BUYER'S GUIDE: Best Soft Swimbaits | Boot Tail, Wedge Tail, Line Thru, and Bluegill Swimbaits!

Today's Buyers Guide is all about SOFT SWIMBAITS!! Which boot tails should you try? Is there a wedge tail that gets more bites? What about a line thru vs a traditional harness? Let's find out!!

We love throwing big swimbaits for bass! With so many new baits hanging at your local tackle shop, its hard to know which baits are worth the money. Here are our favorites from all the major categories!

Below you'll find links to the exacts baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as the exact rods we throw them on. 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

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

•$300 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/N-NHeMwI77Q

•$400 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/-H9VEnkSiow

•$500 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/cAtbntQHpv4

•Ultra High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/-4aUElWcGxw

•BFS (Bait Finesse) Guide: https://youtu.be/xaEw2WvkgZA

•Hard Swimbait Guide: https://youtu.be/p9zYUYcU3zk

TOP HOOK BOOT TAILS...

•Osprey 6" Tournament Talon: http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0

Colors: Reverse Hitch, Chartreuse Shad, TW Shad

•Bacca Burrito (Fast Sink): http://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Who Dat, Threadfin Shad

•Bacca Burrito (Medium Sink): http://bit.ly/3AFcV1t

Colors: Tactical Shad, Who Dat

TOP HOOK WEDGE TAILS...

•Huddleston 68 Trout: http://bit.ly/2dj5apG

Colors: Black Gizzard Shad, Green Gizzard Shad

•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: http://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Dirty Silver, Trout

BLUEGILL SOFT BAITS...

•Savage Gear Line Thru Bluegill: http://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Colors: Ghost Gill, Bluegill, Bream

•13 Fishing Coalition Bluegill: http://bit.ly/3pzDsbX

Colors: Natural Bluegill, Natural Sunfish

Recommended Hook– Owner Beast: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

Size: 8/0

•Savage Gear RTF Bluegill: http://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Colors: Ghost Gill, Bluegill, Bream

TREBLE HOOK BOOT TAILS...

•Big Bite Baits B5 Line Thru: http://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Colors: Sunny Shad, Blue Gizzard, Pearly Shad

•Megabass Magdraft (6" and 8"): http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, White Back Shad

WEEDLESS BOOT TAILS...

•Scottsboro Tackle Weedless: http://bit.ly/2Oy7CKH

Size: 6" or 7"

Color: Natural Light, Mullins Madness

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

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad, MB Gizzard

SWIMBAIT LINE...

•Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Sizes: 65 lb - 80 lb

•Sunline Saltimate Fluoro Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

Sizes: 20, 25, 30, 35 lb

•Sunline Saltimate Mono Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

Sizes: 30, 40 lb

HOOKS AND STINGER RIGGING...

•Owner ST–56 (3X Hook): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Sizes: 2 or 1

•Single Strand Wire: http://bit.ly/2s0Mh23

Size: 174, 140, 124 lb

FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

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

JIG HOOK SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Omen Black 8' heavy: https://bit.ly/390GC01

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

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'8" Heavy: http://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Curado 300K (HG): http://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

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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... 

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BUYER'S GUIDE: Swimbait Fishing | Hard Swimbaits, Glide Baits, Wakebaits, Bluegill Baits!

Today's Buyers Guide is all about hard swimbaits!! Which glide baits are best? Which Wakebait should you try? Is there a bluegill swimbait that's better than the rest? And finally, what rod should you use to fish these baits? Let's find out!

We love throwing big swimbaits for bass! We know we aren't alone because has exploded with new swimbaits the past few years! With so many choices, how do you know which baits to trust? We're here to help! These are our top picks from all the major categories. 

Below you'll find links to the exacts baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as the exact rods we throw them on. 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

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

•$500 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/cAtbntQHpv4

•Ultra High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/-4aUElWcGxw

•BFS (Bait Finesse) Guide: https://youtu.be/xaEw2WvkgZA

GLIDE BAITS...

•Baitsanity Explorer: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Color: TW Steelhead, Trout, Shad

•Explorer Hatch Match Tail: http://bit.ly/3sDtrf8

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

Color: Light Trout, Bluegill, Warden Hitch

•GRatt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Color: Adult Trout, Hitch, Light Trout

MULTI JOINT BAITS...

•22nd Century Triple Trout (7" or 8"): http://bit.ly/2E8Up5P

Color: Southern Blue Herring, Bone, Trout

•Mike Bucca's Bull Shad (6" or 7"): http://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

Color: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad

BIG TOPWATER BAITS...

•River2sea Tactical Wake 210: http://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Color: Chrome Gill, Tactical Shad, Copper Carp

•PB Rat 2 Piece: http://bit.ly/2OKJZBH

Color: Bone Brown, Brown Black

•SPRO 8" Floating Trout: http://bit.ly/2cU1x5P

Color: Flat Rainbow, Hitch

BLUEGILL BAITS...

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

Color: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill, RT Crappie

•Mike Bucca Bull Gill: http://bit.ly/2f1ASHn

Color: Bluegill, Dirty Bone

•Baitsanity Gill Glide: http://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Color: Bluegill, Dark Bluegill

HOOK AND RING UPGRADES...

•Owner ST–36 (1X Hook): http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Sizes: 1 or 1/0

•Owner ST–56 (3X Hook): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Sizes: 2, 1, 1/0

•Owner Hyper Wire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Sizes: 5,6,7

•Owner Ultra Wire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/3bQgswL

Sizes: 3, 4, 5

SWIMBAIT LINE...

•Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Sizes: 65 lb - 80 lb

•Sunline Saltimate Fluoro Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

Sizes: 25, 30, 35 lb

•Sunline Saltimate Mono Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

Sizes: 30 40 lb

FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

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

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO #1...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'8" Heavy: http://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Curado 300K (HG): http://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO #2...

Rod– Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: http://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept A3: http://bit.ly/3GLddq8

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... 

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Buyer's Guide: BFS (Bait Finesse System) Rods, Reels, And Lures For Bait Finesse Fishing!

Bait Finesse is here!! If you're wondering what BFS is for, you aren't alone! In today's Buyer's Guide we're covering our favorite BFS rods and reels for casting ultralight presentations with casting gear. Then we're looking at some of our favorite baits for catching fish with this ultra finesse technique. If you're not familiar with BFS the concept is very simple. Essentially, anything you've ever done with a spinning rod, can now be done with a bait caster, and with even more precision. Plus, its a lot of fun!

BFS has been around for decades but has exploded into the US Market in the last 2 years. The arrival of the Shimano Curado BFS Reel opened the door for a wave of anglers to experience BFS without paying the astronomical prices previously required with JDM rod and reel imports. If you've ever been curious about this unique way of fishing, we're here to help!

Below you'll find links to all the rods, reels, and baits discussed in the video. We've included favorite sizes and colors where applicable to make it as easy as possible for you to find the items you want. 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

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

•$300 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/N-NHeMwI77Q

•$400 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/-H9VEnkSiow

•$500 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/cAtbntQHpv4

•Ultra High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/-4aUElWcGxw

BFS REELS... 

•Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

•KastKing Zephyr Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3cy03ij

BFS RODS...

•Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse: https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Models: 7' Light (700) 6'9" Light Fast (691)

•Shimano Zodias: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Model: 7'2" ML (Medium Light)

•Shimano Expride: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Model: 7'2" ML+ (Medium Light+)

•Megabass Destroyer P5: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Z Crank Elseil

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

Model: 864 CBR DF (7'2" MH Deep Flex)

•G Loomis Conquest: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY

Model: 842C MBR

LINES...

Fluorocarbon– Sunline Super FC (6-8 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Braid– Power Pro Spectra (10 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

BFS TEXAS RIGGING... 

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Vader 1/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Heavy Wire Hook– Owner Rig-N-Hook Size 1/0: http://bit.ly/2BnniXN

Light Wire Hook– Owner J-Light Size 1/0: https://bit.ly/3HDg0SH

DROPSHOT RIGGING... 

Hook– Owner Mosquito Light (Size 4 or 6): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight– Swagger Tungsten (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

NED HEADS... 

Micro– Z Man Micro Finesse Shroomz (1/15th): https://bit.ly/3QDdlw7

Tungsten– Swagger Flanders (1/10th): http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Lead– Z Man OG (1/32 - 1/16th): https://bit.ly/3nyFyZc

CRANKBAITS...

•Megabass Z-1 Crank: https://bit.ly/2Y9dkHB

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Wild Craw, Mat Craw 2

•Rapala Ultralight Crank: https://bit.ly/3qSt14V

Colors: Chrome, Shad

•Shimano Macbeth 39 Tiny: https://bit.ly/3xTsnG0

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Ghost Shad, Sleeper Shad

MICRO SWIMBAIT...

Bait– Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

Bait– Megabass 3" Spark Shad: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Color: Real, Albino

Head– Dirty Jigs Guppy (1/8 with 1/0): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

TOPWATER... 

•Evergreen Shower Blows 77.7: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Black Bone, Full Metal

•Owner Cultiva Zip N Ziggy: https://bit.ly/3BTMLuh

Colors: Natural Minnow, Shiner, Brown Trout

•Whopper Plopper 60: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Phantom Shad, Monkey Butt, Bone

•Rapala Ultralight Popper: https://bit.ly/3FzvsNP

Colors: Chrome, Clown, Yellow Perch

•Megabass Grand Siglett: https://bit.ly/3UMyhn6

Colors: Abura Zemi, Lamune Bug, Skeleton Sirius

NED/TEXAS RIG SOFT BAITS... 

•Savage Gear Ned Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper, Mojito

•Z Man TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw

•Zman TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Sprayed Grass, Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw

•Zman TRD TicklerZ: http://bit.ly/2mGyDAC

Colors: Canada Craw, Houdini, The Deal

NED MICRO FINESSE SOFT BAITS...

•Zman Micro Finesse TRD: https://bit.ly/3d8bmBm

Colors: Coppertreuse, Green Pumpkin, The Deal

•Zman Micro Finesse TicklerZ: https://bit.ly/3BIABob

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Hot Snakes

INLINE SPINNER...

•Blue Fox Inline Spinner: https://bit.ly/3qAVlqb

Colors: Shiner, Shad

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

BUYER'S GUIDE: Ultra HIGH END Rod And Reel Combos! The BEST Fishing Gear Money Can Buy!

The Ultimate Rod and Reel buyer’s guide is here!!! G Loomis, Megabass, St. Croix, Shimano, Dobyns, Daiwa, we've got it all! Whether you're a tackle enthusiast, a fisherman interested in a high-end combo, or a newer angler who's just wants to know what's out there, this video is packed with information to educate you about the nicest gear on the market!

High-end gear is amazing! The benefits it has on your fishing are remarkable! The only concern is at these prices, you don’t want to make the wrong purchase! We’re taking all the guess work out and showing you our personal favorite models. Matt and Tim were both tasked with choosing 11 of their favorite high-end rod and reel combos that impacted their fishing this year. 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. 

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES... 

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

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

•$300 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/N-NHeMwI77Q

•$400 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/-H9VEnkSiow

•$500 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/cAtbntQHpv4

TIM'S COMBO #1...

•G Loomis Conquest 902S SJR Spinning: http://bit.ly/2BiGUNi

•Shimano Stella FK 3000: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

MATT'S COMBO #1...

•Shimano Poison Adrena 7'3" MH Casting: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

•Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

TIM'S COMBO #2...

•Shimano Poison Adrena 7' Medium Spinning: https://bit.ly/388U0PD

•Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

MATT'S COMBO #2...

•Megabass P5 Baby Plugging Spinning: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

•Shimano Vanford 2000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

TIM'S COMBO #3...

•G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR Spinning: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

•Shimano Stella FK 2500: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

MATT'S COMBO #3...

•G Loomis NRX+ 901S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

•Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

TIM'S COMBO #4...

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

•Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

MATT'S COMBO #4...

•Megabass Destroyer P5 Tequila Baccarac: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

•Shimano Bantam MGL A: https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

TIM'S COMBO #5...

•St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

•Shimano Antares A: http://bit.ly/2Vz0TRx

MATT'S COMBO #5...

•Shimano Conquest 905C MBR: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY

•Shimano Antares A: http://bit.ly/2Vz0TRx

TIM'S COMBO #6...

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

•Daiwa Steen CT SV TW: https://bit.ly/3esUZjg

MATT'S COMBO #6...

•Daiwa Steen AGS Medium Heavy Heavy: https://bit.ly/3RhFit1

•Shimano Bantam MGL A: https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

TIM'S COMBO #7...

•St. Croix Legend Elite 6'10" Medium XFast: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

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

MATT'S COMBO #7...

•St. Croix Legend Elite 7'6" Medium: http://bit.ly/2pjJWMA

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

TIM'S COMBO #8...

•St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

•Shimano Bantam MGL A: https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

MATT'S COMBO #8...

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

•Shimano Metanium DC: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

TIM'S COMBO #9...

•Dobyns Xtasy 755C Full Grip: http://bit.ly/36fIHCg

•Daiwa Zillion SV TW G: https://bit.ly/3xobPDM

MATT'S COMBO #9...

•Shimano Conquest 842C MBR: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY

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

TIM'S COMBO #10...

•Megabass Destroyer P5 Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

•Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

MATT'S COMBO #10...

•Megabass Triza Dragoon: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au

•Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

TIM'S COMBO #11...

•G Loomis NRX+ 853C JWR: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq

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

MATT'S COMBO #11…

•G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

•Shimano Stella FK 3000: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

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