Bass Fishing Gear Review! The Hottest New Baits, Rods, And Reels!

The best of the best! After experimenting with all the new baits and gear to hit the market this Spring, these are our favorites! From rods and reels, to new chatterbaits, swimbaits, and soft plastics! This gear will make a difference in your fishing this Spring and Summer!
Gear reviews are some of our favorite videos to make! Our inner tackle junkies come pouring out as we search for the best baits and equipment from all around the fishing industry. In today's video we begin with a budget-friendly reel before shifting gears to high end BFS equipment. After that we explore a variety of new baits, color additions, and terminal. Let's go!
Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear shown in the video. We've listed them in the order they appeared, and included our favorite colors and sizes for each item. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the gear.
RODS, REELS, LINE...
•Daiwa Regal LT Spinning Reel: bit.ly/3Uh7GPH
Favorite Size: 2500
•Daiwa PX BF TW 70: bit.ly/3y0fWw0
Favorite Speed: XH (8.6:1)
•Seaguar JDM PEX8 Lure Edition Line: bit.ly/3UEhhl2
Preferred Sizes: 12, 18, 21 lb
•Abu Garcia Zenon Bait Finesse Rods: bit.ly/49WVp8U
Models: 7'1" Medium Moderate, 7'1" Medium Light
STORAGE SOLUTIONS...
•Buzbe Quik Qube Breeze: bit.ly/43ILiTG
•Buzbe Basic 15 Thin Box: bit.ly/4dd1fG1
•Buzbe Basic 28 Thin Box: bit.ly/3Qo4xfO
•Buzbe Basic 28 Deep Box: bit.ly/4bjxXnp
COLOR ADDITIONS TO EXISTING BAITS...
•ZMan Evergreen JackHammer Chatterbait: bit.ly/2popvj6
New Colors: TW Green Pumpkin Watermelon, TW Black Blue
•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: bit.ly/3F65FxK
Color: Female Bluegill
NEW TERMINAL TACKLE...
•Gamakatsu Nano Alpha Superline EWG: bit.ly/4bbBuDW
Favorite Sizes: 3/0, 4/0
•Gamakatsu Horizon Head LG: bit.ly/3QklyHO
Favorite Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz
NEW LURES...
•Yamamoto Sensei Worm: bit.ly/3WgAaM5
Colors: OG Junebug, Red Bug
•ZMan TRD FattyZ Worm: bit.ly/3y5A2EU
Colors: Goby Bryant, Green Pumpkin Goby, The Deal
•Great Lakes Finesse Juicy Hellgrammite: bit.ly/3UkVE7N
Colors: Brown Pumpkin Special, Green Pumpkin Purple
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY...
Boat- Skeeter FXR 21: bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor- Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: bit.ly/3xolFv0
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics- Humminbird Apex 13: bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Anchors- Minn Kota Raptors: bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera- GoPro Hero 12: bit.ly/3MwQToy
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: bit.ly/3UewJEx
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
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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[@derekgroom8164]

Does anybody else say "welcome back to tactical bassin" with matt anytime he starts a video? Lol😅

[@ambassin3280]

I do it randomly, they have me brainwashed

[@Carolinafishingtales]

Yes ! 😂 I absolutely do. I love it ! TB is awesome.

[@rickywebre1350]

Everytime

[@Yakkinoutdoors]

My wife repeats it every video and randomly says it from time to time😂😂😂

[@nealatthecrossfishing]

My wife lol!!

[@stevejames204]

Literally wake up to this. I love you guys. Haven’t been fishing in a long time due to heart issues, and with your in depth descriptions, tactical breakdowns, and the way you link everything colors and all.. y’all are absolutely amazing. I’m going fishing for the first time in years at Collins lake here in ca next week. And you guys definitely have helped me get prepared. So thank you so much for your deep passion of the sport. It means so much.

[@johnmango6056]

Good luck out there buddy 🫡🫡🫡

[@GuitarTubeAmpRepair]

Went out today after the storms yesterday and caught 14 largemouth. 2 with a shad colored spinnerbait (Strike King) and 12 with a Netbait BaitFuel infused junebug worm on a shaky head setup. Probably a record number for me and all from the bank on Lake Chickamauga. Thanks Matt and Tim for all your help through the years!

[@tacticalbassin]

Way to go!! Thats awesome!

[@GuitarTubeAmpRepair]

@@tacticalbassin I ended up losing the spinnerbait because it got snagged which has happened a lot of times with many lures. I usualy am ok with anything texas rigged and the ATV but I lose a lot of the other baits. What's the best choice for a bait retrieve device for bank fishing.

[@Justin_Mooney11]

1 of the best Fridays in awhile, the ultimate hype man Matt Allen no cable , no news …. Jus tacticalbassin 😎

[@dragngt]

I will continue to beg you to try the Ark Gravity BFS. I think you will be exceedingly impressed by it. I’m waiting for the day you add this reel to your buyers guides. 🤞👍

[@johnowens7435]

More stuff to try out. Thanks Matt!

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

👏👏 thank you Matt,awesome job ❤️👊

[@bradlaney71]

Matt, in my experience, a bright bold blue is a deterrent to bass in water that’s not chocolate milk colored. A subtle blue is the key in my humble opinion.

[@merleshuff8640]

Man we all definitely appreciate your time,and for sharing the detailed videos that help each and everyone of us out. You and Tim do a wonderful job we all thank you for your help god bless yow.

[@yummygogolak]

My view on the matter is that Daiwa and Shimano know that US market is loaded and they are perfectly content selling previous generation or higher end gear here and holding back cheaper and/or more advanced reels. This is why we get Curado BFS, but SLX, and this why we get SLX DC but not SLX DC XT which has size 70 reel and reportedly can handle 1/16's, and this is why you apparently can buy an aftermarket BFS spool for Tatula 80 and make a double punch tool out of it with any of the three gear ratios you prefer, and it's still going be cheaper than budget BFS-only reel.

[@Joseph_Brown1986]

Love the new lures you guys do.

[@garyplowman5838]

Matt that spin caster is awesome thanks bud for the tip on it 👍🏻

[@KeleentProductions]

Hi Matt, thanks again for these videos. I have been watching you guys for the last ~ 9-10-years or so ago... its been so long its a blur at thig point. Love all your success and it is so well deserved. I had to take a break from fishing because I had two kids under two and life just in general didn't give me the time to be able to go out like I used to. Now that I have, it would be nice to have a video comparing todays budget gear vs say 5\10\15 years ago high end gear. It would be nice to see how far your dollar goes now and what you get almost standard now for what it would have been a high end feature back then. Thanks again for your videos.

[@topwaterwes2339]

Opener in Mn tomorrow!! Let's go!!!

[@rispcrisp5692]

Would you guys be willing to review the new Fenwick World Series or elite bass rods? Interested to see your guys’ thoughts on these.. Happy fishing!

[@Tbowie13]

It seems to me, most bfs equipment casts better when its not forced. That said, as a longtime Megabass nut, I've been fishing JDM stuff for quite some time. Warranties be damned, if I've wanted it, it's coming from Japan. Lol. So maybe I've just adapted to it over the years?.?.

[@rhodesianhunter9360]

lol, same here. I have a steel ct that I put a bfs spool in and that thing cast different. You can force that one, but it just shoots off like a laser. Takes a minute to adjust too.

[@Mr.Higgs.]

Man I'm honestly surprised you guys haven't mentioned Beast Coast at all, as far as I'm aware of. They already dropped their Sledhead swimbait jig head and they continuously drop great baits. Expessially with their tungsten jigs. I'm almost convinced you guys aren't talking about them cause out well they work.

[@orangef3802]

I hope Gamakatsu doesn't discontinue hooks that were already using the Nano coating years ago such as the Hyrbid Worm hook, TGW Octopus, etc. They're just now marketing it and putting it on their standard lineup

[@kevinvue8159]

Gonna have to try that BFS line!!

[@davidblake5199]

Tim and Matt good gear review. Has an epic fishing trip yesterday in Georgia. Two 9 pounders and four at six pounders. Top five bass 36 pounds 😎

[@tacticalbassin]

Way to go!! 🙌

[@ADKyakman]

Matt I love that you found out about the Regals quality .bought my first Daiwa regal LT2500D-XH almost a year ago and now I own three I absolutely love them, the 2500-XH is the lightest “somewhat” larger size reel ive ever owned, I’m pretty sure it specs out around 6.8oz? Don’t quote me but that reel is amazing, and picks up 34.5” per rotation on a spinning reel! Unreal quality for the money. I LOVE you saw that too. 3:04 ..I also see the power behind a 210 4”swammer and a 3/8 oz DJ tactical underspin to cover water. I have my Regals paired (2 of them with Daiwa Tatula XT (extremely great quality for around $80-$100..and one on a Daiwa Aird X braided, as I absolutely love that rod- the Tatula is just a step up in quality. Good work guys! Great great great work.

[@davidhidalgo5662]

Dang it there went another order to TW. You guys are amazing. Hope we are going to be getting some topwater videos soon. Buzzbaits and frogs Tis the season. It has been to long tons of new baits have come to market. We need one of your in depth videos with all the different types of frogs. I only watch the old video once a week feening for more. Thank you for all you do.

[@Ardeact]

An angler I talked to by the lake literally gave me his Baitsanity Explorer Gill... to see it featured in this video is pretty incredible

[@Upstateyota]

“HEYyyYy Guys!!!” 😂

[@brandonsmith606]

I love gear reviews and I will be buying that glide. I will post a picture of a bluegill on your Facebook post illustrating why that color is so important

[@sheepdog1911s]

Cicadas not mentioned, this fall will be killing em, ordered the helgamites last night too, then wake up and to my surprise there is one on Matt's boat!

[@user-uj6hz8zc2k]

That Z man Fattie Z looks like it would work good with a wacky rig with a O ring right in the middle.

[@jamesspurlock5136]

Caught a 15# flathead with my BFS today and it was a blast. Kastking Kestrel, Falcon expert jerkbait rod with 8# seagar tatsu, 1/8oz tungsten, 1/0 VMC redline neko hook Zman big trd. Biggest fish so far and that reel is 100% legit for the price

[@paultolley2973]

You have never steered my wrong. All the recommendations from you guys that I have purchased, and there have been many, are all great. Thanks for all you do, keep rocking it.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thats great to hear! Thank you!!

[@brianrobinson9979]

Matt and Tim. When you talk new bait colors, can you also add fishing conditions when you would specifically grab that color combo? Depths, water color and clarity, time of year, etc.

[@garyplowman5838]

Going to get that Diawa today 👍🏻

[@kevinvue8159]

“Welcome back to Tactical Bassin” gotta be your slogan

[@kouvue3953]

Oh also if you haven’t used the Varivas brand. Matt try it , super smooth, it repels water and Casts like a dream with this braid

[@mylesG23]

ALL of my spinning reels are from the Daiwa LT line. I have the Legalis, the previous generation Regals, Fuegos. They are so good for the money.

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

Evo is absolutely awesome

[@Mr.BigPerch]

The Seaguar Braid is worth the money, i use the 12lb for 2 years now, this line is very thin like 2 lb mono, keep this in mind, this braid is perfekt for ultra finess techniks, like midstrolling etc.

[@live2fishofficial]

Love their TactX and BasiX FC!

[@Mr.BigPerch]

@@live2fishofficial I use R18 Bass FC from Seaguar, you get 160 & 240 m spools 16lb-20bl are 200m spools and they're not expensive like Sunline Sniper our Shoter.

[@adventures_with_james3044]

I love my new bfs set up I got just stuck my new PB on it yesterday (7lbs 13oz) I am running a phoenix classic bfs with a Shimano Corado BFS 10lbs powerpro with 4lbs Seagar invisx and the bait was a 4” easy shiner I am getting rid of my spinning rod now

[@tacticalbassin]

Thats awesome! Way to go!! 🙌

[@jakerinaldi4766]

You guys should do another glide bait retrieve video now that there are so many different kinds of baits on the market! I can’t seem to get the Gill to work right using a standard swim/two twitches retrieve

[@kouvue3953]

Matt you hit it out of the Ball park, finesse casting on BFS reels, l have JDM Daiwa and use minimal power to launch it!!.🐟on

[@dealinlyrical187]

Love the Regal, my favorite spin reel 🙌🏼

[@dannyvaldes8084]

I’ve been wanting to get this reel but don’t know which size to get for my 6,0 rod😅 do you have any suggestions?

[@dealinlyrical187]

2500 would work really well, I have it on a 6’ 6” MF Fenwick Eagle using for hard Jerk baits on small river for smallies and rock bass. I have another 2500 on a 6’ ML Fenwick and I basically switched over to it for all river. It does everything I need and makes 1 lbs feel like 3 lbs. Paired it with 8 lb Braid, tight lines 🫡

[@kayakfishingforpredators9107]

Splendid

[@rhodesianhunter9360]

I’ve got two blanks I’m building for myself from NFC. They’re complete opposite ends of the spectrum. Ones a bfs zero power and the other is a MB 7109 cut down to 7’5”. I can tell I’m going to like 7’5”, but that zero power is a noddle. Time will tell how that one does, but I don’t think it’s going to fit my style of bfs. Maybe it’ll be a good bfs crank, but that’s about all I can see it doing.

[@michaelbates8355]

Don't get me wrong jackhammer is a great bladed jig but I've been throwing the hell outta a evo and I gotta say I've destroyed on it caught almost a 100 bass and 10 to 15 Northern Pike and a couple dog fish aka bowfin and it's still going strong the blade paint on the jackhammer comes off after like 10 fish the evo is still going strong for 10 bucks compared to 20 for the jackhammer I'm going evo everytime

[@svengalt9546]

Cone keepers are where its at. I avoid any other inferior style keeper after trying the Berkley half heads. Those things have, what, 3 or 4 cones. Holds better than other style keepers even with super glue on them.

[@brendanbutkus2392]

When it comes to bluegill colors on hardbaits 6th sense is my go to because you're right most companies do it way way too dark

[@brendanbutkus2392]

Their trace multi joint swimbait is the bees knees even in ponds on bluegill immitators i dont know i freaking love that thing

[@Gumby905]

I wish companies would make more pumpkinseed/Sunfish colors instead of just bluegill all the time.

[@SolidMango-gh3jk]

I think the Gama nano hooks are two fold. Yes slick to go in but also slick to come out easily as well…..

[@user-pf3cu4lo7u]

I've been following you guys for years and one thing I would like to see more of is talking about what not to buy, or another way to say it is products or tactics that you don't like. In bass fishing there's always sooo much new baits and other products it's hard to know what's good and whats trash. You guys go over what you like but not what you don't. Sometimes it could be helpful to know about that.

[@tacticalbassin]

We can respect that, but we have avoided that intentionally. Fishing is a very small sport and, for the most part, is run by small businesses. While the vast majority of products that come to market don't make the cut with us, it doesn't mean they're terrible for everyone. Maybe somewhere out there is an application that we've overlooked for a particular bait. We would hate to be responsible for bad publicity that ultimately hurt a small business or family. So instead, we made a decision many years ago to find the best gear and highlight it, rather than the worst. Believe me, we waste a lot of money on junk tackle, but hopefully anglers can see these reviews and save a lot of time and wasted funds. Trash talking the worst would get a lot more views (sadly) but we just can't justify participating in that.

[@rogerbrand223]

I would love to know if you guys have gotten any review time on the St Croix mojo trigon 6ft10in. Med light BFS small treble rod ? I use it as a power BFS rod. Just wondering what your thoughts on it are.

[@tjlastname5192]

I’d like to try BFS, but gunna be hard for me to want to use braid. I have a lot of trouble even with heavier braid digging in my casting reel. I can’t imagine how bad the smaller line would be.

[@figueroa2191]

If your putting braid on the jerk bait are you using fluoro leader or tying braid straight to bait?

[@kensimpson8581]

Is the breeze bags zipper easier to open and close with them not being waterproof?

[@adamkoepke1366]

Wondering if you guys have ever run into issues with the Curado MGL series? I got one late last year and finally got it out on the water and after only 2 uses, I'm hearing some grinding and feeling vibrations on the retrieve. When I loosen my spool tension and drag, it seems to go away, but when I return them to where I want them it comes back. Last night I took the entire reel apart, degreased everything and re oiled and greased and its still happening. Wondering if anyone knows any fixes or if this is just something that occurs with these reels? Thanks!

[@keenanmoore264]

That first reel you mentioned line capacity. I've recently switched my thinking to want less line capacity due to the occasional wind knots. I find i'm having to cut off long chunks of line which leave me with a less than ideal fill on the spool. Given that fact would you say a lower line capacity is always better or do the benefits of a lot of line outweigh this? (longer casts is really the only benefit i can think of)

[@jasonwilliams8875]

I had to have it lol everything.

[@chartrandoutdoors2336]

Have you tried Abu's New bfs? It is in the zenon line.

[@hmongjoker612]

Dang ya quick

[@BassDudeFishn]

I wonder what they do with all the equipment they have bought over the years? They got to have a ton rods and reels.

[@pj3p488]

Defiant braid is even thinner. Their 18lb is like the 12 you described. The 12lb is crazy. I doubled it and used 15 wraps up and down for an Alberto knot. Still tiny knot.

[@gabewaterman777]

Have you checked out the new Trika rods?

[@ronaldclark1023]

I like the VMC Ned swing head ❤ except the hooks bend out too easy 😢

[@Twangtown7]

I need the new matte black Jackhammer. Why? I dunno. Don't ask. The balck/blues that I have now work just fine.

[@Twangtown7]

Question about the slick nano coating on the hooks. If it makes it penetrate easier, won't it make it more likely to come unhooked?

[@tacticalbassin]

It doesn't seem to, ince they're in the barb seems to do it's job just as effectively as normal.

[@nickterpselas1651]

Do you have any discount codes for viewers? I’m interested in the Buzbe storage…

[@jefffirm6577]

Matt have you used Big Joshy swimbait? I'm in Ohio and people go nuts over them they shine in Cold water.

[@bassclass5998]

I put 15 lb braid on my SHIMANO scorpion dc and it sends it,

[@brianrobinson9979]

I don't remember what brand it was, but said brand is selling a BFS rod. Like a 6'8" or 6'10" ML rated 1/8 - 5/8oz..... I'm like, that's not BFS. I feel like around 1/4oz should be the high-end for BFS. Am I wrong?

[@donovansaunders1616]

Love these! My wallet on the other hand does not… lol

[@wHo_iZZy]

So I went out and got a cashion icon and shimano bfs couple weeks ago. I didn't know what line to use and ended up starting with 8lb fluro. I wanted to go with braid but the eyes were so small I was afraid the knot would struggle going thru. Do you guys run into that problem?

[@tacticalbassin]

The eyes are small but so are the line diameters you're using. As a result the connections are also small, we haven't had any issues.

[@wHo_iZZy]

@tacticalbassin thank you for replying, I'm gonna try it out tomorrow. I'm loving the setup so far and have caught a ton using Ned's. Bought it because I throw the karashi a lot but it hasn't gotten to karashi season yet here in Ohio

[@HowieDewitt7575]

Noticed Abu has one out, I've lost faith in those Reels , mainly because of the inconsistent spool braking idk may just be mine...

[@swimjigjake3567]

Are you throwing that seagur braid straight on the BFS reels or with a leader?

[@tacticalbassin]

With a leader

[@richardbossman9875]

I noticed that BFS reel has the “T-wing” line guide and you spooked it with braid. Are you keeping your leader short enough that the connection knot is outside of the reel?

[@GaryAnderson87]

I’m not hating but they haven’t been 100% honest about the leader knot and the T-Wing. I run 40lb braid to 15lb leader on my Zillion with no problems. I reel the knot into my spool before every cast. You’ll be using even thinner line in a bfs setup so you’ll be fine

[@jacobkramer1089]

I think Daiwa says that has more of a liability thing in case your connection knot does get stuck, it's a "I told you so" so they don't get blamed. Same thing with their AGS guides, they tell you not to use connection knots. But I haven't had issues with the t-wing or the AGS guides with those types of knots.

[@richardbossman9875]

May be ok on a BFS setup because of the super thing diameter but I have had issues using normal sized braid and leaders ( and I can get my modified blood knots almost as thing as the line itself). I don’t think they are being dishonest, When they mentioned it it was when they were talking about using thicker lines. Personally I wish Daiwa had a conversion kit to switch to a normal line guide.

[@Murph275]

Hey I’m from NorCal. Anyone fish Clearlake and if so, what’s working right now and into summer? Just bought a lake house and will be on the lake as much as possible. Thanks

[@TomStarcevich-fb3qo]

Diawa regal is a awesome spinning reel ❤

[@jasonblauvelt9655]

Only problem I have with Diawa is reliability. That has been the biggest problem with Diawa baitcasters. Great free spool for pitching, but after one year of use, you pretty much have to toss it into the scrap bin. Why can't Diawa make something that lasts like Shimano? That is why I choose Shimano. Diawa to me is a disappointment to quality. That has been my experience since the late 90's.

[@vansaukam799]

What models? I have fully functioning Daiwas from the mid 1980s. I fish both Shimano and Daiwa, I get longer life from current Daiwa gear sets than Shimano MM. Now Shimano HEG, okay that's different. Also, if you have ever fished an OG Daiwa Zillion, these reels are more bulletproof than Curado/Core/Chronarch from this same era...there are still thousands of these OG Zillions in service today. FWIW, I really only have MIJ Daiwas, even a Procaster HT1000, my first baitcaster from the mid 1980s.

[@jasonblauvelt9655]

@vansaukam799 I guess my reply didn't meet guidelines, so I will try again. Lol. Team Diawa-X TD-X103HiLA. Had 2 of those and loved them for pitching, but after a year they would start to bind up. Sent one to Diawa to get rebuilt, and after a week of use the reel handle/ shaft bent enough I couldn't use it for my tournament at that time. I have a Zillion 100SHL 7.1. Not sure what is considered OG? Similar issues with binding during reeling. Casts great! It is better than the TD'S I have. For my unfortunate experience, 3 strikes, can't buy another one. Out of 13 Curados, since the 90's, I only have one of my E series where the spool is constant free. The centrifugal brakes don't work at all, so you have to dial it all in thru the spool tension. Like I said. My experience. I'm sure someone could say the same about Shimano? Tight lines

[@vansaukam799]

​@@jasonblauvelt9655 Yep I can see that...there are design cues for Daiwa and Shimano that provide for their different strengths, weaknesses, and performance. The very tight and refined pinion and main gear connection of Daiwa reels takes on more abuse (more susceptible to wear and damage) than the HEG and prior version Shimanos, which have a bit of play in the IAR and pinion/gear connection, and this has some give on hard hooksets. Also, Shimano has a super stopper backup which also helps with hard hook sets at a shorter distance and the long shaft design which helps to support the spool under tension. The more durable Daiwa for your type of fishing would have been prior to the shaft less spool design that was introduced with the TDX series. Daiwa is made for ease of casting lighter lures and for covering water, but not necessarily heavy braid and short hard hooksets, although the Zillion Type R and has been a highly regarded and preferred reel for frogging. The E series, especially the 200 sizes, were very robust and would be a great choice for pitching, even the Core 100 and Chronarch D7, although I have worn out a CH D7 cranking 1 oz big blades spinnerbaits as well...in the end, these are wearable parts. Also, the OG Zillion is the one built on the same looking frame as the TDZ, but larger on the gearbox side and made of aluminum vs MG. Sorry to hear about your Daiwa experience, but overall both Shimano and Daiwa make the best and most reliable and durable reels for FW...SW, for me, Shimano has the advantage. Thanks for sharing.

[@victorsimonsen921]

fattyz been around for a while

[@tacticalbassin]

This is the TRD Fatty Z, brand new bait 👍🏼

[@BassmasterTL]

Green pumpkin doesn't do it for me. Your black n blue is my green pumpkin. For 20 yrs the lake I fished had that bottom poop looking sediment or w.e it is and Green pumpkin was everywhere. It looked nasty and I couldn't imagine anything being able to tell it apart so Green pumpkin I hated!

[@jimt5683]

I will never buy/use an entry level !

[@jacksonbrooks]

Why don’t yall curse

[@VervainsPS3]

$450 rods cmon bro .. we don’t have money

[@toodles_the_noodle9640]

Who’s we?

[@mikecamalier2653]

Matt I noticed you fish 7.1gear ratio more than a8.1 why.bassmd

[@tacticalbassin]

I find 7:1 to be very fast without being too fast. Some techniques require a slower approach and I struggle to go slow enough with an 8:1.

[@mikecamalier2653]

Thank you ​@@tacticalbassin