Summer Gear Review! Best Soft Baits, Hard Baits, And Tackle From ICAST 2023!

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Published 2023-08-05
ICAST 2023 was awesome! Here are the "best of the best" baits and tackle from the show! We had a blast checking out all the new gear! From Bait Finesse to big swimbaits, there was a ton of of exciting new gear on display. We've spent every day since buying and testing as much gear as possible and today we're taking an in-depth look at the "best of the best"!

It's easy to get caught up in the hype when you're at ICAST. Even watching the coverage from home can be dangerous to your wallet. In reality, you really don't know what you're getting until someone puts time on the water with the gear and cuts through the hype. We've been hard at work doing exactly that, and can't wait to show you some of this gear!

This ICAST was more impressive than most! There were so many awesome new products on display that we had to break this gear review into multiple segments. If you missed the "rods and reels" portion that aired on Wednesday, you'll find a link to it below. You'll also find links to all the baits and equipment in today's video, listed in the order they appeared. We've even included our favorite sizes and colors where applicable.

RELATED VIDEO...
•Rod and Reel Review From ICAST 2023:    • Summer Gear Review! New Rods And Reel...  

BIG BAITS...
•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: bit.ly/44XiYvW
Colors: Bone, Gizzard Shad, Bluegill

•JSJ Loose Caboose: bit.ly/43hpeyl
Colors: Green Back Shad, Grey Ghost

SKIRTED BAITS...
•Chatterbait Elite EVO: bit.ly/3OAGB8y
Colors: Electric Shad, Glitter Bomb, Bama Bream

•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig: bit.ly/43OSFY1
Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream
Trailer– Storm 3.5" Largo Shad: bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Colors: Albino, Sexy Shad

TOPWATER...
•SPRO Walking Haint: bit.ly/3QhNTiB
Colors: Bone, Hot Head

•Imakatsu BebiKira Wake: bit.ly/44QrehN
Colors: Real Wakasagi, Inakko

•Jackall Kaera S2 Beat: bit.ly/3q6aAvF
Colors: Appeal Chart Beat, Pink Glitter

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...
•Rapala Crush City "The Mayor": bit.ly/43Uhyli
Colors: Albino Shad, Gizzard Shad

CRANKBAIT...
•Nishine Lure Works Chippawa XDD: bit.ly/3qbJhjy
Colors: Ghost Shad, Hologram Shad

TERMINAL AND LINE...
•Sunline Model FC Fluorocarbon: bit.ly/47bYQIm
All Around Sizes: 12 lb – 15 lb

•VMC Swingin Ned Rig Jig: bit.ly/457SzeX
Sizes: 1/8 oz, 3/16 oz

SOFT PLASTICS...
•Yamamoto 5" Fat Senko: bit.ly/47cn1Xa
Colors: Baby Bass, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

•Reins 3.5" Bubbling Craw: bit.ly/3Ybeyj8
Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue Green, Green Pumpkin

•Netbait 7" C–Mac Worm: bit.ly/43AETJ9
Colors: Junebug, Plum, Plum Apple

•Netbait Magnum T–Mac Worm: bit.ly/43LDFtZ
Colors: Junebug, Black Grape, Green Pumpkin

•Evergreen Bow Worm Noodle: bit.ly/473wP61
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Natural Eel

•Yamamoto 10.5" Oki Worm: bit.ly/44XvFHu
Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug, Green Pumpkin

•Yamamoto 2.5" Yamatanuki: bit.ly/3lZaMe3
Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Blue

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY...

Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex 112: bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics– Humminbird Solix 15: bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors– Minn Kota Talons: bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Camera– GoPro Hero 9: bit.ly/2KQ0VEI

*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR… 

Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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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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All Comments (21)
  • @chippyrl3715
    Appreciate all y’all do for us!! Can’t believe this content is free man
  • @midwestfischerman
    Almost 52 minutes?!?!? Matt buddy, you gave us TWO bonus videos rolled into one!!!😆 THANK YOU!🎣🙌🏻
  • @ec6617
    This why I watch you guys. Watched other Icast videos and people were saying nothing caught their eye or they weren't impressed. Seeing this video made me realize they were all wrong. This is some great baits to step up anyone's game. Thanks guys
  • @wes2593
    The heavy senko, “ I just can’t keep doin this…” when that wind is blowin😂
  • @eddieboswell6068
    I totally appreciate your opinion, I know when you endorse a bait it really works. Thanks and enjoy your fishing!
  • @tonyb-50
    Matt’s gotta be the best salesman in the world 😂
  • @MadMaxx89
    Glad you covered the nishine Chippawa xdd but you left out the baby abino 70F. Please cover it in one of the next videos. Hiroshi is an amazing bait maker.
  • @kindraericksen7077
    Hi there. I really appreciate the in-depth detail and the great info you guys put out. I’m originally from California like you guys and I moved to Wisconsin where there are great places to fish, but for different species than I was used to. I really found your explanations of different types of bass lures informative. I grew up trout fishing and now I’m switching to a new species and learning about all of this stuff. I love your underwater footage. I love the behavioral part of the fish and watching that stuff under water. Great content thank you so much for what you guys are doing ! Cheers for Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
  • @samuelsellers3829
    Very interested in seeing a review and thoughts on the new Rapala maverick jerk bait
  • @pigy5425
    I have been into fishing for a few years but you really helped me get reallly serious about fishing even tho i am 13 when ever we go camping i am fishing when ever i can from dawn to after dusk. I love your videos and i thank you,
  • @nawinchester
    Good stuff. Really appreciate your candor with respect to new things hitting the fishing market. Thank you.
  • @RworldKM
    Good on you for not including the obvious knockoffs. I swear, ICast might as well be called Indiscriminately Copying Asian Superior Tackle.
  • @adamkoepke1366
    Cool to see that smaller craw profile. I’ve always tried to throw craw style baits, but with the bass being fairly small around where I live, it’s tough to get bites on them, let alone get one hooked up. I’ll definitely have to try those!
  • @bigmoemedina313
    Thanks again for another awesome instructional video Matt! you certainly help me make my experience in the water more enjoyable. Appreciate what you and Tim do for us.
  • @davidfeldman611
    I love these review style videos Matt! You do a great job explaining everything ! Thank you so much!
  • @jonesjs8898
    That is "streaming to the TV" and cold beer worthy! Sincerely appreciate the review. Cheers, JJ
  • Thanks for all the tips guys, helped me out big at every step of the way! 🤜🤛