TacticalBassin Is Expanding! Meet Adam Hinkle!
We're expanding 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.
Today Adam is showing how different Southern California can be from the rest of the country in "Winter". A hoodie and a shallow crankbait can get the job done on a crisp San Diego morning. Despite the temperate climate, there are many aspects of fishing in this region that translate to the whole country, and Adam is going to help us stay connected to those trends. Expect to see him featured a few times a year in bonus videos, along with the other members of our newly formed "Tactical Family" team of anglers.
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.
CRANKBAIT...
•Berkley Fritside 5 HD Crankbait: https://bit.ly/4hcwfXJ
Color: HD Green Craw
ADAM'S HOMEMADE JIG...
Jig Skirt: Dirty Jigs Replacement Skirts: https://bit.ly/3Xu0BwC
Jig Head: Boss Mini Ball Head (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/4aeiBRK
ADAM'S CAROLINA RIG...
Bait– Zoom Baby Brush Hog: https://bit.ly/2bnpCRx
Color: Watermelon Red Flake
Hook– Gamakatsu Offset Round Bend (Size 3/0): https://bit.ly/3BVoabb
Swivel– Spro Power Swivel (Size 6): https://bit.ly/2ay0p7d
Weight– Picasso Tungsten Cylinder (1 oz): https://bit.ly/3E2CSxo
SIMILAR CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906C CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ
Reel– Shimano SLX 150 DC (XG): https://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q
Line– Seaguar Tatsu Fluorocarbon (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3Cje0Rw
BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'4" Medium Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/41ntbDB
Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (XG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 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
