ICAST GEAR REVIEW: The Best Rods, Reels, And Baits of 2025!
Here are the "best of the best" from ICAST 2025! These rods, reels, and baits, stole the show! From high end rods to budget reels, micro craw baits to big glide baits, there was a ton of exciting new gear to check out! Let's take a look!
It's easy to be overwhelmed by all the new gear at ICAST. It's hard to tell what will help your fishing, and what will just empty your wallet. Instead of risking your hard earned money on mystery gear, let us cut through the hype and show you the real stand outs! Expect a 2nd review video in the coming months to cover additional baits and gear as they become available for purchase and testing.
Below, You'll find links to all the baits and equipment in today's video, listed in the order they appeared. 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.
TATULA RODS...
•Daiwa Tatula Cork Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/45setg4
•Daiwa Tatula Cork Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/4f8RRV2
ST. CROIX RODS...
•St. Croix Legend X2 Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ
•St. Croix Legend X2 Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/4farXAh
SPINNING REELS...
•Shimano Exsence Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/3UHL2jP
Favorite Size: 2500
•Daiwa Luvias ST Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/459jXLv
Favorite Size: 2000
CASTING REELS...
•Daiwa Tatula X: https://bit.ly/3IPdYDV
Favorite Speed: 7.1:1
•Shimano Curado 150 M: https://bit.ly/4odTDs7
Favorite Speed: 7.4:1
•Seviin GX: https://bit.ly/4octPMZ
Favorite Speed: 7.3:1
CHATTERBAIT...
•Zman Micro Max Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/4odPVyC
Favorite Colors: Black Blue, Bluegill, Spot Remover
DUO REALIS HARDBAIT...
•Duo Realis Mido Pico: https://bit.ly/45ao366
Favorite Colors: Ghost Pearl, Ivory Halo, Morning Dawn
Great Lakes Finesse Micro Baits...
•Micro Snack Craw: https://bit.ly/4lOsTgf
Colors: Brown Pumpkin Special, Green Pumpkin Float
•Micro Juvy Craw Tube: https://bit.ly/4fdTgKd
Colors: Brown Pumpkin Special, Motor Oil
•Mini Pro Tube Head: https://bit.ly/41C1W6g
Hook Size: 1
KARASHI COLORS...
•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7
Ghost Color: See–Through Shad
Solid Color: Glitz Shad
Bluegill Color: Juvy Gill
GIANT DOG X COLORS...
•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE
Chrome Color: Spot Light Shad
Bone Color: Bone Python
Bluegill Color: Juvy Gill
MEGABASS SOFT BAIT...
•Megabass Haze ST: https://bit.ly/4l1S2Tq
Colors: Moroko, Live Wakasagi, Tennessee Shad
GLIDE BAIT...
•Baitsanity Chimera Shad 11.5": https://bit.ly/3U1em4P
Colors: Ghost Gizzard Shad, Hatchery Trout, Gizzard Shad
DIRTY JIGS...
•Weekender Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/3HbHUtx
Colors: Alabama Bream, Tactical Shad
•Weekender Casting Jig: https://bit.ly/40GfPRE
Colors: Supermatt Brown, The Go To
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
