There will be some deviation in tackle depending on location but the basics remain the same. We have a basic set of terminal (hooks, weights, jigheads) that always travel with us, and some specific hard baits and soft baits that go on every trip. As an example, its always wise to have a Senko or a Chatterbait in your box. With that in mind, we’ve developed a packing list of sorts, of our favorite travel gear.
In addition to baits and terminal we rely on travel rods to catch fish wherever we go. We have chosen each of these rods for a specific purpose and would recommend them without hesitation. The key to traveling is using the strongest rods you can afford (strength beats sensitivity during travel) because if you break a rod deep in the mountains or across an ocean there probably isn’t going to be a replacement.
Below you’ll find links to the exact rods, reels, and baits we rely on. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse (unless specified to Amazon (rod tube) or Instagram (custom rod) where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
MATT’S COMBOS…
All-Around Combo…
Rod- Megabass Stym Palides: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL: https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Power Combo…
Rod- Megabass Dragoon: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Frog Rod/Power Combo…
Rod- BPM Custom 7’3″ XH: Instagram BPM_Custom_Rods
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Swimbait/Punch Combo…
Rod- St. Croix Legend Trek 7’6″ Heavy: Discontinued
Reel- Shimano Metanium DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Spinning…
Rod- Megabass Triza Ageha: https://bit.ly/3g5fSiF
Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- Sunline SX1 20 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
TRAVEL CASES…
Full-Length Rods- PLANO Airline Case: http://bit.ly/2GbEKnM
Travel Rods- Telescoping Art Tube: Amazon
TACKLE BAG/BOXES…
Tackle Bag- Plano Z-Series 3700: https://bit.ly/3l8iyh9
Terminal- Plano EDGE 3700 Terminal Box: https://bit.ly/2SuzhOm
Hard Baits- Plano Edge 3700: http://bit.ly/2t3uHMR
Soft Baits- Bass Mafia Money Bag: http://bit.ly/2P059cO
MUST HAVE TERMINAL TACKLE…
-Dirty Jigs Guppy head 1/0: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
-Matt Allen Swimbait Head 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
-Owner Mosquito Light Size 1 – 1/0: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
-Gamakatsu EWG Superline 3/0 – 5/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG
-Tungsten Dropshot Weight 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx
-Tungsten Texas Rig Weight 1/4 oz – 1 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV
-Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
-Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky Head 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V
-Ned Flanders Head 1/10 oz: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M
MUST HAVE HARD/WIRE BAITS…
Chatterbait- Evergreen JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Jig- Dirty Pitchin’ 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2amL3of
Squarebill- Lucky Craft 2.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa
Mid Crank- Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Deep Crank- Azuma Z Boss 20: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC
Lipless- Cotton Cordell Super Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210
Small Frog- Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3
Frog- Scum Frog Launch: https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF
Glidebait- River2Sea S-Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Topwater- Evergreen Shower Blows 125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Topwater- River2Sea Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
MUST HAVE SOFT BAITS…
Stick- Yamamoto Senko 5″ and 6″: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Jig Trailer- RI Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
Chatterbait Trailer- HF Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Straight Worm- Netbait T-Mac 6.5″: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9
Jerkbait- Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Dropshot- Big Bite Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY
Tube- STH Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU
Swimbait- Keitech 2.8/4.8 Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Swimbait- Gambler Big EZ: https://bit.ly/3axLYRV
Swimbait- SG Bluegill 4″ Pulse Tail RTF: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH
WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??
We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse. See it here…
TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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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