BUYER’S GUIDE: $500 ROD AND REEL COMBOS!

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These are the best "Bang For The Buck" rods in bass fishing! If you want your money to go the farthest, this is the price point where it happens! The sensitivity of these models is incredible, the weight reduction is amazing, and you can get it all at a very affordable price! These are truly high end rods, without the high end price tag.

At this price point it’s all about sensitivity and durability. Each of these rods offers incredible value and should be considered an asset in your angling line up. The jump in quality from $300 combos to $500 combos, is the biggest increase at any price point in bass fishing. These are truly high end rods, without the high end price tag. There’s a reason you see these rods on deck in all our videos!

Below you’ll find links to the rods and reels in the video. We’ve included our favorite models for each line of rods as well as our preferred sizes and speeds for the reels. Additionally, we’ve included a list of our favorite multi–purpose models from the different lines. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

*PREVIOUS BUYER’S GUIDES…*
Buyer’s Guide: Best Jigs And Jig Trailers– https://youtu.be/OQwFNTORnN4
Buyer’s Guide: Best Chatterbaits And Trailers– https://youtu.be/14NqxFIWGgo
Buyer’s Guide: $100 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/2eCEb3G3VE0
Buyer’s Guide: $200 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/AcrTDhtaSQg
Buyer’s Guide: $300 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/aFhefLwNHGQ

*SPINNING COMBO #1…*
Rod– Daiwa Tatula Elite AGS: https://bit.ly/44O7Fqo
Models: 7’1" Medium, 7’6" Medium Light Medium
Reel– Daiwa Procyon MQ LT: https://bit.ly/46x4Ytp
Size: 2500–XH

*SPINNING COMBO #2…*
Rod– Shimano Expride B: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Models: 6’8" Medium, 6’10" MH SB, 7′ Light
Reel– Shimano Vanford: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1
Size: 3000

*SPINNING COMBO #3…*
Rod– Megabass Orochi XX: https://bit.ly/2XkVoej
Models: 6’8" Ronin, 6’11" Whipsnake, 7′ Shakeyhead
Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP
Size: 2500

*BAIT FINESSE COMBO #1…*
Rod– Cashion Icon Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes
Model: 6’10" Medium Light, 7’2" Medium Light
Reel– Daiwa Tatula BF 70: https://bit.ly/4b7UbYM

*BAIT FINESSE COMBO #2…*
Rod– Shimano Expride B: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Model: 6’8" Light
Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

*BAITCASTING COMBO #1…*
Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV
Models: 7’2" MHM, 7’4" Heavy, 6’8" Medium XFast
Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW: https://bit.ly/401hGOK
Speed: 7.1:1

*BAITCASTING COMBO #2…*
Rod– Megabass Orochi XX: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Models: Braillist, EMTF, Perfect Pitch
Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL: https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP
Speed: 7.4:1

*BAITCASTING COMBO #3…*
Rod– Shimano Expride B: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Models: 7’2" Med Light, 6’10" Medium, 7’7" Heavy
Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Speed: 7.4:1

*BAITCAST COMBO #4…*
Rod– Fenwick Elite: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb
Model: 7’3" Medium Heavy, 7’1" Medium Extra Fast
Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg
Speed: 7.5:1

*BAITCAST COMBO #5…*
Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ
Models: 855C CBR, 845 CBR
Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Speed: 7.4:1

*OUR FAVORITE MULTI PURPOSE MODELS FROM ALL BRANDS…*
•Shimano Expride B 7’2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Primary Use: Blade Bait/Tail Spin
Secondary Use: BFS Flipping, Finesse Jigs, Senko, Walking Topwater

•Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Primary Use: Jig Fishing
Secondary Use: Small Glide Bait, Magdraft, Big Texas Rigs

•Shimano Expride B 6’10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Primary Use: Jerkbait
Secondary Use: Topwater, Micro Jig, Shaky Head, 5" Senko, Free Rig

•St. Croix Legend Tournament 7’4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV
Primary Use: Paddle Tail Swimbaits
Secondary Use: Frog, Swim Jig, Spinnerbait

•G Loomis IMX Pro 844C MBR (7′ Heavy): https://bit.ly/2lVATTC
Primary Use: Football Jigs
Secondary Use: Spinnerbait, Chatterbait, Buzzbait, Texas Rig

•Shimano Expride B 7’7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Primary Use: Alabama Rig
Secondary Use: Flipping Jig, Big Worms, Carolina Rig, 6" Soft Swimbaits

•Megabass Orochi XX Ronin: https://bit.ly/2XkVoej
Primary Use: Jerkbait
Secondary Use: Mid Strolling, Shaky Head, Tube

•Shimano Expride B 6’10" Med Solid Tip: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q
Primary Use: Strolling
Secondary Use: Ned, Hair Jig, Dropshot, Popper, Dice

•Fenwick Elite 7’1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb
Primary Use: Soft Jerkbait
Secondary Use: Free Rig, Light Texas Rig, Spinnerbait, Chatterbait, Gravity Baits

If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won’t be able to even see a difference but they’ll know you’re one of us!

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