Come along or an awesome day on the water with Adam Hinkle! Adam has a long history of big bait fishing, and today he’s catching big bass with glide baits, wake baits, and topwater. Before its over, he pulls out some of his hand made baits and catches the biggest fish of the day!

We’re continuing to expand in 2025 with bonus content featuring some of our closest friends! Meet Adam Hinkle, a serious bass angler from the San Diego area in Southern California. Adam brings a unique perspective to the Tactical Family, having grown up in California’s “Big Bass Era”, and constantly adapting both power fishing and finesse presentations to the clear, pressured waters of Southern California.

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and gear Adam was using, as well as some widely available options that are very similar to his custom gear. All the link go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

*ADAM’S WAKEBAIT…*
•Discontinued Rago Top Trout: Unavailable today

*TACTICAL’S FAVORITE WAKEBAITS…*
•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA
Colors: Copper Carp, Tactical Shad, Chrome Gill

•Bucca Bull Shad Wake: https://bit.ly/2yceVRt
Colors: Gizzard Shad, Dirty Bone

*ADAM’S POPPER…*
•Megabass Pop Max: https://bit.ly/2qqfmm1
Color: Pagani Raigyo

*ADAM’S GLIDE BAIT…*
•86 Baits Fail Safe: Source Directly When Available

*TACTICAL’S FAVORITE SHAD GLIDES…*
•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW
Color: Ghost Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad

•Bucca Brand Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4hFD5Go
Color: ThreadfinTastic, Matte Shad

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

*TACTICAL’S FAVORITE BUZZBAITS…*
Full Size– Megabass Jamaica Boa: https://bit.ly/3iofbiZ
Loud– Damiki MTB Noisy Buzz: https://bit.ly/2P8PWnd
Subtle– D&M Easy Roller: https://bit.ly/2SCqcmj

*THE FLUKE…*
•Zoom Salty Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

•Gamakatsu Superline Hook: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG
Size: 3/0

*SWIMBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– Dobyns 7’9″ Champion XP 795: https://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Reel– Curado 300K (HG): https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4
Line– Maxima Ultragreen (25 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

*POPPER COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Expride 7’2″ Med Mod Glass: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano SLX DC (XG): https://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q
Line– Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

*BUZZBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– Megabass Levante 7’5″ EMTF: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH
Reel– Shimano Curado 200 DC (XG): https://bit.ly/3QMMb6o
Line– Seaguar InvizX (17 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
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY… *

Boat– Skeeter FXR 21: https://bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor– Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: https://bit.ly/3xolFv0
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: https://bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics– Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Batteries– Dakota Lithium 135 AH: https://bit.ly/4b9HooR
Anchors– Minn Kota Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera– GoPro Hero 13: https://bit.ly/4hgdC4O

*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…* 

Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: https://bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Hard Storage Box: https://bit.ly/2t3uHMR
Favorite Soft Tackle Storage: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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