BUYER'S GUIDE: BUDGET BAITS THAT REALLY WORK! (PLUS HOOKS AND LINE)

Tired of wasting money on junk lures? Try These! We've searched high and low for the best lures that won't break the bank and still catch a ton of fish. From swimbaits, to worms, to creatures, each of these baits have proven themselves over time, and they're affordable too!

Not all baits are created equal... Some expensive baits are junk and some cheap baits are amazing! We're always looking for budget friendly lures that catch fish and hold up to use. You'll be shocked at which baits make the cut, and which baits don't. These are our favorites budget soft baits for 2024!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and components, in the order we talked about them. We've included our favorite colors and sizes where applicable to make it even easier for you to get the right gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

Buyer's Guide: $100 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/2eCEb3G3VE0

Buyer's Guide: $200 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/AcrTDhtaSQg

Buyer's Guide: $300 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/aFhefLwNHGQ

Buyer's Guide: $500 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/WAgpVnuE800

Buyer's Guide: High End Combos– https://youtu.be/obxNp48IALo

Buyer's Guide: Best Jigs And Jig Trailers– https://youtu.be/OQwFNTORnN4

Buyer's Guide: Best Chatterbaits And Trailers– https://youtu.be/14NqxFIWGgo

Buyer'S Guide: Alabama Rigs– https://youtu.be/wPm3izTumxk

Buyer's Guide: Spinnerbaits– https://youtu.be/eQvFnnfj3sw

Buyer's Guide: Strolling– https://youtu.be/EVnMJWMtZhE

Buyer's Guide: Ned Rig– https://youtu.be/h6412dxtzHE

Buyer's Guide: Dropshot– https://youtu.be/nc-wdUrA-BA

BUDGET BAITS...

•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Smokin Shad, Albino

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin Goby

•MissileBaits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Colors: Fishaliscious, Goby Bite

•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Yum Dinger 5" Stick Bait: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Colors: Bama Magic, Elders Magic

•Megabass Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Size: 3", 1/2 oz

Colors: Haze, Wakasagi

•Netbait T Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug, Red Bug

•Storm Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Size: 3" or 3.5"

Color: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad

•MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Colors: Super Bug, Copper Chopper

•Big Bite Baits Flying Squirrel: https://bit.ly/2sn1FaT

Colors: Tilapia, Tilapia Magic

HOOKS AND TERMINAL...

•Big Bite Baits Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/42dOUvH

Size: 3/16 oz

•VMC Ike Approved Wacky: https://bit.ly/35Gtj31

•VMC Ike Approved Bulk Pack: https://bit.ly/3LuzxJg

Favorite Size: 1/0

•Owner All Purpose Bait Hook: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Favorite Size: 3/0 - 4/0

•Hayabusa Finesse Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/41UPoqT

Favorite Size: 2, 3

FISHING LINE...

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

Favorite Sizes: 12 lb, 15 lb

•Sunline Model FC Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/47bYQIm

Favorite Sizes: 12 lb, 15 lb

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

BUYER'S GUIDE: DROPSHOT FISHING! (WORMS, RODS, AND TERMINAL TACKLE)

Today's Buyers Guide is all about dropshotting for bass! Dropshot fishing is a core technique that every serious angler needs to master. Today we're exploring how different worms create different actions to help you catch fish in varying conditions. We're also exploring rods and terminal tackle that shine with this technique.

Dropshot fishing is very simple. Suspend a worm (or other plastic) above your weight and shake it to draw fish in. But that's just the beginning of this giant category! There are different worm shapes and styles, different hook shapes and wire sizes, and that's before we get into the rods and equipment. Today the guys are breaking down their favorite baits for different situations and explaining how each one should be rigged.

Below you'll find links to the baits, terminal tackle, and rods we showed throughout the video. We've listed them in the order they appeared and included favorite sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

Buyer's Guide: $200 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/AcrTDhtaSQg

Buyer's Guide: $300 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/aFhefLwNHGQ

Buyer's Guide: High End Rods And Reels– https://youtu.be/obxNp48IALo

Buyer's Guide: Best Chatterbaits And Trailers– https://youtu.be/14NqxFIWGgo

Buyer's Guide: Alabama Rigs– https://youtu.be/wPm3izTumxk

Buyer's Guide: Strolling– https://youtu.be/EVnMJWMtZhE

Buyer's Guide: Ned Rig– https://youtu.be/h6412dxtzHE

PADDLE TAIL WORMS...

•Big Bite Baits Scentsation Smasher: https://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Bully, Smashed Goby, Smoke Black Purple

•MIssileBaits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Size: 4"

Colors: Fishalicious, Goby Bite

STRAIGHT WORMS...

•Missile Baits Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Size: 6"

Colors: PB&J Time, Watermelon Violet, Hammer Emoji

•Netbait Flat Sided Shad: https://bit.ly/3OBN9AW

Size: 5.5"

Colors: Green Pumpkin/Watermelon Lam, Killer G, Shiner

FINESSE PROFILE WORMS...

•Reins Bubbling Shaker: https://bit.ly/3OMsKMs

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Natural Pro Blue

•Great Lakes Finesse Drop Minnow: https://bit.ly/4fn640d

Size: 3.25"

Colors: Crush Shad, Green Pumpkin, Gizzard Shad

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Minnow: https://bit.ly/3yAOQfo

Size: 2.75"

Colors: Moon Dust, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Big Limit

JDM BAITS...

•GeeCrack Bellows Shad: https://bit.ly/3E4zVdl

Size: 2.8" - 3.8"

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Blue, AJ's Juice

•OSP Dice Rubber: https://bit.ly/4e0DII9

Colors: Fred's Candy, Smoke Lemon, Suji Ebi

DROPSHOT HOOKS...

Light Wire– Owner Mosquito Light (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Heavy Wire– BKK DSS Worm Hook (Size 1/0): https://bit.ly/41YruKp

Weedless– Owner Cover Shot (Size 1/0): https://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

Heavy Cover– Owner Cover Shot HD (Size 2/0): https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

TERMINAL BOX...

•Spro Terminal Box: https://bit.ly/3L9Y03F

Size: X-Large

DROPSHOT WEIGHTS...

•Xzone Tungsten Skinny Weight: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

Sizes: 3/16 - 1/4 oz

•Reins Tungsten Tie–On Skinny Weight: https://bit.ly/3trRvVU

Sizes: 3/16 - 3/8 oz

•Xzone Teardrop Weights: https://bit.ly/3HgdcMM

Size: 3/16 - 1/4 oz

FAVORITE DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Stella FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BANG FOR THE BUCK DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10"" ML: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

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

Line– Power Pro Braid 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

CASTING DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

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

BUYER'S GUIDE: NED RIGS (NEW BAITS, HEADS, AND GEAR)

In today's Buyers Guide we're diving into Ned Rigs! The Ned Rig changed finesse fishing forever. This simple technique catches fish throughout the country, including your local lake. From shallow to deep, lake to river, the Ned Rig is a fish catcher!

The Ned Rig has become a staple bass fishing category. With hundreds of "ned baits" on the market, it's hard to know which baits to invest your time into. We've done the hard work and narrowed it down to a handful of baits, then gone further and divided them into unique categories.

Below you'll find links to our favorite baits, heads, and equipment. We've even included our favorite sizes and colors where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

Buyer's Guide: Best Jigs And Jig Trailers– https://youtu.be/OQwFNTORnN4

Buyer's Guide: Best Chatterbaits And Trailers– https://youtu.be/14NqxFIWGgo

Buyer's Guide: $100 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/2eCEb3G3VE0

Buyer's Guide: $200 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/AcrTDhtaSQg

Buyer's Guide: $300 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/aFhefLwNHGQ

Buyer's Guide: $500 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/WAgpVnuE800

Buyer's Guide: High End Combos– https://youtu.be/obxNp48IALo

Buyer'S Guide: Alabama Rigs– https://youtu.be/wPm3izTumxk

Buyer's Guide: Spinnerbaits– https://youtu.be/eQvFnnfj3sw

Buyer's Guide: Strolling– https://youtu.be/EVnMJWMtZhE

STRAIGHT TAIL NED RIG BAITS...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin Goby

•Yamamoto 3" Ned Floater: https://bit.ly/3BIjwL2

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pump Watermelon Lam

NED BAITS WITH TAIL MOVEMENT...

•Missile Baits Ned Bomb: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Colors: Bluetonium Green Pump Core, Wtrmln Red Core

•XZone Ned Zone: https://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Colors: 309, Natural Goby, Violet Secret

•Duo Realis Wriggle ND Slim: https://bit.ly/3PQtGQq

Colors: BTM Dweller, Tube Worm

•TRD FattyZ: https://bit.ly/3y5A2EU

Colors: Green Pumpkin Goby, TW Midnight, TW Bruiser

•Reins RND Fat Ned Worm: https://bit.ly/2m4Y26y

Colors: Smokey Madness #2, Margarita Mutilator

UNIQUE NED BAITS...

•Reins 2.5" Ring Craw: https://bit.ly/3U0OQvC

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU

Colors: Black Blue Flake/Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Colors: Grass Craw, Big Limit, Tilapia

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

Colors: Mojito, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper

NED RIG HEADS...

•ZMan Ned Lockz HD: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Size: 1/10 oz

•ZMan Ned Lockz EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Size: 1/10 oz

•BKK Silent Chaser Draggin Ned: https://bit.ly/3ZvTJ2g

Size: 1/16 - 1/8 oz with #1

HIGH END NED COMBO...

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

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

Line– Seaguar 832 Braid (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BANG FOR THE BUCK NED COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" ML: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Vanford FA 2500: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET NED COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" ML: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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

BUYER'S GUIDE: STROLLING, JIG AND MINNOW, HEAD DESIGNS, AND RODS!

Fishing minnow plastics on a jighead continues to sweep bass fishing! Here's why! While this technique isn't new, advancements in forward facing sonar have caused a huge resurgence. That said, you DO NOT NEED ELECTRONICS to fish these presentations effectively! They work equally well on the shores of a pond, as they do for offshore suspended fish.

Today we're covering the most effective baits for "mid strolling" and "bottom strolling". Both methods are incredibly effective and after today, you'll understand how to apply them to your fishing. Every brand in the fishing industry is hustling to add a bait to this category, but there are key baits that stand out from the crowd and consistently catch fish in a variety of conditions.

Below you'll find links to all the gear the guys discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and equipment where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DEDICATED STROLLING VIDEO...

Jig And Minnow Fishing– https://youtu.be/5Gz4rap0DpE

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

Buyer's Guide: Best Jigs And Jig Trailers– https://youtu.be/OQwFNTORnN4

Buyer's Guide: Best Chatterbaits And Trailers– https://youtu.be/14NqxFIWGgo

Buyer's Guide: $100 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/2eCEb3G3VE0

Buyer's Guide: $200 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/AcrTDhtaSQg

Buyer's Guide: $300 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/aFhefLwNHGQ

Buyer's Guide: $500 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/WAgpVnuE800

Buyer's Guide: High End Combos– https://youtu.be/obxNp48IALo

Buyer'S Guide: Alabama Rigs– https://youtu.be/wPm3izTumxk

Buyer's Guide: Spinnerbaits– https://youtu.be/eQvFnnfj3sw

FULL SIZE BAITS...

•Deps 5" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: Purple Shad, Silver Shad

•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard, Electric Shad

•Rapala Crush City Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Tennessee Shad

FINESSE BAITS...

•Hog Farmer 4” Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad, Blizzard Gizzard

•Yamamoto Scope Shad: https://bit.ly/3MVUjBH

Colors: Natural Shad, Sexy Shad

•Duo Realis BR Fish: https://bit.ly/3Twy751

Colors: Seguro KataKuchi, Smokey Magic

•Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard, Electric Shad

•Great Lakes Finesse Hover Minnow: https://bit.ly/3YkWsgL

Colors: Iridescent, Gizzard Shad, Crush Shad

•Raid Fish Roller: https://bit.ly/3GMrpAg

Colors: Clear Wakasagi, Fish Skin Jewel Wakasagi

OVERSIZE BAITS...

•Damiki 7” Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: American Shad, PB Silver, Tennessee Shad

GRAPH SHADZ…

•ZMan Graph Shadz: https://bit.ly/3Spu6xP

Colors: Electric Shad, Bad Shad, Tennessee Shad

Size: 1/4 - 3/8 oz

UNIQUE HEADS...

•Duo Realis BR Head: https://bit.ly/3MV2y0C

Sizes: 1/10 - 3/16 oz

•Great Lakes Finesse Sneaky Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/46piwbK

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz

•Great Lakes Finesse Hanging Jig Head: https://bit.ly/3yf7fOI

Size: 3/16 - 1/4 oz

OUR FAVORITE HEADS…

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/4 - 3/8 oz, 1/0 - 3/0 Hook

•Owner Range Roller: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz

•Gamakatsu Horizon LG: https://bit.ly/3QklyHO

Size: 5/32 oz, 3/0 Hook

TUNGSTEN JIGHEADS…

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten Guppy: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 - 3/8 oz

•Queen Tackle Strolling Rolling Head: https://bit.ly/4eX7NIP

Size: 1/4 oz

HIGH END STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 6'10" Med+ Extra Fast: https://bit.ly/4c0fQmq

Reel– Shimano Stella FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

Line– Sunline Almight Braid (16 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

MAIN STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" MHSB: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Medium Heavy Extra Fast

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

Line– Sufix 832 (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Power Pro Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

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