Crankbait Tricks For Pressured Bass With Adam Hinkle! ( Tactical Family )

Welcome to one of the most pressured lakes in the country! Tactical Family member, Adam Hinkle, is no stranger to tough fishing conditions. Today we're jumping in the boat with him for an amazing reaction bite, in the midst of brutal conditions. When most anglers would pick up a spinning rod, Adam reaches for his cranking stick!

The San Diego lakes of Southern California are highly pressured and difficult to fish, even on the best days. Some of the greatest finesse techniques of our lifetime were born on these waterways out of pure necessity. Today, Adam is proving that despite it all, power fishing is still a viable option. He's locking a Frittside in his hand and loading the boat with quality bass!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Adam used in the video. We've included the exact colors for reference, as well as some of our favorite crankbait combos for both enthusiast and budget-minded anglers. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

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

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

CRANKBAIT...

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

Color: HD Bluegill, HD Brown Craw

•Berkley Frittside 5: https://bit.ly/4gLRM98

Color: MF Bluegill

FLUOROCARBON LINE...

•Seaguar Tatsu Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/4lN1MBm

Size: 15 lb

HIGH END CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A

Model: Super Griffon Competizione

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MID PRICED CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX PRO 7'6" 903C CBR: https://bit.ly/4pQHTwR

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 M (XG): https://bit.ly/4odTDs7

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 705CB: https://bit.ly/4h9DHmn

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

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

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

TacticalBassin Is Growing! Cobi Pellerito Joins The Tactical Family!

Jump in the boat with the newest member of the Tactical Family! Cobi Pellerito, one of the best Smallmouth Fishermen alive today, has joined forces with TacticalBassin to bring a unique perspective to targeting both Smallmouth and Largemouth around the country.

Cobi hails from the North, offering a unique perspective on Northern angling, including the unique timing of this region. He also travels extensively, offering a well rounded perspective on bass fishing around the country. Today he has invited us along on a road trip to jump in the boat and target Early Fall Smallmouth. Let’s go!

Below you’ll find links to the baits and gear Cobi used throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We’ve also included links to his social platforms so you can continue to get to know Cobi as he creates bonus content moving forward.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

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

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

COBI'S SOCIAL...

Cobi's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/cobi.pellerito/

THE SLING SHAD...

•Megabass Sling Shad: https://bit.ly/41tgaaT

Colors: Ayu, Light Green Pearl

Bottom Head– Gamakatsu Horizon LG: https://bit.ly/3QklyHO

Size: 2/0 , 3/16 oz

Weedless Hook– Gamakatsu O'Shaughnessy: https://bit.ly/4rGXYXb

Size: 4/0

THE DROPSHOT...

•Megabass Hazedong Shad: https://bit.ly/2CIwgzt

Color: Moroko

Hook– Gamakatsu TGW Dropshot: https://bit.ly/2zGX441

Size: 2

Weight– Cast Again Frag: https://bit.ly/4qxAfbm

Size: 1/4 oz

THE TUBE...

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3yEr6aj

Color: Great Lakes Sand

•Gamakatsu Round Ball: https://bit.ly/4xYXMDY

Size: 2/0 , 1/4 oz

THE JIG...

Jig– Beast Coast OW SniperJig (3/8oz): https://bit.ly/4gFj0yq

Color: Stealth Craw

Trailer - Berkley 3" Chigger Craw: https://bit.ly/4xDR5al

Color: Green Pumpkin

BOTTOM STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer 6'11": https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Model: Landsat

Reel– Daiwa Exist 3000 XH: https://bit.ly/453vyds

Line– Sunline Almight (13 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

Leader– Sunline SniperFC (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 6'11": https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: Oneten Special

Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW: https://bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ

Line– Power Pro Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3Tzx86G

Leader– Sunline SniperFC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Model: Baby Plugging

Reel– Daiwa Tatula MQ LT 4000: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv

Line– Cortland Masterbraid (8lb): https://bit.ly/4yu4O4U

Leader– Sunline SniperFC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TUBE COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 6'11": https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Model: Addermine

Reel– Daiwa Tatula MQ LT 4000: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv

Line– Xbraid (15lb): https://bit.ly/4y2anX4

Leader– Sunline SniperFC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

JIG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer 7'2": https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: X–Bites

Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW: https://bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ

Line– Sunline SniperFC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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

3 Tips For The Fall Topwater Bite! ( Tips For The Final Topwater Bite Of The Year )

Fall is topwater time! These tricks will make a huge difference in your Fall fishing! If you like throwing topwater, you already know that subtle changes can make a huge difference in how many bass you catch. Today, Tim is giving some quick tips that have helped him take his Fall topwater fishing to the next level.

From size, to cadence, to retrieve style, Tim is giving a ton of great information in this video! Consistently catching topwater fish requires constant adaptation. Tim keeps a topwater rod on deck more than any other angler we've met, he is the king of adapting to changing conditions and still finding that surface bite.

Below you'll find links to all the baits he talked about throughout the video, as well as some of the key rod and reel combos for fishing these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

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

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

STRAIGHT RETRIEVE BAITS...

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Sizes: 90, 110

Colors: Munky Butt, Phantom Shad

•Berkley Choppo 90: https://bit.ly/3FbquM9

Colors: Black/Chrome, MF Bluegill

WALKING BAITS...

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

Colors: Spotlight Shad, Bone Python, Juvy Gill

•Megabass Dogmax: https://bit.ly/4wowh6Z

Color: AL Spotlight Shad, Bone Python

•Evergreen Shower Blows SB: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Sizes: 105, 125, 150

Colors: Full Metal, American Shad, Blueback Herring

•Rapala PXR Jowler 127: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs

Colors: Mat Shad, Silver Flitter Shad, Chrome

TREBLE HOOK UPGRADES...

•Gamakatsu Feathered Treble: https://bit.ly/2Ii4IXO

Size: 4 – 6

•BKK Straight Shank Treble 21SS: https://bit.ly/4o9LVza

Size: 2 – 8

•Owner Hyperwire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

Size: 2 – 3

FOLLOW UP BAIT...

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

Color: Tactical Shad

Hook– Owner Sniper Finesse (Size 1): https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Band– VMC Crossover Band: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

LARGE TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/41lfbZW

Model: 7' Med Hvy

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

FINESSE TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Z Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 7' Medium Regular

Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TIM'S SENKO COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer 6'11" Landsat: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Reel– Shimano Vanquish 2500: https://bit.ly/4sAmR5X

Line- Sunline Almight (18 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

Leader– Sunline SniperFC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 6'8" Medium Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/4epUFz1

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Power Pro Moss Green (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

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

Fall Bass Fishing: How To Find Fish In A New Lake (3 Baits To Catch Them)

Jump in the boat with Matt as he explores a brand new lake! Watch how he chooses specific baits to cover water, target big fish, and fact check his experiences. Finding bass in a lake shouldn't be intimidating. See how easy it is, so you know that you can do this too.

The day begins with a Chatterbait. This gives Matt the option to cover water quickly around grass, wood, and other debris. Once he has a sense that most of the fish are smaller, he switches to a swimbait. Off camera, Matt spent 45 minutes with the swimbait, had 2 bites, then caught the fish you see. Next he switched to the jig and slowed down. If bigger fish were present, this bait is likely to find them. Exploring water is all about efficiency, and staying on task. Find the fish, cover water, find bigger fish, make an assessment of the lake.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. From the chatterbait and jig trailers, to the color of the swimbait, it's all included. We've included Matt's rod and reel combos, as well as a couple great budget options. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

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

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

CHATTERBAIT...

•Zman Tungsten Evo Elite (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3YkW2Hd

Color: Bama Bream

•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: TW Sunfish Magic

•Zman 4.5" ChatterShad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX

Color: Baby Gill

SWIMBAIT...

•Zman 6" Swag LT: https://bit.ly/3Kpz6l3

Color: Threadfin Shad

PITCHING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin' Jig: https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To

•Berkley 4" Chigger Craw: https://bit.ly/4xDR5al

Color: Green Pumpkin

•Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Color: Green Pumpkin

MATT'S JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 755C: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: 7'5" Mag Heavy

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Maverick 735C: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX

Model: 7'3" Heavy +

Reel– Shimano SLX A (HG): https://bit.ly/3ZWPeho

Line- Sunline SniperFC (16 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'1" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon X: https://bit.ly/4klsOju

Line– Seaguar Smackdown Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/43KGHQH

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

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

Line– Seaguar Red Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

MATT'S SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Ultima 7'4" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3OfNBGe

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Sunline SniperFC (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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