The 5 Bass Fishing Rods Every Angler Should Have! (Beginner To Advanced)

Are you looking for a fishing rod? This is what you need to know! These are the top 5 fishing rods every fisherman should own! Whether you're a beginner who is just getting started and need to stick to a budget, or you want to buy the best rods the first time, we've got you covered! No matter your skill level or budget, this will help you make an informed decision.

The first 5 rods will cover everything you'll face as a newer angler. The very first rod is extremely universal and will help you throw as many different baits as possible, the next 4 will give you a foundation for virtually any situation you'll face on the water. Whether you're working with a budget, looking for "bang for the buck", or simply want the best, we have a recommendation that will fit your fishing style.

Below you'll find links to the top 5 rods, broken down by price range from budget to enthusiast. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included 3 bonus combos to help you take your fishing to the next level!


TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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


7' MEDIUM SPINNING ROD...

Budget Rod– Dobyns Colt 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/4l2N7l8

Budget Reel– Shimano Sedona FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/2wgh50Z


Mid Price Rod– Daiwa Tatula Cork 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/4f8RRV2

Mid Price Reel– Daiwa Tatula MQ LT: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv


High End Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/388U0PD

High End Reel– Shimano Exsence 2500: https://bit.ly/3UHL2jP


7' – 7'2" MEDIUM CASTING ROD...

Budget Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Budget Reel– Daiwa Tatula X: https://bit.ly/3IPdYDV


Mid Price Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Moderate Fast: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Mid Price Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt


High End Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'1" Medium Extra Fast: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

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


6'8"- 7' MEDIUM LIGHT SPINNING ROD...

Budget Rod– Dobyns Maverick 6'9" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

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


Mid Price Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/4diwkqT

Mid Price Reel– Daiwa Exceler LT 2500: https://bit.ly/4oa5mYG


High End Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/45coLzN

High End Reel– Zenon MGX 2500 Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/3C7KTAd


6'10" – 7'3" MEDIUM HEAVY CASTING ROD...

Budget Rod– Daiwa Aird X 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2Z2JfYG

Budget Reel– Daiwa Aird 80: https://bit.ly/46up5Mx


Mid Price Rod– Cashion Z2 Element 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Mid Price Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT: https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8


High End Rod– G Loomis GLX 7' 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT

High End Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs


7'4" – 7'8" HEAVY CASTING ROD...

Budget Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Budget Reel– Seviin GF: https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ


Mid Price Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'5" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

Mid Price Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX: https://bit.ly/40ltb6s


High End Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS 7'5" MHH: https://bit.ly/3RhFit1

High End Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb


BONUS FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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


BONUS CRANKING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'2" Med Mod: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

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


BONUS BFS COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante 6'7" Light Regular: https://bit.ly/4wr0Ach

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW


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

Don't Make These 4 Fishing Reel Mistakes! ( And The Tricks To Avoid Them )

We've got 4 reel hacks that will change your fishing forever! These tips will help beginners, but they'll help you too! If you're tired of struggling with your reels and your fishing line, stop making these mistakes!

Tim is diving into the details of how he gets maximum performance out of his reels. From how to fill your spools, to tricks with your reel adjustments, these tricks will improve your fishing! Being an excellent caster won't make you a professional angler overnight, but it will put you on the right path.

Below you'll find links to related videos, some of our favorite spinning and casting reels (at different price points), as well as some of the best lines that we trust when we're spooling up our fishing reels. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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


RELATED VIDEO...

•5 Fishing Reel Tricks That Make Fishing Easier: https://youtu.be/UI6kjyBFtg4


FAVORITE FLUOROCARBON LINES...

Inexpensive– Sunline Model FC: https://bit.ly/47bYQIm

Budget– Seaguar Red Label: https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

Power– Sunline SniperFC: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Finesse– Seaguar InvizX: https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y


LEADER MATERIAL...

Finesse– Seaguar Gold Label: https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

Power– Seaguar Grand Max: https://bit.ly/46eb98G

Swimbait Fluoro– Sunline Saltimate Tunageat: https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

Swimbait Mono– Sunline Saltimate Nylon: https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp


MONOFILAMENT LINES...

Budget– Sufix Advance Mono: https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

Mid Price– Seaguar Brawlr: https://bit.ly/4g5NwnJ


BRAIDED LINES...

All Around– Sufix 832 Braid: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Finesse– Seaguar JDM PEX8: https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Sinking– Sunline Almight: https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

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


BAIT CASTING REELS... (HIGH END TO AFFORDABLE)

BFS– (ON SALE): Abu Garcia Zenon LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

Finesse– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

Power– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Affordable– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH


DIGITALLY CONTROLLED BAITCASTERS... (HIGH END TO AFFORDABLE)

•Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/49al91d

•Curado DC 150: https://bit.ly/4ySbtGs

•Abu Garcia Revo SX Voltiq: https://bit.ly/493t4Qq

•Abu Garcia Revo X Voltiq: https://bit.ly/3QmTOFg


POWER SPINNING REELS... (HIGH END TO AFFORDABLE)

•Daiwa Certate 3000: https://bit.ly/35Kclij

•Shimano Twin Power FE 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

•Daiwa Tatula MQ LT 3000: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv

•Shimano Nasci 2500: https://bit.ly/2g278cC


FINESSE SPINNING REELS... (HIGH END TO AFFORDABLE)

•Daiwa Luvias ST 2500: https://bit.ly/459jXLv

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

•Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

Don't Make These 4 Fishing Reel Mistakes! ( And The Tricks To Avoid Them )

We've got 4 reel hacks that will change your fishing forever! These tips will help beginners, but they'll help you too! If you're tired of struggling with your reels and your fishing line, stop making these mistakes!

Tim is diving into the details of how he gets maximum performance out of his reels. From how to fill your spools, to tricks with your reel adjustments, these tricks will improve your fishing! Being an excellent caster won't make you a professional angler overnight, but it will put you on the right path.

Below you'll find links to related videos, some of our favorite spinning and casting reels (at different price points), as well as some of the best lines that we trust when we're spooling up our fishing reels. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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


RELATED VIDEO...

•5 Fishing Reel Tricks That Make Fishing Easier: https://youtu.be/UI6kjyBFtg4


FAVORITE FLUOROCARBON LINES...

Inexpensive– Sunline Model FC: https://bit.ly/47bYQIm

Budget– Seaguar Red Label: https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

Power– Sunline SniperFC: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Finesse– Seaguar InvizX: https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y


LEADER MATERIAL...

Finesse– Seaguar Gold Label: https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

Power– Seaguar Grand Max: https://bit.ly/46eb98G

Swimbait Fluoro– Sunline Saltimate Tunageat: https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

Swimbait Mono– Sunline Saltimate Nylon: https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp


MONOFILAMENT LINES...

Budget– Sufix Advance Mono: https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

Mid Price– Seaguar Brawlr: https://bit.ly/4g5NwnJ


BRAIDED LINES...

All Around– Sufix 832 Braid: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Finesse– Seaguar JDM PEX8: https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Sinking– Sunline Almight: https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

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


BAIT CASTING REELS... (HIGH END TO AFFORDABLE)

BFS– (ON SALE): Abu Garcia Zenon LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

Finesse– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

Power– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Affordable– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH


DIGITALLY CONTROLLED BAITCASTERS... (HIGH END TO AFFORDABLE)

•Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/49al91d

•Curado DC 150: https://bit.ly/4ySbtGs

•Abu Garcia Revo SX Voltiq: https://bit.ly/493t4Qq

•Abu Garcia Revo X Voltiq: https://bit.ly/3QmTOFg


POWER SPINNING REELS... (HIGH END TO AFFORDABLE)

•Daiwa Certate 3000: https://bit.ly/35Kclij

•Shimano Twin Power FE 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

•Daiwa Tatula MQ LT 3000: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv

•Shimano Nasci 2500: https://bit.ly/2g278cC


FINESSE SPINNING REELS... (HIGH END TO AFFORDABLE)

•Daiwa Luvias ST 2500: https://bit.ly/459jXLv

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

•Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

5 Fishing Reel Tricks That Make Fishing Easier!

We've got 5 reel hacks that will change your fishing forever! This isn't just for beginners either, it's for you! Forget what you heard when you started fishing, that's not what we do with our reels at all. If you're tired of struggling with your reels, we've got you covered. From tuning, to line tricks, we're going to show you how to get peak performance from your gear.

Matt is opening up about how he modifies all his reels. From how he sets up a bait caster, to how he spools his reels for success, he's not leaving anything out. He even shows some of the best "bang for the buck" reels from several brands. You don't want to miss this!

Below you'll find links to all the reels in the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included a link to a previous knot video to help you tie the "San Diego Jam" knot effectively.


SAN DIEGO JAM VIDEOS...

•Short Video On The San Diego Jam: https://youtube.com/shorts/-ZPn1wpgZJI

•Full Length Knot Video Including The San Diego Jam: https://youtu.be/MYzIKg4sPWU


MATT'S FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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


BAIT CASTING REELS...

•Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

•Shimano Curado 150 M: https://bit.ly/4odTDs7

•Shimano SLX 70: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

•Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH


SPINNING REELS...

•Shimano Twin Power FE 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

•Daiwa Luvias ST 2000: https://bit.ly/459jXLv

•Shimano Vanford FA 3000: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

•Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

•Shimano Sedona FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/2wgh50Z


POWER FISHING BRAIDED LINE...

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

•Sufix 832: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji


FINESSE BRAIDED LINE...

•Seaguar JDM PEX8: https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

•Sunline Almight: https://bit.ly/4flJrsg


FAVORITE FLUOROCARBON LINES...

Finesse– Daiwa Hidden FC: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

Budget– Seaguar Red Label: https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label: https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


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