The BEST Bait For The Early Spring Transition!

Come along for a great day on the water! Tim is putting his confidence bait to work and it only takes 3 casts to catch a BIG largemouth! That's just the start, he goes on to put together a big limit of bass, and has a lot of fun along the way! Listen closely to the details as he breaks down when he uses the different versions, plus a few other key tips.

The Alabama Rig is an incredible tool when anglers understand how to harness its power. Traditional rigs were cumbersome and difficult to fish with, but today's downsized rigs with lighter wires and smaller components, are very easy to use. Tim implements our Hog Farmer collaboration rig (The Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex) in both the bladed and non–bladed versions to catch fish in changing conditions.

Below you'll find links to the rigs, the components he uses to set them up, his rod and reel combos, as well as a few of the other baits he had on deck. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE BLADED RIG...

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

Hooks– Dirty Jigs Tactical Screwed Up Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Size: 1/8 oz

Baits– Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

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

Color: American Shad

THE NON BLADED RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3isTio0

Hooks– Dirty Jigs Tactical Screwed Up Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Size: 1/8 oz

Baits– Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

Dummy Baits– Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

LURE RETRIEVER...

•Toothy Fishman Lure Retriever: https://bit.ly/3Lcntfd

STROLL SHAD...

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

Color: Green Shad

•Dirty Jigs HD Tungsten Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/8 oz

BULK KEITECHS...

•Keitech Pro Pack: https://bit.ly/418wxdb

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

ADDITIONAL BAITS ON DECK...

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

Colors: Ghost Gizzard Shad, Hitch

•Megabass Vision 110 Jr: https://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

Color: Wagin Hasu

•ZMan Tungsten Evo Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3YkW2Hd

Colors: Electric Shad, Glitter Bomb

•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Chartreuse Shad

TACTICAL MINI FLEX RIG (BLADED) COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200 A (HG): https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

Line– Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3pF7HBK

TACTICAL MINI FLEX RIG (NON BLADED) COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Champion Extreme 7'8" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2ab2kRX

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

BUDGET RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150: https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

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

New TacticalBassin Baits And Designs For 2025!! ** Full Review **

We're thrilled to announces our latest lure collaboration! We've partnered up with Hog Farmer once again, this time to build the ultimate 5–Hook Rig! The Tactical 5 Hook, 4 Blade Rig is here! Anglers have been asking for a 5 hook option for years that has great flexibility, durability, and high end components. We've answered that call with our 7th addition to the Tactical family of rigs with Hog Farmer Bait Company.

The fun doesn't stop there! We've also launched an entire line of Merch! From T Shirts and Sun Shirts, to hats, stickers, and more... you can now get our merch directly from Tactical Bassin for the first time in years! Keep an eye on the merch page, as there are constant additions being made, with all the cold weather staples arriving soon.

Back to the rig... the Tactical "Flex" line of rigs has seen incredible success the last few years. From the full size, to the mini, to the micro, giant bass have been fooled by these rigs all over the country! The one request that constantly arises is from the anglers in states that allow 5 hooks. No matter how you modify the rigging, many anglers just prefer 5 hooks, and today we've answered that call with a perfectly balanced, flexible, and durable 5 hook rig.

Below you'll find links to the baits, apparel, and merch. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse for the baits, and directly to the "Merch" page on TacticalBassin.com for the gear. Thank you for your continued support of Tactical Bassin as we continue to teach as many anglers as possible how to catch more and bigger fish!

THE RIG...

•Hog Farmer TacticalBassin 5 Hook 4 Blade Rig: https://bit.ly/429NWTK

THE MERCH...

•TacticalBassin.com Merch And Apparel: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

TACTICAL'S EXISTING BAIT AND GEAR COLLABORATIONS...

•Eye Surrender Tactical Bassin Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Favorite Lenses: Matt– Grey, Tim– Green

•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Favorite Colors: Copper Carp, Tactical Shad, Chrome Gill

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

Favorite Colors: True Shad, Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow

TACTICAL'S EXISTING JIGHEAD AND UNDERSPIN COLLABORATIONS...

•Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Favorite Size: 3/16 oz

•Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Underspin Series: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Favorite Size: 1/2 oz, 4/0 Hook

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

Favorite Size: 1/4 oz

•TacticalBassin Screwed Up Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

•TacticalBassin Finesse Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

TACTICAL'S EXISTING A–RIG COLLABORATIONS...

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

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

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

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

•HogFarmer Tactical Micro Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

•Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Flex (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3Rui7Oc

If you plan to do any shopping, using our affiliate links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won't see any change, but they'll know you're part of the Tactical Bassin Family!

These Baits Catch Fish When The Bite Is Terrible! ( Winter Bass Fishing )

Come along for a fun Winter day on the water! We're throwing the new Tactical Micro Flex Rig, plus a bunch of other great cold water baits! The conditions aren't perfect but we know exactly what it takes to get these bass to bite. If you've wondered how to catch bass consistently in the cold, especially on the tough days, this one is for you!

We love to focus on the good days, when the conditions are cooperating and the bass are biting. However, those aren't always the conditions we face. Sometimes its clear skies, post frontal conditions, heavy winds, and cold water. When bass don't want to bite, these are the baits we turn to! If you haven't heard about our Micro flex rig yet, this is what it's made for!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included all the Rig components, swimbaits, colors, and any other relevant details. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

MICRO FLEX RIGS...

•HogFarmer Tactical Micro Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

•Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Flex (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3Rui7Oc

MICRO FLEX BAITS AND HEADS...

Rig #1

Swimbait– 3" Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, PB Silver

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

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 hook

Rig #2

Swimbait–3" Zman Slim Swimz: https://bit.ly/41BAQfr

Colors: Bad Shad, The Deal

Head– Zman Finesse Eyes Minnow: https://bit.ly/3RCkJtx

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 hook

MINI FLEX RIG AND BAITS...

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

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

Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz

Baits– G Ratt 4" Thin Swim Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3TJVbxv

Colors: Pro Blue, Trout Smolt

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Crystal Shad

BLADE BAIT...

•Megabass Vibration X Dyna Response: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Color: Jukucho Shad

MID STROLLING...

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook

Bait– Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Blue Gizzard

MAIN MICRO FLEX COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BACKUP MICRO FLEX COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Curado 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

MID STROLLING COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (10 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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

NEW TacticalBassin Lure Design! THE MICRO FLEX RIG!!! **Full Review**

The "Tactical Micro Flex Rig" is finally here!! We've been prototyping, tweaking, modifying, and dialing in our final rig design! We've known from the day we launched the Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig years ago, that it would eventually become a series of rigs, designed to help anglers in EVERY situation. The time has come!

The new "Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Flex Rig" bridges the gap between traditional bass fishing, and A-Rig fishing. This compact, little rig is designed to fish with 2" to 3" swimbaits. It can be thrown on spinning gear, bait finesse gear, or traditional bass tackle. The days of being "beat up" by the Alabama Rig are over. We all know the effectiveness of these umbrella rigs but actually fishing them can be cumbersome. Slinging this micro rig is effortless! You can throw it day after day, even if you don't know how to use casting gear.

Below you'll find links to the brand new rigs, as well as to our favorite swimbaits, rod and reel combos, and storage solutions. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

HOGFARMER TACTICAL MICRO FLEX RIG...

•HogFarmer Tactical Micro Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

•Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Flex (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3Rui7Oc

FAVORITE SWIMBAIT PAIRINGS...

•Damiki 3" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, PB Silver

•ZMan 3" Slim Swimz: https://bit.ly/41BAQfr

Colors: The Deal, Bad Shad, Disco Cisco

•Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

FAVORITE MICRO FLEX HEADS...

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

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 hook

•Megabass Okashira Head: https://bit.ly/3RNNZxK

Size: 1/8 oz, 3/0 Hook

•ZMan Finesse Eyez: https://bit.ly/3RCkJtx

Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz

OUR LARGER RIGS...

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

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

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

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

ALL AROUND MICRO FLEX COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Curado 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

HIGH END MICRO FLEX COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Sufix 131 Sunrise Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET MICRO FLEX COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT 7' Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/3wqRhwq

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT 100 HS: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

SPINNING MICRO FLEX COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7' Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Sufix 832 (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

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