3 " MUST HAVE " Baits For Early Summer Bass Fishing!

Jump in the boat with Matt and his dad for a fun day on the water! They're keeping it simple, focusing on key patterns and enjoying the day together. It doesn't take long before the fish start getting bigger, the patterns branch out, and the real fun begins!

The duo quickly built a pattern throwing the new "Tactical Shad" and "Tactical Twilight" senkos that Matt and Tim designed in collaboration with Yamamoto. Once the pattern is established, Matt begins mixing it up in search of more and bigger bass. While the best fish of the day all came on senkos, there were two other key patterns that have been proven producers this time of year.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt and his dad used throughout the day. They've included bait colors, terminal components, as well as the rod and reel combos that helped them land their fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can find detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH...

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

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

SENKO LAUNCH VIDEO...

Tactical Senko Announcement Video: https://youtu.be/xkcAMPmtbWk

THE SENKOS...

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

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Twilight

Wacky Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 1/0

Texas Hook– Gamakatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 2/0

SOFT JERKBAITS...

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

Color: Tinsel Brown

•Xzone 5" Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Color: Gizzard Shad

•Gamakatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 3/0

THE KARASHI...

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

Colors: See Through Shad, Juvy Gill

MATT'S SENKO COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS 6'9" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3RhFit1

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

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

DALE'S SENKO COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Stella 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

Line– Sunline SX1 Braid (16 lb): https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

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

SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 6'8" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX: https://bit.ly/40ltb6s

Line– Seaguar InvizX (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

KARASHI COMBO...

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

Model: Expada

Reel– Daiwa PX BF 70: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 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

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

Learning To Fish Coike Baits With Adam Hinkle ( Tactical Family )

Jump in the boat with Adam as he discovers the power of the Coike! The Coike category is the fastest growing trend in bass fishing, with baits selling out in minutes all around the country. What is it about this bait that has everyone going crazy?! Let's ask Adam as he discovers the power of the bait in real time.

Adam is fishing a lake he hasn't been to in years. He starts the day with a dropshot to get quick bites and ensure he has success. After catching a few bass, he sets his sights on learning the Coike category. These Urchin-style baits are sweeping bass fishing and it's for good reason. Watch as Adam fine tunes his rigging and begins catching big fish on this wild bait.

Below you'll find links to the gear Adam used throughout the day. We've included links to all of the available Coike-style baits on the market, as well as some great rod and reel options that are similar to Adam's selections. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH…

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

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

TACTICAL FAMILY VIDEOS FROM THE PAST...

•Fishing The Desert Southwest (Adam Hinkle): https://youtu.be/n_NRMfvcO1Y

•Big Bait Fishing Southern California (Adam Hinkle): https://youtu.be/W-tbHkA3emU

•Fall Transition Bass Fishing Tips (Jesse Kroetch): https://youtu.be/pKXSnsxYQnI

DROPSHOT...

•Roboworm 4.5" Worm: https://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Color: Aaron's Morning Dawn

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

Size: 2

•Tungsten Skinny Dropshot Weight: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

Size: 3/16 oz

COIKE STYLE BAITS...

•Hideup Coike Full Cast: https://bit.ly/4h0ZcFI

•Hideup Coike 17mm: https://bit.ly/3QyUgwU

•Hags Prickly Pear 19mm: https://bit.ly/4t07x3h

•Hags Prickly Pear Junior: https://bit.ly/4cd0YTR

•Yamamoto Uni: https://bit.ly/4q359Hp

•Zman Fuzzy Nuggetz: https://bit.ly/3KFn2Mv

COIKE RIGGING...

•Gamakatsu 3/0 EWG Hook: https://bit.ly/2d07gvp

•VMC Sinker Stops: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

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

DROPSHOT/COIKE SPINNING COMBO (Most Similar)...

Rod– Megabass 7'4" Enforcer: https://bit.ly/2XkVoej

Reel– Daiwa Tatula MQ LT 2500: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv

Line– Cortland Master Braid (5 lb): https://bit.ly/3Mt1iVf

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

COIKE CASTING COMBO (Most Similar)...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer 110 Special: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 6'11" Medium Fast

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

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

FUZZY BAITS?! Why This Is The HOTTEST Trend In Bass Fishing!!!

Bass fishing is constantly trending, but this "Fuzzy" trend is here to stay! We've been following closely the last few years to the Fuzzy Dice trend developing in the United States and are now watching it morph into other shapes and profiles. What started with unique Japanese baits shaped like dice and Kiosk balls, has now morphed into something much larger.

So what's the deal? Is it something you need to put your time into? Tim is laying it all out for you right now! If you haven't seen these baits yet they've been racking up tournament wins for a few years now and have recently caught the attention of main stream anglers. Depending on the brand you're looking at a cube or ball of plastic that is completely covered in soft tentacles. The final result is a "Koosh Ball" like appearance that seems out of place in the water. The key to this bait style comes when you impart action to the bait and all of the tentacles start moving on their own.

Below you'll find links to the more popular "Fuzzy" baits on the market. We've also included links to the parts Tim uses to build his own, as well as his preferred spinning combos for fishing them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

ZMAN BAITS...

•Zman Fuzzy Nuggetz: https://bit.ly/3KFn2Mv

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby

•Zman Fuzzy Bugz: https://bit.ly/46T7AVH

Colors: The Deal, Green Pumpkin Goby, Green Pumpkin

•Zman Fuzzy TRD: https://bit.ly/48y7rIA

Colors: Green Pumpkin Goby, Green Pumpkin

BIG BITE BAITS...

•Big Bite Baits fuzzy Scentsation Stick: https://bit.ly/46ZV3yL

Colors: Albino, Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Orange

YAMAMOTO BAITS...

•Fuzzy Senko: https://bit.ly/3Wgm6B7

Colors: Baby Bass, Green Pumpkin Orange

•Fuzzy Nut: https://bit.ly/4mU4Mg0

Colors: Green Pumpkin Orange, Green Pumpkin Black

OSP DICE BAITS...

•OSP Dice Rubber (Max Salt): https://bit.ly/3AZT8Oe

Colors: Fred's Candy, Moebi, Suji Ebi

•OSP Dice Rubber (Non Salt): https://bit.ly/4e0DII9

Colors: Fred's Candy, Green Pumpkin Pepper, Smoke Lemon

•OSP Magnum Dice: https://bit.ly/45FqVti

Colors: Fred's Candy, Green Pumpkin Pepper

COIKE BAITS...

•HideUp Coike Shrimp: https://bit.ly/4ifxWUP

Colors: Grasshopper, Green Pumpkin

•HideUp Coike 17MM: https://bit.ly/3QyUgwU

Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper

NAIL RIGGING AND DROPSHOT COMPONENTS...

•Owner CPS Spring: https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Size: Small

•Owner Mosquito Light Hook: https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2

•Owner Jungle Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/4nRKl49

Size: 2

•Gamakatsu Trigger Nail Weight: https://bit.ly/48EMWtI

Size: 1/16 oz

•Big Bite Baits Neko Weight: https://bit.ly/441tOEg

Size: 1/32 oz

"BUILD YOUR OWN" COMPONENTS...

•Decoy Rubber Threader: https://bit.ly/4ep34PK

•Dirty Jigs Replacement Skirts: https://bit.ly/3Xu0BwC

Colors: The Go To, Dirty Chartreuse, Magic Craw Swirl

TIM'S HIGH END FUZZY COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Exsence 2500: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

ALL AROUND FUZZY COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Vanford FA 2500: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET FUZZY COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa Exceler LT 2500: https://bit.ly/4oa5mYG

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 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