Best Fish Catches of 2018! 6 lb Smallies, Giant Largemouth, Record Catfish!

Merry Christmas! We've assembled our top fish catches of 2018 for you in a quick highlight reel. This time of year is about family, friends, and good memories. Its been an exciting year and we appreciate you coming along with us. Thank you for your continued support!

The fish in this highlight reel were caught all across the country. 2018 was supposed to be the year of travel and despite some serious hiccups, we still made it happen. Come along for the ride, its only going to get better!

Below is a breakdown of the baits and gear used to subdue these 4 giants.

Matt's Smallmouth...

Bait- Megabass Deep X 300 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Rod- G Loomis Deep Flex 864 CBR (Custom Wrapped): http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Tim's Michigan Smallmouth...

Bait- Keitech 4.8 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Head- Matt Allen Swimbait Head 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Rod- G Loomis GLX 894C: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Metanium MGL: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- 50 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 15 lb Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Matt's Arizona Largemouth...

Bait- Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Flippin' Jig (Go To): http://bit.ly/2aUtZsG

Trailer- Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- 65 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

Tim's Monster Catfish...

Bait- 5" Yamamoto Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light Size 1/0: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Rod- G Loomis NRX 852S JWR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- 12 lb Sunline Xplasma Asegai Braid: http://bit.ly/2OR5i2j

Leader- 6 lb Sniper Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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Top 10 Bass Lures of 2018

Here are the top 10 baits of 2018. From plastic worms to huge swimbaits, we break down the best baits of the year. To make it even better, Matt included his Overall Top Picks for all 10 categories as well! Don't miss it!

Whether you're a brand new angler wondering how to catch a bass or a seasoned pro wondering if a JackHammer is really worth the price, this video is packed with answers you can trust. The "best" title refers to Matt and Tim's on the water experiences this year with the various baits.

Christmas is almost here so this concludes the Holiday Buyer's Guide series for 2018. Leave a comment and let us know how you enjoyed the series. Below is a breakdown of the (10) "best of 2018" and (10) "Overall best picks" including links to each product on Tackle Warehouse.

The Top Picks...

Creature Bait- Jackall Archelon: http://bit.ly/2uo4sN5

Creature Bait- Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV

Worm- Yamamoto Senko 6": http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Worm- Strike King Dream Shot: http://bit.ly/2KNXuK9

Jig- Dirty Jigs Pitchin' Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Jig- Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Topwater- River2Sea Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Topwater- Evergreen Shower Blows: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Spoon/Head- Blade Runner Duh Spoon: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Spoon/Head- Matt Stefan Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Bonus Head- Matt Allen Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Swimbait- Keitech 4.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Swimbait- Basstrix 6" PaddleTail: http://bit.ly/2aiy7SR

Spinnerbait- River2Sea Bling Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Spinnerbait- Nichols Mother lode Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2ynNe6n

Chatterbait- Z Man Custom: http://bit.ly/2Ix71mI

Chatterbait- Evergreen Jack Hammer: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Crankbait- Lucky Craft LV-500 Lipless: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Crankbait- Strike King 3XD: http://bit.ly/2oSMj8s

Glidebait- River2Sea S-Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Glidebait- Baitsanity Explorer Glide: http://bit.ly/2DcI1yM

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Buyer's Guide: Best Rod/Reel Combos Under $200

Looking for the best gear this Holiday season? We've got 5 rods and 5 reels that you need to take a look at. They're light, sensitive, and best of all they won't break the bank! Whether you're a new fisherman or just looking for a deal, we've got you covered!

In the past we've struggled to locate any rods below the $100 mark that we felt were worth a mention. That mark seems to be the cut off for purchasing quality equipment but we searched high and low and found 2 options that are worth trying. Additionally

Below is a break down of the 5 lines of rods and 5 models of reels we recommend trying. For your convenience we've including some of our favorite models from each line of rods. The Black Friday sale begins today at 8 AM Pacific time so be sure to check them out! If you were hoping for high end tackle for Black Friday keep in mind the sale will run Friday through Tuesday so be patient, high end content is coming!

The Rods...

-Dobyns Colt: http://bit.ly/2lU0LfV

Favorite models include 7' MH, 7' MH Cranking, 7'3" Heavy

-13 Fishing Defy Black: http://bit.ly/2Ak3F3M

Favorite Models Include 7'1" Medium, 7'1' Medium Heavy, 7'6" Medium Heavy

-Dobyns Fury Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Favorite Models Include 7' Med/Heavy, 7' Heavy, 7'3" Mag Heavy, 7'6" med Heavy.

-Shimano SLX Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Favorite Models Include 6'10 Medium, 7'2" Medium, 7'2" Medium Heavy, 7'2" Heavy, 7'5" Heavy

-Shimano SLX Spinning Rods: http://bit.ly/2AdvIC1

Favorite Models Include 6'9" Medium, 7' Medium Light, 7' Medium

-St. Croix Bass X Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Favorite Models Include 7'1" medium, 7'2" Medium Heavy, 7'4" Heavy

-Dobyns Fury Spinning Rods: http://bit.ly/2e7HZPF

Favorite Models Include 7' Medium Light, 7' Medium

The Reels...

Daiwa CR 80 Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/2Cgk5Nh

13 Fishing Origin TX Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/2NUHiej

Shimano SLX Casting Reel: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Shimano NASCI Spinning Reel: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Daiwa Fuego LT Spinning Reel: http://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

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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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