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

Targeting Bigger Bass In Late Summer! These Tips Really Work!!

Late August isn't known as a "big bass" time of year... until now! Come along for an awesome evening on the water as Tim catches BIG largemouth after adapting to changing conditions. He didn't go out planning to pick up a spinning rod, but its what the conditions required.

Tim headed out with a plan to frog and fish heavy cover. The conditions weren't lining up, and once he set his preconceived notions aside and fished the conditions, he was rewarded in a big way! The next time you're on the water and you're struggling, take a step back and evaluate whether you should power through, or adapt. You just never know what could be waiting when you do!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear Tim fished throughout the evening. We've included the exact sizes, colors, and terminal for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FROG...

•Spro Bronzeye 65 Frog: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Color: White Black

STROLLING...

•Deps 5" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Color: Silver Shad

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook

ALABAMA RIG...

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

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Dummy Baits– Rapala Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Color: Gizzard Shad

Main Baits– Rapala Crush City 4" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Color: Gizzard Shad

FLUTTER SPOON...

•Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Size: 1 1/8 oz

Color: Shattered Glass Holo Silver

STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Solid Tip MH

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

Line– Sufix 832 (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

A RIG COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'3" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

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

Spy Bait Fishing: Everything You Need To Know (And Why You Should Give Them Another Try)

Spy baits are one of the most underrated lures in bass fishing! Their ability to catch big fish in both clear and stained water, makes them a staple in our bass fishing line up. There aren't many baits that are this good, that go relatively unnoticed by the majority of anglers. From fan casting flats, to ledge fishing, to targeting schooling fish, the spy bait should have a place in your tackle box.

It's amazing how many anglers look right past the spybait. And honestly, we get it. To the eye, they don't look like they have much action, and unless you've given them a fair shot, you don't realize that big fish devour them. But now you know, and you really need to put time in with these little gems, because you better believe the competition is going to! From the smaller 70 and 80 sizes for Smallmouth and Spotted Bass, to the larger 90 and 100 sizes for big Largemouth, these baits have earned their place on the deck of the boat.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, hook upgrades, as well as the rod and reel combos we use to fish them 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...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80 (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Color: Ghost Minnow

RELATED VIDEO...

•BIG SMALLMOUTH ON SPYBAITS: https://youtu.be/bPjmUwUEYy4

MAIN SPY BAITS...

•Duo Realis Spinbait Series: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Sizes: 70, 80

Colors: Ghost Minnow, River Bait, AM Edge

•Spro Spin John 80: https://bit.ly/3ycTg9o

Colors: Herring Pink, Matte Shad, Ayu

LARGER/SHAD SHAPED BAITS...

•Duo Realis Spinbait Series: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Sizes: 90, 100

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Chartreuse Shad, Komochi Wakasagi

•Duo Realis Spinbait Alpha: https://bit.ly/2UbnUu9

Colors: Ghost Minnow, River Bait, Wakasagi

•Nishine Baby Abino 70S: https://bit.ly/3sb4xDe

Colors: Ghost Shad, Wakasagi, Pink Back

HOOK UPGRADES...

•Duo Realis Nano Treble Hooks: https://bit.ly/3RKoHBi

80 Size: 8

90 Size: 6

100 Size: 5

Alpha 72: 6

Alpha 62: 8

MATT'S SPY BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 Flyssa: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Model: 7'6" Light+

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

Line– Seaguar InvizX (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

BFS SPY BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 6'8" Ultralight: https://bit.ly/4aurFAO

*This Rod Is a Tackle Warehouse Exclusive

Reel– Daiwa Tatula BF 70 BFS: https://bit.ly/4b7UbYM

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

LARGER SPY BAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Sustain C3000HG: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Fishing A Cypress Swamp With Unexpected Baits!

We didn't Expect Them To Eat These Baits In A Swamp! We're on the road again, exploring new lakes and finding new patterns. Come along for an awesome day of adapting and experimenting as we fish standing timber in the Deep South.

Bass fishing is all about adapting to conditions. When Matt launched the boat into a field of standing timber, he had no idea a cold snap was coming! As temperatures fell the bite collapsed, but that wouldn't stop him from catching fish! He began changing baits and tactics until he found fish suspending around trees in the middle of the lake!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TEXAS RIG WORMS...

•Netbait C Mac Worm:  https://bit.ly/43AETJ9

Size: 7" and 11"

Colors: Junebug, Red Bug

•Keitech 8" Mag Wag Long Worm: https://bit.ly/3dkFMLl

Color: Junebug

TEXAS RIGGING COMPONENTS...

Hook– VMC Redline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Size: 4/0

Weight– Gamakatsu G Shield Tungsten Flipping: https://bit.ly/3Ur7K0X

Size: 3/8 oz

ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

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

Size: 1/8 oz

Baits– Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Dummy Baits– Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

SWIMBAIT...

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

Color: Albino Pearl Shad

Hook– Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 3/8 oz, 6/0 Hook

LURE RETRIEVERS...

•Toothy Fishman XL Swimbait Retriever: https://bit.ly/3A8370q

•Frabill 15' Extendable Lure Retriever: https://bit.ly/2TLTJc6

TEXAS RIG WORM COMBO...

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

Model: FMJ, 7'3" Medium Heavy

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC (HG): https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Daiwa J Braid Grand (50 lb): https://bit.ly/488sttq

Leader– Seaguar Premium (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3uoqaVr

UMBRELLA RIG COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

MAGDRAFT FREESTYLE COMBO...

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

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

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

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

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