I think it is always worth bringing up that Dobyns offers military a 30% off discount on any rod. This should be mentioned in any gear video imo. You can get a Champion XP series rod for $215 or a Fury rod for less than $100. That's insane.
@McFish_Snatcher9 ай бұрын
It's also worth noting dobyns hassle free replacements and great warranty department. Customer service at dobyns is top notch and shipping straight from factory for me has been flawless so far
@gumslinger119 ай бұрын
Its also worth noting that their rods are mostly great except for the god-awful hook-loops 😂😂😂 Seriously, i dont know what they're thinking with those. But ive got 8 dobyns rods and like em all.
@yummygogolak9 ай бұрын
And there is something to be said for being able to go back 10 years later and buy exactly the same rod.
@McFish_Snatcher9 ай бұрын
@gumslinger11 meh. I don't have an issue with it. I'd say 75% of them break off on all my rods not just dobys. I end up hooking to the reel anyways.
@holdengamble9 ай бұрын
Dobyns may be the best rod company
@thadgeorge49849 ай бұрын
Thank you Tim and Matt for the time and effort you've put into the spring buyers guide. We appreciate the time you spend on the water trying out everything related to the sport to save us money when buying items you've shown.
@tacticalbassin9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the positive support. We really appreciate it!
@andrewpayne28119 ай бұрын
Thanks again guys, what you do for bass anglers like us is truly appreciated!! 🙏
@jonconner30199 ай бұрын
After selling my boat and spending a couple years getting my pilot’s license, I bought a Titan X Kayak this week and started watching your videos again. Man, I thought flying was expensive but yesterday, in the “budget” video I spent $650 in a flash! I guess my 2 years sober from TacticalBassin influenced expenses at Tackle Warehouse are over!
@tacticalbassin9 ай бұрын
😂 Sorry about that!! But welcome back to fishing and congrats on your pilot's license!
@SleepyheadzMusic9 ай бұрын
I got that 7'11" EXH Expride from your recommendation years ago and it's been the most awesome punch rod I've ever used. I have also found it makes an EXCELLENT soft weedless swimbait rod for baits up to nearly 3 ounces. Caught about 10 on it today with a weedless 68 hudd and didn't lose a single fish...the power, backbone, and sensitivity of that rod is like a $600 dollar rod. Kudos on the gear reviews!
@mikek36389 ай бұрын
I appreciate all the actual on the water feedback. Helps when making purchases. You guys are the gold standard for rod and reel reviews.
@txmanyo9 ай бұрын
1000% on the 7’2 ML from Shimano. I have the Zodias in that action and it’s also my favorite for throwing 3” underspins. I would never have considered it without you mentioning it in prior vids 🙏
@DavidBronstein19619 ай бұрын
Gotta say I am BLOWN away by the SLX MGL 70. Casting distance is nuts and SO easy to dial in. And I’ve got the “old” one on sale for $99! Can’t wait to pick up the new one.
@tacticalbassin9 ай бұрын
Awesome!! Such an overlooked reel!!
@CRlMSONz6 ай бұрын
Where did you get it for 100?!?!
@DavidBronstein19616 ай бұрын
@@CRlMSONz American Legacy Fishing Xmas sale had the older SLX for $99. Gues they knew the update for 2024 was coming and wanted to clear out their stock of the old ones.
@dougcaffrey9738 ай бұрын
Agree 100% on the Shimano Expride B 7'2" ML casting rod! I use this rod for more stuff every time I go fishing, it is my best rod for smaller topwater baits and jerkbaits. I catch myself using this more and more with the 110 jerkbaits, over my Shimano Expride B 6'10" M casting rod. It is my number #1 setup with the Megabass 110 jr's! It fishes so much heaver than its rating, but at very light package with the Shimano Metanium, just order a second one!
@Jimmy.rigged9 ай бұрын
6:15 THAT 7'5" ZODIAS IS AMAZING! Can do so much with that rod that I picked up another
@kravenfoxbodies24799 ай бұрын
I miss All Star rods, only have one left from 1994 when I bought in new for crank baits and spinners baits which is labeled as such, (Glass) and people try to buy it from me all the time.
@justonemorecast9 ай бұрын
I just ordered A St Croix Bass X from their online store. $60 for a $135 rod. 7'4"heavy for frogging and flipping. I'm going to pair it with a Shimano slx xt 8.1 gear ratio. Good quality for a budget price.
@Justin_Mooney119 ай бұрын
Ya know guys …. When you wake up to a 1 ft snowstorm on March 23rd … doesn’t get much better than a new upload on a Saturday 👍👌🤌🏼…. Let the learn grind ride on can’t wait to see what’s next !
@jakerinaldi47669 ай бұрын
I love the 7’5 H Zodias for 1/2oz jigs. It might be a bit overkill, but having that extra power while sitting in a kayak is great.
@travy4619 ай бұрын
I love this rod so much that i bought a second. Its my go-to for so many things, 1/2oz jigs included.
@phiology19839 ай бұрын
I love it when you're talking about high end rods and reels
@thesonorandesertangler8 ай бұрын
Agreed, these videos are the one that really matters IMO.
@AB-ce4ge8 ай бұрын
The size of your rod doesn’t matter if you can’t reel them in.
@jaredleyendecker89999 ай бұрын
I have one of the IMX Pro spinning rods in 7’6” and it is absolutely incredible at how sensitive it is and how well it fights and handles fish. Nothing but great and amazing in the hands and well worth the money to buy, and would definitely love another in a casting model.
@bluesky55877 ай бұрын
Thank u for this …which model would you use for wacky worm or would any one work
@T.Y.Fishing8 ай бұрын
I think all of us on a budget would appreciate you making a buyers guide for budget friendly graphs
@_Mr.Giraffe9 ай бұрын
29:50 I love your guys dynamic lol 😂 you can tell you guys have been doing this together for years
@maxcole39309 ай бұрын
I started with a zodias medium spinning rod couple years ago. It is a great rod but I broke it a while ago, barley pulling on a snag. So last year I upgraded to Expride B. I have 2 Expride B rods now. Their amazing! I have 6" 10" med-heavy heavy bait caster with a curado 150 mgl. The I have a 7' light spinning with a vanford 2500. The 7' light spinning rod is more of a med-light. I love both of those combos! For my big swimbait rods. I have a 7' 8" Diawa Tatula Mod-fast rated up to 6oz, paired with a Lexa 300. It has been a good do all big swimbait combo. For big soft baits & glides.
@tacticalbassin9 ай бұрын
Sounds like you're set up, those are great pairings!!
@kevinkow139 ай бұрын
Great work, guys! Love the buyers guides!!
@tacticalbassin9 ай бұрын
Thanks Kevin!
@deanleslie27259 ай бұрын
Yeah boys! Those exprides are the deal, mind blowing sensitive I can feel a tick on slack line on that jerk bait rod I don’t leave home with out it…. And I have rods that are as good as money can buy I love this rod thanks for the tip off on that rod my friends!!
@tims_always_fishing71179 ай бұрын
I swear I've felt a bass look at my swimjig when using my exprides 😅
@MrWhiteboy5739 ай бұрын
Was cool to see you guys talk about the procyon! i asked if you guys had ever used it in last years buyers guide cool to see it make this one! that and the vanford are my two favorite spinning reels!
@solaydbak8 ай бұрын
I’ve mentioned this rod in a few of these videos, the Abu Garcia Fantasista rods are legit. I moved away from my exprides and now throw these. 7’3 MH is an amazing all around rod.
@Jason-4169 ай бұрын
Can’t wait for the high end gear 🔥
@tacticalbassin9 ай бұрын
You know it's coming! We're pumped too!
@emack34928 ай бұрын
I got that shimano vanford 2500 on an Abu garcia vengeance 6'9" medium and I love the color match of the black and red and the casting of this combo. I use it for the z-man mini max chatterbait and small swimbait. This is one of my favorite combos. The drag is so smooth next to my stella 3500xc
@ColtFifty59 ай бұрын
Im not sure how I feel about this, another rod video without a dobyns. Are they not keeping up with the times or did something else happen?
@fongxiong19 ай бұрын
TB used to rave about Dobyn's years ago. There's a reason why they don't anymore. Dobyn's aren't that good other than the hassle free life time warranty. I'll take quality over warranty any day.
@thesonorandesertangler9 ай бұрын
Well what would you rather have a Shimano Expride or a Dobyns Champ rod? I'm choosing the Expride. The limited lifetime warranty is what makes Dobyns competitive. Their rods are heavier and not as sensitive. G Loomis offers a limited lifetime warranty and starting with the IMX line they're pretty sensitive. A Shimano Zodias is cheaper and more sensitive than a Dobyns Champ.
@fongxiong18 ай бұрын
@@thesonorandesertangler Expride all day
@thesonorandesertangler8 ай бұрын
@@fongxiong1 I really like Dobyns for swimbaits, jerkbaits, and crankbait rods. I have a spinning Sierra Trout rod that I really like too. It's actually my fav UL rod at the moment. The reality is that without that limited lifetime warranty they wouldn't sell as many rods. I have some Shimano rods that are over a decade old. The 1 year warranty basically covers any manufacture defects, which will show themselves within that first year. It really is a no brainer IMO. Dobyns does make the best BFS rods in the American market too. The Shimano BFS rods are more power BFS whereas Dobyns BFS rods can cast down to 1/16 oz.
@m14hh5Ай бұрын
St. Croix is pretty good for putting together technique specific rods within a series of rods for other species of fish as well. I fish mostly for walleye and really like my fenwick rods but for the few rods I don't find through fenwick I know St. Croix will have.
@scottemory729 ай бұрын
I have a little bit of budget and a little bit of high end of many different brands but the bread and butter of my combos are Daiwa Tatula rods and Daiwa Tatula 100 reels; for the price they are awesome. If I wasn’t such a Daiwa guy the bulk of my arsenal would be Shimano Zodias paired with SLX or Curado reels. It’s a great time to be a bass fisherman, there are great rod and reel combos at all price points. I love all of your videos, you guys are hands down the best in the business.
@nawinchester9 ай бұрын
Well done men! Looking forward to tomorrow's video! The high end reviews are always a good time...
@keithpinkerton29338 ай бұрын
Been following you gents a while now and absolutely love your channel. Here is my challenge for you. Non boaters guide for limited rod count. To limit the amount of gear you load into someone else's boat "If you can only carry 5 rods for all style of fishing"
@keithpinkerton29338 ай бұрын
Sorry. And bang for buck
@bassclass59987 ай бұрын
In all honesty, I have a Grado DC from 2021 and a brand new essence us DC, but I bought this year and the Corrado keeps up with it just fine. I also have a few scorpion DC‘s. They’re absolutely phenomenal reels. Even my first generation Lew’s Mach crush is a great rig. I think the one that I most excited to get you this year is my Abu Garcia Revo rocket 10.1 to one gear ratio. I feel like that’s gonna take some getting used to just because the ratio was so high. I guess my point is with what you have saved for what you don’t, the records at least in Michigan were decades ago. You can catch big fish with low technology gear.
@THEDEUCE.GOESFISHING9 ай бұрын
Sweet video I can’t wait to have the money for a high end combo , got a 13 fate black 7’1” medium, currently fishing popper early and 1/4 oz chatter mini, caught a few on it great rod so far. Paired to 13 origin c 8.1:1 😎🎣
@BruceGibson-ku1pz9 ай бұрын
Thanks for another good video guys. I'm not quite sure just who you're directing towards though. I looked at the Tackle warehouse prices and???, a little on the high side for my budget. I've been chasing those green & brown fish since the late 60's (1960's) and have quite a few really nice set-ups and NEVER had I found a reason to spend that much
@tacticalbassin9 ай бұрын
You may have missed yesterday's video that specifically addresses a lower price point. Tomorrow will address an even higher price point. We strive to help everyone find information that meets them where they are.
@jefferynelson71959 ай бұрын
Shimano spinning reels: Finesse vs. Power lines. Gents, need your help, please. You guys have talked about the 2 series of Shimano reels...finesse and power lines, but you don't mention the reels in either lines. Could you please make a video explaining which reels are in the finesse line and which are in the power line. That'd be awesome!!! Or, do you cover it somewhere online/in a video that I haven't found yet? Love your guys' videos...especially the gear/equipment videos. I learn a lot from ya, so keep up the great work!!!
@NorthweSteelheadJunkies9 ай бұрын
The Vanford and Exsence are the two Shimano Spin reels considered "finesse"
@thesonorandesertangler8 ай бұрын
They literally explain which reels are which every time they mention it. You just have to watch that portion of the video again. Basically anything with a CI4+ is finesse and everything else is power.
@stevehall41309 ай бұрын
Great info. Hv several IMX Pro sticks. They are great. Probably unable to ignore Exprides any longer though. I’m a gear junkie, not seeking a cure!
@tacticalbassin9 ай бұрын
Ha! Prepare to be impressed by Expride 👍🏼
@keek13376 ай бұрын
Thanks for helping out the noobs like me
@drone31449 ай бұрын
Have you guys heard of the new St. Croix Physyx rods?
@joshualee-ob7en9 ай бұрын
Hey y’all need to try out Pride Rods!! They are made by Billy Kistler. He was the founder of AllStar rods. The rods are made from a Northfork composite blanks, and are made here in Texas.
@nicknartker62708 ай бұрын
What pound braid backing do you use with a 20 pound fluoro leader?
@thesonorandesertangler8 ай бұрын
Most people use cheap 65lb braid as backing. The flouro laid on top of it should never get to the connection knot anyway when you're actually fishing with it. You should end up with a 1/4 of your spool being flouro.
@willperryman45598 ай бұрын
Yea Matt & Tim, 600K is any day…. I will say I’m a Shimano 4Life kinda guy and I still have a couple of Cumara rods,as well as Zodias, Expride,and Poison Adrena, but I’m asking you please don’t say Expride should be much higher in price 😮😮😂😂 especially since all fishing gear is going up by the month…. I absolutely appreciate all the awesome information you share,and I have spent a small fortune on your advice and caught some great LMB and SMB,and Spots. Congratulations on the 600K mark that is so close 🎉🎉 you’ve definitely earned your success, and it seems like yesterday when I discovered you guys and you were at 70K🍀🎣🍀💯❤️🔥
@treehunter19 ай бұрын
I always wanted to know which is the best rod at the “expride price point.” Expride is supposedly the $300 standard, but many rods have come out around that price point. Such as the Okuma X-Series, FX Xtreme Titanium Series, Daiwa Zillion, Odiehammer Full Send, Phenix Ultra MBX, and maybe St Croix Physyx? Maybe that one is too high.
@tacticalbassin9 ай бұрын
It's actually lower than that, at $280. It's going to be difficult to ever beat it at an even remotely similar price, but time will tell. We've spent a ton of time with most of what you listed as well 👍🏼
@RyanSmith-fb8rf9 ай бұрын
You guys need to check out Trika Casting rods especially the 6X 7’5mh. They’re as sensitive as Megabass and they don’t snap in heavy cover like the Megabass rods do. Can’t use Megabass rods in Florida
@tacticalbassin9 ай бұрын
We have some Trikas, we really do test it all
@bruceksdwilson9 ай бұрын
Waiting for your gear review for the new G Loomis GLX rods.. And the new mckinium d c 70 reel.
@bruceksdwilson9 ай бұрын
Shimano metanium
@tacticalbassin9 ай бұрын
We've got you covered 👍🏼
@GregoryPotts-wz7mu8 ай бұрын
Great video (again) guys -- keep em coming. Was watching Matt do video on swimsuits from 6 years ago -- you were liking Dobyns rods back then - what's your current take on the 4100-250 Robyn's rods in 2024?
@JeremyCerrillo4 ай бұрын
Which Expride would you use for an all around rod? Weightless senkos, Texas Rigs, poppers, spinner baits
@johnkent90194 ай бұрын
Matt and Tim, which of your budget spinning combos would you recommend for jerkbaits?
@DavidBronstein19619 ай бұрын
Great video! Can the Expride 7’ 2” ML handle Mini Max chatterbaits? One of my fav lures and looking to upgrade rod for it. Or do you have other rod you prefer for Mini Max? Thanks!!
@tacticalbassin9 ай бұрын
It would absolutely throw it 👍🏼
@stephanelavoie22589 ай бұрын
Now that’s exactly in my range …. Thank you 🙏🏻! 🎉🎉🎉
@txg12759 ай бұрын
Tequila baccarac is also an S tier rod for big, 1oz+ topwaters. I throw the SB125 on mine all the time and it's just excellent.
@tacticalbassin9 ай бұрын
Great recommendation!
@Jason_Hall9 ай бұрын
Thanks guys. I just bought the 7’3” Expride XH. Should I get curado M or mgl 150 for frogging and some flipping. Thanks again!
@tims_always_fishing71179 ай бұрын
The tranx looks really good on the expride, it also has more drag power. Just my opinion
@jimmypage2799 ай бұрын
The M is what you want for this, it’s designed to be a big bait reel/heavy power fishing reel.
@travistintle33859 ай бұрын
The Expride 7’7” Heavy- is that the Fast or Moderate Fast model?
@weouchere83842 ай бұрын
Can you throw Texas rig plastics on the 7 2 ML expride baitcasting rod?
@dirkdiggler60889 ай бұрын
What would be a good bang for the buck combo for both lipless and bladed jigs?
@andrewmazaik84079 ай бұрын
Get the MH Expride glass!!
@kartboy378 ай бұрын
Great video as always. Do you guys have any opinions/reviews of Ark and/or 6th Sense rods?
@peterlong96298 ай бұрын
Love my Dobyns Fury rods! 💚🖤
@linguine-lamborghini70329 ай бұрын
Love this channel have learned a lot but not one dobyns rod makes this list?? Why no love for dobyns?
@telefunkenyou479 ай бұрын
I’m kind of stuck with Dobyns because I can’t afford to pay for full price anymore. (compared to the replacement fee cost) That being said, I love Dobyns Rods! I’m used to them and I have set ups that includes Fury, Champ and Extreme rods . I replace them every year or three depending on use. So unless there’s some technical breakthrough in material or design, I’m good! I could always use some more tho!
@jeremiahgiles35939 ай бұрын
The legend tournament is my favorite spinning rod and I have some worth $300 more than that one. It's so good I actually want another one
@tacticalbassin9 ай бұрын
They're impressive for sure!
@otto21matic9 ай бұрын
Have you guys had a chance to fish the new 7'6" ML+ Expride spinning rod? How does it compare to the 7'2" ML?
@tims_always_fishing71179 ай бұрын
I bought the expride ML on accident, thought it was a true medium due to the wieght specs and the website had it listed as medium. Guess ill try a spinner bait for it
@tacticalbassin9 ай бұрын
You're going to be shocked what all it can do!
@tiptoeurchin8 ай бұрын
I just ordered the stuff to build my first rod. I'd like to own stuff I can't responsibly afford so I'm hoping this might be a way to do that. Also excited to have a rod set up just how I want it. First one will be a 7 foot medium. Looking for a good affordable spinning reel for it.
@danp17179 ай бұрын
In the Expride 6-8 medium spinning, for strolling, fast or extra fast action?
@bradleyburger47929 ай бұрын
The 6'8" is extra fast
@davepoolman37258 ай бұрын
Looking rfor a 1/2 to 3/8 oz football jig rod. Expride 7'6" MH MF a good fit?
@jonathanpearson24108 ай бұрын
Not necessarily rods mentioned, but wanting to know your opinion of the SLX 7'8" H swimbait rod vs. Megabass Levante Leviathan. I want to add one of those two rods to my arsenal. Thank you!
@rspencer25118 ай бұрын
The saint Croix victory swim Bait rod ,is that heavy moderate Action?
@tims_always_fishing71179 ай бұрын
Love the "matchy matchy" 😅
@andyvelez93909 ай бұрын
7’2 Expride B MHG vs 7’2 Adrena MHG. What’s your take?
@erk6789 ай бұрын
Too many rods so little time 😎❤️🎣👍
@sha6mm9 ай бұрын
I wish you could do a Casting Rod MH Fast since this is considered the most versatile Bass Rod review. In a series of the 3 Rods for Bass Fishing. Do each type independently.
@brendanbutkus23929 ай бұрын
What is the best rod for jerkbaits squarebills or shallow to medium diving crankbaits under $150? My budget is around a $300 combo and im planning on doing a slx mgl 70 as the reel, im in love with daiwa reels specifically the new 2024 tatula 100 but wanna give shimano a try
@thesonorandesertangler9 ай бұрын
I got a Dobyns Kaden 610-4CB on sale (20%) last year and that's what I use. I have it paired up with a Shimano Metanium. A Megabass Levante Jerkbait Special, which goes for $200 is a sleeper jerkbait/shallow crankbait rod.
@corefishing48583 ай бұрын
Hi, what buzzbait rod do you recommend? 200.00 budget
@MrParamedic19699 ай бұрын
Love the video I just wish you would have thrown in the price point to help me narrow down the equipment that you recommended in my price range.
@chad68538 ай бұрын
Do you think the new Shimano MGL Reel coming out in June with the upgraded mgl III spool will be a capable bfs reel?
@joecalcagni96159 ай бұрын
Awesome help! You guys talk a ton about the 6’10” M Expride, and I have a 7’ M Expride. What is the difference between the two other than 2” of length? Is the taper any different? Now wondering if I should have buyers remorse 😂
@radarfishin9 ай бұрын
St Croix Mojo Bass Fiber Carbon Rod. I didn’t like the handle from looks, once I held that rod. It’s absolutely perfect, St. Croix rods are just money.
@936East_texas_flatbed9 ай бұрын
Is there a big difference between the expride 7”2 med lite and the zodias 7”2 med lite ? I Already have the zodias
@tacticalbassin9 ай бұрын
Sensitivity goes up and weight goes down, but the Zodias is also a great rod.
@brandonthibodeaux16269 ай бұрын
Another fantastic video!! I like to support American Made companies as much as I possibly can. Could you tell us when these rods are made in the US?
@thesonorandesertangler8 ай бұрын
I don't even think St Croix is all US made anymore. G Loomis is basically the only one on this video that is all USA made. I would imagine that the high end St Croix lines are still made in the USA, but I could be wrong. Old18 out of Texas is another US company and Cashion.
@miketorre165 ай бұрын
Stella 4000XG FK on an Expride MH = 🔥🔥🔥🔥Catches Trout, Pickerel, Panfish. Then inshore for Sea Bass, Stripers and Bluefish. 💪💪💪💪
@icep34ch9 ай бұрын
I love your Videos! Greetings from Germany! Can you Tell me more about dedicated sensitive bottom contact rods? I am searching a cast, one piece or handle seperated, Max 6.2feet long, cast weight about 1/2 oz rod. My main fishing style are rigs and jigs but sometimes we use some jerkbaits from 2,3"-4,3". Tryed some different rods but i seem to cant find a Real sensitive one... often they feel numb even with braided line.. As you talked in this Video about dragging a lure over gravel and notecing a twig, shells etc.. That is what i want! Can you give me some suggestions in a pricerange to 250$? Thanks in advance
@raymondjohnson64969 ай бұрын
Have y’all use the new G Loomis GLX RODS yet
@ratbird32909 ай бұрын
Pumped I backordered my Expride 6’10” MH/F. Didn’t realize how versatile it would be….😊
@tacticalbassin9 ай бұрын
You're going to love it!!
@adamcawthon8 ай бұрын
I busted 2 bills off of money badgers. Thought they might just be low quality. Maybe not. Congrats on a good tournament
@GigaDinker8 ай бұрын
I had a buddy bust 2 bills off of Frittsides. Both happened on their first outing. It was a Marl bottom lake with no rock or wood. Makes me nervous about Berkeley cranks for a bit. Hopefully they fix the issue.
@adamcawthon8 ай бұрын
@GigaDinker I've thrown a rock crawler, the same exact one at Table Rock and Lake Tenkiller and no problems.
@GigaDinker8 ай бұрын
@@adamcawthon I use Rock Crawlers in a lake with shallow bedrock humps and haven’t had any issues as well. Love the Crawler.
@andrewkline19068 ай бұрын
Hey Guys! Quick question. Do you happen to be sponsored by any of the companies youre talking about? Curious to see if that would impact your decisions on what to include.
@SoCoFISHING8 ай бұрын
What reel are you pairing with the expride 7’2 medium light?
@SAlTin39 ай бұрын
If I may ask a question is the last rod that you talked about ( st croix victory 7’10” heavy) is that in a moderate taper or fast taper? Which is the recommended one if I may ask?
@ScotchStraight9 ай бұрын
So I'm new to bass fishing by a few years. What company makes rods that are labeled for the technique you want to use it for?
@ScotchStraight9 ай бұрын
I ask because my memory is not so good as it once was.
@thesonorandesertangler8 ай бұрын
The Googan Squad does that. Some St Croix rods do that as well. You just have to learn what power and action are good for which techniques.
@TheKrumster9 ай бұрын
I see you guys don’t use a lot of falcon or Dobyns rods. Those use to be the big thing five to ten years ago. Do you think they are behind on the technology?
@tacticalbassin9 ай бұрын
I dont think either brand is behind, there is just a TON of competition at each price point. A rod can be great and still get beat out at any given price. Mind you, we've landed 10 lb+ bass on both Dobyns and Falcon, so our suggestions do not come lightly.
@Shadowtech20249 ай бұрын
If it was only one high quality combo. Shimano Zodias 7’ paired with a Shimano Vanford 3000. 20lb braid and 10-20 LB Flourocarbon Leader. Anything above that the differences in quality is very minimal.
@petebishop7458 ай бұрын
What does everyone think about kistler rods KLX and helium ?
@ReefUnderTheRoof7 ай бұрын
So which budget combo should I get as a beginner?
@brettrowlett24808 ай бұрын
what do you guys thing about the G Loomis previous line Conquest 844c MBR, GLX 844c MBR, 804c JWR and 853C JWR , I got a great deal on clearance for the GLX, a friend wanted to sale his Conquest 844c that I put the new Metanium on. Did I spend my money for nothing? Please give me your opinion
@robdale58328 ай бұрын
Unless the zodias has changed imo it's junk! I've broke every one I've ever bought! A few was my fault and a few was just normal use. Once was second time on the water with it! Expride, different story! Indestructible, great sensitivity and all around great rod!
@chuckymystic5 ай бұрын
have yall tried the trika 6x yet?
@JamesJackson-hx9ke9 ай бұрын
What size vanford is it you have in the video?
@swj25567 ай бұрын
You guys mention this 6'10" Medium Expride ALL THE TIME! But there are 2 versions and you never seem to mention the specific model. Glass moderate or graphite moderate fast??? I bought the glass because it was available. Do I send it back and get the moderate fast action instead for a jerkbait rod or will the Glass work just as well?
@tacticalbassin7 ай бұрын
You need to make the switch. I'm sorry, but the glass is not the right model for the jerkbait.
@swj25567 ай бұрын
@tacticalbassin Dang...I figured as much. Thanks for the quick reply. The expride isn't an option at the moment so go Zodius or is the Poison Adrena worth the extra 50 bucks?
@davidp.61319 ай бұрын
Which St. Croix action comes closest to a G Loomis 844C MBR?
@joseaagosto29629 ай бұрын
What about Shimano curado rods
@RicardoMejia-b8b8 ай бұрын
I really wish you guys would review some Edge rods by Gary Loomis
@rosswatkins22779 ай бұрын
Just got me another legend t
@jeffb32959 ай бұрын
Love my Exprides
@rhodesianhunter93609 ай бұрын
lol, I’ve only broken a zodias on camera. Matt…someone broke an expride for me. If I remember right I think you’re both talking about the same thing. Which in my case could be wrong, I barely remember yesterday.