CATCHING GIANT BASS DURING THE BLUEGILL SPAWN! (OLD SCHOOL FISHING- NO ELECTRONICS)

Jump in the boat with Matt for an awesome day on the water! He’s fishing heavy cover and there are BIG bass on the prowl! The bluegill spawn is in full swing and Matt has a plan to target big fish. He’s about to catch a GIANT on a topwater, you don’t want to miss it!

Shallow Water, Heavy Cover, Big Rods, this is what bass fishing is all about! The bass fishing world is turned upside down right now with drama but all we care about is catching the next big fish! Matt starts his day with a frog and ends it with a flipping stick, it doesn’t get any better than this!

Below you’ll find links to all the baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. He’s included the exact colors, rigging components, as well as his rod and reel combos. 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

THE FROGS...

•Berkley Swamp Lord Frog: https://bit.ly/3MAFQum

Color: Maverick

•Berkley Swamp Lord Popping Frog: https://bit.ly/4dSmnkF

Color: MF Bluegill

CREATURE BAIT...

•MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Colors: Tilapia Magic, Green Pumpkin, Ballistic Bruiser

•Owner Jungle Flippin HD Hook: https://bit.ly/3NZpvzp

Size: 4/0

•VMC Tungsten Flipping Weight: https://bit.ly/3G0WGCg

Size: 3/4 oz

•VMC Sinker Stop (Large): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

BLUEGILL BAIT...

•Berkley 5.3" Flux Gill: https://bit.ly/4deiBV8

Colors: Dark Bluegill, Bluegill

•Owner Jungle Flippin HD Hook: https://bit.ly/3NZpvzp

Size: 4/0

•VMC Tungsten Flipping Weight: https://bit.ly/3G0WGCg

Size: 1 oz

•VMC Sinker Stop (Large): https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

FROG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Champion XP 7'3" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2abq8nl

Model: 736C

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

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

FENWICK FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'5" Extra Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

EXPRIDE FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'6" Extra Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

Soft Jerkbait Tricks You Need To Try!

The Fluke is one of the best bass fishing lures of all time! You can fish a soft jerkbait quickly as a topwater, twitch it as a jerkbait, slow fish it like a weightless worm, and even Carolina rig it! The soft jerkbait's ability to adapt puts it in a category all its own. If you're not using it today, you're missing an incredible opportunity!

Most anglers fish a soft jerkbait, but few realize its true potential. With a simple hook adjustment this bait can become a topwater or a subsurface bait. It can be Texas rigged in heavy cover, nose hooked in clear water, or be "donkey rigged" and fished around schooling fish. Most anglers use the Fluke, but few know how to keep fishing biting with simple adjustments.

Below you'll find links to the all the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and rigging components for each. We've also included some of our favorite soft jerkbait combos for the different rigging methods. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FULL SIZE SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Zoom Salty Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

•XZone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Electric Shad, Baby Bass, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Yamamoto D Shad: https://bit.ly/3lG1b7T

Colors: Green Gizzard, Pro Blue, Tilapia

LARGE SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Damiki 7" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: American Shad, RP Blue Pearl

FINESSE SOFT JERKBAITS...

•Zoom Super Fluke Jr: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Arkansas Shiner, Smokin Shad

•Zoom Tiny Fluke: https://bit.ly/2MJmF2H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

•Nomad 4.25" Fallout Minnow: https://bit.ly/44n7mW7

Colors: Pink Shiner, Tennessee Shad

DEEP FISHING BAIT...

•Duo Realis BR Fish: https://bit.ly/3Twy751

Colors: Seguro KataKuchi, Smokey Magic

•Duo Realis BR Head: https://bit.ly/3MV2y0C

Sizes: 1/10 - 3/16 oz

STANDARD WEEDLESS HOOKS...

Standard Wire– Owner All Purpose: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 3/0 or 4/0

Heavy Wire– Gamakatsu Superline: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 3/0 or 4/0

Unique Gap– Owner Multi Offset: https://bit.ly/4mwCrgE

Size: 2/0- 4/0

NOSE HOOKS COMPONENTS...

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

Size: 1/0

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

Size: Medium

Keeper– Gamakatsu Silicone Stopper: https://bit.ly/3Nrrtqs

Size: XXL

DONKEY RIG COMPONENTS...

Hook– Owner All Purpose Bait Hooks: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 3/0 and 4/0

Swivel– SPRO Power Swivel: https://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Size: 10

Bobber Stop– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

STANDARD SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo Premier LP: https://bit.ly/4e8LPCc

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

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

DONKEY RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

ine– Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

NOSE HOOK COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

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

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

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

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

Big Worms For Summer Bass Fishing! (Best Rigs And How To Fish Them)

Big Summer Bass love big worms! Here's what you need to know! There are a ton of ways to present big worms and they all work! Texas Rigs, Carolina Rigs, Shakey Heads, and Dropshot are all great options this time of year. Worm fishing doesn't require specialized gear, you probably already own a rod that can do it, here's what you need to know!

Come along as we take an in depth look at the different styles of plastic worms and how to apply them to your bass fishing this Summer. From how to choose the right plastic worm for the job, to how to rig them, even details on color, this is what you need to know to start catching fish today. We know your local shop has dozens, if not hundreds of plastic worms. Let us simplify it for you!

Below you'll find links to our favorite worms and the gear we use to fish them. We've included color recommendations for each worm and favorite rigging options as well. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...

•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug, Plum

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

Colors: Junebug, Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Junebug

•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Watermelon Violet, Blueback Secret, Junebug Dream

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

Colors: Bama Bug, Candy Bug, Plum

•Big Bite Baits 8" Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/384mIjl

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Junebug, Tilapia

•Yamamoto 10" Oki Worm: https://bit.ly/44XvFHu

Colors: Plum Candy, Junebug, Green Pumpkin Blue

CURLY TAIL WORMS...

•Zoom Ol Monster: https://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: JuneBug, Candy Bug, Plum Apple

•Zoom Mag Ol Monster: https://bit.ly/2P5QZbq

Colors: Junebug, Plum Apple

•Berkley 10" Power Worm: https://bit.ly/2cxomPX

Colors: Blue Fleck, Plum, Black Grape

•Xzone Blitz Worm: https://bit.ly/422SaJA

Colors: Plum, Junebug

•Yamamoto 10" Ichi Worm: https://bit.ly/4k1Zwpj

Colors: Bama Bug, Tilapia Magic, Plum Apple

SHAKEY HEADS...

•Missile Baits Warlock Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC

Size: 3/16 oz

•Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

•Owner Magnum Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/2VlgJBA

Size: 1/2 oz, 8/0 Hook

TEXAS RIG COMPONENTS...

Hook– Owner Offset Shank Wide Gap Worm: https://bit.ly/3Cm7Jiq

Size: 5/0

Weight– VMC Tungsten Worm Weight: https://bit.ly/3Vo2dbo

Size: 3/8 - 1/2 oz

Stopper– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

CAROLINA RIG COMPONENTS...

Hook– Gamakatsu Superline Round Bend Worm: https://bit.ly/4l2QhGL

Size: 5/0

Swivel– Spro Power: https://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Size: 5

Weight– Flat Out Tungsten Barrel: https://bit.ly/4e0IIgS

Size: 3/8 – 1 oz

Stopper– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

DROPSHOT COMPONENTS...

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

Weight– Xzone Tungsten Skinny: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

Size: 1/4 oz

SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

CAROLINA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

BUDGET DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" ML XFast: https://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel– Shimano Sedona FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/2wgh50Z

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

BUDGET WORM CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

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

Line– Seaguar InvizX (15 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