4 Tricks That Get Bass To Bite In Early Summer! ( Ft. Adam Hinkle – Tactical Family )

We're jumping in the boat with Adam Hinkle (member of the Tactical Family) for an awesome day on the water! He's targeting bass on one of California's toughest lakes, and he's using some really surprising techniques. This is a great reminder that bass can be caught on a variety of baits, even in the toughest conditions.

We expected Adam to turn to finesse presentations to get bit after listening to his description of the lake. He did do some drop shotting, but most of his fish came while power fishing the shallows. He caught his biggest fish on a large topwater swimbait before ultimately dialing in a shallow crankbait bite. This was a great reminder that while fishing may be tough, there are plenty of techniques that continue to catch fish.

Below you'll find links to the baits and gear he used throughout the day. We've also included some great budget–friendly combos that work effectively for each of these techniques. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Colors: Juvy Gill

DROPSHOT...

Worm– Roboworm 6" Straight Tail: https://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Colors: Purple Weenie

Other Great Colors: Aarons Magic, Watermelon Magic, Baby Bluegill

Hook– Roboworm Rebarb: https://bit.ly/4uFwcdk

Size: 1/0 Hook

Weight– Xzone Tungsten: https://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Size: 3/16 oz

CRANKBAIT...

•Berkley Frittside 5: https://bit.ly/4hcwfXJ

Color: HD Bluegill

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'4" Medium Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/41ntbDB

Reel– Seviin GF Series (7:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 7'1" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/47GAOVA

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D – XH: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

ALL AROUND CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 733C 7'3" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

ALL AROUND KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

NEW Tactical Senko Colors! TacticalBassin's Latest Lure Collaboration!!

We're thrilled to announce the release of two new Yamamoto Senko colors! "Tactical Shad" and "Tactical Twilight" were designed by Matt and Tim, in collaboration with Yamamoto, to provide natural options for a variety of water clarities. The guys were asked if they'd like to develop a limited run custom color, but in true TacticalBassin fashion one became two, and the rest is history!

Tactical Shad is a natural–toned senko designed with clearer water and finesse conditions in mind. Leaning on Tim's years of experience on highland reservoirs, this senko combines shad tones with modern flake and glitter, to bring amazing color–shifting tones without over powering the bait. One color in the hand, another in the water, you have to see it in person to fully grasp its potential.

Tactical Twilight is designed around a Black and Blue base, but without any of the exaggerated tones. By pulsing a very natural, non-intrusive blue, this bait has an incredible range of effectiveness. It has the right blend of color, with faint hints of red and purple flake, to fool the wariest fish, with almost unlimited applications. From clear water to stained, this bait gets big bites when other colors fall away.

Below you'll find links to the Senkos, as well as to all of our favorite rigging components. We've also included links to some of our favorite rod and reel combos for fishing senkos effectively, as well as a link to the video where Tim catches a GIANT largemouth on the "Tactical Shad" color. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

YAMAMOTO SENKO...

•Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Twlight

FAVORITE HOOKS BY RIGGING...

Wacky – Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (1/0): https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Texas Rig (Matt)– Gamakatsu Superline EWG (2/0): https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW

Texas Rig (Tim)– Gamakatsu Superline Offset (3/0): https://bit.ly/4l2QhGL

Neko Rig– Owner Sniper Finesse (Size 2): https://bit.ly/2kfdv37

RELATED VIDEOS...

•Tim's Big Bass On Tactical Shad Senko: https://youtu.be/PnLkDaLGKSA

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

TIM'S WACKY RIG (SPINNING) COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel– Shimano Vanquish 3000: https://bit.ly/4sAmR5X

Line– Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S TEXAS RIG (CASTING) COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'2" Medium Heavy (723): https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Reel– Daiwa Steez A 100: https://bit.ly/489D4rb

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (15 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

BUDGET FRIENDLY SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FRIENDLY CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az

Line– Seaguar InvizX (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Breaking Down A New Lake To Find And Catch Bass!

We're exploring a new lake, come along! New lakes are always an adventure, and today is no different. We started off with big baits and big expectations, but soon realized we'd need to adapt to succeed. Watch how Matt breaks down the water, develops multiple patterns, and catches fish.

By the end of the day Matt and his dad have developed 4 unique patterns that are all producing quality bites. Without question, the Shakey Head worm on outside cover is producing the best quality fish, but in the end Matt opts to move shallow and have fun targeting fish with bait finesse gear.

Below you'll find links to all the baits Matt and his dad used throughout the day. We've included the exact rod and reel combos, as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: Juvy Gill, Glitz Shad

TOPWATER...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Color: Juvy Gill, HT Ito Tennessee Shad

UNDERSPIN...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz

•Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

SHAKEY HEAD WORM...

•Crush City Janitor Worm: https://bit.ly/3Fy6nsd

Colors: Candy Bug, Bama Bug

•Xzone MB Fat Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/4lSgfx4

Color: Junebug

•MissileBaits Warlock Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC

Size: 1/4 oz

DICE...

•OSP Dice Rubber: https://bit.ly/4e0DII9

Color: Green Pumpkin Pepper

•Gamakatsu TWG Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/2zGX441

Size: 1/0

•VMC BET Dropshot Weight: https://bit.ly/4gFECei

Size: 1/4 oz

STROLL SHAD...

•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Sexy Shad

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten HD Guppy: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

GILL GLIDE...

•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Color: Dark Bluegill

SHAKEY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 892S JWR: https://bit.ly/2A6HH3O

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

DICE/UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer "Flyssa": https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

GLIDE COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'8" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 200: https://bit.ly/4ig0woA

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC (25 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Jet Boat Fail!! (Subtle Tricks For Pressured Bass)

Some days just don't go according to plan! When things go wrong, how you handle it is everything! Come along as Matt starts out catching mixed species, then adapts, changes lakes, changes boats, and sticks a bunch of really nice largemouth before dark!

We love to fish multi-species! From Musky to trout, from perch to panfish, if it pulls, we're interested in catching them! Today starts off slow but ends with a bang so don't bail out before the bass fishing gets hot! 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt was throwing throughout the day on both fisheries. We've included the exact baits, colors, and gear he used to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

INLINE SPINNER... 

-Blue Fox Spinners: https://bit.ly/3qAVlqb

FINESSE SWIMBAITS... 

Bait- Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz

Bait- Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Sexy Shad

Head- Owner Round Head (With Lockdown): https://bit.ly/2QmFmxU

Size: 3/8 oz

UNDERSPIN... 

Bait- Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Sexy Shad

Head- Picasso Single Barrel Underspin: https://bit.ly/3py2s0v

Size: 1/4 oz, 2/0 Hook

COVER SCAT... 

Bait- Deps 3.5" Cover Scat: https://bit.ly/3dj8LVl

Color: Watermelon Seed

Hook- VMC Heavy Duty 4/0: https://bit.ly/3ad5XVc

INLINE SPINNER COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7' Light: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Vanford 1000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline Super FC 5 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

COVER SCAT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Poison Adrena 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Line- Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader- Sunline Saltimate System Shock (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

LIGHT LARGO COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis Conquest 902S SJR: http://bit.ly/2BiGUNi

Reel- Shimano Exsence A (3000): https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FINESSE SPINNING COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano Sahara FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/2XhhM43

Line- Sunline Super FC (7 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

WANT TACTICAL BASSIN 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 with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz