Tackle Breakdown Series

Articles

NEW! VMC RedLine Hooks Breakdown with Seth Feider
Wed, February 15
Seth Feider breaks down the brand new VMC RedLine Series of hooks and goes into detail on what each is meant for.
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Sunline Shooter vs. Sunline Sniper with Wes Logan
Thu, November 17
Bassmaster Elite, Wes Logan, breaks down the main differences between Sunline Sniper FC and Sunline Shooter FC and what techniques each are best used for.
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Deps Circuit Vib Blade Bait Breakdown
Mon, November 7
Known for premier craftsmanship and attention to detail, Deps brings about another quality, big bite getter in the aggressively vibrating Deps Circuit Vib Blade Bait.
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The Shimano Stella FK with Shin Fukae
Wed, November 2
Loaded with the finest technologies and features, the new Shimano Stella FK is an undisputed leader in spinning reel performance and quality.
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The Scentsation Cliff Hanger Worm with Cliff Pirch
Thu, October 27
Designed by Big Bite Baits in collaboration with Bassmaster Elite Series veteran, Cliff Pirch, the new Scentsation Cliff Hanger Worm is tailor-made for drop shot fishing.
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The Gamakatsu G-Finesse Cover Neko Hook with Shin Fukae
Mon, October 24
Shin Fukae breaks down the ultimate hook for Neko Rigging around brush and vegetation; the Gamakatsu G-Finesse Cover Neko Hook.
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The Big Bite Baits Ramtail Craw w/ Cliff Pirch
Fri, October 21
Clifford Pirch breaks down the Ramtail Craw within the all new Scentsation line from Big Bite Baits.
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John Crews - What Makes the Cashion ICON Rods Amazing
Tue, October 18
Elite Series Pro, John Crews, walks through the details of his signature series Cashion rods.
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The Gamakatsu G-Finesse Feathered MH Treble Hook with Jeremy Lawyer
Wed, October 12
Major League Fishing angler and Gamakatsu pro, Jeremy Lawyer, breaks down the new Gamakatsu G-Finesse Feathered MH Treble Hook.
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How to Choose the Right Dropshot Hook with Shin Fukae
Mon, October 10
Major League Fishing pro and finesse master, Shin Fukae, is here to teach us how to choose the right Gamakatsu G-Finesse dropshot hook.
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Rattling A. T. Jig Breakdown with Bob Downey
Thu, September 15
One of the most popular offerings from All-Terrain Tackle, the Ratting A.T. Jig is a proven fish-catcher and is meant for nearly all forms of cover.
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Rapala OG Rocco 5 Tackle Breakdown with Bob Downey
Wed, September 14
Get a sneak peek of the brand new Rapala OG Rocco 5!
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All-Terrain Jigs Overview with Bob Downey
Fri, September 9
Jigs made for any underwater environment, All-Terrain pro and Elite Series angler, Bob Downey, is here to break down his favorite jigs from All-Terrain Tackle.
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Zoom Z Craw Worm Review with Patrick Walters
Wed, June 15
A synergy of two best-sellers, the new Zoom Z Craw Worm has arrived and Bassmaster Elite angler, Patrick Walters, is here to give his review on why it's quickly become a favorite of his.
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The Lew's Pro SP Reel
Tue, April 19
One of the most popular new reels on the market, the Team Lew's Pro SP Speed Spool was designed to be the ultimate user-friendly skipping and pitching low profile casting reel.
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The Daiwa Ballistic MQ LT
Sun, April 17
Loaded with premium features from Daiwa, the Ballistic MQ LT has been reimagined, redesigned, and fully-upgraded for battle for both freshwater and inshore spinning applications.
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The Daiwa Tatula 80
Wed, April 13
Compact in size but mighty in performance, the new Tatula 80 offers a host of premier features from Daiwa in an easily palmable low profile casting reel.
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The Atlas Tackle Pack from Plano
Mon, April 11
The premier solution to portable tackle management, Plano introduces the new Atlas 3700 Tackle Pack.
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St. Croix Victory 7'6" Power Flip'N Heavy Mod-Fast Rod w/ Bob Downey
Sun, April 10
At the 2022 Bassmaster Classic Expo, Bob Downey shares with us one of his favorite models in the St. Croix Victory series, the 7'6" Power Flip'N casting rod.
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The Daiwa Tatula 70
Sat, April 9
"Tatula" has become a household name for bass anglers over the past decade, and now Daiwa has taken its SV technology and packed it into the most compact and lightweight Tatula yet, with the Tatula 70 SV TW.
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HyperMag Spinning Reel from Lew's
Fri, April 8
A reputable name amongst baitcasting reels for years, the HyperMag by Lew's has set a standard for high-grade performance and top-notch engineering. Now, the reputation exceeds the baitcasting realm with the all-new Lew's HyperMag Spinning Reel.
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Strike King Tour Grade Spinnerbaits
Wed, April 6
Crafted with attention to every detail and tournament-ready straight out of the pack, the Strike King Tour Grade Spinnerbait family covers all of your spinnerbait needs.
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New Abu Garcia Zenon Casting Reels
Tue, April 5
Compact, super lightweight, and crafted with precision engineering, you can do it all with the new Zenon series of reels from Abu Garcia.
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ZMan SMH Jig Head
Fri, April 1
Designed by Zman in collaboration with MLF pro Brian Latimer, the all-new ZMan SMH Jig Head stands in a league of its own within the booming finesse shakey head market.
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ZMan Goat ToadZ
Wed, March 30
After countless redesigns and input from ZMan pros and fans alike, the new Goat ToadZ is finely-tuned for serious topwater bass-kickin' action!
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Lew's Signature Series Rods
Tue, March 29
Professionally designed by some of the biggest names in bass fishing, the Lew's Signature Series Rods have a model for all of the most popular bass fishing techniques.
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The Strike King Hybrid Hunter
Sat, March 26
Tailormade for big bass in the grass, the new Strike King Hybrid Hunter just may be the last shallow crankbait you ever need for fishing around vegetation!
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St. Croix 7'3" M Extra-Fast Legend Tournament Bass Rod with Bob Downey
Thu, March 24
Bassmaster Elite Series angler, Bob Downey, shares one of his favorite models in the new St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass series, the 7'3" Medium, Extra-Fast Power Finesse spinning rod, aka the "Power Finesse".
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The Smeltinator Jig with Jeff Gustafson
Tue, March 22
The jig that propelled Jeff "Gussy" Gustafson to his first Bassmaster Elite Series win, the Smeltinator is dynamite for finesse swimbaits and vertical damiki rig presentations.
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St. Croix: 7'5" MH Fast Legend Tournament Bass with Bob Downey
Mon, March 21
Dubbed the "Warhorse" by St. Croix Rods, the Legend Tournament Bass 7'5" Medium-Heavy is one of Bob Downey's favorites in the new line, and here he shares his favorite aspects of this new rod.
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Lew's XD Crankbait Rod Series
Sun, March 20
Tailormade for the popular XD Series of crankbaits from Strike King, the new Lew's XD Cranking Rods come in a range of lengths and powers to serve all of your crankbait fishing needs.
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The Strike King Chick Magnet
Sat, March 19
Ideal for cooler water temperatures, the brand new Strike King Chick Magnet feels right at home cranking for shallow water prespawn bass.
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The Evergreen Grass Ripper
Fri, March 18
The all-new Evergreen Grass Ripper is here and as the name suggests, this swim jig is going to be a killer around vegetation!
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The Smeltinator Underspin with Jeff Gustafson
Thu, March 17
An added twist on the jig that helped Jeff "Gussy" Gustafson win his first Bassmaster Elite event, the Smeltinator Underspin is the ideal tool for deep, coldwater smallmouth and spotted bass.
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Abu Garcia: Revo Rocket
Mon, March 14
The Abu Garcia Revo Rocket is built with top-end speed in mind. Andrew Wheeler from Abu Garcia is here to share all the specs that make the Revo Rocket one of the most efficient low profile casting reels on the market.
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Abu Garcia: Revo STX
Sun, March 13
A highly regarded casting reel by serious tournament anglers and diehard weekend warriors alike, the Revo STX upholds Abu Garcia's tradition of precision engineering and powerful performance.
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Abu Garcia: Revo SX
Fri, March 11
We met with Abu Garcia Product Manager, Andrew Wheeler, at the 2022 Bassmaster Classic Expo to get a detailed review of what makes the Revo SX one of the best-selling low-profile casting reels of all time.
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New St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass Rods
Fri, March 4
One of the best-selling families of rods from St. Croix is back in the all-new and improved Legend Tournament Bass Casting and Spinning rods! Polish Pete is here to share some of his favorite features of these tournament-grade performance bass rods!
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XZone Adrenaline Craw Jr. Tackle Breakdown
Mon, November 29
The younger brother to a best-seller from XZone, the Adrenaline Craw Jr. is a versatile craw imitator that is bound to be a fish catcher anywhere you go!
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Cashion John Crews ICON Rod Tackle Breakdown
Sat, November 27
Sit down with Polish Pete and get a full rundown on the Cashion John Crews ICON Frog Casting Rod!
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Cashion ICON Rod Tackle Breakdown
Thu, November 25
American-made and loaded with eye-catching features, Cashion Rods ICON Casting Rods are perfectly counter-balanced for all day fishing comfort.
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St. Croix Victory Open Water Spinning Rod
Mon, November 22
Designed specifically for open water presentations like spybaits and finesse swimbaits, the all-new St. Croix Victory Open Water spinning rod is one you'll want in your arsenal when making long casts for open water bass.
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St. Croix Victory Crosshair Spinning Rod
Sat, November 20
Get a sneak peek of the all new Crosshair Spinning Rod in the St. Croix Victory series. If you're a smallmouth angler, here's one you definitely will not want to miss!
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A Rig Tackle Breakdown
Fri, November 12
Years ago the Alabama Rig took the bass fishing world by storm with numerous national-level tournament wins and is an ideal presentation for cold water bass feeding on schools of bait. Here, Jacob walks us through the proper way to set up an A-Rig for a successful day on the water.
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Damiki Vault Blade Tackle Breakdown
Wed, November 10
A dynamite option for cold water fishing, the Damiki Vault Blade accurately mimics a variety of forage species with its unique vibrating action and realistic color patterns.
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Berkley Stunna Tackle Breakdown
Fri, October 29
Developed and engineered through rigorous testing that culminated in Hank Cherry winning the 2021 Bassmaster Classic, the Berkley Stunna 112 has all the refinements and tuning required to be the ultimate hard jerkbait.
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Big Blade Chatterbait Tackle Breakdown
Sat, October 23
See what all the chatter is about regarding the highly anticipated, new for 2021 ZMan Big Blade Chatterbait.
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Strike King Menace Grub Tackle Breakdown
Thu, October 21
The Strike King Menace Grub is one of the most versatile soft plastics ever made and can be effectively fished in a wide variety of scenarios and bass setups.
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Berkley Grass Pig Tackle Breakdown
Tue, October 19
The Berkley Grass Pig is a versatile and effective swimbait for fishing in and around aquatic vegetation.
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Missile D Chunk Tackle Breakdown
Sat, October 16
A chunk-style bait with big attitude, the Missile Mini D Chunk has the features that made the D Bomb famous, built into a compact jig trailer.
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Daiwa Lexa TW Tackle Breakdown
Fri, October 15
The Daiwa Lexa TW is an outstanding choice with its great casting distance and strength for muskie anglers and other big game fishermen.
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Red Eye Shad Tackle Breakdown
Tue, October 5
The Strike King Red Eye Shad is one of the most popular lipless crankbaits on the market. Watch Polish Pete break down the original and the Tungsten 2-Tap Red Eye Shad from Strike King.
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Megabass Vision 110 Family Tackle Breakdown
Sun, October 3
Polish Pete sheds some light on one of the most popular and effective families of hard jerkbaits, the Megabass Vision 110 and all of its differing shapes and sizes.
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Riot Baits Minima Jig Tackle Breakdown
Tue, September 21
Big fish appeal in a bite-sized meal, the Riot Baits Minima Jig is a great addition to your jig fishing arsenal.
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Bassman Compact Spinnerbait Tackle Breakdown
Thu, September 16
Hailing from the Land Down Under, these Australian-made spinnerbaits are of the highest quality and in this video, Polish Pete gives us a breakdown of what makes these baits so special.
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Stealth Feider Jig Tackle Breakdown
Fri, September 10
A deadly weapon for bass in the grass, the Outkast Stealth Feider Jig is a bonafide bass catcher.
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Vision 110 Jerkbait Tackle Breakdown
Thu, September 9
Polish Pete breaks down arguably the most popular bass jerkbait on the market, the Megabass Vision 110.
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Sufix 832 Braided Line Tackle Breakdown
Thu, September 2
Dive deep with Polish Pete on one of the most popular braided lines on the market, Sufix 832 Braid.
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Riot Baits Lil' Creeper Jig Tackle Breakdown
Tue, August 31
The Riot Baits Lil' Creeper Jig is made of tungsten and creates the perfect snack-sized football jig presentation.
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Berkley MaxScent Flatnose Jerkshad Tackle Breakdown
Thu, August 26
Watch Polish Pete breakdown the Berkley Maxscent Flatnose Jerkshad.
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Riot Baits Little Fuzzy Tackle Breakdown
Wed, August 25
Polish Pete breaks down a new favorite of his, the Riot Baits Little Fuzzy.
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Big Bite Real Deal Craw Tackle Breakdown
Wed, August 25
Professional Bass Angler Russ Lane designed this craw for Big Bite Baits with a realistic look in mind.
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Riot Baits Fuzzy Beaver Tackle Breakdown
Tue, August 24
Learn more about a unique take on a proven category of soft plastics with the Riot Baits Fuzzy Beaver.
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Rapala Tiny OG 4 Tackle Breakdown
Tue, August 24
Watch Patrick Walters breakdown the all new Rapala Tiny OG 4 shallow crankbait.
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Berkley Powerbait The Champ Craw Tackle Breakdown
Fri, August 20
Jordan Lee created this bait in partnership with Berkley and he knows exactly what he's doing, he's got the awards to back it up! With back-to-back Bassmaster Classics, you'e got to see this new bait from a young start of bass angling.
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Rapala DT 8 Tackle Breakdown
Fri, August 20
Patrick Walters gives us a sneak peak at the all new Rapala DT 8 for 2022.
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Berkley Champ Swimmer Tackle Breakdown
Thu, August 19
The Champ Minnow has both a great color selection and a realistic shape to it.
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Berkley Powerbait Hollow Belly Swimbait Tackle Breakdown
Thu, August 19
Berkley knows that their Powerbait formula catches more fish!
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Riot Baits Baton Worm Tackle Breakdown
Wed, August 18
The Baton Worm is Riot Bait's version of a stick worm.
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Riot Baits Vigilante Tackle Breakdown
Wed, August 18
The Riot Baits Vigilante is a combination of many baits, and a superbly versatile creature bait.
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Riot Baits Tantrum Tackle Breakdown
Tue, August 17
The Tantrum is a small chunk, but it packs a big punch!
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Big Bite Baits Yo Daddy Tackle Breakdown
Tue, August 17
The Yo Daddy is a craw-style bait that is different from most craws on the market today.
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Big Bite Coontail Worm Tackle Breakdown
Mon, August 16
Lots of bait manufacturers make a stick bait-like worm, but Big Bite made sure to make theirs stand out.
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Big Bite Battle Bug Tackle Breakdown
Mon, August 16
The Battle Bug is a great bait for pitching, flipping, or even as a jig trailer.
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Big Bite Baits Pro Lizard Tackle Breakdown
Fri, August 13
The Lizard is one of the oldest soft plastic baits on the market, and for good reason. This version from Big Bite Baits is a bonafide fish-catcher!
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Big Bite Baits Swimming Mama Tackle Breakdown
Fri, August 13
The Swimming Mama is a beaver-style bait with appendages that resemble a twin tail grub - making it one versatile creature bait.
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Big Bite Fighting Frog Tackle Breakdown
Thu, August 12
The Fighting Frog doesn't look like your typical topwater frog bait, and that's on purpose.
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Big Bite College Craw Tackle Breakdown
Thu, August 12
The College Craw has all the attributes to be a year-round jig trailer
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Big Bite Kriet Tail Lizard Tackle Breakdown
Wed, August 11
Big Bite Baits has a big brother to their Pro Lizard! The Kriet Tail Lizard has a larger profile and kicking tail to attract those bigger bites.
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Big Bite YoMama Tackle Breakdown
Wed, August 11
The YoMama is so perfect, It was Pete's first Big Bite Bait he ever bought!
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Big Bite Baits Squirrel Tail Tackle Breakdown
Tue, August 10
The Squirrel Tail is a unique finesse worm because of how its tail is shaped.
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Strike King Rage Chunk Tackle Breakdown
Mon, August 9
The Strike King Rage Craw is one of the best jig trailers for all your summer time bites because of its aggressive action.
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Big Bite Creature Tackle Breakdown
Fri, August 6
The Big Bite Creature is your standard brush hog style bait. While this shape is well known in the southern US, it can be a productive bait up north during the spawn.
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Big Bite Baits Chunk Tackle Breakdown
Thu, August 5
Pete, along with many anglers, know that the Big Bite Chunk is a fish-catching bait, especially in the cold months.
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Yum Dinger Tackle Breakdown
Wed, August 4
The Yum Dinger is one of the great stick baits that anglers have in their tackle boxes because of the value they bring.
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X Zone True Center Stick Tackle Breakdown
Tue, August 3
The XZone True Center Stick does everything a worm bait should, and it does it well.
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G. Loomis NRX+ 872 S Tackle Breakdown
Fri, July 30
Everyone wants to get their hands on these NRX+ rods, and for good reason! All the NRX+ rods are crafted to G. Loomis's high standards.
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Lethal Weapon II Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Thu, July 29
This jig that has won boat-loads of cash for tournament anglers around the U.S.
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ZMan CrossEyeZ Snakehead Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Thu, July 29
The ZMan CrossEyeZ Swim Jig runs true with its "snakehead" design and pairs perfectly with the ZMan line of ElaZtech plastics.
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Gambler GOAT Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Wed, July 28
This GOAT is a lifelike bait that includes a thick skirt and a heavy-duty hook, which lets you use your heavy power rods without worrying.
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Outkast Pro Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Tue, July 27
The Outkast Tackle Pro Swim Jig is great for coming through vegetation that isn't super thick and for fish that aren't biting very well.
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Terminator Heavy Duty Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Tue, July 27
This thing is a tank. You can pull this jig through any kind of vegetation with no issue.
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Greenfish Tackle Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Mon, July 26
Greenfish knows how to make a lifelike and beautiful bait. Whatever the forage, Greenfish will have a color pattern to match!
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Fitzgerald Tungsten Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Mon, July 26
Tungsten jigs are smaller than their lead counterparts while still being the same weight, which gives this swim jig an advantage, it cuts through weeds easier with its smaller profile.
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6th Sense Divine Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Fri, July 23
The Divine Swim Jig is a favorite among anglers because of the detail 6th Sense put into this bait.
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G. Loomis NRX+ 853C Tackle Breakdown
Thu, July 22
This model of the G. Loomis NRX+ line of rods is a great option for lighter power techniques.
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Greenfish Tackle Gaff Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Wed, July 21
The Gaff of all Gaff's. This jig is named for the thick, sharp, Gaff hook from Gamakatsu on it.
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Yamamoto Senko Tackle Breakdown
Tue, July 20
The Yamamoto Senko Worm is one of the most popular stick baits for anglers everywhere, and for good reason!
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Molix GT Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Tue, July 20
Justin Lucas is the one who had input in designing this jig, so you know it was built for the pros.
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Strike King Tour Grade Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Mon, July 19
This jig isn't exactly a finesse bait, but it's lighter than most swim jigs out there and a perfect option for tougher conditions when the bite is finicky.
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Berkley Chigger Craw Tackle Breakdown
Fri, July 16
The Berkley Chigger Craw doesn't have any flashy features when you first look at it, but then you use it and you find out that it's a fantastic bait.
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Picasso Lures Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Thu, July 15
Picasso pays close attention to the look of their jigs, making this one of the premium swim jigs on the market.
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Outkast Heavy Cover Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Wed, July 14
Outkast Tackle has made many improvements on its jigs over the years and the heavy cover swim jig is an example of that.
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Strike King Hack Attack Heavy Cover Swim Jig Tackle Breakdown
Tue, July 13
Greg Hackney, one of the best vegetation anglers our there, created this jig with Strike King, bringing years of experience behind the design of this swim jig.
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Megabass Orochi XX AKLYS Tackle Breakdown
Mon, July 12
Megabass knows how to make their heavy-duty rods, so if you're aiming to fish bigger baits, the AKLYS is a great option.
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Megabass Levante Diablo Spec R Tackle Breakdown
Fri, July 9
The Diablo Spec R is another of Megabass's great rods from the Levante line. It will fish everything from spinnerbaits, to swim jigs and even lipless crankbaits.
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Megabass Levante Braillist Tackle Breakdown
Fri, July 9
The Levante Braillist is one of Megabass's entry-level rods in terms of price, but it will not disappoint when it comes to catching fish or looking amazing.
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Megabass Levante XX Shaky Head Rod Tackle Breakdown
Thu, July 8
As you can probably guess, this rod is great for the shaky head technique because of its medium light power and fast action.
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Megabass Levante Perfect Pitch Tackle Breakdown
Thu, July 8
Can you guess what the Perfect Pitch was designed for? If you guessed pitching, you're right. Pete even thinks it makes a sneaky good frog rod!
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Megabass Orochi XX Jerkbait Special Tackle Breakdown
Wed, July 7
The Orochi Jerkbait Special is one of Megabass's premier jerkbait rods made just for their own jerkbait, the Vision 110 line of baits.
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Megabass Levante Shakyhead Rod Tackle Breakdown
Wed, July 7
This 7 ft., medium power, fast action rod is the perfect middle of the road setup. It will cover most of your basics if you are looking for a versatile spinning setup.
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Megabass Levante Whipsnake Tackle Breakdown
Tue, July 6
The Whipsnake shines in finesse techniques and weightless rigs, so if that's what you're aiming for, check it out.
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Megabass Levante Flatside Special Tackle Breakdown
Tue, July 6
The Levante series from Megabass might be their entry-level as far as price goes, but they don't short you on design or performance.
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Megabass Levante Jerkbait Special Tackle Breakdown
Mon, July 5
The jerkbait special is just what you need to fish jerkbaits, especially the famous 110's!
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Megabass Orochi XX Braillist Tackle Breakdown
Mon, July 5
Of all of Megabass's entry-level rods, the Orochi Brailist is usually the most popular, and for good reason.
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Megabass Levante Tour Versatile Tackle Breakdown
Fri, July 2
This 7 ft., medium power, moderate action rod will be great for your light single hook or treble hook baits.
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Megabass Orochi XX Flatside Special Tackle Breakdown
Fri, July 2
Megabass has made a great casting rod here that looks great while also catching lots of fish. This won't be a purchase you'll regret because you'll get a superior rod for a mid-range price!
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Megabass Levante EMTF Tackle Breakdown
Thu, July 1
As usual, no one can compare to the design and care that go into Megabass rods, and the Levante series is no different.
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Megabass Levante Enforcer Tackle Breakdown
Thu, July 1
The Enforcer is the longest spinning rod in the Levante series. When combining that length with a medium power and fast action, you get a very versatile rod.
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Megabass Orochi XX Ronin Tackle Breakdown
Mon, June 28
Like all the rods that Megabass makes, the Ronin looks great and works great. From the full cork handle to the unfinished blank, the Ronin's design is top notch.
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Keitech Fat Swing Impact Tackle Breakdown
Tue, June 22
The Keitech Fat Swing Impact is one of the top soft body swimbaits out there. The scent along with the action of this bait make it a great choice for any angler.
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Seaguar Tatsu Tackle Breakdown
Mon, June 21
As Seaguar's most premier line, it combines two kinds of fluorocarbons into one, giving you the characteristics of abrasion resistance and softness.
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Seaguar Smackdown Tackle Breakdown
Mon, June 21
Using this with a fluorocarbon leader is the perfect combination that will put lots of fish in your boat.
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Seaguar InvizX Tackle Breakdown
Fri, June 18
Seaguar InvizX is a great Fluorocarbon line for situations where you want to be extra stealthy. Its softer material also makes it a great all around fluorocarbon.
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Seaguar AbrazX Tackle Breakdown
Fri, June 18
Pete breaks down all the positives and negatives about the line and how Seaguar has created this line to be even more durable than regular fluorocarbon.
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Seaguar Red Label Tackle Breakdown
Thu, June 17
If you're looking to start fishing with fluorocarbon line, Red Label is a great place to start.
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Seaguar Gold Label Tackle Breakdown
Thu, June 17
This line is specifically made to be used as a leader, and it excels at just that. The smaller diameter and toughness make it the perfect leader choice.
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Damiki Armor Shad Paddle Tackle Breakdown
Fri, June 11
This small and lightweight bait with its finesse paddle tail will create action even with the smallest of movements.
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Hog Farmer War Pig Tackle Breakdown
Thu, June 10
Underspins have been gaining popularity across the country so see why Pete recommends the Hog Farmer War Pig.
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Roboworm Straight Tail Tackle Breakdown
Wed, June 9
This bait is absolutely something you should consider when making your selection, because it will not let you down.
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The Smeltinator Swimbait Jig Tackle Breakdown
Sat, June 5
As Pete says, the little details matter when it comes to fishing, and this small jig will give you big results.
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Venture Lures Steady Swimmer Tackle Breakdown
Sat, June 5
If you like a bait that you can fish aggressively with lots of bottom contact, this is the bait for you!
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Daiwa SV Spool Breakdown
Thu, June 3
Nerd out with Pete as he takes you through why the Daiwa SV spools are different from other spools.
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The Heddon Zara Spook Tackle Breakdown
Wed, June 2
Pete breaks down the Zara Spook, the bait that has stood the test of time for a good reason.
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VMC Hybrid Swimbait Jig Tackle Breakdown
Wed, May 5
As screw-lock style jigs have gained popularity, Pete explains why VMC is one of the best out there with their Hybrid Swimbait Jig.
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The Rapala X-Rap Prop Tackle Breakdown
Tue, May 4
Watch Polish Pete breakdown Rapala's take on the time-tested prop bait, the X-Rap Prop.
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The X Zone Mini Swammer Tackle Breakdown
Tue, May 4
Pete explains why this bait is becoming a favorite across the US for many reasons.
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The X Zone Tube Tackle Breakdown
Mon, May 3
Pete explains why this tube is a staple in the angling community because of how many rigging options you can get out of them.
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The River2Sea Whopper Plopper Tackle Breakdown
Wed, April 28
Pete breaks down the River2Sea Whopper Plopper, an incredible bait that is great for covering lots of water.
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The Storm Arashi Cover Pop Tackle Breakdown
Sat, April 24
Pete breaks down the Arashi Cover Pop, an amazing, splashy, hard topwater bait.
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The Evergreen SB-125 (Shower Blow) Tackle Breakdown
Thu, April 22
Pete breaks down the Evergreen SB bait, his own topwater confidence bait.
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The Greenfish Tackle Hammerhead Buzzbait Tackle Breakdown
Wed, April 21
Pete breaks down the Greenfish Tackle Hammerhead, a top tier buzzbait.
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Tackle Breakdown Series

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NEW! VMC RedLine Hooks Breakdown with Seth Feider

Sunline Shooter vs. Sunline Sniper with Wes Logan

Deps Circuit Vib Blade Bait Breakdown

The Shimano Stella FK with Shin Fukae

The Scentsation Cliff Hanger Worm with Cliff Pirch

The Gamakatsu G-Finesse Cover Neko Hook with Shin Fukae

The Big Bite Baits Ramtail Craw w/ Cliff Pirch

John Crews - What Makes the Cashion ICON Rods Amazing

The Gamakatsu G-Finesse Feathered MH Treble Hook with Jeremy Lawyer

How to Choose the Right Dropshot Hook with Shin Fukae

Rattling A. T. Jig Breakdown with Bob Downey

Rapala OG Rocco 5 Tackle Breakdown with Bob Downey

All-Terrain Jigs Overview with Bob Downey

Zoom Z Craw Worm Review with Patrick Walters

The Lew's Pro SP Reel

The Daiwa Ballistic MQ LT

The Daiwa Tatula 80

The Atlas Tackle Pack from Plano

St. Croix Victory 7'6" Power Flip'N Heavy Mod-Fast Rod w/ Bob Downey

The Daiwa Tatula 70

HyperMag Spinning Reel from Lew's

Strike King Tour Grade Spinnerbaits

New Abu Garcia Zenon Casting Reels

ZMan SMH Jig Head

ZMan Goat ToadZ

Lew's Signature Series Rods

The Strike King Hybrid Hunter

St. Croix 7'3" M Extra-Fast Legend Tournament Bass Rod with Bob Downey

The Smeltinator Jig with Jeff Gustafson

St. Croix: 7'5" MH Fast Legend Tournament Bass with Bob Downey

Lew's XD Crankbait Rod Series

The Strike King Chick Magnet

The Evergreen Grass Ripper

The Smeltinator Underspin with Jeff Gustafson

Abu Garcia: Revo Rocket

Abu Garcia: Revo STX

Abu Garcia: Revo SX

New St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass Rods

XZone Adrenaline Craw Jr. Tackle Breakdown

Cashion John Crews ICON Rod Tackle Breakdown

Cashion ICON Rod Tackle Breakdown

St. Croix Victory Open Water Spinning Rod

St. Croix Victory Crosshair Spinning Rod

A Rig Tackle Breakdown

Damiki Vault Blade Tackle Breakdown

Berkley Stunna Tackle Breakdown

Big Blade Chatterbait Tackle Breakdown

Strike King Menace Grub Tackle Breakdown

Berkley Grass Pig Tackle Breakdown

Missile D Chunk Tackle Breakdown

Daiwa Lexa TW Tackle Breakdown

Red Eye Shad Tackle Breakdown

Megabass Vision 110 Family Tackle Breakdown

Riot Baits Minima Jig Tackle Breakdown

Bassman Compact Spinnerbait Tackle Breakdown

Stealth Feider Jig Tackle Breakdown

Vision 110 Jerkbait Tackle Breakdown

Sufix 832 Braided Line Tackle Breakdown

Riot Baits Lil' Creeper Jig Tackle Breakdown

Berkley MaxScent Flatnose Jerkshad Tackle Breakdown

Riot Baits Little Fuzzy Tackle Breakdown

Big Bite Real Deal Craw Tackle Breakdown

Riot Baits Fuzzy Beaver Tackle Breakdown

Rapala Tiny OG 4 Tackle Breakdown

Berkley Powerbait The Champ Craw Tackle Breakdown

Rapala DT 8 Tackle Breakdown

Berkley Champ Swimmer Tackle Breakdown

Berkley Powerbait Hollow Belly Swimbait Tackle Breakdown

Riot Baits Baton Worm Tackle Breakdown

Riot Baits Vigilante Tackle Breakdown

Riot Baits Tantrum Tackle Breakdown

Big Bite Baits Yo Daddy Tackle Breakdown

Big Bite Coontail Worm Tackle Breakdown

Big Bite Battle Bug Tackle Breakdown

Big Bite Baits Pro Lizard Tackle Breakdown

Big Bite Baits Swimming Mama Tackle Breakdown

Big Bite Fighting Frog Tackle Breakdown

Big Bite College Craw Tackle Breakdown