New Years Resolutions! What About You???

2017 was a year we'll never forget and 2018 is going to be even better! From EPIC days on the water to meet and greets in a town near you, this is going to be fun! TacticalBassin is hitting the road and we want you to come along with us!

Here were our 2017 goals...

Matt: 
-Spotted bass over 12 lbs
-Largemouth from Clearlake over 15 lbs
-Smallmouth over 7 lbs
-Help at least one client catch a new PB over 10 lbs

Tim:
-12 lb Spotted Bass
-13 lb Largemouth
-Help another angler break a record
-Help 3 friends break their personal bests

We also set a goal of growing TacticalBassin to 100,000 Subscribers. 

This was a year of growing and stretching. We met some of our goals but not all of them. 2018 is an even bigger push, we're shooting for 200,000 Subscribers and we want to meet as many of you in person as possible!

What are your goals for 2018?? Let us know in the comments!

What were our best baits in 2017? See them below...

-River2Sea S-Waver: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
-Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
-Keitech Fat Swing Impact Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
-1/2 oz Pitching Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of
- Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
-Jackall Rerange Jerkbait: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

What were your top baits? Let us know!
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Need Apparel for 2018? Get Tacticalbassin Gear (Hats, Hoodies, Sunshirts) by emailing Tacticalbassinapparel@gmail.com We'll get you all the details. 

G Loomis Conquest Rods - Are They Worth The Money??

We got the opportunity to check out the G Loomis Conquest and you need see what we found! This rod is a true hybrid between Shimano and G Loomis. For year's Shimano has been at the forefront of rod technology. With the Conquest we get all the advantages of that technology coupled with the build quality and sensitivity that G Loomis is known for. 

Shimano's Spiral X and Hi Power X technologies both make a huge difference in rod performance. Never before has this technology been mated with the incredible sensitivity of a Loomis blank. You've got to feel the difference for yourself!

The Rods...
G Loomis Conquest Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY
G Loomis Conquest Spinning Rods: http://bit.ly/2BiGUNi

G Loomis NRX Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq
G Loomis NRX Spinning Rods: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reels we recommend pairing with...
Stella 2500 Spinning: http://bit.ly/2zT8C66
Exsence 300 Spinning: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Antares Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/2ha2zNI
Metanium Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Aldebaran 50 Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

The Conquest is in a league of its own. The only rod that comes close is the NRX, also by G Loomis. Both rods are unbelievably sensitive but one (The NRX) is built for ultra-light weight sensitivity while the Conquest is built for Power and Sensitivity. Be realistic about your fishing style as you choose between these two amazing rods. 
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The REAL Way To Fish The Bull Shad Swimbait! ( Ft. Mike Bucca )

We caught up with Mike Bucca, Owner of Bull Shad Swimbaits on Dale Hollow Lake in Tennessee to get a look out how he fishes his own swimbait. Mike doesn't buy into the "slower is better" swimbait mentality so get ready to have your eyes opened!

We talk a lot about "triggering" bass into biting and that is exactly what Mike is designing his baits to do. Whether you throw the Bull Shad or not this a swimbait retrieve that you should learn how to apply to your fishing. 

Mike's Baits...
Bull Shad Slow Sink: http://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM
Bull Shad Fast Sink: http://bit.ly/2lgVNJ9
Bull Herring: http://bit.ly/2lhxevg
Bull Gill: http://bit.ly/2f1ASHn
Bull Rat: http://bit.ly/2BnMr4r
Bull Shad Wakebait: http://bit.ly/2yceVRt

Mike's Rod/Reel choices for throwing his baits...
6"-8" Bait Rod- Dobyns 795: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
9" Bait Rod- Dobyns 867: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
11" Bait Rod- Dobyns 908: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX

Mike fishes his baits on the Curado 300. This reel has since been replaced by the Tranx.

Shimano Tranx 300 Swimbait Reel: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Mike's line of choice is mono. He uses 25 lb Trick Fish.

Trick Fish Camo Line- http://bit.ly/2lgPh4L

We prefer to use 80 lb braided line to 20-30 lb leader.

80 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro- http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

20-30 lb Maxima Ultragreen- http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

We store our Bullshads in these containers...
Plano 3700 Deep: http://bit.ly/2xjccls
Eye Surrender Bait Wrap: http://bit.ly/2idps7n
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Merry Christmas! Buyer's Guide Finale!

Merry Christmas! We're wrapping up our Buyer's Guide Series with some last minute creature comforts that will make you a better angler in 2018! Whether you're a bank fisherman, a pond fisherman, or a serious tournament bass fisherman this handful of items will make your life easier, keep your gear safer, and maybe even help you break a World Record this Winter!

The Gear...
The Rod Glove: http://bit.ly/2vnwYip
Cal Coast Rod Mule: http://bit.ly/2D6sv7a
Salter Brecknell Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Tackle Warehouse BackPack: http://bit.ly/2hvexCd
Eye Surrender Sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Tackle Warehouse Tumbler Mug: http://bit.ly/2BFmyBM

You guys are awesome! We've had a blast doing these Buyer's Guides this year! We know you guys are ready to get back to fishing and learning and we're excited too! 2018 is going to be an awesome Bass Fishing year!!!
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Need Apparel? Get Tacticalbassin Gear (Hats, Hoodies, Sunshirts) by emailing Tacticalbassinapparel@gmail.com for details. 

Here is the other apparel we wear in the videos...

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2vgSsh4
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/2vgTOst
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
Horizon Sweater (Water resistant, great for layering): http://bit.ly/2gTC1oB
Anhydrous Rain Jacket: http://bit.ly/2uIWf5V
Anhydrous Rain Bib: http://bit.ly/2xxLDbW