2025 BUYER'S GUIDE: The Finest Rods And Reels Money Can Buy! Enthusiast Tackle!

The Ultimate Rod and Reel buyer’s guide is here! Let's dive into the most expensive fishing gear you can get! G Loomis, Megabass, St. Croix, Shimano, Daiwa, we've got it all! Whether you're a tackle enthusiast, a fisherman investing in a high-end combo, or a newer angler that wants to see what's out there, this video is packed with information to educate you about the finest gear on the market!

High–end gear is amazing! The benefits to your fishing are numerous when the budget is removed and every price is considered. Of course, at this price, you don't want to purchase a dud, so we’re taking all the guesswork out of this gear. We're showing you our personal favorite models and explaining what makes each model stand out from the rest.

Below you’ll find links to every combo discussed. We’ve listed them in the order we show them, and included our favorite models, reel speeds, or reel sizes for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


SPINNING COMBOS... (lowest price to highest price)

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

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

Favorite Models: 852S JWR, 901S SJR, 902S SJR

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

Favorite Size: 2500


Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme: https://bit.ly/37UhrKR

Favorite Models: 7' Medium, 7'6" Medium

Reel– Daiwa Certate LT: https://bit.ly/35Kclij

Favorite Size: 3000 XHD–XH


Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion: https://bit.ly/4nxU53D

Favorite Models: Lycaon LD, Tsubamegaeshi

Reel– Daiwa Exist G LT: https://bit.ly/453vyds

Favorite Size: 2500 XH


Rod– G Loomis Conquest SJR: https://bit.ly/2BiGUNi

Favorite Models: 902S SJR, 843S SJR

Reel– Shimano Stella FK: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

Favorite Size: 2500 HG


CASTING COMBOS... (lowest price to highest price)

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ Mag Bass Casting: https://bit.ly/2SuZG15

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ Jig and Worm Casting: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq

Favorite Models: 843C MBR, 844C MBR, 852C JWR

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50: https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Favorite Speed: HG 7.4:1


Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

Favorite Models: 7'4" Heavy, 6'8" Medium, 7'1" Medium Heavy

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–X: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0

Favorite Speed: 8.3:1


Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS Casting: https://bit.ly/3RhFit1

Favorite Models: 7'2" Moving Bait Versatile, 7'5" Bottom Contact

Reel– Daiwa Steez 70 CT SV TW: https://bit.ly/3esUZjg

Favorite Speed: 8.1:1


Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A

Favorite Models: Elsiel, The Destruction, Oneten Stick Evolution

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

Speed: HG 7.1:1


Rod– G Loomis Conquest Casting: https://bit.ly/2iL1PAY

Favorite Models: 843C MBR, 844C MBR, 905C MBR

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

Speed: HG 7.1:1


Rod– Shimano Poison Ultima: https://bit.ly/3OfNBGe

Favorite Models: 6'10" Medium, 7'4" Medium Heavy

Reel– Shimano Antares 100 B: https://bit.ly/2Vz0TRx

Favorite Speed: 7.4:1


PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•Best Jigs– https://youtu.be/KVy_HzsNdv4

•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

•High End Combos– https://youtu.be/7tj_awFmJLM


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