitech: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Jackall Rhythm Wave: http://bit.ly/2m78LM9

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10 Pounder on the Lipless Crankbait!

Tim hit Clearlake between storms and got rewarded with a MONSTER BASS! In this video he explains exactly what went in to catching this 10 lb trophy bass!

For years we've preached how effective lipless crankbaits like the LV-500 are at catching trophy size bass. In this video Tim explains how he targeted a school of prespawn bass and was able to catch the biggest bass in the school by triggering her with the crankbait. 

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Gear Used...
Rod - G Loomis CBR 845: http://bit.ly/2c58qD3
Reel- Shimano Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- Sufix 832 Braid (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Lure- LV 500 Lipless Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Hooks- Owner ST-56 3x Treble Size 4: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

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Wondering how to fish the lipless crankbait for monster bass? Watch this video... https://youtu.be/UeSTLDKN55c