The Ultimate Rod and Reel buyer’s guide is here! Let’s look at the most expensive fishing gear you can get! G Loomis, Megabass, St. Croix, Shimano, Dobyns, Daiwa, we’ve got it all! Whether you’re a tackle enthusiast, a fisherman investing in a high-end combo, or a newer angler that’s curious, this video is packed with information to educate you about the nicest gear on the market!

High-end gear is amazing! The benefits on your fishing are remarkable! We’re taking all the guesswork out of this gear, and showing you our personal favorite models. Matt and Tim were both tasked with choosing 10 of their favorite high-end rod and reel combos that impacted their fishing this year. It’s really interesting to see their unique fishing styles come out in the gear!

Below you’ll find links to every combo discussed. We’ve listed them in the order they were shown by each angler to help you find the exact combos you’re searching for. 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
Buyer’s Guide: $500 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/WAgpVnuE800

*MATT’S CASTING COMBOS…*

*COMBO #1…*
Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu
Model: 7’4” Heavy Fast
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

*COMBO #2…*
Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2SuZG15
Model: 7’ Heavy
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

*COMBO #3…*
Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Model: 7’1” Medium Heavy
Reel– Shimano Metanium DC A 70: https://bit.ly/49al91d

*COMBO #4…*
Rod– Shimano Poison Ultima: https://bit.ly/3OfNBGe
Model: 6’10” Medium
Reel– Shimano Antares A 70: https://bit.ly/2Vz0TRx

*COMBO #5…*
Rod– Fenwick World Class: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya
Model: 7’5” Extra Heavy
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

*COMBO #6…*
Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Pop X Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Model: 6’3” Ultralight
Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

*MATT’S SPINNING COMBOS…*

*COMBO #1…*
Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 901S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP
Model: 7’6” Medium Light
Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

*COMBO #2…*
Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena: https://bit.ly/4c0fQmq
Model: 6’10” Medium+ Extra Fast
Reel– Shimano Stella 2500 FK: https://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

*COMBO #3…*
Rod– G Loomis GLX 892S JWR: https://bit.ly/2A6HH3O
Model: 7’5” Medium Extra Fast
Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

*COMBO #4…*
Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Flyssa: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN
Model: 7’6” Light+
Reel– Shimano Stella 2500 FK: https://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

*TIM’S SPINNING COMBOS…*

*COMBO #1…*
Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv
Model: 7’1” Medium Extra Fast
Reel– Shimano Exsence 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

*COMBO #2…*
Rod– Shimano Poison Ultima: https://bit.ly/3uDBhcY
Model: 7’0” Medium
Reel– Shimano Stella 2500 FK: https://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

*COMBO #3…*
Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/3XrALtj
Model: 6’10” Medium+
Reel– Daiwa Exist 2500–XH: https://bit.ly/453vyds

*TIM’S CASTING COMBOS…*

*COMBO #1…*
Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 754: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg
Model: 7’5” Heavy Fast
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150A: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

*COMBO #2…*
Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena: https://bit.ly/4cVIwOI
Model: 7’3” Medium Heavy
Reel– Shimano Metanium DC A 70: https://bit.ly/49al91d

*COMBO #3…*
Rod– G Loomis GLX 822 JBR: https://bit.ly/3MWhET3
Model: 6’10” Medium Moderate Fast
Reel– Shimano Metanium DC A 70: https://bit.ly/49al91d

*COMBO #4…*
Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite: https://bit.ly/2z2qdHc
Model: 6’10” Medium Extra Fast
Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX: https://bit.ly/40ltb6s

*COMBO #5…*
Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 853C JWR: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq
Model: 7’1” Medium Heavy Extra Fast
Reel– Shimano Aldebaran 50 MGL: https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

*COMBO #6…*
Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Model: 6’10” Medium Light Regular
Reel– Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

*COMBO #7…*
Rod– Megabass P5 Z Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Model: 7’ Medium Regular
Reel– Daiwa Steez CT SV TW: https://bit.ly/3esUZjg

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