Jump in the boat with Matt and his dad for a fun day on the water! They’re keeping it simple, focusing on key patterns and enjoying the day together. It doesn’t take long before the fish start getting bigger, the patterns branch out, and the real fun begins!

The duo quickly built a pattern throwing the new “Tactical Shad” and “Tactical Twilight” senkos that Matt and Tim designed in collaboration with Yamamoto. Once the pattern is established, Matt begins mixing it up in search of more and bigger bass. While the best fish of the day all came on senkos, there were two other key patterns that have been proven producers this time of year.

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt and his dad used throughout the day. They’ve included bait colors, terminal components, as well as the rod and reel combos that helped them land their fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can find detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH…

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

SENKO LAUNCH VIDEO…

Tactical Senko Announcement Video: https://youtu.be/xkcAMPmtbWk

THE SENKOS…

•Yamamoto 5″ Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Twilight

Wacky Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 1/0

Texas Hook– Gamakatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 2/0

SOFT JERKBAITS…

•Megabass Sling Shad: https://bit.ly/41tgaaT

Color: Tinsel Brown

•Xzone 5″ Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Color: Gizzard Shad

•Gamakatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 3/0

THE KARASHI…

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

Colors: See Through Shad, Juvy Gill

MATT’S SENKO COMBO…

Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS 6’9″ Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3RhFit1

Reel– Daiwa Steez SV TW: https://bit.ly/3wXZ9Jb

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

DALE’S SENKO COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Poison Ultima 7’4″ Med Light: https://bit.ly/3uDBhcY

Reel– Shimano Stella 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

Line– Sunline SX1 Braid (16 lb): https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO…

Rod– Fenwick World Class 6’8″ Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX: https://bit.ly/40ltb6s

Line– Seaguar InvizX (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

KARASHI COMBO…

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A

Model: Expada

Reel– Daiwa PX BF 70: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0

Line– 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

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