SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE: BEST "BANG FOR THE BUCK" RODS AND REELS AT ANY PRICE!!

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3 ай бұрын

All brands, All prices, These are the best "Bang For the Buck" rods and reels for bass fishing! No matter your budget, these rods will give you more sensitivity and fishability for the money than any others we could find. We went across the entire bass fishing industry in search of whole rod lines that stood out, single rods actions that stood out, and reels that could take abuse and keep on fishing. Here's what we found!
We're kicking this video off with a look at whole rod lines that blend amazing components, sensitivity, and balance. Next, we're looking at reels that stand out from the crowd. Then, we're jumping into some of our favorite rod models for specific techniques from around the industry! You don't want to miss this!
Below you'll find links to the exact rods and reels discussed in the video. We've listed them in the order discussed and included some of our favorite models as well! All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
BANG FOR THE BUCK ROD LINES (Budget to Higher Priced)...
•Daiwa Tatula Casting: bit.ly/2Q4NgKA
•Shimano Zodias Casting: bit.ly/2cgmMAe
•Shimano Expride B Casting: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
•St. Croix Legend Tournament Casting: bit.ly/3Iow9KV
•Megabass Orochi XX Casting: bit.ly/2OSVNwH
•G Loomis IMX Pro Casting: bit.ly/2QurcHi
BANG FOR THE BUCK CASTING REELS...
•Daiwa Fuego CT Casting Reel: bit.ly/35hugfH
•Shimano SLX 70 Casting Reel: bit.ly/3vPtYQ5
•Shimano Curado 150 MGL Casting Reel: bit.ly/2TQHwrP
BANG FOR THE BUCK SPINNING REELS...
•Shimano Vanford Spinning Reel: bit.ly/2gu84t7
•Shimano Sustain FJ Spinning Reel: bit.ly/3BQLlNP
SPECIFIC MODELS THAT STAND OUT...
•Megabass Destroyer P5 7' Extra Heavy : bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Model: "Tequila Baccarac"
•Megabass Destroyer P5 7'2" Heavy X Fast: bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Model: "X-Bites"
•Shimano Expride B Casting: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Models: 6'10" Medium, 7'2" Medium Light, 7'7" Heavy
•Megabass Levante 7' Medium Moderate: bit.ly/2FdE3YY
Model: Flat Side Special
•St. Croix Legend Tournament: bit.ly/3Iow9KV
Models: 7'4" Heavy Fast, 7'2" Medium Heavy Moderate
•Shimano Zodias Casting: bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Models: 6'10" Medium Heavy, 7'5" Medium Heavy
•Megabass Orochi XX 7'5" Med Hvy Fast : bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Model: Braillist
•G Loomis IMX Pro 906C CBR: bit.ly/2FQj6CZ
BANG FOR THE BUCK SPINNING TACKLE...
COMBO #1...
Rod- St. Croix Legend Tournament: bit.ly/4bSdcjF
Model: 7'3" Medium Light
Reel- Daiwa Procyon MQ LT: bit.ly/46x4Ytp
Size: 2500-XH
COMBO #2...
Rod- Shimano Zodias: bit.ly/2jOUXAO
Model: 7'6" Medium
Reel- Shimano Vanford: bit.ly/2gu84t7
Size: 3000
COMBO #3...
Rod- Shimano Expride B: bit.ly/2osaj3q
Model: 6'8" Medium
Reel- Shimano Vanford: bit.ly/2gu84t7
Size: 2500
SWIMBAIT GEAR...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'9" Extra Heavy: bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 A (HG): bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Rod- St. Croix Victory 7'10" Heavy: bit.ly/3f4tcEb
Reel- Daiwa Tatula 300 HS: bit.ly/3InxUva
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...
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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@caleb4015 3 ай бұрын

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_Snatcher 3 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

@gumslinger11 3 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.

@yummygogolak 3 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_Snatcher 3 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.

@holdengamble 3 ай бұрын

Dobyns may be the best rod company

@thadgeorge4984 3 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.

@tacticalbassin 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the positive support. We really appreciate it!

@andrewpayne2811 3 ай бұрын

Thanks again guys, what you do for bass anglers like us is truly appreciated!! 🙏

@mikek3638 3 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.

@Justin_Mooney11 3 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 !

@jonconner3019 3 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!

@tacticalbassin 3 ай бұрын

😂 Sorry about that!! But welcome back to fishing and congrats on your pilot's license!

@SleepyheadzMusic 3 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!

@nawinchester 3 ай бұрын

Well done men! Looking forward to tomorrow's video! The high end reviews are always a good time...

@_Mr.Giraffe 3 ай бұрын

29:50 I love your guys dynamic lol 😂 you can tell you guys have been doing this together for years

@kevinkow13 3 ай бұрын

Great work, guys! Love the buyers guides!!

@tacticalbassin 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Kevin!

@stephanelavoie2258 3 ай бұрын

Now that’s exactly in my range …. Thank you 🙏🏻! 🎉🎉🎉

@txmanyo 3 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 🙏

@MrWhiteboy573 3 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!

@Jason-416 3 ай бұрын

Can’t wait for the high end gear 🔥

@tacticalbassin 3 ай бұрын

You know it's coming! We're pumped too!

@scottemory72 3 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.

@deanleslie2725 3 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_fishing7117 3 ай бұрын

I swear I've felt a bass look at my swimjig when using my exprides 😅

@phiology1983 3 ай бұрын

I love it when you're talking about high end rods and reels

@thesonorandesertangler 3 ай бұрын

Agreed, these videos are the one that really matters IMO.

@AB-ce4ge 2 ай бұрын

The size of your rod doesn’t matter if you can’t reel them in.

@keek1337 26 күн бұрын

Thanks for helping out the noobs like me

@dougcaffrey973 3 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!

@jaredleyendecker8999 3 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.

@bluesky5587 Ай бұрын

Thank u for this …which model would you use for wacky worm or would any one work

@THEDEUCE.GOESFISHING 3 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 😎🎣

@Jimmy.rigged 3 ай бұрын

6:15 THAT 7'5" ZODIAS IS AMAZING! Can do so much with that rod that I picked up another

@emack3492 2 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

@jakerinaldi4766 3 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.

@travy461 3 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.

@T.Y.Fishing 2 ай бұрын

I think all of us on a budget would appreciate you making a buyers guide for budget friendly graphs

@peterlong9629 3 ай бұрын

Love my Dobyns Fury rods! 💚🖤

@solaydbak 2 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.

@maxcole3930 3 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.

@tacticalbassin 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like you're set up, those are great pairings!!

@justonemorecast 3 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.

@kartboy37 3 ай бұрын

Great video as always. Do you guys have any opinions/reviews of Ark and/or 6th Sense rods?

@DavidBronstein1961 3 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.

@tacticalbassin 3 ай бұрын

Awesome!! Such an overlooked reel!!

@CRlMSONz 6 күн бұрын

Where did you get it for 100?!?!

@DavidBronstein1961 6 күн 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.

@GregoryPotts-wz7mu 2 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?

@tims_always_fishing7117 3 ай бұрын

Love the "matchy matchy" 😅

@BruceGibson-ku1pz 3 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

@tacticalbassin 3 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.

@erk678 3 ай бұрын

Too many rods so little time 😎❤️🎣👍

@kravenfoxbodies2479 3 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.

@willperryman4559 3 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🍀🎣🍀💯❤️‍🔥

@rosswatkins2277 3 ай бұрын

Just got me another legend t

@joecalcagni9615 3 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 😂

@bassclass5998 2 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.

@joshualee-ob7en 3 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.

@keithpinkerton2933 3 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"

@keithpinkerton2933 3 ай бұрын

Sorry. And bang for buck

@stevehall4130 3 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!

@tacticalbassin 3 ай бұрын

Ha! Prepare to be impressed by Expride 👍🏼

@user-rm3yz2eu5e 3 ай бұрын

Nice

@MrParamedic1969 3 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.

@sha6mm 3 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.

@tiptoeurchin 3 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.

@tristonmorgan7252 3 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?

@chad6853 2 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?

@jonathanpearson2410 2 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!

@icep34ch 3 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

@drone3144 3 ай бұрын

Have you guys heard of the new St. Croix Physyx rods?

@otto21matic 3 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?

@user-cs5xl4lp4g 2 ай бұрын

I really wish you guys would review some Edge rods by Gary Loomis

@txg1275 3 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.

@tacticalbassin 3 ай бұрын

Great recommendation!

@rspencer2511 3 ай бұрын

The saint Croix victory swim Bait rod ,is that heavy moderate Action?

@jeremiahgiles3593 3 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

@tacticalbassin 3 ай бұрын

They're impressive for sure!

@travistintle3385 3 ай бұрын

The Expride 7’7” Heavy- is that the Fast or Moderate Fast model?

@jeffb3295 3 ай бұрын

Love my Exprides

@linguine-lamborghini7032 3 ай бұрын

Love this channel have learned a lot but not one dobyns rod makes this list?? Why no love for dobyns?

@telefunkenyou47 3 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!

@RyanSmith-fb8rf 3 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

@tacticalbassin 3 ай бұрын

We have some Trikas, we really do test it all

@raymondjohnson6496 3 ай бұрын

Have y’all use the new G Loomis GLX RODS yet

@brettrowlett2480 2 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

@radarfishin 3 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.

@andrewkline1906 2 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.

@dallascook9695 2 ай бұрын

What reel are you pairing with the expride 7’2 medium light?

@andyvelez9390 3 ай бұрын

7’2 Expride B MHG vs 7’2 Adrena MHG. What’s your take?

@DavidBronstein1961 3 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!!

@tacticalbassin 3 ай бұрын

It would absolutely throw it 👍🏼

@davidp.6131 3 ай бұрын

Which St. Croix action comes closest to a G Loomis 844C MBR?

@JamesJackson-hx9ke 3 ай бұрын

What size vanford is it you have in the video?

@ReefUnderTheRoof Ай бұрын

So which budget combo should I get as a beginner?

@bruceksdwilson 3 ай бұрын

Waiting for your gear review for the new G Loomis GLX rods.. And the new mckinium d c 70 reel.

@bruceksdwilson 3 ай бұрын

Shimano metanium

@tacticalbassin 3 ай бұрын

We've got you covered 👍🏼

@jefferynelson7195 3 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!!!

@NorthweSteelheadJunkies 3 ай бұрын

The Vanford and Exsence are the two Shimano Spin reels considered "finesse"

@thesonorandesertangler 3 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.

@ColtFifty5 3 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?

@fongxiong1 3 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.

@thesonorandesertangler 3 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.

@fongxiong1 3 ай бұрын

@@thesonorandesertangler Expride all day

@thesonorandesertangler 3 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.

@rhodesianhunter9360 3 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.

@Jason_Hall 3 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_fishing7117 3 ай бұрын

The tranx looks really good on the expride, it also has more drag power. Just my opinion

@jimmypage279 3 ай бұрын

The M is what you want for this, it’s designed to be a big bait reel/heavy power fishing reel.

@ratbird3290 3 ай бұрын

Pumped I backordered my Expride 6’10” MH/F. Didn’t realize how versatile it would be….😊

@tacticalbassin 3 ай бұрын

You're going to love it!!

@brandonthibodeaux1626 3 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?

@thesonorandesertangler 3 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.

@petebishop745 3 ай бұрын

What does everyone think about kistler rods KLX and helium ?

@AmusedBalkhHound-dh1zy 3 ай бұрын

Would I get a 1000 or 2000 size for the Vanford?

@tims_always_fishing7117 3 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

@tacticalbassin 3 ай бұрын

You're going to be shocked what all it can do!

@Lol2023game 3 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.

@Brian-xi3kz 2 ай бұрын

Super

@treehunter1 3 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.

@tacticalbassin 3 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 👍🏼

@brendanbutkus2392 3 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

@thesonorandesertangler 3 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.

@joseaagosto2962 3 ай бұрын

What about Shimano curado rods

@davepoolman3725 2 ай бұрын

Looking rfor a 1/2 to 3/8 oz football jig rod. Expride 7'6" MH MF a good fit?

@dirkdiggler6088 3 ай бұрын

What would be a good bang for the buck combo for both lipless and bladed jigs?

@andrewmazaik8407 3 ай бұрын

Get the MH Expride glass!!

@danp1717 3 ай бұрын

In the Expride 6-8 medium spinning, for strolling, fast or extra fast action?

@bradleyburger4792 3 ай бұрын

The 6'8" is extra fast

@jeremyharmon3008 3 ай бұрын

Zodias 7’3 heavy or levante 7’2 heavy for a frog rod?

@chuckymystic 2 күн бұрын

have yall tried the trika 6x yet?

@nicknartker6270 3 ай бұрын

What pound braid backing do you use with a 20 pound fluoro leader?

@thesonorandesertangler 3 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.

@robdale5832 2 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!

@936East_texas_flatbed 3 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

@tacticalbassin 3 ай бұрын

Sensitivity goes up and weight goes down, but the Zodias is also a great rod.

@adamcawthon 3 ай бұрын

I busted 2 bills off of money badgers. Thought they might just be low quality. Maybe not. Congrats on a good tournament

@GigaDinker 2 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.

@adamcawthon 2 ай бұрын

@GigaDinker I've thrown a rock crawler, the same exact one at Table Rock and Lake Tenkiller and no problems.

@GigaDinker 2 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.

@markbowers9579 2 ай бұрын

You guys talked about a Rod for throwing a burrito I am looking for a specific rod to throw a quarter pounder with cheese

@TheKrumster 3 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?

@tacticalbassin 3 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.

@paulwildum802 3 ай бұрын

Please stop saying the Exprides should cost way more than they do. We know it to be true but we don't want Shimano to get any ideas.

@swj2556 2 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?

@tacticalbassin Ай бұрын

You need to make the switch. I'm sorry, but the glass is not the right model for the jerkbait.

@swj2556 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?