BUYER'S GUIDE: TACKLE STORAGE AND GEAR MANAGEMENT

Tackle management doesn't have to be a nightmare! In today's buyer's guide we're covering some of the best storage solutions for line, baits, and gear. These are the tools we use to stay organized. Whether we're at home, on the boat, or traveling, these items make our lives easier and keep our gear secure.

After catching fish, keeping our gear organized is one of the biggest challenges in fishing. Tackle storage at home, on the boat, traveling between vehicles, and while traveling on major trips, all requires different equipment. You can invest a fortune in your tackle management so to help narrow it down, we're sharing our favorite items. Each of these items came out of our personal gear and is an item that has tangibly helped us stay more organized. 

If any of these items stand out to you, you can find them linked below. We've listed them in the order they appeared in the video to help you find the right items quickly. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACKLE MANAGEMENT ITEMS (In Order Of Appearance)

-13 Fishing Skull Cap Casting Reel Cover: https://bit.ly/37oWmIL

-Plano Edge Thin Box: https://bit.ly/2VX5eAL

-Plano Weight Retainer Inserts For Edge Thin: https://bit.ly/3HsfBT7

-Plano Edge 3700 Master Terminal (Hook) Box: https://bit.ly/2SuzhOm

-Eye Surrender Swimbait Pocket Wraps: http://bit.ly/2h4IN6I

-Plano Edge 3600 Box: http://bit.ly/2YBaWYX

-Plano Edge 3700 Deep: https://bit.ly/3dbdbby

-Plano 3700 Hydro-Flo: http://bit.ly/2PR1kU0

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

-Plano Edge Master Plastics (Big Box): http://bit.ly/2PaiAq6

-Spoolin Buddy (Line Holder): http://bit.ly/2YDUaZ3

-Maxima SharkTooth Line Control Bands: https://bit.ly/3ltXzDD

-Plano Edge Line Management Box: https://bit.ly/3oG706u

-Plano Pro Latch Line Spool Box: https://bit.ly/30VngVs

-Plano Waterproof Standard 3700 (Treble Hook Box): http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB

-Plano Waterproof 3700 Deep (Topwater Box): http://bit.ly/2WWIrU9

-Plano Umbrella Rig Stowaway: http://bit.ly/2DUvbJN

-Plano Atlas Tackle BackPack: https://bit.ly/3E1wGBn

-Plano Z-Series 3700 Tackle Bag: https://bit.ly/3l8iyh9

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

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

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BUYER'S GUIDE: SWIMBAITS, GLIDE BAITS, AND SWIMBAIT RODS

Today's Buyer's Guide is all about swimbaits. From Soft swimbaits to hard swimbaits, glide baits, and even wakebaits. We're covering the best of the best to help you catch more fish! If you're tired of throwing money away on experiments, these are baits you can rely on. 

Finding the right swimbait for your fishing style can be really expensive and frustrating. Our goal today is to eliminate all the headaches and let you learn from our experiences. The baits in this video are proven fish catchers and very affordable for their categories. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits. We've included color recommendations for each as well as any rigging components you may need. We've also included some of our favorite rods and reels as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SOFT SWIMBAITS... 

-Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad, Brownie

Hook- Owner Beast 8/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

-Bacca Burrito 6": https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Golden Shiner, Threadfin Shad, Pearl White

-Savage Gear 8" RTF: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Dirty Silver, Ghost Trout, Trout

-Savage Gear Line Thru Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

HARD SWIMBAITS... 

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

Colors: TW Steelhead, Kokanee, Trout

-River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Bluegill, Light Trout, Warden Hitch

-G Ratt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: JP Hitch, Gizzard Shad, Hitch

-Jackall Gantarel: http://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors: Ghost Gill, Spawn Gill

-Bull Shad Slow Sink (6" and 7"): http://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad

TOPWATER... 

-SPRO 8" Trout Floater: http://bit.ly/2cU1x5P

Colors: Flat Rainbow, Hitch

-PB Rat 3-Piece Rat: https://bit.ly/3eZJCgZ

Color: Brown Black, Bone Brown, Black

OUR FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

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

Leader- Sunline FC100 35 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

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

RELATED SWIMBAIT VIDEOS... 

-Swimbait Fishing For Bass (Full Seminar): https://youtu.be/mtOwKJaz1vg

-How To Rig Swimbaits: https://youtu.be/91EnJ0dGRXg

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BUYER'S GUIDE: ULTRA HIGH END RODS AND REELS! AS GOOD AS IT GETS!

We’ve arrived! The Ultimate Rod and Reel buyer’s guide is here! G Loomis, Megabass, St. Croix, Daiwa, Shimano, Dobyns, we've got it all! Whether you're a tackle enthusiast, a fisherman considering making the leap into a high-end combo, or a newer angler who's curiosity is piqued, this video is packed with information to educate you about the nicest gear on the market. 

High-end gear is incredible! The only problem is that at these prices, you don’t want to make the wrong purchase! We’re taking out all the guess work and showing you our absolute favorite models. Both anglers were tasked with choosing their 10 favorite high-end rod and reel combos for 2021. Its really interesting to see their unique fishing styles come out in the gear they chose as well as the information they pour out about each pairing. 

Below you’ll find links to every combo. We’ve listed them in the order they were discussed by each angler to help you find the exact combos you’re searching for. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. Many items are in stock but most of those that aren’t can be backordered, or in the case of the NRX+, can be pre-ordered. 

TIM’S COMBOS

TIM’S #1 SPINNING COMBO… 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Stella FJ 2500: http://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

TIM’S #2 SPINNING COMBO… 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 6’10” 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

TIM’S #3 SPINNING COMBO… 

Rod- Dobyns Xtasy 7’5” Med Light (752): http://bit.ly/2KS92gK

Reel- Daiwa Certate LT 3000: http://bit.ly/35Kclij

TIM’S #4 SPINNING COMBO… 

Rod- Megabass P5 Windbuster: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Reel- Shimano Sustain FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

TIM’S #5 SPINNING COMBO… 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 7’6” 901S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel- Shimano Stella FJ 2500: http://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

TIM’S #1 CASTING COMBO… 

Rod- Megabass P5 Z-Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50 MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

TIM’S #2 CASTING COMBO… 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 6’10” Medium: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

TIM’S #3 CASTING COMBO… 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 7’1” Med Hvy 853C JWR: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq

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

TIM’S #4 CASTING COMBO… 

Rod- Dobyns Xtasy 7’5” Heavy (754): http://bit.ly/36fIHCg

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

TIM’S #5 CASTING COMBO… 

Rod- G Loomis NRX_ 7’5” Heavy 894C JWR: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

MATT’S COMBOS

MATT’S #1 SPINNING COMBO…

Rod- Megabass P5 Baby Plugging: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

MATT’S #2 SPINNING COMBO…

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 821S NRR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel- Shimano Twin Power FD 2500: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

MATT’S #3 SPINNING COMBO…

Rod- St. Croix Legend Extreme 7’6” Medium: https://bit.ly/37UhrKR

Reel- Shimano Stella FJ 2500: http://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

MATT’S #1 CASTING COMBO…

Rod- G Loomis Conquest 842C MBR: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50 MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

MATT’S #2 CASTING COMBO…

Rod- Megabass P5 Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50 MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

MATT’S #3 CASTING COMBO…

Rod- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

MATT’S #4 CASTING COMBO…

Rod- Shimano Poison Adrena 7’2” Heavy: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

Reel- Shimano Antares A: http://bit.ly/2Vz0TRx

MATT’S #5 CASTING COMBO…

Rod- Megabass P5 Tequila Baccarac: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

MATT’S #6 CASTING COMBO…

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 7’4” Heavy: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

MATT’S #7 CASTING COMBO…

Rod- Megabass Triza Travel Stym Palides: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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BUYER’S GUIDE: $500 ROD AND REEL COMBOS

$500 Combos are the best "Bang For The Buck" in the fishing industry! These rods combine high-end performance and incredible sensitivity with affordable prices. If you're looking to take your angling to the next level, any of these rod and reel combos will help you do it. From the Shimano Expride's incredible sensitivity, to the Megabass Orochi's incredible actions, there is something at this price point for every angler!

At this price point its all about sensitivity and durability. Each of these rods offers incredible value and should be considered an asset in your angling line up. The jump in quality from $400 combos to $500 combos, is the biggest increase at any price point in bass fishing. These are truly high-end rods, without the high-end price tag. You won't find a more sensitive rod than an Expride without spending $400 or more! You won't find more refined actions than G Loomis’ IMX Pros anywhere, and you won’t be able to match the unique actions of Megabass’ Orochi XX line. 

Below you’ll find links to the rods and reels in the video. We’ve included our favorite models for each line of rods as well as our preferred sizes and speeds for the reels. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

PREVIOUS BUYER’S GUIDES… 

-$400 Combos: https://youtu.be/vRH5LfBphP0

-$300 Combos: https://youtu.be/roGUV4z4YZI

-$200 Combos: https://youtu.be/duCPOzl2u50

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

SPINNING COMBOS… 

COMBO #1…

Rod- Daiwa Elite AGS: http://bit.ly/2QHupT9

Favorite Models: 7’6” ML Feider, 7’1” Medium Ehrler

Reel- Daiwa Tatula LT: http://bit.ly/2zrq4id

Preferred Size: 2000

COMBO #2…

Rod- G Loomis GCX Dropshot: https://bit.ly/3FA19Xt

Rod- G Loomis GCX JWR: https://bit.ly/3qK2yGu

Favorite Models: 822 DSR, 852 JWR, 

Reel- Shimano Vanford: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Preferred Size: 2500

COMBO #3… 

Rod- Shimano Expride: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Favorite Models: 6’10” ML, 7’ Medium, 7’ Light+

Reel- Shimano Sustain FJ: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Preferred Size: 2500

CASTING COMBOS… 

COMBO #1… 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Favorite Models: Braillist, EMTF, Perfect Pitch, Flat Side Special

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL: https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Preferred Speed: 7:1 (HG)

COMBO #2… 

Rod- G Loomis GCX MBR: https://bit.ly/3ykNXSN

Rod- G Loomis GCX Crankbait: https://bit.ly/2G5Bc86

Favorite Models: 843C MBR, 845 CBR

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Preferred Speed: 7:1 (HG)

COMBO #3… 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro MBR: http://bit.ly/2lVATTC

Favorite Models: 845 CBR, 906 CBR, 966 SWBR, 844 MBR, 843 MBR

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL: https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Preferred Speed: 7:1 (HG)

COMBO #4… 

Rod- Savage Gear Black Ops: https://bit.ly/35Qfcc7

Favorite Models: 7’1” Medium, 7’3” Medium Heavy, 

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

Preferred Speed: 7:1 (HG)

COMBO #5… 

Rod- Shimano Expride: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Favorite Models: 7’11” XH, 7’3” XH, 7’2” Heavy, 6’10” Medium

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Preferred Speed: 8:1 (XG)

FAVORITE RODS BY TECHNIQUE... 

Jerkbait- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Lipless- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Chatterbait- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy Glass: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Dropshot- Megabass Orochi XX WhipSnake: http://bit.ly/2XkVoej

Ned Rig- Shimano Expride Spinning 6'10" Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Heavy Flipping- Shimano Expride 7'11" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Light Flip- Shimano Expride 7'6" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Tail Spin- G Loomis IMX Pro 843 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Keitech (4.8)- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Keitech (2.8)- G Loomis IMX Pro 862C SWBR: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS

Jig (Pitch and Flip)- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Jig (Football)- Megabass Orochi XX Extreme Mission Type F: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Big Swimbait- G Loomis IMX Pro 966 SWBR: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Deep Crank (Tight Action)- G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Deep Crank (10XD)- Dobyns Champion XP 805 Crank: http://bit.ly/29OVD4V

Squarebill- Megabass Orochi XX Flat Side Special: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Spinnerbait- G Loomis IMX Pro 812 SBR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Frog- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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