Tips For Fishing The Shad Spawn Ft. Adam Hinkle! ( Tactical Family )

Come along with Adam for an awesome day of fishing! Tactical Family member, Adam Hinkle, is targeting agressive bass that are ambushing baitfish in the early morning hours. He's capitalizing on the shad spawn, a phenomenon that happens around the country in late April and early May.

If you've never experienced this bite, it's one of the easiest times of year to catch fish! Shad are spawning along the shoreline during the night, and at first light, the bass begin ambushing them. Baits like spinnerbaits, chatterbait, Alabama rigs, swim jigs, and swimbaits are all great options during this bite window!

Below you'll find links to the baits Adam used throughout the day. We've included his favorite colors for each bait, as well as the rod and reel combos he was using to fish the baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SPINNERBAIT...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Spinnerbait (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3OyxKDD

Color: Magic Shad

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Finesse Swim Jig (5/16 oz): https://bit.ly/2dr2933

Color: Pearl Ghost Shiner

•Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Threadfin Shad

CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan JackHammer Baby Jack (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/4jvWTMx

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Tennessee Magic

THE MICRO RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Rig: https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

Heads– ZMan Trout Eye Finesse (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

Baits– Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Baits– Yamamoto 3.2" Shad Shape Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4hOE5al

Color: Pro Blue

SHAD SWIMBAIT...

•Huddleston Deluxe Shad: https://bit.ly/42tKn9g

SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante 6'11" Jerkbait Special: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel– Shimano SLX XT (XG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 DC (XG): https://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

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

RIG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante 7'5" EMTF: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel– Shimano Curado 200 M (XG): https://bit.ly/3YafZyg

Line– Seaguar Red Label (15 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

Top 10 Chatterbait Trailers Of All Time!! ( Underwater Action Compared )

Come underwater to see how chatterbait trailers really move! Chatterbait trailers are not created equal! Some baits look great on store shelves and terrible in the water, while other baits have surprising actions, you'll only find by diving below the surface and watching them move. We look forward to hearing your favorites as well!

We started with underwater footage of 50+ trailers before narrowing it down to this "Top 10" list. Do you agree with the list? Was your favorite missing, or in the wrong spot? A lot of these judgement calls are up to the eye of the angler, and now that you know what we see, we'd love to hear your thoughts as well.

Below you'll find links to the chatterbaits, the trailers, as well as some of our favorite 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.

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

Bait– Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer– Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Sexy Shad

THE TRAILERS (IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)...

•Zoom Split Tail Trailer: https://bit.ly/2nL3wAd

Colors: Glimmer Blue, Chartreuse Glitter

•ZMan 5" Big Ballerz: https://bit.ly/3F4Xd5I

Colors: Beer Run, Pearl, Red Bone

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

Colors: Smokin Shad, Green Flash, Watermelon Seed

•Yamamoto Cowboy: https://bit.ly/2q7AI72

Colors: Blue Craw, Tilapia Magic

•Gratt Mixer: https://bit.ly/3NDIBLM

Colors: Craw, Green Pump/Blue Flake, Green N Purple

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

Colors: Black Blue, Summer Craw, Green Pump Black

•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Shad, Sexy Shad

•Big Bite Baits 4.25" Kamikaze SwimOn: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Flamethrower, Smoky Gold, Green Pump Orange Blue

•Yamamoto Kickin Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Colors: Sexy Shad, Blue Craw, Zako

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

TOP 3 CHATTERBAITS...

•Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Green Pump Shad, TW Green Pump Watermelon, Ghost Baby Gill

•ZMan Elite Evo Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Colors: Electric Shad, Bama Bream, GlitterBomb

•ZMan Mini Max (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Colors: Spot Remover, Black Blue, Bluegill

HIGH END CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer "Daemos": https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'2" Medium+

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

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

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

MID PRICE CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line– Seaguar Red Label (20 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

These Unique Baits Catch Fish All Spring!

Come along with Tim for a day of bass fishing! Tim is fishing the Tennessee River for the first time in a while, and has to build a pattern as he goes! Watch how he starts with the big bait, then drops down to a midsize, and ends with finesse. He utilizes key confidence baits to get bit throughout the day, and you'll be surprised which bait catches the big ones!

The key to Spring bass fishing is being willing to adapt. With everything from a Karashi to a Magdraft on deck, Tim is ready to adjust to the conditions. Pay close attention to not only what he caught fish on, but what he was prepared to switch to, as this paints a clear picture of Tim's Spring confidence baits.

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've included the exact colors he was using, along with the rod and reel combos he used to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BIG SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad

•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Color: Gizzard Shad

•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Color: Bone

CHATTERBAIT...

Bait– Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer– Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Ghost Minnow

UNDERSPIN...

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Tennessee Shad

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

KARASHI...

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

Color: HT Ito Wakasagi KS

BIG SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory SB Ranger: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Model: 7'10" Heavy Fast

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300: https://bit.ly/40QzQ7b

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (80 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Tunageat (30 lb): https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 754: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: 7'5" Heavy

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 150: https://bit.ly/33X5Zfr

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

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

KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (6 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– 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

Spring Gear Review! The Hottest Baits And Gear For 2025 Bass Fishing!

This gear review is packed with incredible baits and tackle! With the Bassmaster Classic behind us, it's time to explore all the awesome new gear that's come to market! From a high end reel, to new chatterbaits, to soft baits and terminal tackle, this gear review is packed with awesome gear for bass fishing!

There were so many products launched around the Classic, it will make your head spin! How do you even know where to start? We're here to help! We've put in the time to find the very best baits and gear that stand out from the crowd. With Spring upon us, this is a great time to build confidence in a new technique!

Below you'll find links to the exact gear discussed in the video. We've included favorite colors and sizes where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE REEL...

•Shimano Antares 100 B: https://bit.ly/2Vz0TRx

Favorite Speed: 7.4:1

THE GLIDE BAIT...

•Shimano Gravitator 220 SS Glidebait: https://bit.ly/43HbYpQ

Colors: Sexy Shad, Ghost Shad, G Shad

THE CHATTERBAITS AND TRAILERS...

•ZMan Baby Jack Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/4jvWTMx

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Bhite Delight, Black Blue

•Zman Elite Evo Mini Max Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3EahpTT

Colors: Electric Shad, TW Green Pumpkin Watermelon

•Yamamoto Slim Zako: https://bit.ly/4ia3efg

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shimmer, Zako

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, Green Shad

THE SPINNERBAIT...

•Nichols Dirty Flake Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/427QocQ

Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Spot Killer

THE BR FISH...

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

Colors: Seguro Katakuchi, Pepper Prism, Smokey Magic

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

Sizes: 1/10 oz, 3/16 oz

NOMAD SOFT BAIT...

•Nomad Live Ops Fall Out: https://bit.ly/44n7mW7

Colors: Tennessee Shad, Pink Shiner, Ice

TERMINAL TACKLE...

•Dirty Jigs 5/0 Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/4 – 1/2 oz

•Gamakatsu Big Bait Special Treble Hook: https://bit.ly/42ot615

Favorite Sizes: 1, 1/0, 2/0

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