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My Fishing Equipment
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items After fishing for 20+ years, I started a YouTube channel to share my perspective and spread my knowledge of fishing! This is a running list of the gear I use and recommend. I will provide a few sentences about each item and its place in my arsenal.
Sections
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Fishing Apps/Electronics
Fishing Lures - Bass/Pike
Fishing Lures - Panfish (Crappie/Bluegill)
Fishing Rods
Fishing Reels
Kayak
Fishing Apps/Electronics
The apps and electronics I use to help me find more fish
I use Omnia for both my mapping and shopping. They have detailed mapping of most lakes. I use Omnia when it’s time replenish my tackle box, as well. They have a great selection of gear with quick shipping options.
Omnia PRO - Advanced Fishing Maps & Tools for Serious Anglers
OnX is another incredible resource for finding the fish! They offer detailed mapping, recent fish surveys, and land ownership information. I like using OnX when I’m planning the next fishing trip. It’s an excellent resource for finding those hidden g...
Fishing Maps & GPS for Anglers | Explore Top Fishing Spots | onX Fish
Fishing Lures - Bass/Pike
My favorite lures/the lures I use for bass and pike
My all time favorite lure! If I had to choose to fish with one lure for the rest of my life, it would be this. Any time of year, any conditions, pick it up and throw it!
Z-Man Original Chatterbait
This is going to be an upgraded version of The Original Chatter Bait. It’s going to be built with better hardware and run a bit more true. I’m taking any Chatter Bait for the rest of my life.
Z-Man Elite EVO Chatterbait
Thread this onto the hook of your Chatter Bait to complete the bait fish profile.
Z-Man ChatterShad
Thread this onto the hook of your Chatter Bait to complete the bait fish profile. You can also put them on a jig head and swim them back; I’ve never tried it myself but it works.
Rapala Crush City Freeloader
Fun lure for Pike/Musky and even bass!
Beavers Baits Mini Baby Beaver
This is a Tier 1 bass lure. Bass eat small fish or crawfish! Match the color of the lure to the forage in your body of water and you will be set up for success!
Strike King KVD Square Bill Crankbait
Fishing Lures - Panfish (Crappie/Bluegill)
My favorite lures/the lures I use for panfish (crappie/bluegill/pumpkin seed/sunfish/trout)
The most durable plastics you will find. I catch all different kinds of species on these things! Bass, bluegill, walleye, you name it!
Mule Fishing
Fishing Rods
The rods I use
Very affordable glass rod. Fantastic for crank bait rod.
Scheels Outfitters Ebisu Glass Casting Rod
I use the 7’ 3” Heavy for my oversized bass/pike/small musky lures.
Scheels Outfitters Ebisu Z Casting Rod
My favorite panfish rod!
Dobyns Sierra Trout & Panfish Spinning Rod
My choice for a power-finesse rod. Wacky worms, Neko rigs, jig worms, tubes, and flukes. Paired with a Daiwa Revros (see Fishing Reels section for link)
Phenix Rods Phenix Feather Spinning Rod
Fishing Reels
The reels I use
My go-to baitcaster for anything bass. Pick your desired gear ratio and you’ll be set for many years of fishing.
Daiwa Tatula X TW 100 Casting Reel
I use this reel for my power-finesse set up. Wacky worms, flukes, Neko rigs, tubes, and jig worms. Paired with a Phenix Feather (See Fishing Rods section for link)
Daiwa Revros LT Spinning Reel
Daiwa Fuego LT Spinning Reel
Kayak
My kayaks and equipment used on/with them
This has been an incredible rig for me for many years! When it’s time to upgrade, I plan on sticking with the Vibe brand!
Vibe Sea Ghost 110 Fishing Kayak for Sale