Spring Gear Review! The Hottest Bass Fishing Baits And Gear Of 2026!
This gear review is packed with incredible baits and tackle! With the Bassmaster Classic behind us, it's time to explore all the awesome new gear that's come to market for Spring! From a high end reel, to a new line of rods, and a whole lot of baits, this gear review is packed with awesome gear for bass fishing!
There were so many products launched around the Classic, it will make your head spin! How do you even know where to start? What is worth buying and what is a waste of money? We're here to help! We've put in the time to find the very best baits and gear that stand out from the crowd this Spring.
Below you'll find links to the exact gear discussed in the video. We've included favorite colors, models, and sizes where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
IMX PRO CASTING RODS...
•G Loomis IMX Pro Jig And Worm Rods: https://bit.ly/41Geqe9
Favorite Models...
•853C JWR (7'1" Medium Heavy)
•894C JWR (7'5" Heavy)
•G Loomis IMX Pro Mag Bass Rods: https://bit.ly/41lfbZW
Favorite Models...
•823C MBR (6'10" Medium Heavy)
•843C MBR (7' Medium Heavy)
•844C MBR (7' Heavy)
•G Loomis IMX Pro Bait Finesse Rod: https://bit.ly/4e9Lane
IMX PRO SPINNING RODS...
•G Loomis IMX Pro Dropshot Rods: https://bit.ly/4bYRVa3
Favorite Models...
•822S DSR (6'10" Medium+)
•862S DSR (7'2" Medium+)
•G Loomis IMX Pro Jig And Worm Rods: https://bit.ly/4t1wBH7
Favorite Models...
•871S JWR (7'3" Medium Light)
•852S JWR (7'1" Medium)
•G Loomis IMX Pro Spin Jig Rods: https://bit.ly/4tyzfUv
•842S SJR (7' Medium)
SPINNING REEL...
•Shimano Vanquish Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/4sAmR5X
Favorite Size: 2500 SHG
FISHING LINE...
•Berkley GinClear: https://bit.ly/4si6sCz
Favorite Sizes: 12, 15, 20 lb
•Seaguar Carbon Ultra: https://bit.ly/4sl6s4G
Favorite Sizes: 12, 15, 17 lb
TACKLE MANAGEMENT...
•BKK OCD Tackle Management (SMALL): https://bit.ly/4ciKCsJ
•BKK OCD Fully Loaded Box: https://bit.ly/46ph2OI
•BKK Hook And Accessory Boxes: https://bit.ly/3Yl2TQN
SOFT JERKBAIT...
•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/4buE4qx
Favorite Sizes: 3.5" and 5"
Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Smelt, Pro Blue Red Pearl
•BKK Armor Point Offset Worm Hook: https://bit.ly/48hOoBq
Size For 3.5 Whiplash: 1/0
SWIMBAIT...
•Nomad Dozer Paddletail Swimbait: https://bit.ly/4cciSpA
Favorite Colors: Astro, Sandy Pearl
SPY BAIT...
•Great Lakes Finesse Stay Pinned Spybait: https://bit.ly/41mpM6J
Favorite Colors: Ghost Shad, Ghost Perch, Morning Dawn
SPINNERBAIT...
•Megabass SV–3 Single Willow: https://bit.ly/4t1jYvN
Colors: Hasu, Pearl Shad, Wakasagi
SPOONS...
•Nichols Duh Spoon 2.0: https://bit.ly/4iGlkrd
Favorite Sizes: 3/8 and 1/2 oz
Favorite Colors: Sierra, Tactical Shad, Shattered Glass
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
