Tactical Bassin’s Latest Lure Design! The Tactical MINI Flex Rig! (How To Fish and Rig)

We’ve done it again! With the increased pressure around the country the past few years the need has developed for a smaller, streamlined, more flexible Alabama Rig to help anglers catch fish in tough conditions. The Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex Rig allows you to throw much smaller swimbaits on a perfectly balanced rig with great movement, without giving up ANY durability!

We set out to design an A-rig that could comfortably fish 3” - 4” swimbaits while still being able to throw smaller 2" baits. By downsizing our wire lengths, blade sizes, and terminal components we created a rig that could fish any swimbait from a 2.8” Keitech up to a 4 1/2” swimbait with ease. Hog Farmer was able to bring all their build quality to this project to create the perfect downsized package without giving up the strength of the full size Tactical Flex Rig. 

Below you’ll find links to the rigs, as well as the components we use to rig them. We’ve even included our favorite colors for all the swimbaits to help give you a starting place for your own fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


THE TACTICAL MINI FLEX RIG…

•Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

•Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Non-Bladed): https://bit.ly/3isTio0


THE TACTICAL FLEX RIG…

•Hog Farmer Tactical Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/38xd1es

•Hog Farmer Tactical Flex (Non-Bladed): https://bit.ly/3vhpSez


SWIMBAIT HEADS… (Largest To Smallest)

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

Recommended Size: 1/8 - 3/8 oz


•Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Recommended Size: 1/8 - 3/8 oz


•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Recommend Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz


REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS AND TOOLS…

•Owner Hyperwire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 4


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

Size: Medium


•Texas Tackle Executive Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0


SWIMBAITS…

•Keitech Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Sizes For Mini: 2.8 - 3.8

Sizes For Flex: 4.3 - 4.8

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


•XZone Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Size: 3.5 - 4”

Color: Electric Shad, Bream, Sexy Shad


•Storm Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Size: 3”

Color: Albino Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad


DUMMY BAITS…

•Damiki Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Size: 3”

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill


•Keitech Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Size: 2.8”

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad


•Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad


FAVORITE MINI FLEX COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7’5” Medium heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


FAVORITE ALL AROUND A–RIG COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Expride 7’7” Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Curado 200K (HG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


BUDGET A–RIG COMBO…

Rod– Shimano SLX 7’5” Heavy: https://bit.ly/3oTctYa

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Sunline Super FC 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


RELATED A-RIG VIDEOS…

•5 Bass For 40 Lbs On A-Rigs: https://youtu.be/6sBGUqYFvFA

•A-Rig Tricks For Winter Bass: https://youtu.be/4NkAu2Cbkv0


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Catching 5 BASS For 40 LBS On A Lure We Made!! AMAZING Bass Fishing!!!

5 bass for over 40 lbs!! Watch every bite as the guys catch a MONSTER limit with an 11 lb Kicker!! This is truly EPIC bass fishing!! What a way to kick off their return to life on the road! If you've wondered what it feels like to build a pattern and catch giants on different techniques, check this out!

When the Tactical duo get together magic always seems to happen. Today Matt and Tim hit the water with no information except for a forecast that said a front was moving in... perfect fishing conditions. They started shallow, then moved deep, and took the time to explain each decision along the way. They caught fish on everything from a swimbait, to a crankbait, to a scrounger, but on this day the A-Rig stole the show!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits the guys were using. We've included our modifications, hook upgrades, etc, where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


TACTICAL FLEX A-RIG...

•Hogfarmer Tactical Flex Bladed Rig: https://bit.ly/38xd1es


TACTICAL FLEX RIG COMPONENTS...

Baits– Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

Main Head– Matt Allen Swimbait: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/2 oz

Side Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 oz

Dummy Baits– Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

Colors: Albino, Smokin Magic Shad


SWIMBAIT...

Bait– Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Color: Albino Pearl Shad

Hook– Owner Beast: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

Size: 8/0


UNDERSPIN...

Bait– Keitech Fat Swing Impact 4.8: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

Hook– Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7


DEEP CRANKBAIT…

•Tactical DD 75 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Mirrored Minnow


LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Lucky Craft LV500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Color: American Shad

Hook Upgrade: Gamakatsu EWG (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2DCOlmV


•Jackall TN 60: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: RT Scale Minnow

Hook Upgrade: Owner ST 35 (Size 6): http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj


SCROUNGER...

Bait– Scottsboro Tackle Sniper 5.25: https://bit.ly/3gHTQ6t

Color: Ole Smokey

Head– Davis Baits Shaky Fish: https://bit.ly/3AT3lYv

Size: 1/2 oz


A–RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


TIM'S LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 855C CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock 30 lb: https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

3 Winter Power Fishing Tricks That Change Everything!!

Forget what you think you know about bass fishing! You can still power fish all Winter long! Burner reels and fast moving baits have a place in 40 degree water and we're going to show you how we do it!

There is certainly a time to downsize and slow down in Winter, as outlined by Tim in his recent finesse fishing video. But there is also a time to speed up, to go bigger, to go bolder, and to force fish to bite. This "triggering" method we use is incredibly effective and works even when water temperatures are in the 30's! 

Below you'll find links to all the gear, including our new Tactical Mini Flex Rig! All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


NEW TACTICAL BASSIN MINI FLEX RIGS...

•HogFarmer Tactical Mini Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

•HogFarmer Tactical Mini Flex: https://bit.ly/3isTio0


MINI FLEX COMPONENTS...

Baits– 13 Fishing Churro (3.5"): https://bit.ly/2LLeRA6

Colors: Mojito, Blue Collar, Moonlight Clan

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 oz

Dummy Baits– Damiki 3" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill


TACTICAL FLEX RIGS...

•Hogfarmer Tactical Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

•HogFarmer Tactical Flex: https://bit.ly/3vhpSez


TACTICAL FLEX RIG COMPONENTS...

Baits– Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 oz

Dummy Baits– Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

Colors: Albino, Smokin Magic Shad


WINTER CRANKBAITS...

•Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP

Colors: MB Gizzard, Ito Wakasagi, Megabass Sexy Shad


•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Clearwater Minnow, True Shad, DD Minnow


•Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: Sexy Ayu, MB Gizzard, PM Kisyu Ayu


•Spro Rock Crawler: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Phantom Green, Phantom Watermelon

•Jackall MushBob MR: https://bit.ly/3AYyKcB

Colors: Kawashima Red Black, Half Mirror Wakasagi


CRANKBAIT HOOKS / COMPONENT UPGRADES...

Hook– Owner ST-35 Short Shank: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Sizes: 2,4, and 6

Split Ring- Owner Hyperwire Black: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Sizes: 2 and 3


BIG SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout (Fast Sink): https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Dirty Silver, Ghost Trout, Trout


•Huddleston 8" Trout (ROF 12): http://bit.ly/2azFTon

Colors: Rainbow Trout, Holdover Trout, Hitch


MINI FLEX A-RIG COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


BUDGET BIG SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'8" Heavy: http://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Cardiff A 300: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line– Power Pro Braid (65 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


BUDGET SPEED CRANKING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel– Shimano SLX XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

WINTER FINESSE Fishing Tricks! How To Catch Bass NOW!

Winter fishing doesn't have to be hard! Even when its cold you can catch bass all day. Every Winter we rely on the same few confidence baits to get us the bites we need and you can too. Here's what you need to know!

When the cold sets in the finesse gear becomes a major factor! You'll still find us power fishing throughout the day but the effectiveness of the jig, ned rig, and dropshot cannot be argued. Today Tim is showing you his key confidence baits and explaining the retrieves he uses to get bit, no matter how cold the water may get. 

Below you'll find links too the exact baits shown in the video. We've included our favorite colors, sizes, and the heads we use to rig them. We've also included some of Tim's favorite rod and reel combos for fishing these techniques. 


FOOTBALL JIG...

Jig– Dirty Jigs 5/8 oz Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown, Canterbury Craw, The Go To


Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Cinn Blk Purp, Green Pump Purple Copper


MICRO JIG…

Jig– Keitech 3/8 oz Tungsten Football Jig: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color: Brown Purple, Green Pumpkin Blue


Trailer– ZMan TRD Crawz: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug


HULA GRUB...

Bait– Yamamoto Hula Grub: http://bit.ly/2d7SpgG

Color: Green Pumpkin Black, Cinnamon Blk Purp


Head– Swagger Tungsten Football: https://bit.ly/3jur4Ko

Size: 1/2 oz


NED RIG...

•Yamamoto Ned Senko: https://bit.ly/3BIjwL2

Color: Green Pumpkin Blk, Electric Shad


•Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Color: Desert Craw, TW Black Blue Pumpkin


•ZMan Football Ned Head: https://bit.ly/3Ej3Kpm

Size: 1/8 oz


MICRO FINESSE NED RIG...

•ZMan Micro Finesse TRD: https://bit.ly/3d8bmBm

Colors: Green Pumpkin, The Deal


•ZMan Micro Finesse Shroomz Head: https://bit.ly/3QDdlw7

Size: 1/15 oz.


DROPSHOT...

•Netbait 3" Jr Crush Worm: https://bit.ly/3Q3mmyz

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Bang


•Yamamoto 3" Shad Shaped Worm: https://bit.ly/3vafYg7

Colors: Smallmouth Magic, Monster Shad


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

Size: 2


•Swagger Tungsten Pencil Weight: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Size: 1/4 oz


HAIR JIG...

•Spro Phat Fly: http://bit.ly/2mboisG

Color: Baby Bass, Grey Ghost


FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX 7'5" EMTF: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


ULTRA HIGH END FINESSE COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/3UFPcaO

Reel– Shimano Sedona FI 2500: http://bit.ly/2wgh50Z

Line– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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