Gear Review: New Rods, Jerkbaits, Lipless Crankbaits, Soft Plastics

We just stocked up on a bunch of new equipment that you've got to check out! Rods, softbaits, and hardbaits... here are some of our favorites going into the Spring bass fishing season. We can't be the only guys that love to have brand new gear when the Spring bite rolls around!

We're tackle junkies through and through. Let our sickness save you a lot of headaches and wasted dollars but doing all the experimenting for you. We do the exploring, then share the best of the best with you guys!

Here are some of the new items that really stood out to us...

Dobyns Colt- 7' Medium Heavy Cranking: http://bit.ly/2lU0LfV
Shimano Caenan Reel: http://bit.ly/2geIvbD

Cashion Rods- 7'4" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2GLa1vJ
Shimano Chronarch MGL 7:1 Reel: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Raid Level Vibe BIG: http://bit.ly/2wHoFyu
Raid Level Vibe: http://bit.ly/2g2NHoK
Owner Hyperwire Split Ring Size 2: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Megabass Vision 110 Silent: http://bit.ly/2mqOuiA

Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV

If you want to try out some new gear this Spring these are all items that we highly recommend. We're trying new gear all the time, the next time something stands out from the crowd we'll bring it to your attention as well. 
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Holiday Buyer's Guide: Best Combos Under $200

Welcome to the 2017 Holiday Buyer's Guide! The purpose of this series is to help anglers like yourself make educated decisions when purchasing tackle. We're kicking it off with a look at your best options for fishing rod/reel combos under $200. 

Shimano Exage Casting Rods- http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Exage casting models we recommend...
6'10" Medium: Jerkbaits and small topwater
7'2" Medium Heavy: All-Around Rod for most applications
7'4" Medium Heavy Crankbait: Great cranking rod for all applications
7'6" Heavy: Jigs, Texas Rigs, Flipping

Shimano Exage Spinning Rods- http://bit.ly/2rMNpSw

Exage Spinning Rod Models We Recommend...
7' Medium: Dropshot, Shaky Head, finesse
7' Medium Heavy: Worms, Light Texas Rigs, light reaction

Dobyns Fury Casting Rods- http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Fury Casting Models We Recommend...
7' Medium Heavy: All around rod for worms, jigs, Texas, rigs, reaction
7' Medium Heavy Crankbait: All around cranking rod
7'3" Mag Heavy: Frogs, Flipping, Punching
7'9" Medium Heavy Swimbait: Swimbaits up to 8", mostly treble hooks
8' Heavy Swimbait: Large Swimbaits, softbait or hardbait

Dobyns Fury Spinning Rods- http://bit.ly/2e7HZPF

Fury Spinning Models We Recommend...
7' Medium Light: Dropshot, Spybait, Popper, Ned Rig
7' Medium Heavy: Shaky Head, Tube, Worm

Best Casting Reels to Pair with these rods...
Shimano Caenan 150A: http://bit.ly/2geIvbD
Shimano Casitas 150: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Abu Garcia Orra Winch: http://bit.ly/2hbQg6l

Best Spinning Reels To Pair With These Rods...
Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC
Shimano Sedona FI 2500: http://bit.ly/2wgh50Z
Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D: http://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

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Upcoming Buyer's Guides...

Nov 17- Rain Gear Selection
Nov 20- Jig Fishing
Nov 22- Combos Under $300
Nov 24 (Black Friday)- High End Combos
Nov 27 (Cyber Monday)- Topwater Fishing

Much more to come! Let us know what you want to see and we'll do our best to adapt this Holiday Buyer's Guide Series to your needs.
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Below is a list of standard equipment that we use in the making of all our videos as well as in our personal fishing. These are items that we have tried and tested over time and are confident in recommending to you. 

Clothing...
Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2vgSsh4
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/2vgTOst
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
Horizon Sweater (Water resistant, great for layering): http://bit.ly/2gTC1oB
Anhydrous Rain Jacket: http://bit.ly/2uIWf5V
Anhydrous Rain Bib: http://bit.ly/2xxLDbW

Tools and Equipment...

Humminbird Solix 15 Sonar: http://bit.ly/2pAkXr2
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero5 Camera: http://bit.ly/2iwZqqU
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Promar Net: http://bit.ly/2dh9xQP

Top 5 Rods for Kayaks and Other Small Crafts

Kayaks, float tubes, and other small boats present a unique set of challenges for bass fisherman. Unlike the larger bass boats, small crafts require unique gear to fish effectively. From length restrictions to dialing in the actions to account for instability, there are a lot of aspects to consider when purchasing equipment.

Below we break down the top 5 rods that we recommend for an angler that is seriously considering fishing from a tube, kayak, jon boat, etc. These are rods that work for a variety of techniques and won't break the bank. 

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With these 5 rods you should be able to throw a dropshot, a frog, and everything in between. 

Rod/Reel Combos...

Spinning Rod - Zodias 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Spinning Reel – Shimano Nasci : http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Spinning Rod- Dobyns 7' Medium Fury: http://bit.ly/2e7HZPF

Spinning Reel- Shimano Nasci: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Casting Rod- Zodias 7' 2” Medium: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Casting Reel- Shimano Casitas 150: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp

Casting Rod- Dobyns 7' Medium Heavy Fury: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Casting Reel- Shimano Citica: http://bit.ly/2dWFHA4

Casting Rod- G Loomis E6X 7'1” Heavy: http://bit.ly/2bQNaBn

Casting Reel- Shimano Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt

TacticalBassin's 2017 Rod and Reel Arsenals

We keep receiving requests for a tour of our 2017 rod and reel arsenals. We heard your requests and are excited to share our gear with you! Here is a first person look at the rods and reels we'll be using this year.

 
Links to our favorite combos...

Rod- Dobyns 742 Champion Extreme HP Spinning: http://bit.ly/29OVnDa
Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4 Spinning 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Rod- Dobyns 783 Spinning: Discountinued
Reel- Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4 Spinning 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Rod- Loomis NRX 852C JWR Casting: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50 HG: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Rod- G Loomis 802C JWR: http://bit.ly/2bQr6Gh
Reel- Shimano Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 200I: http://bit.ly/2acRpsK

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 200I: http://bit.ly/2acRpsK

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 7'6" MH "Big Cranker": http://bit.ly/2bPOSpx
Reel- Shimano Curado 200I: http://bit.ly/2acRpsK

Rod- G Loomis GLX 894C JWR Casting: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Rod- G Loomis GLX 895C JWR Casting:  http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Rod- G Loomis 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2c58qD3
Reel- Shimano Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Rod- Dobyns Champion Extreme 784: http://bit.ly/2ab2kRX
Reel- Shimano Curado 200I: http://bit.ly/2acRpsK

Rod- Dobyns Champion 805CB: http://bit.ly/29OVD4V
Reel- Abu Garcia Orra Winch: http://bit.ly/2hbQg6l

Rod- Dobyns 746 Champion Extreme HP: http://bit.ly/2ab2kRX
Reel- Shimano Curado 200I: http://bit.ly/2acRpsK

Rod- Daiwa Steez 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2jPjJUG
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Rod- G Loomis Swimbait 955: http://bit.ly/2emaKYZ
Reel- Calcutta Conquest: http://bit.ly/2kheVEq

Rod- G Loomis Swimbait 956: http://bit.ly/2emaKYZ
Reel- Calcutta Conquest: http://bit.ly/2kheVEq

Rod- Dobyns Swimbait 806H: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Reel- Shimano Curado 300: http://bit.ly/2bqtNx8

Rod- Dobyns Swimbait 908: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Reel- Shimano Calcutta 400B: http://bit.ly/2b6NX0d

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Custom Rods: Contact Curt via facebook or Instagram @Curtdemerathfishing for custom rods like you see in the video. He can do custom sizes, actions, etc. 

Matt And Tim both LOVE high end bass fishing gear but we know that not everyone can afford to use the best gear on the market. We spent years and years using low end bass fishing rods and have slowly worked our way up. Don't feel pressured to spend outside of your budget but when the time is right, be sure to check out the equipment we use as a point of reference for your own fishing. 

You do not need the top of the line rods and reels to catch more bass but it definitely makes the experience more fun! 

We hope you enjoyed this in depth look at our rod and reel arsenal for 2017. Be sure to check out part 2 as we head over to Tim's garage to check out his awesome rod and reel setups for 2017!