2025 BUYER'S GUIDE: The Best High End Rod And Reel Combos For Bass Fishing!
Extreme Sensitivity! Ultra light reels! Welcome to the world of high end tackle! Whether you're a tackle nut, a serious angler thinking about investing in your first high–end combo, or a newer fisherman who's just wants to see what's out there, this video is packed with information for you! Come along as we check out the best high end rods and reels on the market!
There are many reasons to purchase high end rods and reels. Some anglers purchase them for the durability, others for sensitivity, and still others for the feather light weight. Whatever your reason, you know that high end gear is amazing! Today we’re eliminating all the guess work and showing you our personal favorite models for bass fishing. You can see both Tim and Matt's unique fishing styles come out in the gear they choose, as well as in the information they pour out about the pairings.
Below you’ll find links to every combo the guys show in the video. We’ve listed them in the order they were discussed by the anglers, to help you find the exact combo you’re searching for. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
SPINNING COMBOS (lowest to Highest)...
Rod– Shimano Expride B: https://bit.ly/47Cdeee
Favorite Models: 6'10" MH, 7'4" M+
Reel– Shimano Sustain: https://bit.ly/47SJ3R6
Favorite Size: 2500
Rod– Shimano Champion Extreme HP: https://bit.ly/29OVnDa
Favorite Models: 7' Light (701), 7'4" Med Light (742)
Reel– Shimano Twin Power FE: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5
Favorite Size: 3000
Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite: https://bit.ly/2pjJWMA
Favorite Models: 6'10" ML, 7'6" Medium
Reel– Daiwa Luvias ST: https://bit.ly/459jXLv
Favorite Size: 2000SS–H
Rod– G Loomis GLX: https://bit.ly/2A6HH3O
Favorite Models: 891S JWR, 892S JWR
Reel– Shimano Exsence A: https://bit.ly/4oBLYnM
Favorite Size: 2500
CASTING COMBOS (lowest to Highest)...
Rod– Shimano Expride B: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Favorite Models: 7'2" ML, 6'10" Medium, 7'4" Heavy
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Speed: HG (7.1:1)
Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer JDM Models: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer USA Models: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD
Favorite Models: Oneten Stick (JDM), Daemos (USA), Mark 56 (USA)
Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL: https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Speed: HG (7.4:1)
Rod– Fenwick Elite: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb
Models: 7'1" Medium, 7'3" Medium Heavy
Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon X: https://bit.ly/4klsOju
Speed: 8.3:1
Rod– G Loomis GLX: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Models: 843C MBR, 844C MBR
Reel– Shimano DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs
Speed: 7.1:1
Rod– Dobyns Xtasy: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg
Models: 7''5" Mag Heavy (755), 7'5" Heavy (754)
Reel– Daiwa Mangetsu: https://bit.ly/3YwWAZK
Speed: 7.3:1
Rod– St. Croix Legend X2: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ
Models: 7'4" Heavy, 7'3" Medium Heavy, 6'8" Medium
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Speed: HG (7.1:1)
SWIMBAIT COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Outlier Series: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT
Favorite Models: 7'9" MH+, 7'11" Heavy+
Reel– Shimano Calcutta Conquest MD: https://bit.ly/3ZBEK5p
Speed: 7.5:1
BAIT FINESSE COMBOS...
Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Model: Pop X Stick, Kasumi Six Eleven
Reel– Daiwa PX BF70: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0
Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon: https://bit.ly/49WVp8U
Models: 7'1" Medium Light, 7'1" Medium Mod
Reel– Zenon MG LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW
Speed: 8.3:1
PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...
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•Best Chatterbaits– https://youtu.be/NaLpakzewTs
•Best Spinnerbaits/A Rigs– https://youtu.be/ipLAgQwf_t0
•Best Fishing Rods– https://youtu.be/d4sEMLCcETs
•Best Entry Level Combos– https://youtu.be/4O2ewrZzuJw
•Best Budget Baller Combos– https://youtu.be/sTtrvJ6xPYE
•Best "Affordable" Combos– https://youtu.be/HU5KG3rENDA
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