BUYER'S GUIDE: $200 ROD AND REEL COMBOS

The Buyer's Guides are here! In today's guide we're looking at the best fishing rods and fishing reels that combine to create a $200 combo. These are the very best rods and reels we've found at this price! If you're looking for a really quality combo to help you advance as an angler, these are for you.

If you missed video #1 ($100 Rod and Reel Combos) we have a link to that video just above the rods and reels from this video. $200 Combos have always been the cut off where fishing rods and reels become really solid. You're looking at better longevity, more sensitivity, and a lot more options. 

Below you'll find links to the exact rod and reel combos in today's video. We've included our favorite models from each product line and our favorite reel sizes/speeds for each combo. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

-$100 Combos: https://youtu.be/QE2vm7eL2PQ

SPINNING COMBOS...

COMBO #1... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X: http://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

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

Reel- Daiwa BG: http://bit.ly/32Xscbb

Preferred Size: 2000

COMBO #2... 

Rod- Shimano SLX: http://bit.ly/2AdvIC1

Favorite Models: 7' Medium Light, 7' Medium

Reel- Shimano Nasci FC: https://bit.ly/2g278cC

Preferred Size: 2500

COMBO #3... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury: http://bit.ly/2e7HZPF

Favorite Models: 7' Medium, 7' Medium Light

Reel- Shimano Sahara FI: http://bit.ly/2XhhM43

Size: 2500

CASTING COMBOS... 

 COMBO #1... 

Rod- Savage Gear Squad: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Favorite Models: 7'1" Medium heavy, 7'4" Medium heavy Crank

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Favorite Speed: 7:1 (HG)

COMBO #2... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Favorite Models: 7' Medium heavy, 7' MH Cranking, 7'3" Mag Heavy

Reel- Lew's Speed Spool LFS: http://bit.ly/2xEElEw

Favorite Speed: 7:1 (SSISHA)

COMBO #3... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Favorite Models: 7'1" Medium, 7'4" Heavy

Reel- 13 Fishing Origin Chrome: https://bit.ly/3EF9ubC

Favorite Speed: 8.1:1

COMBO #4... 

Rod- Shimano SLX: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Favorite Models: 6'10" Medium, 7'2" MH, 7'2" Heavy

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

Favorite Speed: 6.3:1

BONUS REEL... 

-Shimano SLX MGL 70: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

BUDGET SWIMBAIT RODS... 

-Savage Gear Squad: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Model- 8' Heavy

-Dobyns Fury: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Model- 8' Heavy Swimbait (806H)

FAVORITE FISHING LINES ON A BUDGET... 

Braid- Power Pro (Moss Green): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Fluorocarbon- Sunline FC: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Mono- Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

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

BUYER'S GUIDE KICKOFF: $100 ROD AND REEL COMBOS!

Welcome to the 2021 Buyer's Guide Series! This is going to be fun! We're kicking it off with Rod and Reel combos under (or close to) 100 dollars. The purpose of these guides is to help you make educated decisions when purchasing tackle, as well as to help your loved ones shop for you during the holiday season. The $100 category has some awesome choices in it this year!

If you're not familiar with our Buyer's Guide series, you're really going to enjoy the next few weeks! Every year we take time just before the holidays to film these videos to help anglers like yourselves make educated decisions about rods and reels, tackle, and fishing equipment. We start with budget combos and work our way up to the top of the line. After that, we shift gears and work our way through tackle and equipment. If you have any questions about gear along the way be sure to ask in the comments and we'll do our best to help you. 

Below you'll find links to the exact rod and reel combos in today's video. We've included our favorite models from each line and any other pertinent information. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

COMBO #1... 

Rod- Daiwa Aird X: http://bit.ly/2P7Z3Vu

Favorite Models: 7' Medium, 7' Medium Heavy

Reel- Daiwa Revros LT: http://bit.ly/34nCGCj

Favorite Size: 2500

COMBO #2... 

Rod- Shimano Sellus: http://bit.ly/2ro5vQu

Favorite Models: 7'1" Medium, 7'1" Medium Heavy

Reel- Shimano Nexave: https://bit.ly/3nhj4f1

Favorite Size: 2500

COMBO #3... 

Rod- 13 Fishing Defy Black: https://bit.ly/32gzFnN

Favorite Models: 7'1" medium, 7'3" Medium Heavy

Reel- 13 Fishing Origin R1: https://bit.ly/3wKSu12

Favorite Speed: 6.6:1

COMBO #4... 

Rod- Denali Ryker: https://bit.ly/31bKfgp

Favorite Models: 7' Medium Heavy, 7' Heavy

Reel- Daiwa CC 80: http://bit.ly/34ltqP9

Favorite Speed: 7.5:1

COMBO #5... 

Rod- Dobyns Colt: http://bit.ly/2lU0LfV

Favorite Models: 734, 705 CB (7'3" Medium heavy, 7' MH Cranking)

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

Favorite Speed: 6.6:1

COMBO #6... 

Rod- 13 Fishing BlackOut Spinning: https://bit.ly/3tvaV8d

Favorite Size: 7'1" Medium

Reel- 13 Fishing Blackout: https://bit.ly/3yWpClJ

Favorite Size: 2.0

FAVORITE BUDGET LINES FOR SPINNING... 

Spinning Fluorocarbon- Seaguar Red Label (10 lb): http://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

Spinning Braid- Power Pro 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

FAVORITE BUDGET LINES FOR CASTING...

Casting Fluorocarbon- Sunline FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Casting Braid- Power Pro 40 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

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

Top Baits For Winter Bass Fishing! (Cold Water Fishing)

It won't be long now, Winter is coming! These are the baits we rely on as temperatures drop, water gets cold, and bass move into their Winter haunts. Winter fishing is a great way to catch a giant bass so forget about winterizing your boat! Head out on the water, keep these baits in mind, and fish with confidence.

There are two different approaches to Winter bass fishing. The first approach is finesse fishing. By dropping to lighter line, lighter hooks, smaller baits, and slower movements, you increase the odds of lethargic fish biting. The second is power fishing. This method is about presenting large meals in ways that cause fish to react and ignore the cold. When this method is done properly you can drive a fish to attack at full speed, even in the coldest temperatures!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and methods discussed in the video. We've separated them out by style so you can easily find the baits and components you need for the style you're interested in. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

FINESSE OPTIONS... 

DROPSHOT... 

Bait- STH Stumpy Crush Worm: https://bit.ly/3BxySOs

Colors: Bang, Goby Pearl, Smokin Joe

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

NEKO RIG...

Bait- Yamamoto Senko 5": http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Wtrmln copper org/red, Green Pumpkin Purp Copper, Green Pumpkin

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pagoda: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Hook- Owner Neko Weedless (1/0): https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

O Rings- VMC Crossover 6MM: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

NED RIG... 

Bait #1- Missile Baits NedBomb: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Colors: Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core, Watermelon Red Core, MM3

Bait #2- Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Colors: MMIII, TW Black Blue Pumpkin

Hook- Swagger Tungsten Flanders 1/10th: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

FINESSE SWIMBAIT... 

Bait- Keitech 3" Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

FOOTBALL JIG... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs Finesse Football (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Colors: Supermatt Brown, Go To, Canterbury Crunch

Trailer- Yamamoto 5" Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Cinnamon Purple

POWER FISHING OPTIONS...

SWIMBAIT... 

Bait- Savage Gear 8" 4D Pulse Tail Trout: http://bit.ly/399bx97

Colors: Hitch, Trout

Hook Upgrade- Owner ST-56 (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

CRANKBAIT... 

Bait #1- R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Glass Minnow, Mirrored Minnow, Ghost Minnow

Bait #2- Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: MB Gizzard, Kisyu Ayu, Sexy Ayu

Bait #3- Spro RKCrawler 55: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Phantom Green, Ozark Craw, Green Craw

ALABAMA RIG... 

Rig- Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/8 - 1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Dummy Baits- Keitech 2.8: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: TW Ghost Shad

Main Baits- Keitech 4.8" Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

JERKBAITS... 

Bait- Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

Colors: Matte Shad, Ito Tennessee Shad

BLADE BAITS... 

Bait- Megabass Dyna Response (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Colors: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

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

Small Creek Kayak Fishing! ( Tennessee Musky Fishing )

We're fishing a tiny creek for big fish! Come along for the excitement as we work our way upstream through chutes and shallows to target giant apex predator fish in this tiny fishery. Throwing giant swimbaits in a tiny creek, does it get any better? Matt hasn't been this excited to go fishing in a while!

Today we're on a musky mission! Matt has been chasing them non-stop this Fall and today we've got great conditions for a big bite. Chasing these fish takes swimbait fishing to the next level! Watch as he picks the water apart with some of his confidence baits in the pursuit of musky on bass lures. In the end, he's successful in landing a quality musky on a glide bait!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the day as well as some of the gear he was fishing with. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TODAY'S LURES... 

-Baitsanity Explorer Glide: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: Kokanee, Shad

-Hatch Match Tail: https://bit.ly/30Jm1w7

-River2Sea Whopper Plopper 190: http://bit.ly/2a7ipHL

Color: Perch

-PB Rat 4-piece Rat: https://bit.ly/3058XRx

Color: Black

-Dirty Jigs No-Jack Flipping Jig (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Color: Magic Craw Swirl

-Magnum Baits Mauler: Source Locally

Color: Blue Craw

-Blue Fox Vibrax Super Bou: Source Locally

Color: Black/Silver

MATT'S KAYAK... 

-Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120: https://bit.ly/32ySIuZ

Color: Ember Camo

MATT'S MAIN COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

MATT'S MUSKY COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Stixx 8' Heavy: Source Locally

Reel- Shimano Tranx 400 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

BUDGET RODS/REELS... 

-Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

-Dobyns Fury 806H: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

-Shimano Cardiff 300A: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

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