SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE: Budget Fishing Rods And Reels That Work!

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Affordable fishing gear! Its finally here!! Bass fishing doesn't have to break the budget anymore! These awesome rods and reels will save you a ton of money while offering great sensitivity and durability. The "BUDGET" category of bass fishing has erupted and we're really excited to take an in-depth look! Let's go!
From bait finesse to swimbaits, casting to spinning, Its hard to recognize the budget landscape from just a few years ago. Whether you're brand new to the sport, fishing on a budget, or maybe you're looking for the best value in fishing gear, this video is for you! We've looked across dozens of brands in search of the best gear at each price point and here is what we've found.
Below you'll find links to the exact rods and reels discussed in the video. We've listed them in the order they appeared and included our favorite sizes and models for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
SPINNING COMBOS...
COMBO #1...
Rod- Shimano Sellus: bit.ly/2ro5vQu
Model: 7'1" Medium
Reel- Shimano Nexave FI 2500: bit.ly/3nhj4f1
COMBO #2...
Rod- Daiwa Aird X: bit.ly/2P7Z3Vu
Model: 7' Medium
Reel- Daiwa Revros LT 2000: bit.ly/34nCGCj
COMBO #3...
Rod- Daiwa Tatula XT: bit.ly/3n6Ojvx
Model: 7' medium, 7'1" Medium Light
Reel- Daiwa Fuego LT 2500 XH: bit.ly/2yDmdtQ
COMBO #4...
Rod- St. Croix Bass X: bit.ly/2r69Sj6
Model: 6'10" Med Light, 7'1" Medium Fast
Reel- Shimano Miravel 2500: bit.ly/3QZnwL5
CASTING COMBOS...
COMBO #1...
Rod- 13 Fishing Defy Black: bit.ly/32gzFnN
Models: 7'1" Medium, 7'3" Medium Heavy
Reel- 13 Fishing Origin R1: bit.ly/3wKSu12
COMBO #2...
Rod- Halo Fishing Rave Series: bit.ly/3mTXuPU
Model: 7'2: Heavy
Reel- Daiwa CC80: bit.ly/34ltqP9
COMBO #3...
Rod- 13 Fishing Fate Black: bit.ly/3xSUZB3
Models: 6'7" Medium, 7'1" Medium Heavy
Reel- 13 Fishing Origin F1: bit.ly/3qD6hpc
COMBO #4...
Rod- Shimano Clarus: bit.ly/3lqq2jM
Models: 6'10" Medium, 7'2" med hvy, 7'2" Extra Heavy
Reel- Shimano Caius B: bit.ly/2O3Dvuw
COMBO #5...
Rod- Savage Gear Squad: bit.ly/3tT8bS2
Models: 7'1" Medium Heavy, 7'1" Medium Topwater
Reel- 13 Fishing Modus C2: bit.ly/3HJdwnR
HIGHER END CASTING COMBOS...
COMBO #1...
Rod- Daiwa Tatula XT: bit.ly/3wqRhwq
Models: 7'1" Medium Heavy, 7'3" Heavy
Reel- Daiwa Fuego CT: bit.ly/35hugfH
COMBO #2...
Rod- Shimano SLX A: bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Models: 6'10" Medium, 7'2" heavy, 7'5" Med Heavy
Reel- Shimano SLX A 150: bit.ly/3ZWPeho
COMBO #3...
Rod- St. Croix Bass X: bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Models: 6'8" Med Xfast, 7'4" Heavy Fast
Reel- Lews Speed Spool LFS: bit.ly/2xEElEw
SWIMBAIT COMBOS...
COMBO #1...
Rod- Shimano SLX A: bit.ly/3QbMjvs
Model: 7'8" heavy
Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 AHG: bit.ly/2kYsvRw
COMBO #2...
Rod- Savage Gear Squad: bit.ly/3tT8bS2
Model: 8' Heavy
Reel- 13 Fishing A3: bit.ly/3GLddq8
BAIT FINESSE COMBOS...
COMBO #1...
Rod- St. Croix Bass X: bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Model: 6'8" Medium Extra Fast
Reel- Shimano Curado BFS: bit.ly/2QGRVF2
COMBO #2...
Rod- Denali Ryker: bit.ly/31bKfgp
Models: 6'6" Medium
Reel- Kastking Zephyr: bit.ly/3cy03ij
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 112: bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors- Minn Kota Talons: bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Camera- GoPro Hero 9: bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
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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#buyersguide #budget #bassfishing

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@FullTimeFishing Жыл бұрын

I hope everyone reading this catches their pb this spring!

@ajword81 Жыл бұрын

I did!

@owenottinger5558 Жыл бұрын

Just got mine last weekend! Same lake I break it every spring for 3 years now lmao

@milesdavis4760 Жыл бұрын

I did! I caught a 6.5 pound large mouth bass.

@FullTimeFishing Жыл бұрын

@@milesdavis4760 nice work Miles!! Keep going I know you can break that again this year.

@jaymartin777 Жыл бұрын

Been a saltwater guy all my life still lookin for my first bass🤣😭gotta admit tho fresh water is a ton of fun

@chuckpugh5997 Жыл бұрын

I swear my tackle addiction is getting bad. I was just looking in the clouds driving home from work this morning and I see a perfectly shaped crankbait in the clouds. But it did remind me to get on you tube and see today's buying guide. Thanks TB y'all are the best!

@FullTimeFishing Жыл бұрын

Shimano for life for this guy! Thanks for all the work you all put in. This is probably the most important video you guys do because most people are fishing on a budget.

@bassinbilliards6279 Жыл бұрын

For life forsure. The SLX where my go to when first released & from there I really started buying more high end gear. Now almost all my gear is Zodias or Expride with exception of swimbait rod and saltwater.

@FullTimeFishing Жыл бұрын

@@bassinbilliards6279 same here! Once I bought my first Curado reel 5 years ago it was game over. Now I have mostly Exprides for the rods and all Shimano reels. Good luck this season!

@sunwukongmonkeyking5561 Жыл бұрын

So me and my brothers decided to try different brand of reels and rod. One brother went with Daiwa and one went with Abu Garcia. I decided to go with Shimano. After a day of fishing and trying each other reels and rod. Both my brother are now converting to Shimano brand. Shimano is the top brand out there. The only one that can complete is Daiwa.

@richardkeller6940 Жыл бұрын

Yes on Shimano I have a tranx and could cast a swimbait a mile

@FullTimeFishing Жыл бұрын

@@sunwukongmonkeyking5561 It really is man hands down. They also have excellent customer service. The only bad thing the ever did was get rid of the old Curados because the new MGLs are no where near as good. I had a TERRIBLE experience with Diawa customer service so I don't see a need to ever switch!

@richardblake4777 Жыл бұрын

Another great TB Matt and Tim video to help us weekender bassers. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort y'all go to. Thank you so much for being our testing lab.

@bigmoemedina313 Жыл бұрын

No Matter how often y'all do these Buyer's guide you guys always hit it out of the park every time!!! the world of knowledge and experience poured it's so appreciated from guys like me that's always trying to make the best choices when buying the right combo at the right price. Thanks so much for all you do for US!! Please never stop!! Tight Lines!!

@jasoncarr5867 Жыл бұрын

You guys always knock it out the park with these videos. But I'd also like to add a little something for the guys/gals that have an even smaller budget than $100-200. Theres nothing wrong with a $70.00 combo I have a 7ft medium fast action lews American hero rod combo that's caught me tons of fish and works just as good as the day I got it years ago. Theres also nothing wrong with a $30-40 rod and reel combo I've caught plenty of fish on zebcos and Shakespeares no matter what your budget is you can still get out there and catch fish I've even fixed rods and reels people have thrown away or didn't want anymore and have caught fish on them you don't need the best of gear to get out there have a good time and catch fish. 🎣👌

@rogerbrand223 Жыл бұрын

Another great video guys. I don't often comment on your channel anymore because you guys get flooded with so many comments somebody's bound to say what I would. This video was so great because not many people dive that far into budget gear they are usually pushing more expensive products. It's great info for all your viewers, and I thank you for all the work and time you put in to bring us this info. Great job as always!

@davidfeldman611 Жыл бұрын

Spring guide is the bomb!! Thank you guys!

@tacticalbassin Жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

@shannoningle7221 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always , thanks for the info guys , keep em coming

@billlumberg5746 Жыл бұрын

Love these videos fellas! Tremendously helpful for a low budget angler thank you.

@mattvolentine9359 Жыл бұрын

I've been hoping for a video like this one for a while! Thanks again, guys!

@trevorbennett2178 Жыл бұрын

Gents, an excellent presentation 👍 You've made it a bit easier, but just so many quality rods and reels out there now to choose from. Cheers 😀

@angela6903 Жыл бұрын

One of the first times I've watched your tackle vids and everything wasn't out of my price range. Good job!

@live2fishofficial Жыл бұрын

Thank you for addressing the price points that most of us are buying at. Not everyone can afford $200+ for a rod or reel - let alone a combo. It’s great to see items that will fit a budget, even if we’re buying a half dozen of them!😂🤣 I picked up a Halo rod on a Walmart clearance (the Starlite) and it’s been an absolute responsive workhorse out there for me. Thanks much for your work on this!👊💥🎣

@krdpoutdoors Жыл бұрын

yo Live 2 fish i bought me the shakespeare exscursion spinning rod for $20 and that pole alone is a Guns Blazing pole i caught me a what felt like a 7 to 10 pound channel cat on the shakespeare exscursion pole after tremendous amount of youtube reviews and then my Lew's xfinity speed stick has also got me some bites and the lew's xfinity pole cost $60 but dude im telling you that pole is also a Guns Blazing work horse that has caught me channel cats as well and a bream / bluegill so goes to show you dont have to have a pole and reel combo for over $3,000 or even $300 price range

@live2fishofficial Жыл бұрын

@@krdpoutdoors I hear you man, some of the budget stuff can really shine! Honestly tho, I can’t say I’ve used a $500 and up rod…so who knows what lunkers I’m missing!😂🤣

@krdpoutdoors Жыл бұрын

@@live2fishofficial agreed , but its 100% prefrence , i have realistically 4 poles in total , i have 2 spinning reels and 1 bait caster , so i have 3 poles i also have a 2 piece GX2 Shakespeare ugly stick spinning pole so i have 4 poles in total , the spinning shakespeare ugly stick thats a 2 piece i dont use i keep that as a spare and to be honnest im satisfied with 2 spinning reels and 1 baitcaster , why??? simple because now i can have 1 spinning reelat home for channel cats and spinning rele at my lake house for channel cats , its a win win for me all year around.

@rainbosprinkles6548 Жыл бұрын

I have high end and budget. The Diawa Airidx is an awesome $50 rod. With that, the $200 price range is special. The curado 150 mgl is a spectacular reel. My $400 metanium is not $200 better than the curado 150mgl.

@GregoryPotts-wz7mu 4 ай бұрын

wow -- enjoyed watching this a year after you put it out -- best part if finding a lot of this gear on close out!! Just picked up that Shimano Clarus in a 7'2" heavy for $50 bucks! Thanks Walmart ! And Thanks Matt and Tim !!

@websterl.william106 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this series Gents.

@FoolisH409 Жыл бұрын

Now that I think of it I think it was one of y’all’s videos from a few years back that made me commit to purchasing my 13 Fishing “Origin Tx”. Still going strong, I upgraded it a tad an added some “Speed Spool” bearings and mannnnn! Love it.

@VinceNiergarth Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your hard work!

@tacticalbassin Жыл бұрын

We're happy to do it!

@timothywilder3183 Жыл бұрын

You guys are the best...I watch all your videos.

@sbfguy7793 Жыл бұрын

I can't watch enough of your guys videos.

@peterhing3608 Жыл бұрын

Great video guys! This helps me dial in what I can look at up here in Ontario Canada as the F/X just kills us on price point so trying to find an affordable rod and reel at your price points can be a little more difficult. I have been following like a hawk any sales from a family owned big tackle shop as well as a large Canadian chain Outdoor store and have been able to get close to U.S. pricing on the 13 Fishing Fate Black Casting and Spinning Rods which I absolutely love! I have the "Crank" version of the Fate Black casting rods in the medium and medium heavy and they are awesome! I use them for my squarebill's and shallow to mid diving cranks for the medium action and from medium diving to 6XD cranks for the medium heavy action. I picked up two Fate Black spinning rods in medium light in 7'1" and a 7'6" to handle my hair jigs, neds, and spy baits and they are always in the rotation. Hope to see the Omen Black's in your "higher end" rod's video as I was able to find them on sale in the past couple of year's and I absolutely love them for jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, shaky heads, texas rigs, and flipping jigs depending on the action and power of the rods in my line up. I am now looking at the St. Croix Bass X to fill in some holes in my line up as well as look at BFS, but unfortunately the Shimano BFS reel in CAD is over $300 before taxes, so way out of budget and the Kast King on Amazon.ca is over $120 so have to wait for a major sale before I can invest in my first BFS reel. Thank you guys for helping me build my dream line up of rods and tackle!

@johnbutler307 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video and putting in the prices.

@67manderson Жыл бұрын

Awesome video I tend to be in the $100 rod and $100 reel area and for most of us recreational anglers I’m glad that you can get better equipment for that price point. I’m really looking forward to getting into the BFS stuff and I’ll probably start with the kastking that’s going to be a game changer. Thanks for all the great content

@thatguysfriend3363 7 ай бұрын

if you don't mind me asking what rod did you end up putting it with

@THEDEUCE.GOESFISHING 6 ай бұрын

I just finally purchased a 13 Fate 7’ 1” medium to pair with my 8:1 origin c by 13. Seeing you guys say how good the quality is really gives me confidence in my selection. Happy new year 2024 🎉 love these guides

@BuckeyeBassMaster78 Жыл бұрын

"Awesome content guys as always,Thank you for all you do"

@ajword81 Жыл бұрын

I can totally agree with the statements on the Bass-X. It is a large, noticeable step up in all areas overall. Great value.

@dylanbriggs8295 Жыл бұрын

5 years ago my first “legit” spinning combo I got from tackle warehouse was a 7’ MH AIRD X paid with the legalis. Such a good combo and I’m still running it. SOLID for $55

@SystemFreak17 Жыл бұрын

Surprised to see the Dobyns colt and fury series missing from this lineup, seems like they've been a staple in the budget category for a long time. Fury has been my go-to recommendation for a long time.

@aggietommyjones Жыл бұрын

That’s probably why. They’ve recommended those rods a million times. These rods and reels are newer that the fury and colt line

@ChubbPirates Жыл бұрын

Just got into fishing by buy8ng a rod and reel at a yard sale. Looking for my own new one and this helped so much

@collinsalwaysfishing Жыл бұрын

The BFS combo I use is the Shimano Clarus 7'2 medium light with a shimano curado 70 MGL and it's a hell of a combo. I throw anything from micro jigs to small tailspins.

@unclestumpy2429 Жыл бұрын

After your fall video's I picked up the Halo KSII Elite and Shimano Miravel and couldn't be happier with that set-up.

@lexm0 Жыл бұрын

I know its not budget at all, but I picked up a Expride 6' 10" Med-Light and paired it up with the new Exsence 3000 and Ive gotta say its the craziest spinning combo I have ever felt. I was heavily inspired by you guys to try out the Expride rods because you guys have had nothing but good things to say about them. Thank you for doing what you Tim and Matt!

@tacticalbassin Жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Way to go 🙌 That's such a killer combo!

@dropzBiG Жыл бұрын

That bang vid tomorrow gonna be 🔥

@toddpossum Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TKLewis904 Жыл бұрын

I own the defy black crank bait rod and the R1 lol. Absolutely love them both.

@jakegrantham509 Жыл бұрын

I too love high end combos, but the best bang for the buck rod in my opinion is the ark lancer pro series. I picked them up from sportsman’s outfitters on a buy one get one for $20 sale and the rods only cost about $100. Not a big brand but I’m a huge fan. I picked up the 7’2 medium heavy moderate and paired it with an slx and it is my perfect spinnerbait combo. It’s feather lite and loads up very well. The other is a 7’2 heavy and I paired it up with a lews bb1 pro and it’s my swim jig setup. Hauled a 9 lber out of a cove full of logs with ease. Love you guys videos and give them a try if you’re interested.

@troycote4503 Жыл бұрын

I love the defys for the money. I spend way too much on Swimbaits and for my other other rods, I've been trying to budget myself.They work great

@drock5404 Жыл бұрын

Kast King Perigree spinning rod is a killer value. I've found the quality control is a bit shady, but you find a good one, it'll last forever. Uses fuji reel seat and guides. I've used the crap out of my 7ft medium 2 piece and it's still kicking, 5 years later. Great rod for weekend warriors.

@CT393 Жыл бұрын

I haven't seen you guys talk about Pflueger in a while that I can recall, I can definitely recommend the Pfleuger President XT spinning reels, for the money I haven't had anything better. You can regularly get them on sale for around 60 bucks and I like the two that I have better than some of my spinning reels that are double the price.

@gregmanley1246 Жыл бұрын

Connor, I own about 5 president reels of various models and I can say that you will be hard pressed to find a better reel than the Fuego at the $100 price point. I work at a Fishing and Tackle store where we often have 100 options of different reels and I can say that while I am a fan of the President line up it doesn't hold up against a Fuego if you can spend the extra $20-40.

@CT393 Жыл бұрын

@@gregmanley1246 never used a Fuego, mostly only have shimanos otherwise, if I'm in the market for another spinning reel I'll take a look at it.

@rok-me-diafetus5977 8 ай бұрын

I have a set up called the broke student combo. Berkely cherrywood with Piscifun torrent. Used it for about 3 years now, freshwater, salt water pier and pretty much everywhere. Used and abused, still holding up pretty well. $55 in total.

@PaoWeezy91 Жыл бұрын

Let’s do some technique specific setups like budget/favorite frog setup or budget/favorite drop shot etc..

@5.7.0bassin2 Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait I’m buying that miravel today last week I stopped in my local bait shop and they just got them in and man that thing is so smooth and light I currently have the ultegra but there’s something about it I don’t care for the miravel with the mgl man it’s a great reel

@ronaldmcdonald3965 Жыл бұрын

I have the Sellus, Reveros. Pretty happy for a few years.

@kirkblackadar7299 Жыл бұрын

I was today years old when I realized...yeah, I've probably been bloop blooping too aggressively 😅. I picked up a bunch of 13 and st croix gear this winter to add a few more combos to the lineup, looking forward to trying them out really soon as the ice recedes here in the north. Hope the finger is healing along smoothly Tim 💪 Take care dudes

@todddickinson3262 Жыл бұрын

It’s (BFS or Bait Finesse System)truly the most enjoyable, addictive style of fishing I’ve ever done, and I have been fishing for a long,long time!!

@holdengamble Жыл бұрын

tactical video starts; I reach for my wallet as a reflex

@amberkolby-xu7wp Жыл бұрын

I agree my wallet gets scared

@MikeAvinMusic Жыл бұрын

KastKing is probably my go to reel manufacturer, almost all my rods have one of their reels on them. They’re affordable and I find them to be of extremely high quality! Just picked up a Zephyr a few weeks ago and I’m counting down the days till trout season to try it out

@gundamwing1983 Жыл бұрын

The Clarus is definitely a overlooked line in shimano I have it from UL all the way up to the rod here that UL combo is insanely light accurate and super sensitive I also have a bunch of airdx can’t go wrong

@kevingrandke6075 Ай бұрын

I have two of the rods that you mentioned. Daiwa Aird X with the Laguna Lt1000 and the Shimano SLX with the SLX A. love them both!

@ferndelisle Жыл бұрын

Loving the buyer's guides even if my wallet is sitting them out! Don't forget the SLX BFS reel as well! I've had a Zephyr and upgraded to the Curado BFS, but the SLX is no slouch and the Shimano FTB brakes really make a difference in handling the light line and baits.

@TKLewis904 Жыл бұрын

I am guessing they didn't include the SLX BFS because you cant get it in the USA yet. Except maybe on eBay. I got mine at Digitaka. My favorite way to fish by far right now. with a Doomsday 47 BFS Custom.

@esoxangler6426 Жыл бұрын

You guys should try the quantum Escalade it's like 60 dollars I've used it for about 2 years and still feels and fishes like a 120 dollar reel side note great content I love watching these buyers guides and geeking out over tackle

@davidclark2046 Жыл бұрын

I put a fuego Lt2500 on a st Croix panfish rod for an "ultralight " setup and I love it

@primetime1838 4 ай бұрын

For the first 2 minutes of the video tim looked like he was trying to hold in a laugh lol

@sonestia777 Жыл бұрын

This is perfect for the beginners out there who want good quality but don’t want to break the bank.

@colewyatt5298 Жыл бұрын

Shimano has been killing it for years now . Ive got some of their higher end stuff like Curado but i just grabbed a zelus a week ago to see what their cheaper stuff is like and im impressed. For 60 dollars you cant get a much better 7 foot medium heavy fast action(the one i got

@thesonorandesertangler Жыл бұрын

My fav sub $100 rods are: Ugly Stik Carbon, Ugly Stik Elite, Googan Green, Okuma SST, Fenwick Eagle, & Daiwa Spinmatic. Y'all got all the budget reels, but I really feel like the list above is legit too.

@TheKodiakWay Жыл бұрын

Have a few Sellus, and Clarus for the kids... but I also grab 'em when I'm solo on the boat. Feels weird having a Curado DC on a Clarus for the kid, but not picking backlashes constantly is awesome.

@jonathanphillips8150 Жыл бұрын

Hey guys. Thanks for all your fantastic advice over the years. I’d love to see you guys do a short video or offer up some advice on best rod/reel combos for kids. My son is 10 yrs old and loves fishing. He can run a spinning reel really well and I got him his first baitcaster recently and opted for one of y’all’s budget recommendations. I’m not positive on rod though. I’m thinking I go for a shorter option, closer to 6’. Thoughts?

@tyler1988-o5r Жыл бұрын

I have one of those Shimano Caius an I love it for jig fishing an T-rig

@mikecamalier2653 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Bassmd

@rainbosprinkles6548 Жыл бұрын

If you're a tackle junky and love rods....start building your own. Your knowledge grows exponentially, what you can build for significantly lessis awesome , and there's great pride in catching a fish on a rod you built

@williamgould2470 Жыл бұрын

I would like to see a video sometime on bearings. It's not always the number of bearings but the quality of bearings that are used. Also some of the reels I really love put extra bearings in places where they are not even needed just to say they had the same number as somebody else's. This can lead to an increase in price dramatically.

@Larry77777 Жыл бұрын

And an increase to weight, unfortunately.

@justonemorecast Жыл бұрын

I just bought a new budget combo last night. I still love the Shimano quick fire system. My old syncopate 2000 finally quit on me. I grabbed a new 2500 series syncopate and an ugly blue sellus rod. I need to pick up some spare spools for the new reel, I have 3 for the old one. I put mono, flouro, and braid on them and swap them out depending on how I'm fishing.

@darinblackburn6023 Жыл бұрын

Alot of good options there. I want to get a decent combo without spending a small fortune.

@agonz91 Жыл бұрын

Shimano Sienna and Abu Garcia Black Max are great budget combos that have been around for a little while and are both under $100.

@gavinblake7075 Жыл бұрын

Looking for a swimbait reel this spring. What ratio would you recommend for all around. I'm new to swim bait set ups. GREAT vid and buyers guide, you guys are a big help. Keep up the great work 👍. Tight line!

@ryanmitchell5668 Жыл бұрын

I hope the Dirty Jigs TB classic releases are coming up in this series - just ordered the underspin!

@mjc1535 Жыл бұрын

I got that Clarus XH for a whopping $56 from Midway USA a couple months ago. It was their last one on clearance. I ended up getting another one in 7'2" H at regular price also. That XH is pretty stout

@stormhunted Жыл бұрын

I need a Zebco buyers guide for my 8 year old 😂😂😂

@smallfishrock Жыл бұрын

Since you put the bass x i wouldve put the dobyns fury. Some of the best rods for the price, full series of actions, and awesome warranty. Worth the extra $20 when in the market for a $100 rod

@PewPewAmerican Жыл бұрын

Hey TB! This is a great video! Im just getting back into fishing after 40 years and i have to say how overwheling all the choices are.. For a caster in your group of set ups, which one should i buy to be able to do everything.. A do all rod/reel.. I got 200 bucks set aside..

@krdpoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Shakespeare and Lew's for life for this guy , Lew's and Shakespeare have always been the best for me , i caught so much on shakespeare and lew's and thats all im comfortable using they're great quality brands , by no means am i bad mouthing the other brands its that to me personally i dont wanna spend a hell ton of money on bait casters or spinning reels above $20 - $40 push come to shove and i God honnest either have or need to then my budget shuts off at $50 ,

@dylanhulin3456 Жыл бұрын

Ark rods have become my go to $100 rods. I would love to see y’all give them a try

@johnhodson5120 Жыл бұрын

Pisficfun has a really good 300 size reel for $100. It has 30 pounds of drag. I believe it's their inshore saltwater reel. Awesome for glides and swimbaits. It also has an 8.1 gear ratio

@zachbartlett2829 Жыл бұрын

Dont know if yall have tried them, but the new Falcon Evo rods seem really nice for the price. I have the 7’ mh and have fished it hard the past few weeks and love it so far.

@nathanielworks Жыл бұрын

Hey Matt and Tim, curious if you guys have tried out any Phenix rods before, and what you thought of them if so? My current do everything rod is a Phenix M1 7'2 MH and I love it. I haven't fished the high end stuff you guys have, but from what I have used I find the M1 to be very light and sensitive. I also love the bare handle design. I know it doesn't really matter performance wise, but its also extraordinarily nice looking.

@Larry77777 Жыл бұрын

Personally, I like using my medium heavy spinning rods (Fenwick HMG MH F 1pc 6'6") with size 3000 reels on my kayak in place of baitcasters of the same power. (Braid main to fluoro leader of course.)

@ginoinzalaco7027 Жыл бұрын

I love you guys

@Triple87 Жыл бұрын

Question: What are your thoughts on the St Croix Triumph line? I just got one on sale to try it, so idk much about it. Also, I love that 13 6’7” Fate black. That thing is awesome. I use it for running square bills when I go wading/river fishing. I kept count of the fish I caught on it for a while, out of 16 fish on that, I lost 1. It handles smallies so well. My son even caught a 41 inch pike on it, and it handled it no problem. Lol

@FreedomFishing Жыл бұрын

6 8 Med, X Fast tip is definitely a great rod for BFS. The Kastking 6 8 Med Blackhawk travel rod comes in at 50 dollars and way cheaper for those on a budget. 🤙

@RailithicEmporthus Жыл бұрын

Yall just earned a new sub! Great rundown! Could I bother you guys for an opinion on a KastKing and ugly stik elite combo? I saw you guys did do a kastking reel at least but I've always been told get an ugly stik for up here in Montana. Looking to upgrade my $60 set up (love and have used for years but a friend stapped the tip last fall) but still keep it around $150. Just curious if theres a reson you guys didnt recommend an ugly? Thanks for such a great budget review!

@topwaterwes2339 Жыл бұрын

Weird. Never got a notification for this one yesterday. Just finished Saturdays vid.

@aboveaveragebayleaf9216 Жыл бұрын

Yeah ive notice entry level rod/reels have improved a crazy amount in the past few years. There are 5 times the number of decent combos between $40-100. It's unfortunate on of my favorite budget rods changed some things in that time that dont make them worth it anymore. The Berkeley lightning shock rods used to be amazing for the price. Some of the most balanced, strong, and lightweight rods ive seen for uner $50 price range, but they made the reel seat a weak point now. The clear plastic reel seats crack now.

@jamesc.murray5932 Жыл бұрын

I picked-up a seven foot, medium heavy power, fast action Shimano Clarus baitcasting rod along the way, just to have as a backup rod or guest rod when I fish with that type of rod on a given trip or in using a technique that allows for it. I find nothing wrong with the Clarus, especially with reaction bite fishing, given the general uses that this rod can be used for. A great rod for $80.00 plus dollars!!!

@fish2reelaxfishing662 Жыл бұрын

Just went to Academy to pick up a Nexave combo that was on sale. Ended up walking out with the an Academy H2O combo they had just stocked, and a spare reel for $75. 7’ ml is very sensitive.

@clintonmays7186 Жыл бұрын

@tacticalbassin would you guys use the 13 Fishing Modus C2 Casting Reels on the Savage Gear Squad 8’ XH swimbait rod? For obviously heavier swim baits and topwater wakes?

@poboyfishingthe2258 Жыл бұрын

I love these guides I thought the daiwa aird x was my little secret it's out now 😅

@AndrewWrightDO 5 ай бұрын

Hey guys! I picked up a Stella 2000 which I’m excited to start using. My question is if you guys put backing on that size of reel? Thanks!

@tryhard5515 Жыл бұрын

For those who have a small tackle business near them and they have st.croix ask for discounts because they would always have st.croix unlike g.loomis or anything else. Shop there enough and soon you will get nrx for 30-35%% off

@AveragePokeCollector Жыл бұрын

Just came here to say the Lew's Xfinity baitcast combo from Walmart is actually one of my favorite combos out there. It's like 80$

@dangerfield85 Жыл бұрын

Tatula XT line is roughly 2oz lighter than the Dobyns Fury line, incredible value for the money. Picked up the 7' 3" HF, 7' MR-Glass and 7' 3" MF spinning rod, paired em all with Fuegos, hard to beat at that price.

@gregmanley1246 Жыл бұрын

I have a og shimo slx 7'2 MH BC. I recently picked up a Shimano Zodias M 6'10 BC for jerkbaits. The Zodias has straight 12lb flourocarbon on it while the SLX has 50lb braid to 15lb leader - was using the SLX for Chatterbaits/Spinners/Texas Rig/Jigs. I have a 7' Medium power Regular action glass tatula that I currently use for crankbaits. What else can the Zodias be used for that the SLX and the Glass Tatula is not already covering?

@genelavigne3711 Жыл бұрын

I have owned several Bass X rods when they first came out. All 3 broke on the hook set. Yes St.Croix replaced all of them but after all that, I never got another one. Are the newer models made better than before?

@keiththompson6545 Жыл бұрын

The Fate Rods are on sale at Fleet Farm, plus some reels like the Diawa RGLT 2500-XH. Def helps keep you under 100 bucks!!

@scottturner3762 Жыл бұрын

Do you have any experience with the SCLBT 6'8" MXF jerkbait rod? Love the 610MF Expride! , SC it's just a little shorter at 6'8"

@HOTD-qi1nu Жыл бұрын

how do you guys feel about the 6'10 medium zodias for jerkbait fishing?

@Twangtown7 Жыл бұрын

Another AWESOME rod around that $120 price point is the Ark Tharp Honey Badgers series. You guys ever check those out? Definitely seems like a more expensive rod. The Hammer is a great all-around MH.

@centrebassoutdoors4791 Жыл бұрын

Surprised the Falcon HD series didn’t make the list for a $70 rod it’s really impressive. Going on 5 years on the two I got and it fishes waay above its price point. If you guys have not already tried them I would definitely look into them. Not the widest selection but good general purpose rods no doubt!

@JCoxContracting 7 ай бұрын

I have 4 of the Falcon Hd rods. Always been great to me.