Spring Buyer's Guide: Best Rods And Reels For Bass Fishing!
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- Welcome back to our Spring Buyer's Guide Series! Today is video #2 and we're covering the best rods and reels, at any price, that we use for Spring bass fishing! From rods for specific techniques, to reels who's features far-exceed their price tags, this is going to be fun!
Today's video is all about finding the gems amongst all the brands. We set aside our favorites and searched for the very best from across the industry. After searching high and low, we assembled the most detailed list we've ever created!
Below you'll find links to the exact rods and reels shown in the video, followed by a detailed list of rods for all the popular Spring techniques. For every technique, we're showing you our top pick for "mid priced" and top pick for "high end" so you can choose the model that best fits your budget. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the rods and reels.
PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...
-Rods and Reels For Bass Fishing On A Budget: • Spring Buyer's Guide: ...
UPCOMING BUYER'S GUIDES...
-Hard Baits For Spring Bass Fishing
-Soft Baits For Spring Bass Fishing
-Rain Gear/Sun Gear/Apparel
-Boat Electronics, Tools, and Equipment
ENTIRE ROD LINES SHOWN IN THE VIDEO...
-Shimano Expride B Casting Rods: bit.ly/32IrXqE
-Megabass Orochi XX Casting Rods: bit.ly/2OSVNwH
-G Loomis NRX+ Casting Rods: bit.ly/2hedqsq
"MBR" RODS (843C and 844C)...
-NRX+ MBR Rods: bit.ly/2SuZG15
-GLX MBR Rods: bit.ly/2gqziwT
-IMX PRO MBR Rods: bit.ly/2lVATTC
-GCX MBR Rods: bit.ly/3ykNXSN
ST. CROIX'S 7'4" HEAVY FAST RODS...
-Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy: bit.ly/2wlJQLu
-Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy: bit.ly/2z2qdHc
-Victory 7'4" Heavy: bit.ly/3f4tcEb
-Bass X 7'4" Heavy: bit.ly/2r0xWAs
REELS SHOWN IN THE VIDEO...
-Shimano Metanium MGL B 150: bit.ly/2ezIBfB
-Shimano Curado 150 MGL: bit.ly/2TQHwrP
-Shimano Sustain FJ: bit.ly/3BQLlNP
-13 Fishing Concept C2: bit.ly/2NlzZhg
CHATTERBAIT...
Mid- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy Glass: bit.ly/32IrXqE
High- G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: bit.ly/2QurcHi
SQUAREBILL/LIPLESS...
Mid- G Loomis GCX 845 CBR: bit.ly/2G5Bc86
High- Megabass Orochi XX Flat Side Special: bit.ly/2OSVNwH
SPINNERBAIT...
Mid- G Loomis IMX Pro 884C MBR: bit.ly/2lVATTC
High- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: bit.ly/3ykNXSN
JIGS...
Mid- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: bit.ly/2OSVNwH
High- St. Croix Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy: bit.ly/2z2qdHc
JERKBAIT...
Mid- Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium: bit.ly/2gUWTft
High- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: bit.ly/32IrXqE
MID DIVING CRANKBAITS...
Mid- St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'4" MH Moderate: bit.ly/3Iow9KV
High- G Loomis IMX Pro 906C CBR: bit.ly/2og0BmK
UNDERSPIN/PADDLE TAIL SWIMBAIT...
Mid- Halo KSII Elite 7'5" Medium Heavy: bit.ly/36wC5UF
High- Shimano Poison Adrena 7'4" Heavy: bit.ly/3diigiT
LARGE SWIMBAIT...
Mid- Dobyns Champion XP 806 Heavy: bit.ly/2aivwYX
High- G Loomis 966 SWBR: bit.ly/2x9kxuS
BLADE BAIT...
Mid- Shimano Expride B 7'2" ML: bit.ly/32IrXqE
High- Megabass P5 Z-Crank Elseil: bit.ly/2wVOSbY
SENKO...
Mid- Shimano Poison Adrena 7'3" Medium Heavy: bit.ly/3diigiT
High- G Loomis NRX+ 853C JWR: bit.ly/2hedqsq
DROPSHOT/FINESSE...
Mid- Shimano Expride 7' Light: bit.ly/3AFcaFF
High- G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: bit.ly/2RB0oJP
TEXAS RIG...
Mid- Megabass Orochi XX Tour Versatile: bit.ly/2OSVNwH
High- Megabass P5 The X-Bites: bit.ly/2wVOSbY
SHAKY HEAD...
Mid- Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium Heavy: bit.ly/2gUWTft
High- G Loomis NRX+ 852C JWR: bit.ly/2hedqsq
A-RIG...
Mid- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: bit.ly/2cgmMAe
High- Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: bit.ly/32IrXqE
WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??
We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3kngvEG
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/2MpUBEr
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
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DROPPED EVERYTHING WHEN I SAW THIS NOTIFICATION
I really want a “Bang for the Buck” buyers guide! At least for rods and reel but you could make a whole week out of it rods, reels, hard baits, soft baits, apparel etc… I am loving this new buyers guide idea.
This is why I never miss a notification!
Love the awesome buying guide for tackle, gear, and all the fishing arsenal you need.
Breaking it all down helps a ton at eliminating what you need and what you think may work.
Thanks!!! Love how your videos are just the 2 of you talking with a half million of your best friends 🎣
Heck yeah!! This is awesome these buyers guides for the seasons not just for Christmas. Super smart to do.
You guys are having way too much fun! Best outtro
I’ve seen yet! 😂🤣😂👍🏼
Love videos like this helps out so much when deciding what brands to look at!! Thank you🤙
Guys , you are the best to link everything, easy to have a look at it , thank you 🙏🏻!
Hi Matt and Tim!
These buyers guide you create helped me out a LOT since I started watching your videos (and it’s been a long time)!
Something I’ve been wondering for a few months was if you could do a travel rod buyers guide some time in the future?
Not only is this a great video but the setups in the description is a game changer!
Love straight up nerding out on gear. You advise has been an incredible tool for me. Thanks Guys!
The spectrum of the price of these are great. Thanks again guys.
Love these videos! Thanks guys!
I've paired up most of my shimano reels with the st. Croix mojo bassn line. Those rods just feel really comfortable and I've had a lot of success with them. I know they arent really up there in price, but I've come to really really like the mojo bassn line.
Caught a 4.8lber yesterday off a savage gear bluegill just SLOWWW crawling it along the bottom. Pretty good for central IL while the water is still really cold!! Thanks guys for all the tips and tricks!!! Great first fish of the year for me! The ending of this was absolutely fantastic!
Thats awesome! Way to go!!
Still cold water up here in the Joliet/Chicago area too!
@tech019 where at in central Illinois? Cuz the water at my local lake 51-54 degrees
Over here in Northwest Indiana!
Where you at in Central IL?
I really appreciate the spring buyers guide this year. Some awesome information as always. Chatter bait was also my bait for 2021. Going to devote time to swim jigs this season but will have a chatter with me at all times. I bought the 7’2” medium heavy Expride last year and it’s amazing. I have two NRX rods and I almost like it more. So versatile in that model. I also bought the 71 curado MGL during the Black Friday sale and it’s so money! My jerk bait and square bill reels but could absolutely throw light jigs or small swimbaits. Thanks so much guys! Heading out today for the first open water trip today!
Awesome!! We're so glad you're enjoying the gear!
You guys feed my addiction every time you do one of these video’s. I love it
I’ve jumped into the 300 or so price range of rods recently, and man, I’m hooked. Today’s my birthday too, so not a great video for my wallet to be watching. Haha. Thanks matt and tim for all you do for us newbs in the community.
🤣you guys are awesome!
Much love to you all!
Loved the outro. Or lack there of, I should say. You guys are the best. 👊
Great episode Guys, hilarious at the End. I hope Shimano gets their products available in 2022, i mean ON the market/ in the tackle shops.
The ending killed me. Lol. Keep up the great stuff fellas!
Tried throwing an s waver 168 in lite trout even though I didn't think anything in my lake was big enough to eat it. First warm day of the year I caught the biggest bass and biggest pickerel I've gotten from here in the same day, as well as had followers in a size category I didn't know existed here.
Thank you guys for the guidance, it's amazing what you can find throwing bigger baits!
Once you start throwing big baits you realize they aren't big. Lake to Lake You'll get more or less bites.
Love these vids! Thnx guys ill be sure to use ur TW link on next purchase
(silent stares) "Are we gonna do an outro......." LOL. Thanks for the high quality content and awesome information, men. Always a pleasure listening to y'all. Ice is FINALLY off the water here in Colorado. Time to get after it.
I fish all dobyns rods and love love love them
They just launched a maverick series, I'm gonna have to try it for 99$
Very helpful thank you!!
I have the Shimano Metanium MGL paired with Shimano/Gloomis Conquest 7 med/hvy .
This combo is blessed by the God's.
This combo is very very very light and strong as it gets. 💪. It's my go to.
I have a metanium mgl as well! It’s an incredible reel! Shimano just knocked it out of the park with that reel
I want to know why the hell I missed this video
You guys know buyers guides are our favorite smh love this FIRST ANNUAL HELLL YA
I love playing with my rods too 💓
Finally see the X-Bites getting some love. Since y’all like the 845 CBR so much, you would love the Madbull. Another line of rods I’m absolutely blown away by are the new Compile-X Steez AGS.
You know it’s on when Matt has the head nod going!!!
That new Curado 150 MGL is absolutely phenomenal. I have it on my 610 M Expride for jerkbaits and other techniques and it can bomb the Rerange a mile. 👍🏻
@CC268 mgl 150 is easy to find brotha
Great buyers guide
Let’s goooooooooo!!!!!!
Man I bought my first mid-range reel this year, the Curado DC, been throwing it on my topwater/SB/rkcrawler rod by TFO. It BLASTS on everything else I have. I mean, I go bankfishing sometimes and I can now hit old spots and jack a RK55 to the bank on the other side that is almost 2x my max distance previously. I’ll never go back
Bout to be in trouble with after pay 😂
Thanks T&M
It was great to meet you yesterday at the Dayton Lowes. Keep up the good work.
Talking about the Curado mgl 1500 it really is something . Other day I just had two rod and pond I was fishing has little bass and little bait and I was casting a fat free fingerling across the pond 🤯🤯
Love the buyers guides. I always take something away from them thank you. Have you all tried any of the okuma reels
I was supposed to be studying for midterms and I saw this video pop up and I decided to watch this instead… great video
Let’s gooooo 🔥🔥
YES!!!!!!
Perfect timing. Dropped my medium rod in water yesterday and it's gone forever. Ordered the Curado 150 mgl but can't find the 6 10 expride. Looks like I'll be in the hunt for a while.
Always liked the rod/reel buyers guide. Im looking for the best do everything 5 or 6 combos. Also how you maintain your gear. Thanks
I ordered the Loomis IMX Pro 966 SWBR from TackleWarehouse. It’s supposed to be back in stock tomorrow. I hope I get that notification that a shipment is on its way!!!
I would love it if you all reviewed rod blanks! Such as rain shadow immortal, eternity, and judge series.
Thank you guys for doing these videos, very informative. Have you guys ever used any 6th Sense rods and if so what are your thoughts?
I ordered me a 2020 JDM metanium mgl, should be here Friday!!!
I love these guys some much information Matt Allen made me a G.Loomis
Hey guys! Thanks for the video. Can you recommend your favorite ultra high end swim jig combo? Love that ending btw...hilarious. Thanks!
Have you guys ever tried out the iRod Air? I typically run Dobyns and G.Loomis, but I decided to try something new. So far I’m really impressed!
I’m surprised you guys never really talked about the 1st Generation A3 years back. That reel is a beast as much as the Tranx is. I always wanted to ask what’s your favorite swim jig rod these days, and if you have used the Dark Sleeper rod? Love the videos. Thanks guys!!
It’s awesome how y’all leave in little
Bloopers like the ending 😂🤙🏼
Just picked up an Orochi XX. Thanks for the recommendation. This thing is gonna pair nicely with my Curado DC XG.
Omg…. I may have found my new favorite lineup. Purchased the Tour Versatile, and loved it so much, that I picked up the Braillist. Paired them both with Curado 151 DC’s. One HG and one XG. For the style that I fish…I might have just found the only two rods that I will ever need! Thanks again for the recommendation!!!
Nice
I have 2 of the gen 1 concept Cs and love them. 1 with 15lbs braid and 1 with 10lbs sunline sniper. Casts a mile and handles anything.
I like the gen 1 concept C's better than gen 2.
the ending was the best 😆 🤣 😂
like this was super informative but i really enjoy watching these vids alot. Like a ton!!!! I watch old 3 yr old vids no joke. Like summer fishing also from 4yrs ago. I just need a great reel for deep cranking but i cannot make up my mind. Besides the tranx. I want one in the shimano line but which one. Curado? Is it a work horse reel.
Nice outro boys!
Can you guys try out daiwa reels, maybe starting with tatula reels? I think your opinions on these reels would be very interesting to hear. Thank you for the videos they are very helpful!
You guys should really start trying more of diawa's stuff. i have been fishing shimano for years but once i picked up some of my higher end daiwas, shimano can't compare. The zillion and steez are just on a different level.
The 843 Mbr is the best top water walking bait rod I have used. I can work a spook better than any other rod.
You guys have tested so many different brands and their products that it's insane 😳 so out of pure curiosity, have you guys tested out aftermarket bearings for your casting reels (i.e. Boca or Spool Speed) If you have, what were your thoughts and if you haven't would you be willing to?
Maybe for the summer months you have 2 identical setups on the deck of your boat, 1fully stock and the other with a Spool Speed Full Tune Kit. Use them both all summer and then give your opinions at the end?
Some of it is just personal preference. I’ve used a lot of the top dollar rods but in the last few years I don’t use nothing but G-Loomis rods and Shimano Reels.
Hey guys, if you are looking for another brand to try, try fenwick. I have fished the world class rods, their highest end rod. They are awesome, super light and extremely sensitive. Very similar to a expride in my opinion. Have fished the 6’8 MH, which is an AWESOME close quarters finesse jig and swimbait rod. And the 7’6 mh, which is great for almost any bait you need to launch out there. Give em a shot you wont be disappointed!
Hey guys love the videos, I never hear you talk about Kistler rods, have you tried them? I have one and really like it for many techniques. Thanks.
Has the St Croix Legend Elite replaced the NRX+ 894 as your favorite high end jig rod? I have several of the LE spinning and love them, have been watching TW for the casting rods to come back in stock, I know the 7'4" is there now. Thanks for the great videos and insight!
Wish I could get into this price of gear. But the Budget stuff works just fine for me. These set ups are sweet though.
Best ending ever 😂
This was an outstanding video. I have deeper dive question. You comment that Expride is great and hard to go wrong with for just about any technique. Would you have a list or the ability to add a list of uses that match an entire line up by manufacture? So, for all set ups/techniques here is the Expride match - Spinnerbait, flip, frog, drop, swim bait etc?
I am really considering the Expride B for finesse applications. I pretty sure I have the 6 10 med picked, but with this rod, is there a whole bunch difference between the glass and the regular rod? I will be throwing senkos, small top water, and spring trout type lure.
What would you throw with the Expride B 7’2” Med Lt? Thanks for an awesome video.
Can you guys try and review some of the iRods? Specifically the genesis 3 series. I've got a couple and love them as a good budget rod
Hey guys, what would you say is the most sensitive casting rod for t rigs and jigs around $180? Thanks love the content
What would you guys recommend for a drop shot / ned rig set up? I'm stuck between the Expride L and Expride ML spin rod. Also what length rod would be best? Thanks, keep up the awesome work!
Thanks for making this video. Do they still make the Expride Casting? I can only find Spinning variant on their site. Also how close would you say the 13 C2 is to the Metanium?
Have you guys tried the 21 zillion tw sv g yet? If not I’m curious what you think of it. I appreciate the information! That thirteen fishing reel looks interesting.
Can you guys review some Kistler Rods. I love them but would like to see how they compare to higher end rods that you guys use.
coming to chick here in april, hopeful to run into one of you two!
Y'all really need to try more of the new st croix victory rods, (if you can even get em) it's hard to believe they're only around $200, like the exprides they feel and perform WAY above their price points, it's quite unbelievable. I also think y'all should try some sixgill fishing gear, I think you would be surprised what a small company like that can produce..their quality is awesome but they also have great sales and literally the best customer service and transparency in the industry and I promise you that you will not find one better, anywhere.
For just an all purpose rod would you rather have a G. Loomis GCX Casting Rod 7' Med Hvy 843C MBR , or a shimano expride 7’2 medium heavy ? Didn’t see a 844c mbr in the gcx series . Great video as always .
Skeet Reese signature series yellow rods were great, crazy sensitive and stupid light for a steal of a price. Sadly I think they were discontinued and can’t find them anymore!
I recently ask the question, chronarch or bantam if money is no object. You guys replied with bantam. I was so stuck on the weight I searched high and low and ended up with a 2020 metanium that I paid 286 for. This metanium is "the deal" buying JDM isn't for everyone but I got the metanium cheaper than I could have got the chronarch.
Just a question for you guys. I have a loomis conquest 844c, and my impression from watching the video is that it has a less light tip than the same model in the glx or imx series. Is it true or not?
I am stuck between an Expride or MBR rods, what do you guys think? Picking up this Friday!
You guys ever use the Shimano Ultegra I just picked one up that my first higher end reel well to me anyways for &150 it seems really nice so far
Love you guys been watching sence you were out in N Cali Now check out Phenix Rods you will be impressed...I Use those and Dobyns all day long paired with Shimanos.......Fish On
Can you tell me exactly how you have your Curado 200k/150 mgl set in? I am getting good casting distance but still think there’s something I could change or tweak to make them cast farther
I’ve been eyeing that 7’ 5” heavy Zodias for a bit now. Can I throw all the other heavy rod applications on that?
You guys should do a buyers guide on fishing lines. What lines you like for mainline/leaders for different applications and how you rig up your arsenal of combos with line so you have a combo for every application. For example, do you mainly just have everything rigged with a braid mainline and then tie leaders on as needed? Or do you have some rods setup with flouro mainline for certain applications?
also, things like leader length and knots would be great.
I do like your channel very much, have learned a lot ftom it. There are two things I can always count on.. High level of your knowledge is one, second is the word Daiwa never is never bering mentioned 🤣🤣🤣 never heard of Steez, Zillion, Stress-free Veststile, TWS??? What about Shimano Antares? How is that all possible...🤔
A buyers guide for kayak fisherman would be awesome
Been trying to decide between a 72H poison adrena or 754 Xtasy for jigs and 10" worms. These are both rated as heavy, but do you know how these compare in terms of power??
Good morning
What do you guys think of the st croix mojo bass rod paired with the currado dc?
My 150 mgl curado is black lashing more than any other reel I own ( I have the top Shimanos to the lowest) what are your settings u are running? Thanks
I know you guys love the Shimano baitcasters but do you every dip into the Daiwa baitcasters and how they compare against the shimanos? I know Tim like the high-end spinning daiwa reels but just though to see if yall use the casting gear.
For Loomis, would the "SJR" rods be the spinning equivalent to the "MBR" action in their casting rods?
Hey can I get a recommendation for a drop shot, finesse spinning rod? I’ve looked at the Megabass Orochii Whipsnake and the St Croix Victory. Any others you recommend? Thanks