Gear Review: New Rods, Jerkbaits, Lipless Crankbaits, Soft Plastics

We just stocked up on a bunch of new equipment that you've got to check out! Rods, softbaits, and hardbaits... here are some of our favorites going into the Spring bass fishing season. We can't be the only guys that love to have brand new gear when the Spring bite rolls around!


We're tackle junkies through and through. Let our sickness save you a lot of headaches and wasted dollars but doing all the experimenting for you. We do the exploring, then share the best of the best with you guys!

Here are some of the new items that really stood out to us...

Dobyns Colt- 7' Medium Heavy Cranking: http://bit.ly/2lU0LfV
Shimano Caenan Reel: http://bit.ly/2geIvbD

Cashion Rods- 7'4" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2GLa1vJ
Shimano Chronarch MGL 7:1 Reel: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Raid Level Vibe BIG: http://bit.ly/2wHoFyu
Raid Level Vibe: http://bit.ly/2g2NHoK
Owner Hyperwire Split Ring Size 2: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Megabass Vision 110 Silent: http://bit.ly/2mqOuiA

Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV

If you want to try out some new gear this Spring these are all items that we highly recommend. We're trying new gear all the time, the next time something stands out from the crowd we'll bring it to your attention as well. 
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Easy A-Rig Mods For Spring Bass Fishing

If you're not using the A-Rig for pre-spawn bass you're making a huge mistake! We break down modifications that work in EVERY state, regardless of your local laws. The A-rig is an incredible tool when used effectively, here is what you need to know. 

The key to effectively using the Alabama rig is setting it up properly. Once you've achieved this, combining it with proper equipment and the right retrieves makes all the difference. 

Swimbait Heads...
Matt Allen Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Stefan Finesse Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

A-Rig Components...
Hyperwire Split Rings (Size 3 & 4): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
CPS Springs (Size Small & Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf
Reaction Innovations Skinny Dipper: http://bit.ly/2bf1uEn
Reaction Innovations Little Dipper: http://bit.ly/2brnU5I
Keitech Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Keitech Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Necessary Tools...
Our Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Our Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Wire Snips: http://bit.ly/2EwDbOg

A-rig Storage...
Red One A-Rigger: http://bit.ly/2nymWrO
Eye Surrender Bait Wrap: http://bit.ly/2idps7n
8' Rod Sleeve: http://bit.ly/2GFOT9R
Plano A-Rig Box: http://bit.ly/2DUvbJN

Our favorite A-Rigs...
Light Wire Bladed: http://bit.ly/2rZhST7
Light Wire: http://bit.ly/2nD76fw
Standard Bladed: http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu
Standard Wire: http://bit.ly/2nuruR5
Heavy Wire Bladed: http://bit.ly/2FCQ74A
Finesse: http://bit.ly/2j6F1Nz

5 Hook A-Rigs...
Bladed: http://bit.ly/2rYw8eF
Non-Bladed: http://bit.ly/2cq4pJQ
Budget Friendly Option: http://bit.ly/2DU469U

3 Hook A-Rigs...
Bladed: http://bit.ly/2rZhST7
Non-Bladed: http://bit.ly/2nD76fw
Budget-Friendly option: http://bit.ly/2DTAjOx

2 Hook A-Rigs...
Bladed: http://bit.ly/2s4DPjI
Non-Bladed: http://bit.ly/2s3m7Ne

A-Rig Setup #1...
Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- 65 lb Maxcuatro braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

A-Rig Setup #2...
Rod- Dobyns Champ Extreme 784: http://bit.ly/2ab2kRX
Reel- Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 65 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Finesse Rig Setup...
Rod- Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 50 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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TacticalBassin On The Great Lakes!

We headed North before the big freeze set in. Water temps were frigid, conditions were miserable, but the fishing was fantastic! We had 8 days to fish and only 2 of them were even calm enough to film. Despite the weather the trip was epic! 

No lecturing in this video, just an awesome time sticking Smallmouth, Largemouth, and Pike on a handful of Northern Michigan's best fisheries!

The Gear...

Reaction Innovations Vixen (Bone, Chartreuse Shiner): http://bit.ly/2rp11nr
Upgraded Vixen Hooks (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw
Upgraded Vixen Split Rings (Size 3): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Jackall TN70 Lipless Crankbait (RT Scale Minnow, Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Matt Allen Swimbait Head (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Keitech 3.8 and 4.8 (Electric Shad, Chartreuse Blue): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8

Dropshot Worm: http://bit.ly/2iR9awm
Dropshot Weight: http://bit.ly/2oy7i24
Dropshot Hook: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Dropshot Combo...
Rod- G Loomis NRX 822S: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv
Reel- Shimano Stella 2000: http://bit.ly/2zT8C66
Line- Power Pro 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- 5 lb Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Keitech Combo...
Rod- G-Loomis GLX 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Lipless Combo...
Rod- St. Croix Big Cranker (7'8" Moderate): http://bit.ly/2bPOSpx
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran (AMAZING finesse cranking reel): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 12 lb AbrazX Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

Vixen Combo...
Rod- Daiwa Zillion 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2yOGpdh
Reel- Daiwa Tatula CT: http://bit.ly/2zT6tDZ
Line- Sunline FX2 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2lkp8FE

Budget Friendly Combo that could do all 3...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado K 7:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 30 lb MaxCuatro Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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Late Winter A-Rig Tips To Locate Schooling Bass

Spring is fast approaching and before you know it the bass will be back in the shallows. How do you know when the transition is happening? Should you stay deep, should you move shallow, and where are the bass? When these questions begin creeping into your mind, look no farther than the A-rig. 

Whether you like the A-rig or not, it will help you locate fish very efficiently in the late Winter and early pre-spawn. Once you've found the schools you can use a variety of other baits to catch them. The A-Rig is the BEST bait for finding active schools of bass that are on the move and for quickly identifying which fish are willing to feed. 

The A-rig is here to stay so you may as well learn to use it to your advantage. The pre-spawn is prime time to put it to work for you. 

Standard A-Rig...
Rig- http://bit.ly/2n8cOGO
Heads- http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Swimbaits- http://bit.ly/2bf1uEn
Dummy Baits- http://bit.ly/2brnU5I

Bladed A-Rig...
Rig- http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu
Heads- http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Swimbaits- http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Dummy Baits- http://bit.ly/2brnU5I

Finesse Rig...
Rig- http://bit.ly/2j6F1Nz
Heads- 1) http://bit.ly/2jhuhcm
            2) http://bit.ly/2cHMZbm
Swimbaits- http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Dummy Baits- http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

A-Rig Setup...
Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- 65 lb Maxcuatro braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Finesse Rig Setup...
Rod- Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 50 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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