BUYER'S GUIDE: BEST CASTING REELS (Budget To Enthusiast)

The 2023 Buyer's Guide Series is here!!! Today we're kicking it off with the best casting reels for every situation! From budget friendly to high end, full size to bait finesse, these are the best fishing reels we've found from around the industry! Our goal with these guides is to help you make educated decisions when purchasing fishing tackle, as well as to help your loved ones shop for you during the holiday season. Let's get started!!

If you've never experienced our Holiday Buyer's Guide Series the next few weeks are going to be fun! Every year we take time just before the holidays to film these videos to help anglers like you make educated decisions about rods, reels, and tackle. This year we're starting with casting and spinning reels, then swimbaits, then tackle storage. After that, we begin covering all the major bait categories, before finally culminating at the rod and reel combo guides! We hope you're ready!!

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 reels in today's video, along with some of the related gear we mentioned. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items.

PREVIOUS YEAR'S ROD AND REEL 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

LOWEST COST CASTING REELS...

•Daiwa CC 80: https://bit.ly/34ltqP9
•Shimano Caius: https://bit.ly/2O3Dvuw
•Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

BUDGET FRIENDLY CASTING REELS...

•13 Fishing Modus C2: https://bit.ly/3HJdwnR

Preferred Speed: 8:1

•Shimano SLX A: https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Preferred Speed: 7.2:1 (HG)

•Daiwa Fuego: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Preferred Speed: 7.3:1 (HS)

•Lews Speed Spool LFS: https://bit.ly/2xEElEw

Preferred Speed: 7.5:1 (SH)

•Seviin GF: https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Preferred Speed: 7.3:1

SHIMANO SMALL FRAME REELS...

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

•Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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

SHIMANO FULL FRAME REELS...

•Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

•Shimano Curado 200 M (HG): https://bit.ly/2acRpsK

DAIWA SMALL FRAME REELS...

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

•Daiwa Tatula SV TW 70: https://bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ

DAIWA FULL FRAME REELS...

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

•Daiwa Tatula 100: https://bit.ly/3P1CbGz

13 FISHING REELS...

•13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

•13 Fishing Concept A2: https://bit.ly/36XlOVs

LEWS REELS...

•Lews KVD LFS: https://bit.ly/3BwkvMA

BFS REELS...

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

•Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

•KastKing Kestrel: https://bit.ly/3Or8X4W

FLUOROCARBON LINE...

•Seaguar Basix: https://bit.ly/38c1HHr

Preferred Size: 15 lb

•Sunline Super FC: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Preferred Size: 12 lb

BRAIDED LINE...

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

Preferred Size: 50 lb

•Sufix 131: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Preferred Size: 40 lb

REEL COVERS...

•13 Fishing Skull Cap: https://bit.ly/37oWmIL

•Rod Glove Neoprene Cover: https://bit.ly/3QNcpYE

UPCOMING VIDEOS...

Tomorrow 11/22 – Spinning Reels

Thursday 11/23 – Soft Swimbaits

Friday 11/24 – Hard Swimbaits

Monday 11/27 – Tackle Storage

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

Don't Make These Fishing Line Mistakes! ( How To Avoid Them )

Who makes the best fishing line?! Which one should you use?? Does it matter for different techniques? Let's start simple for beginner anglers then dive in deep for advanced anglers! From Monofilmanet to Copolymer, Fluorocarbon to Braid, we're covering all the different lines and explaining the advantages of each!

Each style of line has benefits. Monofilament is inexpensive, strong, and easy to use. Fluorocarbon has incredible abrasion resistance and is incredibly clear. Braided line provides power in an incredibly thin package. While all of these lines have amazing benefits, they also provide challenges that need to be overcome. Understanding which line to throw for different techniques will improve your overall fishing experience. The majority of break offs, foul ups, and backlashes are a direct result of mistakes in line selection.

Below you'll find links to the exact line Tim discussed in the video. We've separated them into different categories, based on price. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

MONOFILAMENT...

Basic– Trilene Big Game: https://bit.ly/3361fGi

Quality– Sufix Advance: https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

Best– Maxima Ultra Green: https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

FLUOROCARBON...

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

Quality– Sunline Super FC: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Best– Sunline ShooterFC: https://bit.ly/306CJ5Q

BRAIDED LINE...

Basic– Power Pro: https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Quality– Power Pro Maxcuatro: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Best– Sufix 131: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

SPECIALTY LINES...

•Colored Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

•High Visibility Braid (Pink): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

•Fluorocarbon Shock Leader: https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

•Monofilament Shock Leader: https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

•Fluorocarbon For Crankbaits: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

•Fluorocarbon For Flipping: https://bit.ly/3clXxt2

ACCESSORIES...

Plano Spool Box: https://bit.ly/30VngVs

Sunline Line Bag: https://bit.ly/47aRGnu

Maxima Spool Band (With Cutter): https://bit.ly/3ltXzDD

HOW WE TIE OUR KNOTS...

Knot Video: https://youtu.be/MYzIKg4sPWU

LINE SIZE RECOMMENDATIONS BY TECHNIQUE...

Dropshot– 10 lb Braid or 6 lb Fluorocarbon

Crankbait– 12–17 lb Fluorocarbon or 20–30 lb Braid

Topwater– 40 lb Braid or 15 lb Mono

Frog– 50–65 lb Braid

Jig– 50 lb Braid, 15–20 lb Fluorocarbon, 15–20 lb Mono Leader

Ned Rig– 8 lb Braid or 6 lb Fluorocarbon

Senko– 30 lb Braid, 10–15 lb Mono leader, 12 lb fluorocarbon

Shakey Head– 20 lb Braid, 10–12 lb fluorocarbon, 10 lb mono leader

Spnnerbait/Chatterbait– 15–20 lb fluorocarbon, 40–50 lb Braid

Big Swimbait– 80 lb braid, 25–35 lb mono or fluorocarbon leader

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

Fishing Metal Baits For Cold Water Bass! (All The Tricks)

There's more than one way to fish these lures, you might be surprised! If you're not using these lures right now, you're blowing it! Blade baits, Tail Spins, and Spoons are all amazing cold water presentations. Long after bass stop eating other presentations (or move too deep for them to be effective) Metal baits keep getting bit.

The blade bait is by far the most popular lure in this category. Northern anglers in particular are very familiar with its effectiveness. You might be surprised however by the different ways you can fish a tail spinner and spoon. All of these presentations will be effective from now until Spring if you learn how to adapt them to changing water temperatures.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we discussed throughout the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and hook upgrades for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BLADE BAITS...

•Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Ayu

•Megabass Vibration X Dyna Response: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu

VAULT BLADE BAIT UPGRADES...

Split Rings– Owner Hyperwire: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Sizes: 2 and 3 (3 on tail and head, 2 on belly)

Hooks– Owner STX 38: http://bit.ly/2oNIeCD

Size: 6

TAIL SPINNERS...

•Jackall Deracoup: http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Size: 1/2 - 1 oz

Color: Clear Shad, Dera Shad, Silver

•Damiki Axe Blade: http://bit.ly/2w2uB9t

Size: 1 oz

Color: Holo Real Shad, Black Holo, Bream

•Freedom Tackle Kilter Blade: https://bit.ly/3pIBMws

Size: 3/4 oz

Color: Black Shad, Sexy Shad

JIGGING SPOONS...

•Blade Runner Duh Spoon: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Sizes: 1 3/4 oz, 3/4 oz

Colors: UV Sierra, UV Morning Dawn, UV Fried Chicken

BLADE RUNNER UPGRADES...

Hook– Owner ST 56: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Size: 2

Swivel– Spro Power Swivel: http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Size: 2

FLUTTER SPOONS...

•Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Size: 1 1/8 oz

Colors: Purple Threadfin, Shattered Glass Holo Silver, Gizzard Shad

BLADE/TAIL SPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sunline FC Fluorocarbon (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

HIGH END SPOON COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

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

Line– Sunline FC Fluorocarbon (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

MID PRICED SPOON COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Muse II 7'6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/45or55h

Reel– Shimano Curado 200 DC (HG): https://bit.ly/3QMMb6o

Line– Sunline FC Fluorocarbon (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

How To Catch Bass During The Fall To Winter Transition (Cold Water Bass Fishing)

If you're throwing the same old baits, you're going to struggle during this transition!! Catching fish can be tricky this time of year! Some anglers are catching big fish every trip out while others are catching nothing at all. The difference is a combination of the baits they're using and their ability to trigger a feed response.

Its time to get out of your comfort zone! Focus your attention on aggressive baits like speed cranking, jerkbaits, A-rigs, and blade baits to get consistent bites. If you insist on slow fishing, focus on key baits like jigs and ned rigs to keep getting bit. This time of year can be amazing, you just have to branch out to find those key bites.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we're using, including our favorite colors and sizes. We've also included the key rods and reels we use to throw them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FOOTBALL JIGS...

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

Color: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

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

Color: Cinn blk purp, Green Pump Purp copper

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/2d7SpgG

Color: Green Pumpkin Black

Head– Gamakatsu Football Jighead: https://bit.ly/2CTXHHt

Size: 3/8 oz

NED BAITS...

•Zman Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Color: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby

•Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Color: Margarita Mutilator

•Swagger Tungsten Flanders Head: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Size: 1/10th oz

SPEED CRANKBAITS...

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Clearwater Minnow, True Shad, Mirrored Minnow

•Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Color: Sexy Ayu, MB Gizzard

ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hogfarmer Tactical Mini Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

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

Baits– Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

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

JERKBAIT…

•Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Mat Shad, Ito Clear Laker

BLADE BAITS...

•Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Ayu

•Megabass Vibration X Dyna Response: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu

UNDERSPIN...

Bait– Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad

Head– Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz

BIG SWIMBAITS...

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

Colors: Dirty Silver, Trout

•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Hitch

•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Colors: Bone, Threadfin Shad

ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb FC: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BLADE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" ML: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET SPEED CRANKING 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 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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