BUYER'S GUIDE: Best $300 Rod And Reel Combos!

$300 combos brings you a lot more options! We're branching out across rod and reel brands in search of the best gear that money can buy at this price point. There are some awesome new additions, as well as some time tested favorites. Come along, let's check them out!

At this price point the door is opened to mix and match gear. For the guy who wants to experience extreme sensitivity, you can grab a durable budget reel and pair it to a high end rod and still fit the budget. For the guy who wants to cast a mile, you can invest in a higher end reel and pair it to a great work horse rod. The options are endless. Here are our favorites!

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

Also, don't forget about our previous buyer's guides. If $300 is outside your budget, we've already published $100 and $200 guides. If you prefer high end gear, stick with us every day as we continue climbing the ladder of high end tackle. 

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES... 

•$100 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/n3AQnmNoUPQ

•$200 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/YqWwjXJtkdo

SPINNING COMBO #1...

•Halo KSII Elite Spinning Rod: https://bit.ly/32Rp9nh

Models: 6'10" Medium, 7'4" Medium

•Abu Garcia REVO SX: https://bit.ly/3kFfREg

Sizes: 20, 30

SPINNING COMBO #2...

•St. Croix Victory Spinning Rod: https://bit.ly/2RPMkfV

Models: 6'10" ML XFast, 7'3" ML XFast

•Shimano Miravel Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Size: 2500, 3000

SPINNING COMBO #3...

•Shimano Curado Spinning Rod: https://bit.ly/3FhEn6d

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

•Shimano Ultegra Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/2nfApml

Models: 2500, 3000

CASTING COMBO #1...

•Halo KS II Elite Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/36wC5UF

Models: 7'2" Medium Heavy, 7'5" Heavy

•Lews KVD LFS Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/3BwkvMA

Speed: 7.5:1

CASTING COMBO #2...

•Shimano Intenza Casting Rod: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Models: 7'6" MH Glass, 7'1" Med Heavy, 7'4" Heavy

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

Speed: 7.4:1

CASTING COMBO #3...

•Shimano Curado Casting Rod: http://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Models: 6'10" Medium, 7'2" Med Light, 7'5" Med Heavy

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

Speed: 7.1:1

CASTING COMBO #4...

•St. Croix Victory Casting Rod: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Models: 7'2" Med Hvy Mod, 7'4" Heavy, 6'8" Med XFast

•Daiwa Tatula 150 Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/33X5Zfr

Models: 7.3:1

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BUYER'S GUIDE: Best $200 Rod And Reel Combos!

The Buyer's Guides are here! Today we're covering the best "Bang For The Buck" fishing rods and reels that combine to create a $200 combo. If you're looking for a quality gear to step up your fishing, this is for you!

$200 Combos have long been the standard for durability and sensitivity in fishing rods. At this price point a lot of high end advancements have trickled down and you're seeing advanced technologies at an affordable price. 

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 and 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 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/n3AQnmNoUPQ

SPINNING COMBO #1...

•Shimano SLX Spinning Rod: http://bit.ly/2AdvIC1

Models: 7' Med Light, 7' Medium

•Shimano Nasci Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/2g278cC

Size: 2500, 3000

SPINNING COMBO #2...

•St. Croix Bass X Spinning Rod: https://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Models: 6'10" Med Light, 7'1" Medium

•Daiwa BG Spinning Reel: http://bit.ly/32Xscbb

Size: 2000, 2500

SPINNING COMBO #3...

•Dobyns Fury Spinning Rod: http://bit.ly/2e7HZPF

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

•Shimano Miravel Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Models: 2500, 3000

CASTING COMBO #1...

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

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

•Daiwa Fuego CT Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/35hugfH

Speed: 7.3:1

CASTING COMBO #2...

•Shimano SLX Casting Rod: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Models: 6'10" Medium, 7'2" Medium Heavy, 7'5" Heavy

•Shimano SLX Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Speed: 7.2:1 (HG)

CASTING COMBO #3...

•Shimano Intenza Casting Rod: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Models: 7'1" Medium heavy, 7'4" Heavy, 7'6" MH Glass

•Shimano Caius Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/2O3Dvuw

Speed: 7.2:1

CASTING COMBO #4...

•St. Croix Mojo Bass Casting Rod: https://bit.ly/3wQ93Zn

Models: 6.8" Medium XF, 7'4" Heavy

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

Speed: 8.1:1

CASTING COMBO #5...

•Dobyns Maverick Casting Rod: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX

Models: 704, 705 Cranking, 735

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

Speed: 7.5:1

SWIMBAIT RODS...

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

•Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

SWIMBAIT REEL...

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

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2022 Buyer's Guide: Best $100 Rod And Reel Combos!

The 2022 Buyer's Guide Series is here!!! Today we're kicking it off with the best $50 fishing rods and $50 fishing reels ($100 per combo). Our goal with 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. Let's go!

If you've never experienced our Holiday Buyer's Guide Series the next few weeks will surprise you! 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. These videos run 7 days per week so forget our regular schedule and get ready for a TON of awesome new content! 

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 even included our favorite models from each line. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items.

COMBO #1...

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 #2...

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: 2000

COMBO #3...

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

Favorite Models: 7' Medium Heavy, 7' Heavy

Reel– Shimano Caius B: http://bit.ly/2O3Dvuw

Favorite Speed: 7.2:1

COMBO #4...

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

Favorite Models: 6'7" Medium, 7'1" Medium Heavy, 7'5" Heavy

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

Favorite Speed: 8.1:1

COMBO #5...

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

Favorite Models: 734, 703, 705 Cranking

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

Favorite Speed: 8.1:1

COMBO #6...

Rod– 13 Fishing Fate Black: https://bit.ly/3xSUZB3

Matt's Popper Rod: 6'7" Medium

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

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

Favorite Speed: 8.1:1

BUDGET LINE FOR SPINNING...

Fluorocarbon– Sunline Super FC: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Braid– Power Pro Spectra: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

BUDGET LINE FOR CASTING...

Fluorocarbon– Seaguar Basix: https://bit.ly/38c1HHr

Braid– Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

UPCOMING VIDEOS...

Tomorrow 11/21: $200 Combos Buyer's Guide

Tuesday 11/22: $300 Combos Buyer's Guide

Wednesday 11/23: $400 Combos Buyer's Guide

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These Fall Tricks Make Fish Bite!

When fish don't want to bite you can still make them react! Forget trying to fool bass into biting and use these tricks to draw a reaction strike instead! There are a handful of key baits that consistently draw reaction strikes, even as Fall begins to fade into Winter. 

Come along for a day on the water as Matt uses speed cranking and soft jerkbaits to trigger a feed response in wary bass. Not every day is a prime fishing day but if you know how to get bass to feed you can catch quality fish in tough conditions.  

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt was using throughout the video. He's included sizes, colors, hooks, as well as the exact rods he used to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

CRANKBAIT...

•R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Clearwater Minnow

GLIDE BAIT...

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

Color: I Know It

ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hogfarmer Tactical Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

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

Baits– Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Dummy Baits– Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Zoom Super Fluke Jr: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Albino

•Jackall Rhythm Wag 3.5: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Color: Prism Shad

•Gamakatsu Superline 2/0 Hook: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK

CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906C CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/3fohguC

SOFT JERKBAIT SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Power Pro Spectra 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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